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Help! - fireplace ideas please...

7 years ago

Hi,

Very dated inherited fireplace in dire need of some TLC. Any ideas?

Thanks

Comments (3)

PRO
N7 Design Studio Ltd.
7 years ago
That is one hell of a fireplace! I'd imagine this dominates the room and so I would cover the majority of it with plasterboard and level it out. I think this will give you enough space for a nice mirror above the fireplace. I hope this helps.
PRO
N7 Design Studio Ltd.
7 years ago
Depending on if the chimney is still open you can insert a wood burning stove or, if not, pile some cut wood.
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lisafreedman71
Original Author
7 years ago
Hi,

Yes the chimney is still open and a wood burning stove option is a route we're looking to go down. Just not sure about the finish. Was thinking plaster boarding and maybe split faced tiles. Not completely closed off though and just throwing it out there to see if any better ideas.

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