Who else has kept their 1930's original glass panels and front door?
lalu22
7 years ago
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Comments (29)Hey So the latest update is that we're still busy with the project but in the closing stages. We've done a lot of work inside more than originally planned we've gutted the house and replaced everything and changed the floor plan to modernise it and make more of an open plan space downstairs. We've done the rear extension which is now dedicated to kitchen with a central island running parallel with the doors . On the outside the house has had external insulation fitted and new render which makes it look new. I've attached some recent pics. Richard...See More1930's Fireplaces- Keep or replace
Comments (20)Those fireplaces are some of the nicest examples I've ever seen! I think it would be such a shame to take them out. In the 50s people were scrapping old Victorian cast iron fireplaces because they looked dated and look how tastes have changed. Art Deco is just starting to become the new thing again. If you really hate them, you will sell those without a problem.. I fitted an old stove into mine and I'm happy with the result....See More1930s semi living room ideas please!!
Comments (13)Well it's great to have the comments. It's actually taken away my anxiety about the room and I can think clearly now. Sandra your advice about what makes you happy in a room made me smile.. you are right. You also confirmed my thoughts on a cast iron fireplace, it would be too imposing, and I think a wood burner would become a burden after a while as well as being a bit "cottagy," I have thought about a gas stove, a slightly more contemporary looking one in a rendered, painted recess, with a reclaimed surround, or open gas fire? I'd love to see your fireplace Sandra when you get the time to post a photo. Minnie, thank you for the link. The ideas are so good I do like the white fireplace, and the nod to the 1930's is good advice. I think now I will start to enjoy this renovation. I am going to try the tv in another area of the room, although my husband doesn't like them on the wall. It is a good idea on the wall near the alcove though, I need to have a good look at the room with fresh eyes. Love the idea of the curtains and slimline sofas. It's all great advice and Nicola thank you for your offer with information regarding the bay pole from Fabricant. I am based in the South East so I will be very interested when it comes to doing the curtains... which I think will be a long way off yet. I feel I'm getting somewhere now by eliminating the wood burner and the cast iron fireplace. I am so glad I posted on here! I'll be planning and researching this week end. Much appreciated....See More1930s Hallway
Comments (4)Hmmn, i'm all for keeping period features where at all possible, just maybe not in their original form. The Hallway is very dark and the cause of it is all the dark wood. Wood panelling can look beautiful if painted correctly. You don't even have to paint all of it. Maybe keep the stunning door architraves, but tone down the rest. I think the ceiling beams need to go white to match the ceilings, this will bring instant light and height. The rest, maybe stay white especially on the stair risers, or as Minnies says a lovely runner. Then a light contrasting colour on everything else to tone down and modernise. I would also i'm afraid, and I know it's unpopular...............lose the fireplace in the hall, it's an odd occurence these days, will probably never get used and is just eating space and light for no good reason. Have a good sized Hall cupboard and then use the space for released for something more practical or pleasing on the eye!...See MoreHelen C
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