need help with fireplace
Ellie Buttercup
7 years ago
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Comments (40)Hi again! For anyone that's interested, I have finally managed to have a go at my varnished stone fireplace and am pretty happy with the results… It's not perfect but makes a huge difference in terms of light in the room and cost me next to nothing! I used a tiny bit of annie sloan paint to dull and lighten the stone - my mum sent me leftovers of 'paris grey' that she had used on some furniture. The link I had found which described the painting process belonged to an artist, so I was aware that my results would differ quite drastically from hers, but I'm still happy! I also had a new mantlepiece made from old planks that my boyfriend has had stashed away for years - a carpenter we often use put it together for the equivalent of about US$10. We don't own the house so I haven't waxed the paint on the stone (meaning it can be washed off with water and a light scrub) and the new mantlepiece is literally slotted on top of the old one and discreetly screwed in place. It is no huge home improvement project but made a big difference to the feel of the room using minimal time, money and mess… Now just the rest of the room to decorate…!...See MoreNeed help with a fireplace
Comments (1)We recently bought a limestone gallery bartello surround from a company called simply stoves who were super helpful, had the best price and free delivery!...See MoreNeed help in fireplace option
Comments (0)Our lounge is 7.40 m X 5.50 m. I would like to have a fire place in the room as it feels cold and I am not sure what style to go for. There is no chimney in the house so real fire is not an option. I attach 2 pictures for the lounge when we first moved. Now it has internal bifold doors 280cm on the wall where the TV is, leading to the kitchen. Would appreciate any thoughts....See MoreNeed help for my fireplace
Comments (6)Hello, Taking on board that you are on a tight budget, I would sort the plastering out around the edges of the gap to make it crisp lines again. You can then paint the gap and the breast the same colour with something in the back of the space, in keeping with the scheme.. Someone mentioned mirrors!? which might be good... or maybe some tiles.. You can pick some great tiles up very cheaply. All the best, Gina You can then place something contemporary in the gap to fill and not give that 'empty space' look. So small tall candles, fill with logs etc.. Depends on the style and furniture in the rest of the room so can not offer too much on specifics but I hope it helps a little....See MoreAJS Estates Ltd
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