80s Fireplace
Bethany Armstrong
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Comments (0)Recently installed a new stove - we removed an ugly 80s tiled open fire and installed a stove. It’s a small opening on a small breast so there aren’t any store bought fireplace surrounds that seem to suit....See MoreNorren Bird
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