Original Fireplace & Paint Dilemma
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Comments (12)Dear Jennifer, i agree with the other commentators the fireplaces look original. They might be marble but are more likely to be marbleised slate. But the tiles look very new. I am sure originally the fireplace would have had a caste iron insert. I have a large marbleised slate fireplace in my lounge, and another in the cellar which had been removed from the dining room by previous owners. Although large my fireplaces would have had caste iron inserts, both removed before I bought the house. The only thing that appears strange in your photographs is the location of the fireplaces, especially the top one which appears to be located in a corner. Has this room been divided, the wall to the right of your picture may be new, butted up against the chimney stack. The skirtings also appear new, which would confirm this. You don't say whether or not you are concerned how dominant these features are. I was concerned for some time as to how to integrate my fireplace into my white and Ivory colour scheme, however a brushed steel insert, firegarde has helped. I'll send photographs if that would help....See MoreCould our fireplace be original?
Comments (3)It's not easy to say for sure from the photo. It certainly COULD be an original, since the style is consistent with what might be found in an Edwardian home. Is the profile of the trim at the bottom of the mantel an exact match to the baseboard trim on the wall? That could be a clue (but not definitive). Cosmetically, the wood of the mantel looks to be in excellent shape - is that consistent with rest of the house? I know that may be difficult to discern if the rest of the wood in the home is painted, but after 100 years or more you'd expect to see a few scratches and dings, sparing an expert refinishing. Also, the style is fairly straightforward and not overly-embellished; if the rest of the woodwork in the house seems to be consistent with this - then it very well could be an original. All in all, it's a nice, solid little mantel with nice proportions. Even if you do decide to replace it, have it carefully removed, either for reclamation - or to adapt it for use in another room. The scale might be perfect for a dining room or bedroom that could use a special focus....See Morecolour dilemma-paint fireplace or wall??
Comments (17)Such an interesting room full of gorgeous pictures and books. I love books! Now colours that I think would look lovely with your blue curtains are the soft pastels - green, pink and pale yellow, but you want a deep cosy colour so let’s move on! I’m a little bit obsessed with dirty pinks at the moment, a world away from Barbie pink so don’t panic. Colours like F&B Setting Plaster or Little Greene’s Dorchester Pink, or Blush which is much darker and cosier. I also like deep stone colours such as LG Roman Plaster, or if you wanot to go even darker, Silt looks nice, very organic tones. I’ll try and find some pics. I’ve no idea how to photoshop, but I’m sure someone will!...See MoreOutdated but original fireplace
Comments (16)It's a lovely fireplace. With new tiles, it will look great either lightened or painted, IMO. Painting is more fashionable at the moment, wood will be more respectful to the original. But either will be beautiful. (It's always a relief when horrible tiles are non-original and can be removed with a clean conscience, isn't it? One of my fireplaces had hideous cream tiles from the 1980s which I was delighted to rip out. The other is original brick and I'm gritting my teeth and preserving the original, even though it's not at all what I'd choose.)...See MoreCP
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