We've got the same problem all through our house, between the fireplace, radiator, door and window - there's no ideal place for the bed in any room. Fully appreciate your challenge, but strongly urge you not to damage an original fireplace. Fashions change ... We popped a board in front of the fireplace in our main bedroom to stop draughts, then put the bed in front of it as you appear to have done. It worked for us.

We love our shutters! We live on a busy street and the shutters give us the privacy we need, and also smarter up our windows. We have wanted shutters for ages, and received a few quotes which were all so different, but too expensive for us. A couple of months ago we came across a company www.shuttershack.co.uk they are the sister company of a already established company. Anyway we ordered ours as DIY shutters which saved us literally ££'s. We have fitted ourselves. But they do offer a fitting service, which still seems a lot cheaper than other companies. Happy days.

That sounds nice but I was wanting a warm look.. Anyone seen a nice wallpaper.. Forgot to mention we've got a dado rail also half way up the wall apart from fireplace wall. Thanks Regards Christine

@Daisy England As far as I am aware the heat has not been excessive. The needle has remained in the optimal range according to the flue thermometer. @User The installer said it was an appropriate fireboard. @Jonathan Once the installer fitted the board, I painted it with several coats of emulsion. Then once it was fitted I touched up the paint. Looking at it, it appears to be the board that has cracked. @OnePlan (Concept planners) No, it is about 4cm. I really hate complaining, but I have spent a lot of money. I will email the installer and get someone to be with me when he comes out. I'm not sure what can be done about it, now the stove has been fitted? If the installer says the stove installation is fine do I go to Hetas or the local authority? Should I stop using the stove? Also the scaffolding is due to come down this week, do you think it needs to stay up? Thank you again.