Any ideas what to do with this fireplace ?
R. Roshan
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
As you can see that the wall is inward creating a space for fireplace. I would like it to be contemporary. But if it has to be traditional I will have to adjust.
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PROUser
6 years agoStrip everything out..............all the stone, all the wood. Re-plaster, maybe add in a couple of cupboards, some shelving etc.............or leave nice plain alcoves. Something more like this:-
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Comments (10)What a great room! Those French doors with a view of the garden should definitely be the focal point, they are truly stunning and they are framing perfectly the garden which will look great when it's done! What I would start doing is to remove the carpet, you might already have some original wood floors under there but if not I think it could be worth investing in that. The heater is also bugging me... Maybe you could replace it or hide it behind a wooden case with similar paneling to the doors. Then I would remove the two low cupboards which make that side look a bit heavy and I suspect are not practical anyway. For the colours I would get rid of the wallpaper, repaint everything white including the ceiling and then you can start adding really subtle colours. For example I would perhaps paint the lower part of the walls (where your wallpaper is now) in a very light grey which will give a modern touch whilst not denaturing the heritage of the room. I really like the darker colour that is on some edges of the paneling of the doors and at the border with the ceiling so I would maybe choose a different colour but keep that concept which really draws attention to the original features. I would personally not add any new ones as suggested above as your room doesn't need it, it already has lots of character, Then for the layout you could, to accentuate the French doors as focal point, place two identical sofas facing each other with the space between them leading to the Frencg doors if you see what I mean. Then the rest is just accessorizing: a nice rug, some side tables and maybe a bigger pedestal-type table in front of the French doors with a big flower bouquet on top. You could choose as an accent colour (for accessories like cushions) something similar to the darker colour you chose to highlight the original features, this will tie it all in. Hope that helps and sorry for the long message, your room is very inspiring! Hutsly...See MoreAny ideas on what I could do with this space?
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6 years agoEmily
6 years ago
Juliet Docherty
6 years agoI think the angles are dating it. There are lots of things you could do such as this:
but it could look really good with a low rectangular slab shape across the bottom with a log burner sitting on top.
R. Roshan thanked Juliet Docherty
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