Can you have a fireplace in a Kitchen?

jems1969

5 years ago

We are looking to increase the size of our very tiny kitchen (it is presently the size of a utility room).

We have had an architect in and plans drawn up, but don't have the £10-15,000 that is going to be needed for an extension.

Another alternative would be to make our dining room into the kitchen and keep the present kitchen as a utility room, but we don't want to lose our open fire in there.

Is it possible to have a kitchen with a fire and hearth in?

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Sonia
5 years ago
Of course you can. My cousin in Italy has one in the corner of her kitchen, and here’s a pic to prove it can be done (not her kitchen!)
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Sam Potter
5 years ago
I did this ( dining room conversion to kitchen ) . But I opened up the chimney breast to hold a range cooker. Still a focal point, but more 'kitcheny'.
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OnePlan
5 years ago
Just remember that some rules for fires conflict with rules for kitchens ! (Mostly to do with air flow ! )
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OnePlan
5 years ago
Well, some rules for some fires ! Not all fires !

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