What to do with my fireplace
Linda Murrish
3 years ago
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Comments (6)See what you mean - it does not compliment the room at the moment. I am not sure about painting it another colour, think that would stand out even more. As it is a fire, and you use it, I think it needs proportioning - and a large thick mantlepiece/shelf over to extend past the fire would proportion the fire better. By all means put a starburst mirror over then, but it needs to be a statement mirror, with either a pattern border, or the starburst, but fairly large. If you want to tie in colours, the duck egg blue, then paint this wall this colour. Let me know what you decide....See MoreWhat to do with my non-functioning fireplace?
Comments (12)The simplest way to cure the problem if boxing the pipes isn't an option all around is to get a plumber to put 90 degree bends either side of the fireplace and drop the pipes under the floor at those points. This now leaves the whole fireplace area free and flush. ( You will need to remove the mantel though ). You can then build pretty much anything infront of it. I'd use MDF, it's cheap and it's easy to cut into whatever shape you like. I've done you a really simple mock up. Good luck xx...See MoreNeed help with what to do with fireplace.
Comments (40)Hi again! For anyone that's interested, I have finally managed to have a go at my varnished stone fireplace and am pretty happy with the results… It's not perfect but makes a huge difference in terms of light in the room and cost me next to nothing! I used a tiny bit of annie sloan paint to dull and lighten the stone - my mum sent me leftovers of 'paris grey' that she had used on some furniture. The link I had found which described the painting process belonged to an artist, so I was aware that my results would differ quite drastically from hers, but I'm still happy! I also had a new mantlepiece made from old planks that my boyfriend has had stashed away for years - a carpenter we often use put it together for the equivalent of about US$10. We don't own the house so I haven't waxed the paint on the stone (meaning it can be washed off with water and a light scrub) and the new mantlepiece is literally slotted on top of the old one and discreetly screwed in place. It is no huge home improvement project but made a big difference to the feel of the room using minimal time, money and mess… Now just the rest of the room to decorate…!...See MoreWhat to do with my stairs in my newly bought victorian house?
Comments (25)Hi, I love the idea that Spaced Out has offered above as that would have been my suggestion upon first reading as well. I am about to 'paint a runner' on my own white painted stairs at the moment to compliment grey walls and a black front door - considering black similar to the example in blue shown above. I think it can be quite striking and very easily fits into a Scandinavian interior. Do choose paint wisely, and spend on quality in this case as stairs are hit with heavy feet and can show wear and tear quickly particularly if they are original. I have the same in my own house and have already had to do touch ups twice since we moved in two years ago. Another suggestion would be to ask your painter to put sand in your paint - not too much but just a bit - as it creates a natural tread on stairs that can be quite helpful. Painted stairs can be very slippery! Best of luck in your new home!...See Moreepdeco
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