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Fireplaces Design Dilemma

Original or replacements?

3 years ago

Just pulled off the board over my fireplace and found this behind! Flat was built about 1900, thinking the tiles could fit the edwardian/arts and crafts but unsure.

Any experts out there that can weigh in?

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E D
3 years ago
Original or not, they are sweet!

Great find. Great feature. 👌
Holly
Original Author
3 years ago
Oh absolutely! Hoping some tiles that are matched under the cream ones... and to figure out what goes in the centre!
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E D
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
Ah I see. The hearth is currently made out of (painted) tiles?
Holly
Original Author
3 years ago
Yes! certainly not the same as the blue. Also found these under a fireplace in the bedroom which are beautiful
Sonia
3 years ago
The surround looks original in style. I’m not sure whether the blue tiles and the silver surround is, but it doesn’t matter. They have a 1950s vibe. Wouldn’t it look fab tiled in similar green tiles to the ones you found? So many options and it looks like it was used as an open fire once upon a time. Here’s an idea below which is an homage to that era, but not to everyone’s taste!
Holly
Original Author
3 years ago
Thanks for the picture Sonia, looks lovely!

I'm unsure too, if they're 50's as you say I would remove the tiles. No idea how to get a good idea or not though!
Sonia
3 years ago
I’m not 100% sure but they just don’t ring true as 1900s? Be interesting to see what other Houzzers think! 😊
Nicola Adams
3 years ago
Depends what you are putting in there. If you need any advice on your woodburner or Fireplace, happy to help - contact us at Morley Stoves. Good Luck

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