Not sure what to do with fireplace..

3 years ago

me and my partner recently bought our first flat, there is a fireplace in the living room however I strongly dislike the tiles, are they easy to change? Any advice or tips would be greatly appreciated!

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Carolina
3 years ago
Ooo... they look original. I would not change them. Sorry. And I do like how graphic they look. Hope you can learn to love them.
Carolina
3 years ago
If they really really bug you, you might try this. Not sure how fireproof they are though. https://www.thegrownupedit.com/the-grown-up-edit-blog/2018/7/17/diy-hack-tile-transfers

You could only do that on the square tiles for example. I love how the mustard tiles copy the pattern of the surround.
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I think you could probably look at taking out that bit of red... Plasterboard? Leave the surround! Marble surround is fantastic and you could really open up the fireplace more actually.. You could take out the small grate and have the entire recess open and then buy stylish basket that is bigger even if you don't use it. You will see what the width is when you uncover the front. Just make sure the lintel is intact which I am sure it is... I had to add another to be sure. See image.. You see what I mean about being open.. Also I was not as lucky as you as I found my marble mantle piece bashed up in pieces at the back of the recess... I could not afford to replace it... So it's a piece of wood and two brackets! You have red above the picture rail, so I would keep that and paint the chimney breast a deep deep red that compliments what is already in situ. Also raise the mirror slightly or even replace with something a little bigger in height. : ))
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Sonia
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That fireplace is beautiful. Looks like a Victorian original, but I’m no expert. Please don’t do anything to it 🙏

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