Help with fireplace in 1920s house, please
R H
2 years ago
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (6)
Related Discussions
What to do with 1920's/30's fireplaces?
Comments (12)Shame on the sledgehammer gang! - Period features add value- Spray paint them in Pewter and give them a nicer hearth. It's a little easier on the eye than black, so better for a bedroom - I know this is a larger one, but you get the idea. Plastikote do a pewter metallic spray - as do Valspar Valspar metallic paint at B&Q Here's the wife on site after she finished installing this one, building the hearth and testing it out. - She won't need so many clothes now bless her - Good girl!Behind every good man, there's an even better good woman - x...See MoreHow can I sympathetically update my 1920's brick & render house?
Comments (32)Hi Ben, I'm a researcher with Openlight, a new startup looking to change the way homeowners buy and install windows in their home. We're at the very early stages of our business and looking to chat with people like you to learn more about your experiences and what can be improved. Would you be willing to have a conversation with us? Let me know and we can figure out the best way to get in touch. Thank you for your time and help!...See MorePlease help turn my house from drab to fab
Comments (9)hi, I think you could possibly look at cleaning the pebble dash to lighten it.A brick cleaning solution may help or a water based cleaner. The garden could be lifted with some planting, try large plants as they provide an instant fix. if you change the white on the stone to the window to a less bright colour, I would say a very light grey or a cream depending on your preference. if the door colour were changed it can brighten the look and give a pop of colour. you can do the above pretty inexpensively!! have fun!!...See More1920s Bedroom Wardrobe Advice - Alcove and Chimney Breast
Comments (9)As others have said, it is a personal decision. There are lots of photos of fireplaces ‘recessed’ between alcoves, and it can look very smart, especially with a big mirror. (I found this one on Houzz.) For me, I’d find a big wall of wardrobes would be too much homogeneous-wardrobe-door and I’d go for the fireplace every time. However, be aware that fitting a decorative fireplace can be a hassle if the hole was bricked up rather than boarded over. You’d also need to source a fireplace you like that suits the period of the house, which is harder for 1920s houses than Edwardian or Victorian ones. … but you’ll gain a real feature and add so much character so definitely do it if you feel drawn to it!...See MoreR H
2 years agoSonia
2 years ago
Ellie