Great fireplace.Is the fireplace a Rumford fireplace? Who built it?
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Comments (62)it says J J 1909, my house was built in 1984 so it must have come from the old man's parents' house? His surname was Jacquier. i have been trying to brush the cast iron plate with a toothbrush, a lot of soot has come off but there's a lot of creosote on there. i'm going to see if there's something a bit more efficient than my son's old toothbrush!! also, because of the bicarbonate i can't get in there without getting my jeans dirty! really pleased with it though! might do another wash and see if i can get any more off!...See MoreBedroom dilemma - lose the sink, fireplace, both or neither?
Comments (58)your welcome from my experience you are always starting again with homes as styles and you change so you will have a head start. I'm always changing things with paint and reinventing rooms but over the years found that the classics especially if originals like yours will always stand the test of time and never go out of style but they dont have to look dated mix it up. if you tire of the carpet which I love think about making it into a huge rug bounded around the edge with what ever colour adorns your walls then would look stunning on a wood floor same with the sink could always be used in another room I would team it with black or even faux marble back drop oh endless fun and NOT AVAILABLE on the high street enjoy your home always...See MoreFireplace kitchen
Comments (2)Hi Liz, a large mirror over the fireplace sounds like a great idea and either side of the fireplace looks like an ideal place for a reading chair on each side or additional storage. Making sure the space is well lit will make all the difference and can make more of a feature out of the fireplace if done correctly. I've attached a photo below showing a completed project of ours, we added LED stripe lighting to the built in storage to add visual interest and brighten a dark corner. Hope that helps, PB...See MoreGenuine fireplace or not?
Comments (9)Hi Clara, Congratulations on buying an Edwardian property, its still on my dream list and it is my favourite architectural period besides Deco! Your Edwardian property might have some Arts & Crafts influence (not an architectural style, but an artistic movement which emphasises craftsmanship) which might be apparent on some of the external detailing of your home. The mantle could be original. The piece itself could have been done by an artist or the builder may have just "fashioned" the house in a particular way to make his houses sell (yes that used to happen back then too!). In the Edwardian times this may have been seen as "fun" or "whimsical". I would have expected to see a tiled surround and that is what is throwing me a bit, as a colourful and light surround would have given it away, especially in pink, blue or green! Looking closer at the photo, maybe there are tiles that have been painted over? The detailing and egg motif are quite simple, which again may or may not be from the era as during this time there was so much variation, (some artists and architects detailed things in either a revival or were leading the way for less detailed designs and sometimes the builders who were trying to stay on trend just got the styles wrong). I would start by meeting your neighbours and see if your home was built as an individual or as part of a development. If it is part of a development, checking the details in some of the other homes could help. The next thing I would do is see what material it is made out of. If it is pine and looks like it was "machined" then my guess is that it is not original. If it is built from solid timber and has layers of paint and or varnish underneath it could be a real gem! Personally, I think it is original as ornate fireplaces were very fashionable at the time, but other things that would give it away are any original remains in the exterior details of the building, such as any decoration (Queen Anne style) windows, doors, posts, balconies etc. Either way, I;m totally jealous. I hope this helped give you a head start on your journey! Have a great day. Jo...See MoreHearthmaster
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