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edwardaston

Need help with inglenook fireplace

edwardaston
hace 7 años
última modificación:hace 6 años

I have recently purchased a property built in 1904 that needs fully renovating. My main dilemma is what to do with the feature fire surround in the main living room. Obviously its a fantastic period feature but isn't really to our taste as it is. What do you think, should we put in a new fire and restore it as is, maybe paint it or remove sections? Any suggestion / ideas / similar photos greatly received.


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  • minnie101
    hace 7 años

    Hi. What a fantastic feature. I actually really like the shape of the chairs. It's hard to find pictures as they're not that common. I would definitely reinstate a fire. I wouldn't remove any of it. It's quite hard to make out the features from the pic but I might paint all of it except the chair frame and the fire surround and then re-assess, it could be that you paint the surround in a darker colour to highlight that. I'm not keen on the mirrors but presumably they're set within panels?? Is there also some kind of fabric over the top of the chairs as would remove that? I think lightening the inglenook will make it feel more like part of the room though, as it feels a bit cupboard like ATM, you could do the walls in the same colour or go a shade or 2 darker and then just add a couple of accessories, cushions etc

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    • Jonathan
      hace 7 años
      Última modificación: hace 7 años

      I love to see this but like you I wouldn't want to accommodate it in my house.

      I think that the chairs are redundant and so I would remove them. Then you have three choices: to keep the period feature, to keep but update with a modern cool paint choice or to rip it out and start again.

      Personally I would try to open up the wall above the beam to better enjoy the archway and to make the fireplace feel more open. I would replace the fireplace with a stone alternative- and choose something simple

    • Daisy England
      hace 7 años
      If it isn't to your taste there's no point keeping it just for the sake of it. It's not to my taste either. It would have to go.
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      hace 7 años

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    • cjc77
      hace 7 años
      Wow I think I would buy a property because I would have to have that fireplace!

      It looks like your property has plenty of space. Have you had chance to experience a winter in it yet? That fireplace might end up being a fab addition but maybe modernise it. Yes it's dark and dated, but a brighter modern version with books on one wall to create your own cosy winter library nook would be lovely. If you have lived with it from a practical view rather than design view and still not fussed, then agree it should go (*clasps chest in shock*)
    • Lynn Robbo
      hace 7 años
      Love the space, don't like the actual fire, I would have a log / coal burning fire, seating just needs updating maybe something big and cosy, x
    • Lynn Robbo
      hace 7 años
      Hi looks like its framed I'd remove all the dark wood from the surround including the ceiling x
    • edwardaston
      Autor original
      hace 7 años

      Hi, thanks for all your help so far. I will try and take some better pictures next week, the one I have included was the best I had but is obviously a bit dark.

    • Lauren
      hace 7 años
      I pretty much second what Minnie says.

      Personally I would opt to paint all the wood and open up the fireplace again so you can either have a fire basket or log burner.

      I do quite like the seats either side but I don't think they're absolutely necessary. Club chairs either side would be more flexible and look good too.
    • Lauren
      hace 7 años
      Also lightened up your original pic -
    • Lauren
      hace 7 años
      Sorry - brighter pic
    • Lisa Burdett
      hace 7 años
      That's a fantastic feature in your home. I would definitely keep it and paint it. If you change it your house will be like everyone else's!
    • User
      hace 7 años

      As Lisa says, a fantastic feature! Please, please don't rip it out, something like this makes your house unique. The fire of course is a later addition and should go as it adds nothing. I would consider painting it if you feel it is too dark, that way you (or next owner) can always restore it ti the original if you decide to later, whereas removing it is pretty permanent! Maybe look at Arts and Craft movement colours like sage green or blue/green but creamy white would be fine too.

    • PRO
      DAG Inter ltd
      hace 7 años

      Wow, It looks a nice area already but if you want to change the theme introduce backlit onyx and marbles to compliment the lovely area space you already have.

      annette

    • Dundrum 16
      hace 7 años
      Lauren's bright pics make all the difference. I'd try to capture some of the ambiance of minnie101's first pic. As someone else said, once you rip it out, there's no going back.
    • Joanna Biddolph
      hace 7 años

      Oooh! I would keep it! It's a fantastic spot for curling up and reading a book. I'd make it much lighter though I'm not sure I'd paint the wood; I'd definitely reupholster the seats in a lighter, fun fabric - probably geometric so it doesn't look like a cliche. I'd replace the fire with a more traditional one set in the space behind - or remove it and make a feature of the gap. I think you could have a lot of fun with it.

    • craftycountess
      hace 7 años
      What a beautiful feature in what I'm sure is a stunning house. I would certainly keep it as its a real Arts and Crafts feature. Painting it cream would bring it up to the present and opening up the fire itself would make it look much better. Certainly worth trying before deciding to remove it altogether.
    • 1973yvonne
      hace 7 años

      It is truly amazing but if it's not doing it for you I would sell it to an antique dealer/restorer who will remove it with a minimum of damage, and then start with something you really like. I've spent four years staring at a fireplace that didn't do it for me and then I had it ripped out and built an inglenook! It's cost nearly £10k and had I seen yours I would have offered a decent sum to have it dismantled and then reinstalled in my place. Good luck with whatever you decide - it's a wonderful dilemma.

    • edwardaston
      Autor original
      hace 7 años
      Thanks again for all the advice, I'm going to try and convince my wife we should keep it but will have to lighten it up some how. Here's a picture of the house, not completing for a couple of weeks so looking forward to getting started on bringing it back to its former beauty, its in a mess at the minute!
    • craftycountess
      hace 7 años

      Wish you well with your project - it's a beautiful property.

    • User
      hace 7 años

      beautiful house. I hope it has lots of original features? All the best in convincing your wife about the fireplace. Remember, original features add value!


    • Joanna Biddolph
      hace 7 años

      Fabulous house! I wish you well and hope your renovations go well and that it is all you want it to be.

    • 1973yvonne
      hace 7 años

      fabulous home. try a strip of concealed spotlights inside the fireplace above seating area to brighten it up and by using dimmer switches you can control the mood.

    • PRO
      Pat Oliver Interior Design
      hace 7 años

      You have a fantastic fireplace arrangement, but it needs to be lightened up. There is a similar arrangement in Blackwell Hall, Cumbria. Before removing anything except the gas fire, try painting all the woodwork in white. I would be a shame to destroy such a fabulous Art Deco feature. http://www.blackwell.org.uk/event/house-tour-8

    • Alexandra Newton
      hace 7 años
      Don't remove the inglenook/fire surround. Get rid of horrid 80's gas fire and open up chimney for real fire. If you want to paint the wood (hard to see but suspect nice arts n crafts design) I'd go and see amazing inglenook fireplace in the white room at Blackwell house (Bowness on Windermere) for inspiration . Although 100 yrs old the room has a light and very contemporary feel to it.
    • Marie Wright
      hace 7 años

      Wow, what a fantastic feature. Just paint it a lighter colour and ditch the gas fire and have an open fire. Certainly don't remove it.

    • PRO
      Integreatplus/Architect
      hace 7 años

      Hello, my suggestion would be to go for a cosy Scandinavian feel. Originally this fireplace must have been very 'arts and crafts' inspired, so going back to basics, and including Scandinavian simplicity and cosyness.

      Firstly replace the fire with a log burning/multi fuel stove - an open fire may be just too hot to sit so close to. The rethink the area with pastel greys and blues on the woodwork, perhaps some interesting simply decorated tiles behind the stove. Recover the seats in a pale wool blend fabric. I think that you can't really have a hearth, and places for feet, so you need to create a base where the hearth would have been - maybe a dark grey slate, which is not raised. Maybe a big log basket at the side of the seats.

      A frieze at the band at the top of the seats would look good if done correctly, even wallpaper might be effective and also link the whole inglenook together. The mirrors look too fussy, and need to be replaced with one large simple mirror. I can't see exactly what the leaded light window panels are like?

      I don't want to repeat useful advice from others, but lighting is critical, and has already been mentioned.

      Hope this is helpful and not too late.


    • PRO
      Stonehouse UK
      hace 7 años

      What a great space you have to design a bespoke fire place. Depending on your design ideas for the rest of the room I would go for something in a lighter coloured stone, say a Bath stone which compliments most colour schemes.

    • PRO
      Rudloe
      hace 7 años

      Wow! This is an amazing feature, but I understand why it wouldn't be to everyones taste. Our personal take on it would be to remove everything and put a cuddle chair either side. remove the gas fire and open up to suit either an open fire or, for better efficiency, a wood-burning stove (Clearview Stoves do some excellent models). We would then recommend a stone fireplace to finish the look - cast stone offers the same look but at a much lower price. Below is the Rudloe Frazier, which would suit this area very well:

    • edwardaston
      Autor original
      hace 6 años
      The rest of the house is nearly restored and we are down to one of the final stalling points, what to do with the main fireplace.

      I've attached some better photos.

      Since taking them I have made a start on stripping it back. I've removed all the old fabric from one of the chairs and sanded a section back. The dark finish is not ingrained in the wood so sands of relatively easily. I'm thinking I may as well have a go at painting it before my wife makes me take it out!

      Its not the main living room so we won't be using the room very often. Therefore I don't think it matters that it's not really practical.
    • 1973yvonne
      hace 6 años

      it's a beautiful feature and it would be a shame to lose the character - it just needs an open fire and/or wood burning stove. There are some lovely contemporary ones on the market. Strategic lighting, and much lighter wood and upholstery.


    • User
      hace 6 años

      Absolutely worth a try painting it- something like this? Obviously it is not identical to yours but the idea is the same.

    • User
      hace 6 años

      sorry pics don't seem to have loaded!


    • User
      hace 6 años
      I would keep it. Will look amazing when painted light colour and chairs re upholstered and a new stove.
    • User
      hace 6 años


    • special morning
      hace 6 años
      I absolutely love it. Are you going to loose the gas fire thing though?

      The national trust properties of Standen and Wightwick Manor have some features like this used in their original way.
    • Lauren
      hace 6 años

      Don't forget - you don't have to paint or strip everything. You could easily paint some areas and leave others to change the proportion of light to dark.

      I like the idea of stripping the fireplace then using a milky wax finish to match your floors, then you could leave the bench seating dark and paint the rest to blend in with your walls.

    • J H
      hace 3 años

      Hi - would it be possible to see a finished photo. I have something very similar in my property and struggling to know what to do with it

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