Ideas on what to do with removed chimney breast overhang
Hi all. We purchased an Edwardian flat that a long time ago had its chimney breast removed. Our builders, at the advice of building control, made it safe with gallows brackets. However this now means we have an 38cm deep overhang of bricks in our lounge about 220cm up the wall. The old chimney breast was quite large W220cm x D38cm and the ceiling height is 315cm. We are keeping the room in period style with ornate cornicing, a big panelled bay window on one side of the room, and a white shaker kitchen on the other side (its open plan)
We cant decide weather to rebuild the chimney breast with partitioning and have the fireplace as it originally was. Similar to the below. However that would lose sooo much space.
Or alternatively to cap the overhang off with some corbelling and leave it open with a log burning fire, something like the below:
Any ideas or suggestions would be most welcome! The cosmetic look is our main concern, however the flues are in place incase we did want a solid fuel fire for heat.
A video link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/XeZYR4m9P1jQV1DL6
Comments (9)
Sarah U-S
4 years agoToby Watfa
4 years agoThank you Sarah, we would love to. But the apartment is too small to do that as it would mean the kitchen would take up most the lounge. I've highlighted the chimney breast in red below
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rinked
4 years agoMay I ask why it could not be removed flush with the ceiling?
Then again, having to work with what's there, I suggest custom shelving where the tv is mounted into.
A wood burner needs quite a bit of clearance, but is more efficient than an open fire. (And cleaner, less draft.)
Toby Watfa
4 years ago
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4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoI came across this photo and thought about your situation.
Perhaps it can help you in making your decision, indeed confirming it.
Jonathan
2 years ago
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Sarah U-S