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mr_grandanat

Fireplace remake

Mr Grandanat
2 years ago

Hi,
I'm not a big fan of victorian fireplaces, so I'm considering remaking it more modern.
Did you had similar projects and youbculd post some pictures?
Is remake really an option, or is better to just replace it?
Thank you.

Comments (13)

  • Daisy England
    2 years ago

    Get a carpenter to make you a cover to put over it. You could have MDF and paint it to modernise it.

  • Mr Grandanat
    Original Author
    2 years ago

    To put over the iron mask, or to replace the mask with the wood cover?

  • 88wj88
    2 years ago

    In my opinion, you could possibly get it repainted in a burnished steel colour and reduce the heath by at least a half or replace it with a smaller white granite / marble style to modernise. The firplace seems very dark and the hearth far too big. Alternatively remove the fireplace and hearth and put in a modern bioethanol fire using the recess.

  • Mr Grandanat
    Original Author
    2 years ago

    We want to refurbish the entire living, and the starting point is the fireplace, as is the central point. I'm considering couple of options. Replacing it completely with a marble one, but is a bit pricey, and might be too traditional for our taste.
    Second choise would be to install only a fireplace, an electric modern one, without the surrounding. This leaves the option of placing tv above too.

    Any other options that I might consider?

  • kazzh
    2 years ago

    I wouldn't remove it altogether, Daisy E's suggestion to have a cover made to go over the wood will give a flat modern look is worth considering. Certainly the hearth is dominating so reducing it's width and maybe a lighter color will reduce it's impact on a new room.

  • Maggie Youngson
    2 years ago

    Please don't remove it, take away that hearth that's wrong lighten the colour try sandblasting it.

  • Mr Grandanat
    Original Author
    2 years ago

    I'm afraid I don't understand what do you mean by taking away the heart. It seems to be one piece cast, around then central burner.

  • Mr Grandanat
    Original Author
    2 years ago

    Oh, the marble board from below. :). Well, What I don't like the most is the fireplace cast, that is too black. I would like something lighter.

  • Mr Grandanat
    Original Author
    2 years ago

    In addition, I don't thik we'll ever use a coal/wood fireplace. I like the bioethanol fireplace idea, seems to be much easier to use.

  • User
    2 years ago

    Yes, the hearth is too big and the surround too dark. It would be a shame to loose an original feature, so try painting the surround a lighter colour, assuming it's wooden. Would a gas inset fire be an option?

  • User
    2 years ago

    Some inspiration https://www.swoonworthy.co.uk/2019/03/victorian-fireplace-refresh-update.html/

  • Sonia
    2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    I think if you painted it white it would transform the surround. However, as others have said the hearth is too big. I would cut the hearth in half length ways and I think it will look more in proportion. I think it has great potential.


  • carocat24
    2 years ago

    It is a lovely fireplace. If yours is a Victorian house and it is an original fireplace I would not remove it. It is part of the character and history of the house. Others would appreciate it when you come to sell even if you don’t. Cover it without causing damage if you must. If not original then go ahead, remove it and sell it.

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