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2 years ago

Hi all, we’ve recently bought a period house and am planning on decorating the front living room first when we move in. You can see on the pics the fireplace has exposed bricks (which a like). I always planned to have an oak beam but not sure how I would do this. I need some ideas please :)

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Zyllhr
2 years ago
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Sonia
2 years ago
I think your fireplace looks lovely as it is. Adding a piece of oak makes it look a tad heavy?
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Yes I agree actually, maybe just leave it as it is and just paint the walls.

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