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Home Decorating Fireplaces Design Dilemma

what to replace ugly gas fireplace with

2 years ago

We’re having engineered wood flooring laid so I need to decide before then. It’s a modest 1960s terraced house, which the past owners have bafflingly decorated in a neo-classical style.

I’m thinking I’d like to leave a hole and tile it, but I’m not sure whether to buy a new surround, just a mantle, or nothing at all. As well as a photo of the existing fire I’ve attached some inspo photos I like (imagine the second without the wood burner) but I’m not sure if they translate well to the style of house.

The chimney is also off centre on the wall in case that affects your opinion. I’d prefer it central but I don’t think it’s the end of the world, thinking of putting in built in cabinets and shelving each side.

I’m a first time homeowner and we completed on this place about a fortnight ago. Want to get it sorted asap so we can move in (I have a baby and toddler so seems easier to get it done in advance) but I’m feeling a bit out of my depth!

Comments (3)

ElsieFrenchy
2 years ago
I see, not an easy one. The first thing is to establish what is behind and how the original fireplace looks like. You may try to have a peak behind or just ask neighbours how theirs look like and whether it is the original. If you like it and it has been covered by the previous owners, you can just renovate it. Otherwise you can get the marble, it looks quite neutral and just rearrange around. I would recommend that you do not rush it. So discuss with your builders how the floor can be laid down and still accommodating for further adjustment later.
Sarah L
2 years ago
I live in a 60s bungalow and did this with my fireplace.
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I think you should consider installing wood or laminate flooring for a more on trend look. Do this first so that you have a nice frame to place your furnishing. Keep the walls painted as they are for now while you figure out what you want to do furniture wise for the room I think you should consider where the TV will be placed so that you can have good viewing and then have the sofa placed opposite the TV. This way you can enjoy the room if tv is going to be placed here. After that the other pieces will fall into place for you. You might also consider making the mantel deeper to display the radio antique?It could be a nice focal point in the room and on the fireplace. Also I like the current color of your room....it will work while you are figuring out what goes where. Paint LAST when you have your color design established in your upholstery. No need to have 100 dollars worth of paint dictating what the sofa color will be. If you do not have funds now, then place things you have now and take your time deciding what you are going to do first. But as your walls look fine and you are not sure about furnishings then do the floor and wait for the rest as funds become available.
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Sarah L
2 years ago
Bear in mind the the original chamber is probably not as large as your inspo photos. I had to settle for a small gas stove due to the size of my chamber.

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