As above, it’s not really practical in terms of modern day living, or for a couple with an infant really space wise.
I’d love it, Mrs hates it
I’d love it, Mrs hates it
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Our fireplaces smoked far too much so we went with a wood burner, hopefully yours would be okay. Our house is c1600s - it's furnished with Danish Mid Century furniture and lots of Modern Brit art. Works v well IMO but depends if you want to go traditional or not.
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Moved house a couple of weeks ago, old period property with a thatched roof and lots of original features, built in the late 1500s, was a pub until 30 or 40 years ago.
The door in the second picture leads to a small porch area where the main entrance is and up until recently this room has been a dumping ground for all the shit we brought with us from the old house that doesn't fit up the steep narrow staircases (still a few bits to get shot of).
We've finally gotten rid of most of the tat and are now in a position to start thinking about what to use it for / what to put in it - thinking a small sofa and / or a couple of nice armchairs - it's a larger space than it looks in the photographs, looking for some inspiration
The door in the second picture leads to a small porch area where the main entrance is and up until recently this room has been a dumping ground for all the shit we brought with us from the old house that doesn't fit up the steep narrow staircases (still a few bits to get shot of).
We've finally gotten rid of most of the tat and are now in a position to start thinking about what to use it for / what to put in it - thinking a small sofa and / or a couple of nice armchairs - it's a larger space than it looks in the photographs, looking for some inspiration
Make sure the chimney has been swept and isn't obstructed
Buy a fireguard
Buy fire lighters, kindling, dry firewood
Put some kindling on top of the firelighter, logs on top of the kindling
Light the firelighter, put the fireguard in front of the fire to stop any sparks flying out
Don't put too many logs on at once
Buy a fireguard
Buy fire lighters, kindling, dry firewood
Put some kindling on top of the firelighter, logs on top of the kindling
Light the firelighter, put the fireguard in front of the fire to stop any sparks flying out
Don't put too many logs on at once
Looking to get a wooden floor for our new house but haven't got a clue where to start. My mate who is a joiner has recommended engineered wooden flooring with a thick top layer (5/6mm).
I've ordered some samples online and will go into a few stores but it's one of those where there is so much choice. My mate has recommended ordering online. Does anyone know any good stores?
I've ordered some samples online and will go into a few stores but it's one of those where there is so much choice. My mate has recommended ordering online. Does anyone know any good stores?
Yep, it's the snug on the below floorplan.
Also need to learn how to use the open fireplace safely, will be a nice welcoming feature at xmas when we have friends over etc.
Also need to learn how to use the open fireplace safely, will be a nice welcoming feature at xmas when we have friends over etc.
Our fireplaces smoked far too much so we went with a wood burner, hopefully yours would be okay. Our house is c1600s - it's furnished with Danish Mid Century furniture and lots of Modern Brit art. Works v well IMO but depends if you want to go traditional or not.
I was thinking boot room too. Maybe a wood bench to change footwear on the far side, a wood chair in the little corner on the near side, perhaps a coat tree at the far end of the bench.
Or if it’s big enough: small bench in front of main door, and a couple of comfortable but reasonably compact armchairs either side of the fire.
Or if it’s big enough: small bench in front of main door, and a couple of comfortable but reasonably compact armchairs either side of the fire.
We already have a boot room at the back of the house (which is massively useful with having three kids and dogs). I know what you mean re. a small sofa may look out of place but hoping to make it a separate space with a function as it's such a nice room to be in and would be a shame for it to just be wasted as a large entrance.
The previous owner had a huge antique bureau / writing desk in there (facing the left hand wall in the first picture i.e. if sat there the fireplace would be on your right) but again it didn't feel at all right.
The previous owner had a huge antique bureau / writing desk in there (facing the left hand wall in the first picture i.e. if sat there the fireplace would be on your right) but again it didn't feel at all right.
I think unless you want to do some work to make an entrance hall and separate room (office or playroom?), you'd be best off making it a nice cosy entrance just for show that sets the tone for the rest of the house - make the fire the focal point, wingback chairs, bookcase etc. Would be good for christmas.
Just use the search function, depends what style you want. Been doing the same and often pull out some good ideas from architect's accounts. Currently exploring the idea of a bespoke concrete plunge bath but need to work out how to get a good source of hot water first (fully electric and shower only so looking at solar options for next yr)
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