Progress.... I think anyway!

[dans]

This reflects the current state of most of the house, really... Stripped back, oak repaired/replaced where rotten and (lime) plastering has finally begun!!

Before shot...

A now shot...

 

[middi]

Log burner next ?

Middi

 

[dans]

I've always liked the idea of an open fire in the bedroom, but the practicality of it means we would never use it!! A wood burner would be nice!!

 

[angrybird]

dans that looks amazing! it doesn't even look like the same room, your hard work has paid off x

 

[FamilyWiggs]

Looking really good - it's such an exciting phase at that point isn't it. Especially after the trauma and mess of stripping back.

 

[dans]

It's a great stage for sure.... still stressful, as decisions I'm now making are actually visible and final, but very satisfying!!

This forum has definitely been a great resource too...

 

[MdB]

Good work Keep going...

 

[Flyfisher]

I've always liked the idea of an open fire in the bedroom, but the practicality of it means we would never use it!! A wood burner would be nice!!

Are fires (of any description) allowed in bedrooms these days?

Presuambaly an existing fireplace could be used, but would a wood stove installation be certified?

 

[Jellyfire]

I've always liked the idea of an open fire in the bedroom, but the practicality of it means we would never use it!! A wood burner would be nice!!

Are fires (of any description) allowed in bedrooms these days?

Presuambaly an existing fireplace could be used, but would a wood stove installation be certified?

I imagine it would be if you said it was to be a sitting room....

 

[LadyArowana]

Congratulations Dans, wonderful progress, finished by Christmas?

As for fires in "bedrooms" I assume the nanny state has not quite got to the point where they regulate exactly where one can take a nap, so I don't really see what difference it makes. If I am asleep under a throw rug* with my head on a scatter cushion* on a sofa in a living room I'm not any less vulnerable than if I am tucked up under a duvet with my teddy bear. It's also not beyond the imagination to move a bed from one place to another, or is this another thing for which some formal consent is required? Before we know it aerobeds will be a restriced Class 1 product in a bid to stamp out wanton kipping in non designated areas.






*boys may need to ask what these items are

 

[Sonyaclegg]

A wood burner would be a lovely finishing touch to a great room

 

[discobarry]

That looks great, i love the look lime plaster gives.

 

[Flyfisher]

As for fires in "bedrooms" I assume the nanny state has not quite got to the point where they regulate exactly where one can take a nap, so I don't really see what difference it makes. If I am asleep under a throw rug* with my head on a scatter cushion* on a sofa in a living room I'm not any less vulnerable than if I am tucked up under a duvet with my teddy bear. It's also not beyond the imagination to move a bed from one place to another, or is this another thing for which some formal consent is required? Before we know it aerobeds will be a restriced Class 1 product in a bid to stamp out wanton kipping in non designated areas.

All good points, Milady, but reasoned logic and common sense have no place when trying to understand such regulations. :wink:

 

[LadyArowana]

As for fires in "bedrooms" I assume the nanny state has not quite got to the point where they regulate exactly where one can take a nap, so I don't really see what difference it makes. If I am asleep under a throw rug* with my head on a scatter cushion* on a sofa in a living room I'm not any less vulnerable than if I am tucked up under a duvet with my teddy bear. It's also not beyond the imagination to move a bed from one place to another, or is this another thing for which some formal consent is required? Before we know it aerobeds will be a restriced Class 1 product in a bid to stamp out wanton kipping in non designated areas.

All good points, Milady, but reasoned logic and common sense have no place when trying to understand such regulations. :wink:

Ah yes indeed ( insert headslap ) silly me, whatever was I thinking.

 

[dans]

If I want a fire in my bedroom that has clearly been there for a lot of years... then I shall have a fire in my bedroom!

The fire's romantic, whilst a little woodburner would be rather cosy however! And would probably not be that romantic when the room starts filling with smoke on first light!!!

 

[Flyfisher]

If I want a fire in my bedroom that has clearly been there for a lot of years... then I shall have a fire in my bedroom!

That's the spirit!!

 

[MdB]

If I want a fire in my bedroom that has clearly been there for a lot of years... then I shall have a fire in my bedroom!

That's the spirit!!

Just make sure you install a carbon monoxide detector first....

 

[JoceAndChris]

Making great strides there dans. It looks extremely hard work but will pay off.

I can't imagine life without an open fire in the bedroom! Pile it high on a Saturday night and it burns softly all night and doesn't take much to get it going on Sunday morning, then you can have the magical combination of electric blanket, coffee, croissants, fire - crumbs in the bed the only downside!

 

[LadyArowana]

- crumbs in the bed the only downside!

There's an easy solution to that, always eat snuggled up next to the husband, that way the crumbs are in his side of the bed. Then you can decamp back to your own space :lol:

 

[dans]

Making great strides there dans. It looks extremely hard work but will pay off.

I can't imagine life without an open fire in the bedroom! Pile it high on a Saturday night and it burns softly all night and doesn't take much to get it going on Sunday morning, then you can have the magical combination of electric blanket, coffee, croissants, fire - crumbs in the bed the only downside!

Sounds perfect!!! 8)