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We bought an Edwardian(1901) 3-bed semi last year which had the original cast iron fireplaces upstairs in the 3 bedrooms but downstairs in the 2 reception rooms they had sadly been replaced by rather unattractive 1970's fireplaces which I've removed.
I'd like to fit original (or decent reproduction) cast iron fireplaces in these rooms but am unsure of the size but can probably guestimate based on the size of the fireplace on the largest bedroom upstairs.
In this bedroom the fireplace is 43" wide * 43" high and the chimney breast is 58" wide. The height of the ceiling in all rooms,upstairs and downstairs, is 9 feet.
Downstairs the the chimney breasts are 64" wide , ie 6" wider than upstairs.
The upstairs fireplaces are entirely made of cast iron whereas downstairs I would like fireplaces with tiled inserts and wooden mantle.
I've seen one on sale locally which is 45" high * 51" wide.
Do you think that this size would be in the correct proportion?
ps. I'm trying to buy privately as I can't afford the price the fireplace shops in West London charge.
Any advice greatly appreciated,
John
I'd like to fit original (or decent reproduction) cast iron fireplaces in these rooms but am unsure of the size but can probably guestimate based on the size of the fireplace on the largest bedroom upstairs.
In this bedroom the fireplace is 43" wide * 43" high and the chimney breast is 58" wide. The height of the ceiling in all rooms,upstairs and downstairs, is 9 feet.
Downstairs the the chimney breasts are 64" wide , ie 6" wider than upstairs.
The upstairs fireplaces are entirely made of cast iron whereas downstairs I would like fireplaces with tiled inserts and wooden mantle.
I've seen one on sale locally which is 45" high * 51" wide.
Do you think that this size would be in the correct proportion?
ps. I'm trying to buy privately as I can't afford the price the fireplace shops in West London charge.
Any advice greatly appreciated,
John