MedusA Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 After much discussion we decided to out our open fire (which was here when we bought the house). Although it was lovely to look at, it didn't do much to heat our freezing cold north-facing lounge. So this week we've had our new woodburning stove fitted. The surround is a reclaimed cast iron one, which has been stripped and repainted. The hearth is honed granite and the stove is a Franco Belge Belmont (our lounge is so small that the range is limited). We're really pleased with it. The room is so cosy now. Just need to get the chimney breast redecorated and put some more of my paraphernalia back, and we're done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Marple Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Looks lovely!! I need to dig the camers out and take some photos of ours which was fitted just before Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 That looks fantastic! Your old fireplace looked lovely - must have been hard to get the same look, but you have achieved it. I love all your paraphernalia as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 That looks really lovely . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 ooh congratulations! you will love it - that looks a similar size to my Charnwood, as you say the range is limited if you're fitting it in an existing fireplace. You've done a great job of 'integrating' it into the room. I'm ashamed to say that I had my stove fitted in November, and I still haven't redecorated around it ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 That looks really lovely. Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 I love it it looks brill cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoebe Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 that looks brilliant, and I am sure you will get loads of pleasure (and warmth !) from your new woodburner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Looks great We have had ours for just less than 2 years and wouldn't be without it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 gorgeous! Have serious of anyone who has an open fire or logburner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..lay a little egg for me Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Looks almost exactly like ours! (the woodburner not the surround...our surround is much less impressive!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Looks great, am very Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 That looks really nice, I feel all toasty and warm just looking at a picture of it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 That looks ace! lucky you We have an open fire which is lovely but has a very naff pink/brown tiled 1930's surround Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted March 18, 2009 Author Share Posted March 18, 2009 Finally got the chimney breast papered (William Morris "Daisy" - I'm a huge Arts & Crafts fan) and all my paraphernalia back in place. I am so pleased with the finished result. It looks very 19th Century which is the look I'm going for. Just need a really lovely rustic log basket to complete the picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 That looks so nice - and as if it's always been there! I love William Morris designs, I've got a WM bedspread and my kitchen is painted 'Morris Blue' although that's a coincidence really as the previous owners chose the colour. I like that wallpaper. Can I politely (or rudely!) enquire where you got it, and was it expensive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muvver hen Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Looks great!!We are having a clearview logburner put in a week on monday,cant wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 really nice, I love that wallpaper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
