Fireplace!

We were keen to have a fireplace but had little idea as to what style or type. Michelle then saw the following picture in a magazine which we then used for the theme.

Our lounge is a little taller than the one in the picture and we were keen to have some alcoves each side.

The fireplace comes as a ready built unit that was installed on a brick plinth to raise it to the required height. Supports built at each end to support a beam.

The next phase invoved the installation of the Chestnut (castagno) beam running the width of the room.

This is the room with the fireplace as it is now. The fireplace is functional but still not quite complete as it is missing the stone surround to the opening and a nice wicker log basket beneath!