OLD HOUSE, NEW HOME
For many people, a cottage renovation project is the dream — the chance to restore a home already bursting with charm and character back to its original presentation. But while cottages are usually undeniably beautiful and sought-after properties, they do tend to have certain features that can take some careful treatment to update…
INGLENOOK FIREPLACES
Inglenook fireplaces make instant focal points in any room and add warmth and cosiness. But they’ve not always been seen as prized features. This means the flue might have been blocked, the hearth closed off, or they may have simply fallen into disrepair.
Inglenooks often feature seating to one or both sides of an open fire. Openings can be any size, but 2-3m is fairly common. They usually feature a timber shelf or mantel above, and some have an attractive brick arch.
Renovators may be concerned at the inefficiency of open fires; much of the warm air produced by your central heating will be disappearing up the chimney in the winter months. Flue
