Show us yer house and house-related meddlings

[ShiftyBagLady]

Makes me really want to use dark colours in my place as it has some interesting angles which would throw the (limited) light around nicely...

 

[equationgirl]

Makes me really want to use deck colours in my place as t has some interesting goes which would throw the (limited) light around nicely...

I used a silk emulsion which is slightly reflective and really bounces the light around. Having the white above the picture rail helps too.

 

[ShiftyBagLady]

I used a silk emulsion which is slightly reflective and really bounces the light around. Having the white above the picture rail helps too.

I'm so glad you can interpret my typos!

 

[astral]

That looks fab equationgirl I'm a huge fan of a dark wall generally, but that's a great colour.

You can change up accent colors bright yellow/pink/orange/teal cushions and accessories if you go for grey basic sofas too.

 

[equationgirl]

For RubyToogood, you were right, painting the mantlepiece was the right thing to do:


It might need another coat of paint, but it looks a lot better. You are a genius.

I'm also pleased I managed to get it done before the light faded completely.

 

[Baronage-Phase]

I could tape paper around it and then spray paint it, perhaps. But I've no idea what colour. I think I'd rather leave it.

Eta: I think the options are basically black, to match the base plate of the fireplace, or white. But I'm not sure white would work with the tiles which are red flowers on a cream background. Any thoughts and input gratefully received.

I'd be inclined to paint the fireplace black.


Eta...oops...I'm on the phone and only just saw your pics... lol

 

[mauvais]

I didn't think you'd get away with that, doing it in-situ, but it looks good. I probably would have tried white but the tiles is a fair point. Plus clearly now you can do it again if you ever change your mind. Looking forward to seeing that complete & unmasked.

 

[equationgirl]

I didn't think you'd get away with that, doing it in-situ, but it looks good. I probably would have tried white but the tiles is a fair point. Plus clearly now you can do it again if you ever change your mind. Looking forward to seeing that complete & unmasked.

Thanks, it was a bit fiddly because of all the carved shapes. Planning on the second coat tomorrow. Finding a picture of a very similar mantlepiece, if not identical, in black did help convince me to try it after RubyToogood suggested it.

 

[moonsi til]

Love your wall colour & fireplace looks fab , def right decision to paint.

 

[equationgirl]

Love your wall colour & fireplace looks fab , def right decision to paint.

Thank you

 

[equationgirl]

Second coat of black has gone on:

 

[equationgirl]

Black paint dry, I present to you a fireplace in all its glory:



More evidence it is a reproduction - the bottom tile and the tile next to it on both sides aren't meant to go together (the greenery doesn't match up) and if the tiles were original such a discrepancy would never have been allowed. Also, art nouveau original surrounds were much plainer, either simple wood or cast iron. Plus, some of the metalwork has been sanded or ground quite poorly, it's uneven and not sanded all over.

It looks such much better though, thanks again to RubyToogood for the suggestion.

Almost done now, just three more bookcases to put together. Will probably do those tomorrow.

 

[teuchter]

They've just got the bottom tiles swapped between sides... the L one should be on the R and vice versa.

 

[weltweit]

They've just got the bottom tiles swapped between sides... the L one should be on the R and vice versa.

Blimey and the prize for eagle eyedness goes to teuchter well spotted!

 

[equationgirl]

They've just got the bottom tiles swapped between sides... the L one should be on the R and vice versa.

Oh yes, so they have - well spotted indeed.

 

[equationgirl]

It's finished (as much as possible without the sofas, anyway) :




Long storage table will go in front of fireplace, between sofas.

Am pleased there was enough room to put dining table back into lounge. I also found some remnants of orla kiely prints in grey so I can make new cushions and reupholster the dining chairs.

TV will go on top of mantlepiece.

 

[ash]

It's finished (as much as possible without the sofas, anyway) :

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Long storage table will go in front of fireplace, between sofas.

Am pleased there was enough room to put dining table back into lounge. I also found some remnants of orla kiely prints in grey so I can make new cushions and reupholstered the dining chairs.

TV will go on top of mantlepiece.

That looks fab. I think dark colours look different in different lights. They truly come into their own in the evening. Enjoy

 

[equationgirl]

Thanks ash

 

[sheothebudworths]

It looks lovely - and I totally agree about enjoying the difference between night and day with darker colours.
Also just well done! That's a hard old slog, cleaning, repainting, taking the fireplace in your stride and building flatpacks - will be great when you can sit back and enjoy it though!
Have you found sofas yet?!

 

[equationgirl]

It looks lovely - and I totally agree about enjoying the difference between night and day with darker colours.
Also just well done! That's a hard old slog, cleaning, repainting, taking the fireplace in your stride and building flatpacks - will be great when you can sit back and enjoy it though!
Have you found sofas yet?!

I've found some by next that I really like, just waiting for the fabric swatch to check the colour is actually silver rather than beige.

Eta: thank you, I'm certainly feeling quite tired today!

 

[Baronage-Phase]

I've found some by next that I really like, just waiting for the fabric swatch to check the colour is actually silver rather than beige.

You've done a heck of a lot in a few days.
And the book cases look ace too.
Fair play to you.
It looks great

 

[equationgirl]

You've done a heck of a lot in a few days.
And the book cases look ace too.
Fair play to you.
It looks great

Thanks Lupa, having a rest now!

 

[Baronage-Phase]

Thanks Lupa, having a rest now!

A well deserved one!!!

 

[purenarcotic]

It looks gorgeous eq, very good stuff.

 

[equationgirl]

It looks gorgeous eq, very good stuff.

Thanks purenarcotic

 

[equationgirl]

Forget to say earlier in the thread - the radial paintwork and the sunglasses are very cool Wookey.

 

[mauvais]

More evidence it is a reproduction - the bottom tile and the tile next to it on both sides aren't meant to go together (the greenery doesn't match up) and if the tiles were original such a discrepancy would never have been allowed. Also, art nouveau original surrounds were much plainer, either simple wood or cast iron. Plus, some of the metalwork has been sanded or ground quite poorly, it's uneven and not sanded all over.

Here's your fire: Tulip Tiled Insert Fireplace - Tiled Inserts - Individual Fireplaces

Much like ours, your fireplace will have been done a few years ago (90s onwards) - mantelpiece, hearth, fire, the lot.

If you ever wanted to change them, you'd have to talk to Gallery who make it, but there's a chance the tiles are just inserts and can be replaced without smashing anything up, but of course if that was true the mantelpiece would probably have to come out.

 

[Wookey]

Forget to say earlier in the thread - the radial paintwork and the sunglasses are very cool Wookey.

Thankyou! Even more importantly it was a lot of fun painting those lines in using sticky tape... I'd do it in every room if I could.

 

[equationgirl]

Here's your fire: Tulip Tiled Insert Fireplace - Tiled Inserts - Individual Fireplaces

Much like ours, your fireplace will have been done a few years ago (90s onwards) - mantelpiece, hearth, fire, the lot.

If you ever wanted to change them, you'd have to talk to Gallery who make it, but there's a chance the tiles are just inserts and can be replaced without smashing anything up, but of course if that was true the mantelpiece would probably have to come out.

I know the flat was renovated in 2010 as that's when it was turned from the original one bedroom layout to a two bedroom, the kitchen being moved from the rear of the property to internal to it, in space carved out of the boxroom, the bed recess of the kitchen and about two feet of the hallway.

It's a shame the original fireplaces weren't left, there would have been one in the original bedroom as well.

 

[equationgirl]

I have placed the order for the sofas. You know the thing that kabbes said about thousands of pound notes crying out in terror? That. I did get them with a discount, but my credit card is sobbing in the corner right now.