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Fireplace before and After

Malcolm Duffin Design
8 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago

A 1970's stone fireplace looked extremely dated in this 17th Century restoration. By removing it, a large job, we installed a more traditional York Stone fireplace and the results are quite impressive. An exquisite room with an inviting fireplace as the focal point.





Comments (31)

  • embzop
    8 years ago

    Gorgeous

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    Malcolm Duffin Design
    Original Author
    8 years ago

    It was an original grate rescued from a project locally !!


  • Doirin Duggan
    8 years ago

    Looks great, what type of cost to take out old fireplace and replace?

  • Ms Sparky
    8 years ago
    Wow!!!
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    Malcolm Duffin Design
    Original Author
    8 years ago

    Doirin , generally you can buy a fireplace for appx £3000.00 , the issues that can add to that are your flue and the labour , liner etc .Please ensure that you go to a reputable firm with references and industry ratings. For example I use a company called Stonecraft in Edinburgh for all my fireplace work. The can quality control/guarantee the product and give you proper advice and guidance as building standards are very hot on fireplaces in the UK these days, particularly with gas. I hope this of help. Warmest regards Malcolm Duffin.

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    Niall Hastie Photography
    8 years ago

    That looks great.. what an improvement!

  • margaretannpatterson
    8 years ago

    looks great and we have just done the same in a georgian glebe restoration except we put a wood burning stove in and really looks well also. Must put up some pics also

  • 1998ali
    8 years ago
    Gorgeous! Well done.
  • Cakelady
    8 years ago
    Wow what a difference, looks absolutely gorgeous.
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  • User
    8 years ago

    Fantastic!

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  • andre taulani
    8 years ago

    amazing!!! Judi Online the wallpaper make it looks alive

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  • jillnealon
    8 years ago
    Love the fireplace what's the wallpaper please ?
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  • sue_hawksley
    8 years ago
    Wow ! Looks so warm and cosy .Love it .
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  • Sherbert Barnes
    8 years ago
    Wow!!! What vision! Now, I am have had a real good study of the after photos, I have decided to go with a blue and white Spode theme in my living room for accessories! This really does look elegant with a scattering of modern day twists..... coffee table. The rooms looks light, bright and elegant and I love it! Going to give myself two weeks from today and then I will come back with my version of this room in a diluted form with probably a much trimmed budget!! Will post before and after pictures on here in two weeks time... Come back people and see what you think.... Be honest...... But not unkind! .........
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    Eco Economy Roofing Specialist
    8 years ago

    Like how you kept the table lamp etc…...

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  • Sherbert Barnes
    8 years ago
    Well, I said I was inspired by this wonderful makeover and was going to post before and after pics back! I decided in the end not to go with the Spode look as I didn't have many pieces in it and it would have meant sourcing just for 'the look'! So used pieces that I had.... The back wall was basalt and although I loved it, it was far too dark for the room and despite living with it for several months, it had to go so have painted and changed things a little. Haven't done anything on that feature wall yet between the two lamps on the console table and know that it is crying out for something. But this is what I have achieved as a result of your article. Thank you.
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  • kazza_hayward
    8 years ago

    wow, doesn't even look like the same room, fab!

    Sherbert Barnes that is beautiful - I love everything about that room!

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    Malcolm Duffin Design
    Original Author
    8 years ago

    Sherbert , What a delightful room well done and exquisite taste. I hope we have have helped inspire you, best wishes Malcolm Duffin

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    Mauro Perucchetti Ltd
    8 years ago

    great looking fireplace.

  • Ocean Clarke
    8 years ago

    I absolutely love the vibrant electric blue details which pull the whole colour scheme together - a really uplifting and welcoming space!

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  • Abi Nuchi
    8 years ago

    Fantastic transformation. Reminds me very much of Jonathan Adler's designs, beautifully diverse colors and patterns that complement each other into eye-popping extol.

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    Rennew Traditional Building Materials
    8 years ago

    The new fireplace looks fantastic! Makes a great striking focal point for the room compared with the old one.

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  • Ocean Clarke
    8 years ago

    Wow, this has completely changed the room - amazing!

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  • Michelle S
    8 years ago
    Beautiful!!
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  • Shalini Sharma
    8 years ago

    was worried about my living room wall, but no more got plenty ideas from this...thanks !!!beautiful

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  • Tess Wijy
    8 years ago
    I really love!
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    User
    8 years ago

    That is quite a difference you've made!

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    Malcolm Duffin Design
    Original Author
    7 years ago

    Vivi , we created the website around our images along with a traditional branding exercise which should be easy for you to achieve, really its the images that should sell/promote/excite and inspire your clients both existing and new. Don't fall into the trap of using web programmes that are to easy to spot and don't reflect your brand. Best of luck Malcolm

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    Rob Crawshaw Photo
    7 years ago

    Incredible job!

  • Dek Yuyun
    7 years ago


    Taruhan Bola quite a difference you've made!