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Gothic Antique Fireplaces - Decorating in an Antique Style
Wed 06 Jun 2007 - 13:35
Gothic Antique Fireplaces - Decorating in an Antique Style
By Richard Billington
If you are planning on installing a gothic fireplace you would do well to match in the rest of your décor. Fortunately many people will be familiar with some of the style tricks used in gothic design so it's often quite an easy look to maintain. Most of the original gothic architecture was religious buildings so a quick trip to you local cathedral might give you plenty of ideas. If that doesn't sound appealing we've come up with 9 ways you can make your gothic fireplace look right at home.
Beams - when it comes to wooden beams there is a fine line between classy and tacky. However if you have original beams or have a house where they wouldn't look out of place they might look just the part. They shouldn't look to immaculate and often this is where fake beams stand out for looking too new. Be aware also that they are quite an acquired taste so might put off buyers when you come to sell
Large Fireplace - the more imposing the better. As originally they would have been on the only source of heating for the building gothic fireplaces are huge by today's standards, so the bigger the better. However make sure your room is big enough to take them the last thing you want is a fireplace completely over powering your room.
Candle light - whether it's actual candle light, light from your fire or just your electric bulbs the more natural the better. If you are going for a gothic look there is no place for halogen down lighters. You should use the light to create a mood. Too often when people are decorating they pay a lot of attention to the colour of the walls or the material on the floor and completely ignore the huge impact lighting has on the ambience of a roof.
Cornices - original pieces are always better than reproductions but a well made ornate cornice can have a huge effect on your room. In terms of colour try and match into the rest of the room and try to avoid anything to ostentatious
Stone Painted Walls - in terms of which colour to paint your room natural stone coloured tones are ideal. It might be a bit too far to replicate the finish of granite or limestone but if you buy a high quality in these shades you will have a great chance to get that original gothic style.
Ornate Wall Paper - if you do decide to go for wall paper than a paint finish you are best go for an ornate finish. Heraldic emblems like coats of arms would be ideal and red, blue or green are good colours to go for.
Richard Billington is a expert writer for Westland London, a UK based company specialising in gothic antique fireplaces and mantels.
Westland London offer a wide range of antiques from various periods of history and all kinds of antique firegrates.
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