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Victorian Fireplaces
Mon 20 Nov 2006 - 12:20
Victorian Fireplaces
By Richard Billington
If you are not fortunate enough to own your own Victoria era home, then perhaps you are looking for a way to infuse a little bit of Victorian era style into your existing home instead. If this is the case, then an antique fireplace (dated from the Victorian era, of course) is the perfect addition to your beautiful home.
You may be thinking that a Victorian fireplace is a far-fetched idea, but it is not as difficult of a find as you might think. When homes from the Victorian period or other periods are demolished or remodeled, components of the home (such as the fireplaces) are removed and preserved for the enjoyment of others.
The Victorian era fireplaces are carefully cleaned and restored to their former beauty before they are photographed or put up for display in companies like Westland London, which restore and sell these beautiful antiques to the public. Browse online or visit a showroom near you to see what is currently available. Due to the unique nature of these antiques, it is first come first served, and duplicates are rare.
Once you have purchased your Victorian era fireplace, it is time to get it installed. Unless you are a professional, you should not attempt to install the antique fireplace yourself. There is no refund to be gotten if you break or otherwise damage your antique fireplace, and you could present a fire hazard if you install the fireplace incorrectly. The installation process is difficult, and a professional can help you to make sure that you get the look that you want in a way that will last for generations to come.
Once your Victorian fireplace is installed, you will be amazed with the way that it livens up your room. Your new fireplace will add dimensions to your room that you could hardly have imagined before. The addition of a historical piece like this will give your décor a boost of energy, so to speak, allowing the same pieces that you have always displayed to shine in a new way in relation to your Victorian fireplace.
Your living room will become a center of activity, since everyone will want to be in a room that feels (because of your new piece) both homey and comfortable. Relax with a good book in front of your new Victorian era fireplace, or sit in your favorite chair and watch the telly while you bask in its warmth.
Your new Victorian era fireplace will add something special to your home that is difficult to describe in mere words. Allow yourself the pleasure and delight of an authentic Victorian era fireplace, and you will find yourself the happier for it.
Richard Billington is part of Westland London, a UK based company specialising in Victorian fireplaces and antique mantels. Westland London offer a wide range of antiques from various periods of history.
http://www.westlandlondon.com
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