Should I paint my chimney breast a different Colour?

Wallpapering just the chimney breast is a classic approach. Paint alcoves in a pale shade that ties into the design to reduce their visual depth and create more of a classic look. Picking up on a dark tone instead will cause your alcoves to recede, visually, and the overall effect will look more dramatic.

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How can I make my chimney breast look good?

Use Chimney Breast Ideas to add Character to a Room.
Let the Chimney Breast Take Centre Stage with a Minimalist Design.
Incorporate Built-in Storage into a Chimney Breast Design.
Create Visual Interest with Chimney Breast Materials.
Go Wide with a Statement Chimney Breast.
Add an Incredible Floating Chimney Breast.

What can you do with a chimney breast?

Chimney breasts have several uses, whether they’re dormant or active.

Open fireplace. The most obvious reason for having a chimney breast is for the fireplace.
Freestanding stove.
Feature wall.
Entertainment centre.
Inset cooker.
Plants.
Logs.
Inset shelves.

What is the purpose of a chimney breast?

A chimney breast is a portion of a chimney which projects forward from a wall to accommodate a fireplace. Typically on the ground floor of a structure, the masonry extends upwards, containing a flue which carries smoke out of the building through a chimney stack.

Should a chimney breast be lighter or darker?

Contrary to what F&B have said…. I’d personally paint the chimney breast the darker colour.. It will not only highlight the fire and the mirror but draw the eye to it… The recesses then stay the lighter colour thus giving the room an idea of space.

Can you put a TV in a chimney breast?

In theory, yes you can, fixing wise I would reccommend 2 inch 10 screws and brown plugs, if you use a 6.5mm masonary bit, it will stay on the wall. yes you can, fixings appropriate to the material being mounted to (presuming plaster on brick. so fixings would usually be rawlplugs and screws.

What do you cover a chimney breast with?

Tile and style A fresh like of paint to the chimney breast and fireplace surround can be a great budget option and finish it off with some carefully selected tiles to round out the colour scheme and tie in with the rest of the room. And there you have it!

How much does it cost to remove a chimney breast UK?

How much does it cost to remove a chimney?

Cost provided item	Unit	Average UK cost
Chimney breast removal (chimney stack to remain)	Per project	£2,500
Chimney breast removal (non-load bearing)	Ea	£500
Removal of chimney stack	Per m	£270
Labour costs	Per day	£260

Do I need permission to remove chimney breast?

Planning permission is not normally required to remove a chimney stack or a chimney breast from a dwelling as long as it is not a listed building or located within a Conservation Area and any repairs/infilling to the roof is done using materials which match those already used on the property.

Is it worth removing chimney breast?

For older homes, chimney breasts are often classed as desirable features. They offer a traditional and cosy feel that’s attractive to many homebuyers. Therefore, if you remove your chimney, you’re likely to remove what many consider an asset. This will result in your home’s value decreasing.

Should fireplace be same color as wall?

Choose a contrasting shade Many homeowners do not want their fireplace to be of the same color as their room walls. A homeowner who wants the fireplace to take center stage to highlight its beauty should go for a contrasting color scheme. Most people favor contrasting light colors with the dark and vice versa.

Should your mantel match your floor?

In general, it’s better to keep a fireplace mantel neutral, or at least softer and less distracting in color. As we mentioned above, a good place to match your mantel is the floor or trim in your home, which will help tie everything together.

Can I drill into a chimney breast?

There should be no problem as long as the chimney breast is not used for a flue for venting. If it is, more precautions need to be taken.

Can I put a TV on a chimney breast above a log burner?

Installing a TV directly above a wood stove isn’t typically recommended, but if a TV will be sufficiently protected from the heat of a wood stove it may be suitable. TVs should be placed outside of clearance distances to combustibles, and a mantel can help protect a TV from the heat.

Is it illegal to remove a chimney breast?

You won’t need a building regulations application to just remove the stack above the roofline. However you will need a building regulations application to remove all of the chimney stack throughout the house as the stack may support walls, floors or the roof structure.

Does removing a chimney devalue a house?

They offer a traditional and cosy feel that’s attractive to many homebuyers. Therefore, if you remove your chimney, you’re likely to remove what many consider an asset. This will result in your home’s value decreasing. You’ll also make it more difficult to sell.

What is a chimney breast?

How can I add value to my chimney breast?

Go bespoke with built in alcove shelves Another way to add value (and a whole load of character!) to your chimney breast is by getting bespoke shelves built in to your alcoves. We commissioned a local carpenter to design us the ultimate chimney breast storage plan.

What is a chimney jamb?

Typically on the ground floor of a structure, the masonry extends upwards, containing a flue which carries smoke out of the building through a chimney stack. Chimney jambs similarly project from the wall, but they do so on either side of the fireplace and serve to support the chimney breast.

How can I decorate my chimney breast?

If the chimney breast you want to decorate is situated in the kitchen like one of ours, a fantastic use of space is to open up a portion of the wall and fit a freestanding or counter-top stove within it. Here we’ve been able to maximise worktop space elsewhere in the room, and make a real feature of the chimney breast.