What can I do with this 1967 fireplace and wall panelling?
The wall panelling is original but the look is quite drab against modern furniture and white shutters on the windows, grey carpet and beige walls. The new sofa is grey. What can we do?
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PRODr Retro House Calls
5 years agoOh I love a house with a bit of original retro style! The timber panelling was originally done as a feature, but with the colour of the orange brick it all blends together too much.
I wouldn't paint it, but I would give it a good clean, as it probably has decades of smoke and tobacco. Depending on the condition of the original varnish you may also consider giving it light sand by hand and refinishing it to bring out that wonderful honey glow that nicely stained timber has.
It looks like the fireplace recess will never be used as fireplace again (as it is carpeted) so I would be looking to differentiate the colour of the brickwork to the timber, perhaps with a stone finish, maybe a warm slate, which will be in keeping with the period of your home.
Best of luck,
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