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THE FIREPLACE IS KEY
For a touch of drama and glamour there is nothing better says Owen Pacey

T

he role of a good interior designer
is to make a house instantly more
alluring to live in, to function better as
a home and be more valuable for future
buyers. Installing original features,
lighting is an appealing way to make this
transformation but also keeps a period
property true to its surroundings.

Many urban homes are challenged with space but it does

have you can often trade it in for another mantelpiece.

are mainly arched or tiled.
The most frequent question I get asked is my opinion on
period correctness. Personally, I think people should stick
grand and ornate originals. Victorian ones are about half
the price. London is the cheapest place to buy one, because
the room and the value of your house. The general rule of
thumb is to match architectural pieces to the period of a
a scheme as long as you choose the correct scale for the room.

arch. It is not about cost but what looks right.
Fireplaces come in a range of prices from Victorian grates
and bathrooms. Fireplaces are the design focus for many
but now handmade, professionally aged reproductions with
immaculate carving and attention to detail can be produced
at a much lower price point. This is important as often pairs
Owen Pacey, Renaissance London Fireplaces and Lighting

room and typically cost a third of that of an authentic period

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