Restoring Your Home with Reclaimed Fireplaces

Have you been looking to restore the aura of your home but cannot find an affordable fireplace to replace the old one that has become too old? Have you tried reclaimed fireplaces? Let us take a look at the wonderful opportunities that these can provide.

Reclaimed Fireplaces are salvaged from old houses by art collectors and antique experts. Most of the timber thus salvaged goes into the production of furniture and cabinets; however, depending on the state of preservation, old fireplaces can be reclaimed and reused in newer houses too. One of the best ways of finding these is online auctions by companies. You can find lots of options in these auctions that might fit your bill perfectly. The toughest challenge regarding reclaimed fireplaces is getting the measurements right. Sometimes they are larger or smaller and in the process leaving you no way out but to resize or let go. However there are certain companies that specialise in it. The best thing to do is get in touch with one of these.

Reclaimed fireplaces can be prepped up with a little imagination. You can get an interior designer to advise you on probable ways of spicing up the looks and lend a contemporary look to an old one. Raised or recessed panelling and carvings on mantel pieces can be a great way to change the overall look of the room. Traditional fireplaces burn wood which can be replaced with gas stoves placed conveniently within reclaimed fireplaces. Apart from carved wood or gypsum plaster, mantel pieces can be made of natural stone such as Marble or granite. They are sure head turners and cost effective considering the low maintenance cost you will have to incur in comparison to wood or plaster. Similar low maintenance material that you can use is ceramic tiles. These can be fitted in congruity with the floor or ceiling designs.

There is no dearth of great stores that specialize in reclaimed fireplaces, but finding one with similar experience as that of ours should be a hard find. We have experts in complete reclamation and renovation of fireplaces from all periods. We do offer part or complete replacements of old fireplaces with reclaimed fireplaces from our extensive reproduction range. Take a look at our collection or just drop in at our stores. We will be more than happy to assist you. Talk to our representatives at 0161 431 8075 or mail us at Info@FireplaceAntiques.co.uk