'hole in the wall' have you got one?

[aristocat]

we are hoping to decorate the lounge and i would like to have my fire removed and have a 'hole in the wall' but without a fire.
hopefully going to display something nice in the hole but dont know what?

does anyone have a 'hole in the wall' and what have you put in it.
am i going to regret having it done?
or is it fantastic !

have lived in my house for 16 years now and probably used the gas fire once so i know it wont be missed but am unsure what to do?

[EdwardBitMe]

Pile of logs
Candles
Pine cones
Large vase with fresh flowers or top quality fake flowers
Any combination of the above?

[deste]

I took out the fireplace but did put in a hole in the wall fire. It only goes on at Christmas or if it is really cold but it looks nice and you dont lose floor space with a hearth.

[fatjac]

How about one of those fire bowl things that you could light once the kids are in bed