1930s house choosing a fireplace

[Amyalexandrer]

We have decided to replace the original fireplace in our 1930s house, it's huge and brown with not very nice pinky brown tiles.
After much agonising we have decided against a log burner, as we don't need it to heat the room, won't use it much and is expensive.
Instead we just want a nice open fireplace as a focal point that we will light very occasionally.

I'd really like a cast iron fireplace and prefer Victorian or Edwardian style ones, I love the tiling on them. Does it matter that it's not in keeping with the era of the house?
Any other suggestions?

Ours is an Edwardian terrace (1908) and this is our fireplace. I'd stick with the era of the house tbh. Somehow it all works, even if you might not like how things are. It's cost us a fortune to slowly replace some of the original features the previous owners ripped out. Can you get some tile stickers to change how your fireplace looks?

Ps. Ours is purely decorative. They chimney has been blocked off. There's a pillow in a black bin bag in there to keep out draughts!

Yeah and I do feel slightly guilty about taking something out that has survived nearly 100 years. I might try some tile stickers thank you. I quite like bright interiors so it might be my moment to do something a bit crazy with it.

@thelinkisdead I have a 1930s house and have a fireplace that looks very much like this! It was here when we moved in. We love it.

If you paint the metal bit then you won't be able to use the fire.

Could you put a photo of yours up? People might have some brilliant suggestions of ways to make it more your style.

@anicecuppateaa could I ask what the place is? I’m in SE London and also looking.

Sorry for delayed reply. I’m in the office today but will send a photo later.

This is the place we have used a few times: https://oldbathhouse.co.uk/. Its in Sydenham.

Can you post a pic of your current fireplace and we can give suggestions?

Hi, I’m looking for a reclamation fireplace and would appreciate a recommendation. Thanks :)