4 Things You Can Do With the Space from a Removed
Chimney
If you are considering removing a
chimney from your home, you might be at a loss when it comes up the leftover
space. Suddenly, the whole area of the room has altered. Look at this as an
opportunity to revitalize your rooms. Chimneys can take up a great deal of
area and be a huge focal point – now you have the freedom to completely
change the space, energy and style.
Why
Should You Remove Your Chimney?
If
your own a slightly older home, chances are that you will have numerous
fireplaces and chimney breasts. Nowadays we have the luxury of central
heating, leaving the chimney without its original purpose. This means they
are usually kept for cosmetic reasons. If you do not use your chimney then
removing the breast and stack can recover the lost space, maximizing and
altering the area. Just remember the chimney breast forms part of the
structure of your home, so additional support beams may need to be added in
order to preserve the structural integrity. The flooring around the removed
chimney will also have to be refurbished. You may also want to keep a chimney
in one room but not in the others, or your neighbor’s chimney may be attached
to yours. These issues can be fixed. Seek professional assistance as
there are many companies that specialize in this type of
renovation.
- Install a Smaller,
Modern Fire
If your décor is
more contemporary, having a large, traditional chimney and fireplace may not
complement the overall aesthetic of the home – not to mention keeping a fire
going is hard work! After removing your chimney, you can choose a more
fitting addition that will not only look the part, but be functional too.
There are a huge amount of different styles and options when it comes to
flueless technology. Gas, fan or electric, you can still give the illusion of
a chimney fire, without losing the space. Hole in the wall options are
another ingenious way to conserve even more of the floor
space.
- Decorative Purposes
With
that huge wall space, you now have a great deal of freedom when it comes to
interior design. A large piece of art can become the focal point of the room,
as you are not limited by the separation chimney breasts create.
- Add
Extra Furniture
You can use this
opportunity to include a larger bed in a master suite, additional storage
space by way of fitted wardrobes, a media center complete with a television
either placed on the wall or on a stand, an ornate mirror, a larger dining
table; the possibilities are endless. Look at the layout of the area with
fresh eyes.
- Converting a Single into
Double
You now have the ability
to convert a single, smaller space into a much larger one. This is a great
option for bedrooms. Downstairs, you can opt for an open-plan living and
dining area.
