We now have to decide on the fireplace settings and mantlepieces for Willowbrook.
There are 8 internal fireplaces and 2 external fireplaces.
Here are some of our favourites so far...
Some of these examples were found at Jamb.co.uk, a company which specializes in high-end chimneypieces, such as the Lansdowne Neoclassical fireplace above, and the Pelham fireplace, below.
Given that English country houses are a hodge-podge of styles, due to additions and alterations over successive generations, we do not have to religiously stick to Georgian period fireplaces, although that period produced some of my favourite stone and plaster work. Anything with a classical and monumental effect will suit well...
I must say that I do prefer natural stone hues to that of more colourful marbles, malachites et al, but they can be pretty...
I am not a fan of ultra tall chimney pieces, but here are a few nice examples...
What are your thoughts???
