You have two options if you like the grand look of old English fireplaces. First, you can try to find a true original and restore it. Estate sales and antique shops are great places to start your search, or you can contact art decor collectors and restorers across the UK to try and find the perfect piece. On the other hand, an easier and often less expensive route is to have a fireplace made for you in an original Old English style. Both make for a fantastic centerpiece in any family or living room.

Due to the dirt and dangers associated with traditional fireplaces, it is becoming very popular to convert old-style fireplaces into more efficient, cleaner, and safer heating units. You can do this with old English fireplaces if you wish. Instead of having old English fireplaces that burn wood, coal or peat in your home, consider switching to a natural gas or electric heating system. This is also better for the environment, as old English chimneys create pollutants that are released into the air. You can find alternative systems that have a small illuminated scroll that replicates a real fire and many times you can’t even tell the difference. Heat control is much easier this way, and you don’t have to worry about a child or pet getting burned by a real fire. If you have central heating, you may not need a heating unit on your fireplace; You can simply have a decorative fireplace that is solely for the mood of the room, rather than having a heating purpose.

When looking for old English fireplaces, it’s important to know what you want. There are a variety of styles available to suit any need. You need to look at the various parts of a fireplace to find out what you like and what you don’t. Parts of Old English fireplaces include the foundation, hearth, firebox, mantel, grate, top mantel, bin door, chimney crane, lintel and lintel bar, sine , smoke chamber, throat, chimney flue, cap, crown, damper, cleanout door and spark arrester. Do you think it sounds complicated? Could be! If you are looking for original old English fireplaces, it is best to work with an expert. Imitations are on the market to trick unsuspecting buyers into thinking that a fireplace made in 2000 is actually an old English fireplace.

Depending on which period Old English fireplaces you like best, you can find fireplaces made from almost any material. Wood was common for very old English fireplaces, as was stone. Moving towards today, ceramic tiles are more popular. When made of wood or stone, Old English fireplaces are often ornately carved and have beautiful trim pieces. Old English tiled fireplaces are often subtle in color and can include beautiful hand-painted tiles in traditional English designs. Due to the wide range of styles and prices available, you should be able to find a fireplace that meets all of your home’s needs.