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      • Hand Painted Wood Two Tone Curtain Poles and Finials
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      • Specialist Finish Wood Painted Curtain Poles and Finials
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      • Black poles and accessories
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        • Limestone Floor and Wall Tiles
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        • Glazed Brick slips for Interior Use
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        • Traditional Victorian stylecast iron radiators
      • Steel Column Radiators
        • Traditional plain whitecolumn radiators
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        • Metallic and antiqued metallicfinishes for your radiator
      • Cast Iron Electric Radiators
        • Victorian cast iron radiatorswith electric element
      • Heated Towel Rails
        • Traditional column styleheated towel rail radiators
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          • Fireside Stands
          • Hooks
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          • Decorative Mouldings
          • Doors
          • Edging / Beading
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          • Pillars and Pilasters
          • Panelling
          • Picture Rails
          • Plinth
          • Skirting
          • Trims, Borders and Panel Mouldings
          • Very Decorative Corbels
          • Wood Flooring
          • Door Linings
        • Plaster Mouldings
          • Large Plaster Ceiling Roses
          • Small Plaster Ceiling Roses
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        • Colchester Range of Gates and Railings
          • Colchester range of gates and railing products
        • Dumfries Range of Gates and Railings
          • Dumfries range of gates and railing products
        • Terrace Range of Gates and Railings
          • Terrace gates and railings
        • Winchester Range of Gates and Railings
          • Winchester range of gates and railing products
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          • Silicon treatment applied forextra weatherproofing
        • Driveway Gates
          • Traditional Victorian stylecast iron driveway gates
        • Path Edging
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        • Stone for garden paths
          • Stone for garden path products
        • Air Bricks
          • Air brick products
        • Outdoor Floor Tiles
          • Squares/Diamonds Tiles
          • Border tiles
          • Encaustic tiles
        • Cast Iron Guttering
          • Pipes
          • Hoppers
          • Gutters
          • Guttering Sundries & Fittings
        • Victorian Brick Products
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          • Glazed Bricks
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        Editorial - Fireplaces

        Victorian Fireplaces: Design And Function

        Victorian Fireplaces: Design And Function

        Fireplaces have long been a focal point of homes. In this article, we delve into the world of Victorian fireplaces, exploring their design elements and discussing their functional aspects.

        Victorian Fireplaces: Design And Function

        19 May 2023

        Fireplaces have long been a focal point of homes, providing warmth, ambiance, and a sense of comfort. Among the many styles of fireplaces, Victorian fireplaces hold a special place in the hearts of architecture and design enthusiasts.

        Tags: fireplace, interior design

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