chimneybreast

Fitted wardrobes are ideal for covering a wall which has a central chimneybreast.

The alcove at the side of a chimneybreast is an ideal place for a decorative arch.

It's important that the joint between the surround and the chimneybreast is sealed completely, to prevent smoke from escaping.

The kitchen, the second time round, was a different proposition, however; it was too small, and further cramped by an intruding chimneybreast.

The china-blue on the chimneybreast is a bold contrast to the chartreuse-green walls in the living-room.

'There's a cupboard,' said Twoflower, pointing to a narrow door that was squeezed between the wall and the chimneybreast.

The alcoves on either side are used for the hanging space, and the reduced space in front of the chimneybreast for shelving, either exposed or concealed behind the wardrobe doors.

It opens into the Salon d'Hercule from the painting of Hercules defeating the Hydra that formerly was featured on the chimneybreast, with sculptures by Guérin.

It is an irregular two-story house, faced with modern brick, with at its core the timber-framed house of the Sheldon family, with a brick facade and a massive stone chimneybreast (dated 1619).

The fireplace is treated with plain boards, which have been lapped in a way that is meant to recall a crossetted surround; similar treatment of the chimneybreast can be found in the west room, which is otherwise unembellished.

Using the belt knife laid on a stool with the jerkin I'd discarded the night before, I carved a slice from the ham hanging by the chimneybreast, savouring the hint of juniper and sweet briar that had gone into the curing.

Norwich described the second quadrangle as having "a strong feeling of unity owing to the somewhat relentless succession of ogival gables", adding that "One is grateful for the projecting bay, oriel, chimneybreast and clock on the east side for breaking the monotony".