The brief
The installation gives the room the sense of structure that many new-build style properties lack. Instead of the TV sitting on a bare wall and the room feeling without a centre, the new chimney breast creates a proper visual anchor.
The design uses a clean dark chimney breast, a recessed television, a simple beam detail and a wood burning stove positioned below. This combination gives the room a strong focal point while keeping the overall look modern and uncluttered.
How the project came together
A false chimney breast can be an excellent solution where a property does not have the kind of fireplace opening found in older homes. It allows the stove, flue route and media elements to be planned together, so the final result feels intentional rather than pieced together.
The beam softens the darker central structure and introduces a warmer material tone, while the stove adds the movement, glow and atmosphere of a real flame. The finished result feels much more complete than a flat wall, giving the living room a central feature that can be enjoyed every day.
Details worth noticing
This is a useful reference project for customers who like the idea of a traditional fireplace focal point but live in a more modern property. With the right construction and installation planning, a new feature chimney breast can completely change the feel of the room.
Project notes
- False chimney breast built onto a previously flat wall.
- Inset TV above wood burning stove.
- Beam detail adds warmth to the darker feature wall.
- Good fit for new-build feature fireplace and no existing chimney categories.
- Do not identify a specific stove model unless confirmed elsewhere.
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