Historical Made Slightly Modern
It was time to renew the fire place in the kitchen again.
A wood-burning stove creates a cozy atmosphere and serves as a functional cooking tool, allowing for everything from slow-simmered stews to freshly baked bread. However, it’s not always the most practical option, as it requires regular maintenance, a steady supply of wood, and proper ventilation. That said, its functionality should by no means be dismissed—while other heating methods may be more convenient for everyday use, the stove’s unique benefits remain valuable.
Work done by:
Brand Munthe-Kaas
Year
2012 -2019
Lustig / Barros
Year
2019 -2025
The earlier restoration of this authentic features is beautiful. However when you ten years later look under the hood some work had to be done.
In an old house, most of the ceilings and walls have a wooden construction. While the area immediately around the chimney is not wooden, the surrounding structures are. These must be fireproofed. The heat from the fireplace also affects paint and other materials applied to improve its heat resistance.
First, cover and heat-protect the wooden ceiling inside the hood. This also prevents the now flaky paint from falling onto the cooker, as prolonged high temperatures cause it to deteriorate. The protective plates must be made of a material that can withstand heat without losing integrity, for example, standard plasterboards will gradually degrade.
Here used a non-combustible building board that also withstands moisture from cooking.
The process of unearthing wallpaper fragments is made by skilled artisans and restoration experts. They carefully peel away layers, revealing the aged and often fragile pieces of historic wallpaper that have been hidden for decades or even centuries.
Victoria Brand Munthe-Kaas and her handmade historical wallpapers
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