The Times interiors editor, Katrina Burroughs, is back for episode 2 of Design Clinic, and this time she is joined by the designer Minnie Kemp to tackle three tricky period features sent in by viewers.
1. A fireplace that's stealing the spotlight -- should it stay or go?
2. A hearth that is, bizarrely, lower than the floor -- design quirk or disaster?
3. The ultimate retro headache: an Artex ceiling in need of a modern makeover.
Kemp and Burroughs weigh up whether to restore, reinvent or remove these historical features, offering smart solutions for anyone living in a characterful home.
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