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Wood-panelled Walls:
There were also other reasons for the elimination of wood-panelled walls. The introduction of coal as a fuel substitute for wood reduced the size of the fireplace and eliminated the necessity for lining walls with woodwork for purposes of insulation.^ With the development of railroading in the middle of the 19th century, coal could be easily transported from distant mines to every home, and with the introduction of central heating, the plaster Wall came into its own.There were also other reasons for the elimination of wood-panelled walls. The introduction of coal as a fuel substitute for wood reduced the size of the fireplace and eliminated the necessity for lining walls with woodwork for purposes of insulation.^ With the development of railroading in the middle of the 19th century, coal could be easily transported * Toward the end of the Middle Ages, the increase of population in Europe and the growing scarcity of fuel as a result of the destruction of the available forests, caused the invention of the iron stove in the 15th century, and the Tile stoves of northern Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries. The former were cast and often bore reliefs of biblical scenes or armorial and arabesque designs. The latter were beautiful specimens of the ceramic arts, and the early ones show traces of Moorish design. Many are preserved in the museums at Oslo? Amsterdam, and elsewhere, treated in wood panelling of English design produces a vigorous and dignified effect.
Huge windows that let the light pour in and plenty of vibrant colour give this dining room a fun, invigorating feel. The old wooden shutters and panelled walls lend a rustic note, which is brought up to date with strong shades and simple styling.
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