Lighting Questions

replacing fluorescent light

I would like to take down a fluorescent light and replace it with a normal light, hanging light. The problem is in the fluorescent fitting -- it is a junction box, not round oblong. Should I fit a ceiling rose or junction box? There are two cables wired in junction/box, one cable in to light l.n.earth. Read our expert's answer »
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Wood Ceilings

Okay, so I'm moving into a fabulous new house in the hills that might as well be a cabin. Wood exterior, wood floors, and wood beam exposed ceilings. Which is all great, but would be better the place weren't nestled in the shadows of trees--meaning very little light comes in. The wood ceilings only enhance the cave-like atmosphere. I was ready to paint them white until my landlord refused to allow it. The walls are already white (which I find boring). What can I do to lighten up the ceiling and the space without doing any major renter-forbidden projects? Read our expert's answer »
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lighting - vaulted ceiling

We are building a cabin with a vaulted ceiling. We don't like pot lights, or suspended cable. Any suggestions for lighting the living area as well as up-lighting for the ceiling and beam? Read our expert's answer »
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lighting solution

We have oil rubbed bronze hardware and faucets. But I have problem with picking the right light fixture. The one we like is in chrome. Is it a good idea to match a chrome finish light fixture with oil rubbed bronze? Read our expert's answer »
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living room vaulted ceiling lighting

We are having a small cabin built. We have a vaulted ceiling with loft. Reading in the living room is a challenge because of the ceiling. We don't really want to hang wires and lights; but how do we get light for reading? We have a cement floor; we could use floor/table lamps but then you have cords crossing the floor. Any suggestions? Read our expert's answer »
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