I am looking for ideas for making a ceiling light for my cottage?
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Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com on Jun 26, 2012If your ceilings are white, and you have rustic type beams that do not touch the ceiling, you can install bounce lighting that reflects upwards. You can use flood type fixtures on existing beams, or construct wooden U shaped beams and place the lights inside of them facing up.Helpful Reply
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Jeanie C on Jun 27, 2012http://hocuskocis.blogspot.com/2011/12/diy-mason-jar-chandelier-part-1.html please check out this website. So many ideas and inexpensive too.Helpful Reply
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At The Picket Fence on Jun 27, 2012Maryanne, what about something really unique and vintage. A large outdoor lantern can be converted with a light kit and you could keep it close to the ceiling and also adapt one for a wall sconce. I've also seen people take the metal part of the flower baskets that have the lining, removing the lining and turn them upside down with a light kit for a fun open light fixture. People are using mason jars, bottles, all kinds of things and adapting them for lights. You can also make your own drum shade fixture. You can see the one I made on my profile with a link to it. It could be adapted for any height ceiling. ~HeatherHelpful Reply
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LandlightS on Jun 27, 2012If you want to stay with the 30's look, try lighting from Restroreration Hardware. Additionally, I like to add a comtemporary rail or cable light system to highlight artwork or architectural features in the room. For a center light, I can see a large (12 - 15 inch) school house globe either flush mounted or as a short pendant Have a nice 4th holiday GaryHelpful Reply
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Maryanne on Jul 01, 2012Thank you for the ideas. I shared them with my husband who is an electrician and we have found the perfect decorative lanterns that I am going to paint to match my decor. This is a great site. Thanks again.Helpful Reply
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