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| Lamp shades | 10/9/2008 |
Q: I have an old 50-60's style metal table lamp that I am renovating. It has three metal lamp shades ...
A: Yes, if the leaves are made of steel or iron, they will definitely rust and probably sooner than ...
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| How hight should be my sofa end table lamps? | 10/9/2008 |
Q: I want to decorate my living room with the lamps that i want to place over both the end table placed ...
A: Moderate size lamps around 27" tall should be perfect for this arrangement. Select lamps of small ...
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| How hight should be my sofa end table lamps? | 10/8/2008 |
Q: I want to decorate my living room with the lamps that i want to place over both the end table placed ...
A: That is an excellent question and I believe some general discussion should help you answer the ...
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| floor lamp that turns on with wall switch? | 10/6/2008 |
Q: I've recently moved to a new house, and was told that one of our mains plugs is a special one to put ...
A: I may be lost as well as I have never heard of a special floor lamp that works in conjunction with a ...
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| Unique Lamps | 10/5/2008 |
Q: I have recently acquired this set of brass and marble lamps. I have done some research via the ...
A: This subject falls under our separate category of lamp appraisals and is not appropriate for this ...
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| Pendant Lighting Above Bathroom Sink | 10/2/2008 |
Q: I am remodeling my guest bathroom. The ceiling in the bath is 12 ft high. There is a window on ...
A: Pendant lights are a great choice for this application but be sure you consider only those with ...
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| 1950 motion lamp | 9/24/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased one of these lamps, The Fountain of Youth, it appears to be in very good ...
A: The correct wattage to use is a critical question with all lamps and lighting and especially so with ...
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| Lamp | 9/23/2008 |
Q: I could not find any stamps or any names on it that might help find out what company makes it or ...
A: Sorry but this question requires completion of our LAMP APPRAISAL QUESTIONNAIRE and cannot be ...
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| Kitchen Pendant Light | 9/8/2008 |
Q: We would like to replace a light fixture that hangs over the kitchen table. The 3 way switch is on ...
A: Yes, this type of light switch located directly on the fixture was fairly common during the ...
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| potlights in kitchen | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I wasnt able to repond to you via the regular way, not sure why I didnt get the email regarding the ...
A: This is an excellent question which is often posed about recess lighting and mainly because of the ...
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| size of mirror | 8/19/2008 |
Q: I have a powder room that is 39 1/2 inches wide. My vanity is 36 in wide. If I put a mirror that is ...
A: That actually sounds like a very good option and does not seem crowded with 6" wide sconces. A 36" ...
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| table lamps | 8/19/2008 |
Q: couch configuration in middle of room not allowing table lamps to be used due to sockets only in ...
A: Lamps would be best but statues, figures, planters, art objects, anything that is interesting and ...
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| pot lights in kitchen | 8/18/2008 |
Q: We would like to install potlights around the perimeter of our 16 x 16 kitchen. We will also have ...
A: I am ready to answer your inquiry but first please describe exactly what it is you are referring to ...
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| bathroom lighting | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I have an 80" vanity. Each end of the vanity has 4" flutes (filler) near the wall, then 24" bowls. ...
A: Two fixtures will of course provide more over all light than one fixture, but assuming you have ...
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| bathroom lighting | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I have an 80" vanity. Each end of the vanity has 4" flutes (filler) near the wall, then 24" bowls. ...
A: A 3 down light fixture mounted in the center of the wall around 7' off the floor will provide ...
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| flush mount light over dining table | 8/16/2008 |
Q: My dining room table (60X30, rectangular, oak, double-pedestal, heirloom) and the view behind it is ...
A: A flush mount fixture usually tends to seem lost over a dining table. Your room has the perfect ...
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| BATHROOM MIRRORS | 8/12/2008 |
Q: I HAVE A LARGE BATHROOM WITH L SHAPED CABINETS - HIS AND HER SINKS BUT THE CABINET IS CONNECTED. I ...
A: Yes, two mirrors on one wall seems odd. The sheet mirrors that I mentioned previously would be a ...
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| kitchen lighting | 8/6/2008 |
Q: I have purchased a kitchen light (which turns out to be non-returnable. It is a "pendant ...
A: Likely, but this is a job for an experienced professional. Customers bring this type of chandelier ...
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| exterior lighting | 8/4/2008 |
Q: I had bought in anticipation of building a new home some 19" high coach lanterns last year at a ...
A: I apologize but just some minutes ago, I noticed this follow up question is still showing PENDING on ...
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| exterior lighting | 8/3/2008 |
Q: I had bought in anticipation of building a new home some 19" high coach lanterns last year at a ...
A: The exterior coach lanterns should be sized in proportion to the house size. The size of the porch ...
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| bathroom lighting | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I have two small bathrooms. One has a 29" vanity and the other a 37" vanity. Do I need a three ...
A: A two light fixture mounted over the mirror is usually adequate in a powder room but a three light ...
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| height of pendants | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I'm hanging four 4" square 12v pyramid-shaped pendants over a 5' long dining table under 1 very tall ...
A: Adequate lighting over a dining table is traditionally achieved by some variation of an incandescent ...
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| outside pendant | 7/27/2008 |
Q: My front entrance which has a stucco portico above it would look great with a hanging exterior ...
A: It may not be easy to find the style fixture you want that is already fitted with a rigid rod. You ...
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| Entry foyer Lighting | 7/25/2008 |
Q: We have a 2 story entry, approximately 15-16'. We are deciding between 2 light fixtures. They are ...
A: In order to be of service, I need some additional information below. 1) Measurements of the floor ...
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| 12"extension/projection bathroom vanity light | 7/24/2008 |
Q: I found a medicine chest that was a steal, is exactly what I wanted and fits in with the families ...
A: The best option is to check with your local lighting showrooms. Most will have a very extensive ...
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| bathroom lighting over vanity | 7/20/2008 |
Q: We have a 2 bowl 5' wide vanity with 5’ wide mirror above vanity. We are raising the vanity and ...
A: Sconces work well around 7' off the floor which is well above eye level to reduce glare. Good luck ...
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| proper scale for light fixutres | 7/19/2008 |
Q: I have a foyer with a butterfly staircase, 20'ceilings, and 18' width. What diameter of a chandelier ...
A: Large foyers call for large chandeliers. Since this foyer width and height is near the size of an ...
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| Bathroom Light Sconces | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I am ripping out the builders "glued to the wall"type of mirror and buying a rectangular mirror with ...
A: Using a lower wattage bulb (compact fluorescent) seems to make more sense. Sconces work well around ...
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| dining room lighting - square or rectangular? | 7/13/2008 |
Q: We have an 8-person rectangular dining table, with extension leaves. Since we are forced to move the ...
A: It may but why not consider a round or oblong chandelier instead ? Chandeliers should hang so that ...
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| Lamp info | 7/11/2008 |
Q: We bought a pair of lamps recently at an auction. The lamps have the old cloth covered cord; are of ...
A: This is the type of question that I received almost daily. It is necessary to see photos of the lamp ...
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| Making a Fire Out of Lights | 7/10/2008 |
Q: I am working on a project for my job. I am trying to simulate a fire by using little Christmas ...
A: This sounds like very interesting project but I have no idea or experience with this type of ...
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| exterior coach lanterns | 7/8/2008 |
Q: At what height would I install 19" Coach Lanterns. My door is 6'8", I have a 14" rectangle shape ...
A: These wall fixtures work best when they are located so that the center of the fixture is around 7' ...
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| Dining Room Lighting | 7/5/2008 |
Q: What is the distance suppose to be from the top of the dining room table to the bottom of the ...
A: A good rule of thumb is to hang your dining room fixture so that the bottom of the fixture is around ...
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| Dining room chandelier. | 7/3/2008 |
Q: I moved into a new house two weeks ago and while I was cleaning I broke the glass lamp on one of the ...
A: No, but I may POSSIBLY ??? be able to help but I will need the following information: 1) Photo of ...
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| 3 pane bathroom mirror with built in T8 | 6/26/2008 |
Q: 3 hollow frame 1-1/2" deep panes with mirror on top and with T8 bluit in in every pane. middle ...
A: I apologize for the delay in answering your inquiry as I have been out of town for several days. I ...
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| vanity lighting | 6/21/2008 |
Q: what height would I install lights over a double sink vanity in a bathroom where the ceiling is 10 ...
A: Use 1 single mirror running the entire vanity width and reaching up to at least 7.5' high off the ...
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| fixture heights. | 6/20/2008 |
Q: I have a double entry, split foyer with 2 sets of stairs. Not sure whether I want wall sconces on ...
A: By using a larger chandelier with 8-12 bulbs you can eliminate the sconces altogether unless you ...
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| Vanity lighting | 6/19/2008 |
Q: We purchased a Rothdale double sink 74"vanity with 2 large matching mirrors each measuring 18" x ...
A: Put the mirror all the way down to the back splash and use a 2-3 light down light fixture with non ...
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| fixture heights. | 6/19/2008 |
Q: I have a double entry, split foyer with 2 sets of stairs. Not sure whether I want wall sconces on ...
A: I am happy to assist you after receiving some additional information. How high is the ceiling in the ...
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| table lamp | 6/15/2008 |
Q: It was many years ago, but I can recall seeing table lamps where the shade turned. It was a nature ...
A: A very interesting lamp! Can you believe that this style lamp originated as far back as circa ...
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| Redec. a garage into a bedroom | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I will be brief I am certain you are busy. I am moving into a house with a special needs person as ...
A: I apologize for the delay as my internet connection has been spotty over the last several days. ...
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| Lamp shade choice | 5/29/2008 |
Q: I have two traditional side lamps in my living room. They are made of wood, medium to dark in ...
A: It sounds like your room could use some brightening up. Because of the general dark appearance it ...
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| Old kerosene lamp (floor type) and the missing shade | 5/23/2008 |
Q: My husband inherited an old lamp that has three separate 'lights' that are for kerosene or oil and ...
A: In order to help you with this issue, a couple good photos and some very accurate measurements are ...
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| Lighting for Vanity | 5/21/2008 |
Q: I am re-doing a bath and will have a 78" vanity. The vanity will have a bank of drawers of 18" in ...
A: The light source that you describe is simply closer to your eyes and rather than providing adequate ...
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| How do i create this effect? | 5/13/2008 |
Q: I have a picture with some lighting on it, if I can have your e-mail I will forward it to you... i'm ...
A: You can access our email from any page of our website:http://www.hoylelamps.com/ Thanks and Best ...
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| replacing recessed vanity light | 5/7/2008 |
Q: We recently purchased a home that has two vanity cabinets in the master bath, on opposite walls. ...
A: This sounds like a situation that could be corrected by one of several methods: a small multi light ...
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| LED lights in kitchen | 5/4/2008 |
Q: We're remodeling our kitchen and are planning to use LED lights for recessed ceiling and ...
A: Unfortunately, I cannot help you with this question as it is manufacturer specific. The lighting ...
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| CFL troubles | 5/3/2008 |
Q: We have been given contradictory informtion from a lighting store. We are both getting older and ...
A: Wattage refers to the measurement of electricity or power that the bulb uses so 60 watts of ...
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| CFL troubles | 5/3/2008 |
Q: We have been given contradictory informtion from a lighting store. We are both getting older and ...
A: I regret that my answer may not be the one you are expecting. Since there is definitely a problem ...
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| Using Dimmer switch with Compact Fluorescent Bulb | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I have two Wheel hub light fixtures (handmade) hooked to a dimmer switch in which I have been using ...
A: It is not possible to generalize the answer to this question. Most CFL (compact fluorescent) bulbs ...
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| finding manuvactor of ceiling fan by model # and/or serial number | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I recently acquired a foreclosure property with a ceiling fan that needs a new light assembly ... ...
A: You might try a Google search for the model number. For instance try a Google search with this ...
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| chandelier for hall bathroom | 4/19/2008 |
Q: I want to buy a chandelier for the hall bath, which has a 10' ceiling and is 5'x5'. I am wondering ...
A: A 6 bulb chandelier will over power such a small area in physical size and in lighting. A 3-4 bulb ...
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| Dining Room Lighting | 4/10/2008 |
Q: We have a 100 year old dutch colonial home, and recently moved the rooms around. Our dining area ...
A: The most efficient way to light this area is with a chandelier which requires overhead wiring. You ...
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| Bathroom Lighting | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I've taken your advice given some time ago and have ordered 2 sets of 3 lights for over my bathroom ...
A: A simple flush ceiling mount fixture will be ideal for this size closet. A 2 light fixture will ...
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| Bathroom Lighting | 4/7/2008 |
Q: I've taken your advice given some time ago and have ordered 2 sets of 3 lights for over my bathroom ...
A: The most important considerations for walk in closet lighting are the size, shape and the amount of ...
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| Bathroom Lighting | 4/7/2008 |
Q: I've taken your advice given some time ago and have ordered 2 sets of 3 lights for over my bathroom ...
A: There are some serious drawbacks to recess lighting. 1) If the lighting design is ever changed, ...
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| vanity | 4/3/2008 |
Q: We are doing 2 new vanities - one a 24" round and the other 30" rectangular shape. What type of ...
A: For lighting a vanity area, the fixture providing the most light with the smallest footprint is a ...
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| Lighting over Dining Table | 3/19/2008 |
Q: What size light should hang over a 60 inch round table and how high above the table should it be?
A: There are a number of considerations that will help provide the answers to your two questions. What ...
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| help!! re: recessed lighting (cans) | 3/17/2008 |
Q: we're doing a major remodel. Our lighting plan, designed by an interior designer, calls for cans in ...
A: This is likely too late to be of value but I hope you can garner something that will help. Lighting ...
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| installing recessed lighting retrofit kits | 3/7/2008 |
Q: I want to replace a dated 6" recessed fixture with a more modern retrofit, but I don't understand ...
A: My first goal is to be of service and I regret that my answer may not be what you expect. This job ...
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| wiring a timer switch | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I want to wire a timer switch but the existing set up is what I believe to be a switch loop setting. ...
A: This is an electrical project that has the real potential for serious injury or death. I cannot in ...
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| matching light fixtures and faucet fixtures | 2/19/2008 |
Q: My faucet fixtures are silver and light fixtures and hardware are gold. I want to replace the light ...
A: This is an especially timely question as silver, nickel and stainless steel colors have become more ...
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| Dining Table Lighting Problem | 2/17/2008 |
Q: We just remodeled our kitchen and our new chandelier doesn't have a down light feature. We have ...
A: You have already determined two possible remedies. If adding clip on chandelier shades is an ...
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| Dining Table Lighting Problem | 2/17/2008 |
Q: We just remodeled our kitchen and our new chandelier doesn't have a down light feature. We have ...
A: This sounds like an interesting issue and I hope to be of assistance but first some more ...
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| Vanity Lighting | 1/25/2008 |
Q: Sorry to bother you again about lighting my vanity. I plan to heed your advice but have one last ...
A: No bother, I hope to be of service. That should not present a problem. The fixture is not mounted ...
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| no hardwiring | 1/24/2008 |
Q: I live in an apartment with no overhead lighting in living room or bedrooms. I have bought lamps to ...
A: Please do not modify a hardwired track light. Modifying any fixture is not recommended and I do not ...
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| Bathroom Lighting | 1/24/2008 |
Q: My husband and I are building a master bath. We have planned for a 66" double bowl vanity - a 24" ...
A: The best usage is for the fixture glass to be located completely below the top edge of the mirror. ...
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| Bathroom Lighting | 1/22/2008 |
Q: My husband and I are building a master bath. We have planned for a 66" double bowl vanity - a 24" ...
A: Overhead recessed lighting may be appropriate for generally illuminating this area but is a poor ...
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| Bathroom Lighting | 1/22/2008 |
Q: My husband and I are building a master bath. We have planned for a 66" double bowl vanity - a 24" ...
A: Use at least an 18" wide 3 light down light, non clear glass shade fixture directly over each bowl. ...
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| Replacing type of ceiling fixture | 1/17/2008 |
Q: but I want to change the light bulb choice over to compact florescent. The wires run from the ...
A: I definitely do not recommend this adaptation due to numerous safety issues. Please do not attempt ...
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| Light Fixtures | 1/5/2008 |
Q: What determines how far a hanging light is hung from a ceiling, when it as adjustable with a chain ...
A: It depends on where you hang it among other things. Over a home dining table - the bottom should ...
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| antique lamp | 12/26/2007 |
Q: I purchased this lamp at a flea market because i like the unique design. It a foor lamp except it ...
A: I will be more than happy to offer some information about the lamp but a good photo and measurements ...
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| lighting | 12/15/2007 |
Q: would a balance light be good for my son while he is in college doing architecture work
A: I would be happy to answer this question better but I need some further description of "balance ...
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| recessed lighting housing and trim mix n match | 12/15/2007 |
Q: We have Elko cans installed and now looking at trims for them. A friend mentioned that he knows ...
A: Altering a lighting fixture requires a licensed professional and even then it is likely not a good ...
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| Light Fixture Rating | 12/9/2007 |
Q: I have recessed lighting in my home in which the fixture rating is MAX 75W. Can I use a Compact ...
A: The wattage rating on light bulbs is actually a measurement of the amount of energy (electricity) ...
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| chandelier | 11/28/2007 |
Q: How long of a drop should I have from the ceiling to over my table with my chandelier
A: Some additional information that would help me answer yourIs this a dining room or another room ? ...
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| Vintage lamps/vintage lighting fixture | 11/26/2007 |
Q: Jim, I was so glad to find you on Allexperts! I have two lamps that my husband brought home from ...
A: Both sound very interesting. The lamp actually sounds very familiar to me. I should be able to ...
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| Positioning of light fixture over dining table | 11/8/2007 |
Q: For the first time I have a dining room, so I've had no experience positioning a lighting fixture ...
A: Great question ! We often get this inquiry from customers visiting our showroom. The average table ...
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| Lighting Colors | 10/19/2007 |
Q: I am an event planner and wanting to incorporate more lighting affects into my indoor events. One ...
A: You might try one of the novelty stores that are common in many shopping malls. Also try party ...
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