QUESTION FOR 'LIVE' CHAT - FRIDAY.

9 years ago

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DEAR TEAM,

NOT IN - AND - TECHNOPHOBIC!, SO DONT KNOW 'HOW TO CHAT'!.

MY QUESTION TO THE TEAM :- HAVE JUST MOVED TO TOWER BRIDGE-LONDON, LISTED BUILDING/1 BED. ABLE TO GO UPWARDS (approx. 10 feet).

UNFORTUNATELY, COUNCIL PROPERTY ( I pay rent ) - ELECTRICIAN TOO COSTLY/DIFFICULT?.

AM WELL INTO THE 'INDUSTRIAL' LOOK AND LOVE WIRES/CABLES ETC., EVEN UP THE WALLS.

WHILST I HAVE 5 ROOMS IN ALL, FLUORESCENT LIGHTS ARE IN KITCHEN/BATHROOM WHICH WILL HAVE TO STAY!, (due to cost?).

Hope you can help.

Miss LAURA SHUTTLEWORTH

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nicole125
9 years ago
Need advice on what LED bulbs to use to mimic sunlight for use in dimmable recessed ceiling lighting in kitchen diner.
Tom Flanagan
9 years ago
Hi all,

Make sure you post your questions in the link to this discussion below as otherwise they won't be seen!

https://www.houzz.co.uk/discussions/houzz-live-chat-optimising-lighting-in-your-home-friday-20th-at-3pm-dsvw-vd~2918803?n=22

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