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Lighting an inglenook fireplace

9 years ago

Hello everyone, I have this lovely fireplace in my 1500's thatched cottage and I'm convinced that with the correct up lighting it could be really stunning and an even better feature but I don't know where to begin or what to look to buy. I don't want to spend thousands on lighting design so anyone's previous experience would be much appreciated!

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Lady Tottington's Poodle
9 years ago
White Christmas lights x
katieslater1
Original Author
9 years ago
I thought about that but do you think they would melt?!
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Lady Tottington's Poodle
9 years ago
Nah they will be fine x
Julie Thomson
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We've had two little spotlights put in ours. One up in each corner tucked away out of sight and they light it beautifully and really show it off

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