I'm in a new house now and want to put 2 chandeliers up on each end. A
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I'm in a new house now. I want to attach 2 chandeliers up on ceiling, 1 either end. Any ideas what small thing I can put in centre. Chandeliers are crystal. Extra cost is an issue
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PRO10 years agolast modified: 10 years agoAmazon downlighter Ooh this one gets the grey matter going. I think personally taking it out is not an option. You'd have to patch the ceiling and as it looks beautifully flat, even the best plasterer in the world is never going to make it look like it was never there. So.... how about one very small singular downlight to match in with the colour of the Chandeliers, Chrome, Brushed Steel, Gold etc............ You can even buy ones with their own remote controls, so that you can have it on or off so as not to detract from the Chandeliers. ( Amazon sell them amongst other places, click on the link at the begining )
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