Fixing light fittings to Victorian ceiling roses

8 years ago

Hi there. We are renovating a very unloved Victorian end of terrace and have put caking roses in all the rooms. We can't work out what we need to do with the light fittings. In the bedrooms we don't want to be too extravagant but in the living and dining rooms we'd really like something a bit more impressive. This generally means weighty, so we don't want to fix them to the roses, we need to fit them to something a little stronger.

So firstly, how can we make the simple bedroom light fittings look great, what does a simple light fitting look like? Can you just hang a simple white or plain wire?

Secondly, how do you secure a heavier light fitting/ chandelier to the ceiling rose (or don't you?)

Any advice would be very helpful!

Thanks!!

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PRO
Oasys Property Solutions
8 years ago
Claire,

You should consult an qualified electrician to answer your first question.

To provide a sufficient fixing for heavy light fittings you would require access from the above. Fit additional timbers between the existing floor/ceiling joists, which can be used to fix the light fitting into.

Regards, Simon
Claire M
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8 years ago
Thank you. Electrician is fine to fit what we want but I'm not sure what would look best and he doesn't have any suggestions. There's very little product info out there on light fittings that would look good in ceiling roses. I don't want to damage the plaster with heavy metal ceiling roses that could fit to the centre but are actually too big for the central point of the rose.
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Claire M
Original Author
8 years ago
Like this sort of thing
PRO
Oasys Property Solutions
8 years ago
In the bedrooms I would suggest a simple lampshade, to complement the colours already in the room. You can buy a kit to make your own, perhaps using the same material as the curtains.

I favour modern light fittings that contrast, but equally sit comfortably, against the traditional ceiling rose. The choice is solely limited by budget. If funds allow, perhaps look at Foscarini and LZF offerings. Alternatively, BHS, Dwell and B&Q would be good alternative sources.
Claire M
Original Author
8 years ago
Thank you!

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