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Period Lighting

I recently purchased a 1927 bungalow that was remodeled in the 70s. Most if not all of the historic charm has been removed. I am attempting to recreate some of the original character and am having a hard time locating lighting fixtures that represent the era. Any suggestions? I live in a small town ...
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how can I clean vintage light fixtures ?

Without seeing your scounces, it is simply a guess in the dark as to what you have and how to proceed. There are some general rules based on generic facts that may help you preserve what you have until you can determine exactly what you have, so let me start there and see if that helps you out any. ...
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Flourescent Lighting on Medicine Cabinet

It would depend on what era you are trying to replicate if that is indeed what you are trying to do. Art Deco era was in most cases flourecent. Victorian was almost always incandecent and contemporary or industrial era was a mixture of both. Flourecents are much cheaper on the elctric bill but more ...
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bathroom fixtures

Is it appropriate to use chrome finished bathroom lighting fixtures, faucets, towel bars, etc. when the bathroom cabinetry is oak and has knobs and trim of antique brass? It seems to be such a conflict using two kinds of metals so near each other.
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Period Lighting

As a historical restoration contractor, I use multiple resources for pricing and period fixtures on various projects. I would be more than happy to let you and those who view this post to get a peak into what your possibilities are to explore. Here are some examples: 1. http://www.salvageone.com/res...
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Shades for bathroom fluorescent fixtures

My house was built in 1950. One bathroom has a built-in medicine cabinet with triple mirrors. Between the hinged side mirrors and the cabinet are vertical fluorescent fixtures with curved, plastic shades that fit into frames on the lights. The shades are 24 long and 2 2/1 wide. I dont know how to me...
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Rosettes and ceiling medallions

Hi Dierdre, yes and no to your question. Rosettes and medallians were painted in a low luster wash style to give the appearance of faded ceramic detail. Vines, flowers, sky and clouds were popular patterns that were wash painted. Sculpted and gothic styles, often resembling sundial design were simpl...
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bathroom restoration

Despite the fact that I have been so busy that I havent been in here in forever, it looks like this poster hasnt been in here in almost as long. So this reply is more for everyone else although I hope maybe he or she hasnt given up on their project. Whenever there is a problem with a renovation job,...
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