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How to Hang a Chandelier Over a Staircase Safely
A chandelier over a staircase looks wonderful in photos, but the job behind it is awkward.
You hung the painting, stepped back, and it looked flat, or worse, a bright white glare sat right across the middle of the glass.
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A chandelier over a staircase looks wonderful in photos, but the job behind it is awkward.
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You find a chandelier you love, then spot two words in the listing: "integrated LED." No bulbs to buy, the seller says, and it...
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A chandelier on full brightness can feel like an operating theatre at dinner, and the fastest fix is not a new fixture but a...
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You hang a beautiful new chandelier, switch it on, and the dining room is either a dim cave or a surgical theatre.
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