Lighting Ideas for Your Period Home

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20s lamp modern finish

Louis Poulsen has launched a new black chrome-plated finish to Poul Henningsen's classic 1926 PH 3/2 table and pendant lamps.

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Sheer Magic

Considered dated and passé for so many years, ornate chandeliers are now once again taking centre stage.

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Teacup Candles

If you're looking for an ideal gift for Mother's Day, then consider this china tea cup candle set from vintage china specialist, Chinasearch. It's practical too, once Mum has enjoyed watching the candle burn, all it needs is a quick wash and its ready to once again receive a nice brew.

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Lighting Up

Dimly lit passages are often a feature of period homes that is difficult to overcome.

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A Bright Idea

According to the Energy Saving Trust if every UK household installed three energy saving light bulbs, in place of three traditional bulbs, enough energy would be saved in a year to supply all street lighting in the UK.

Let in the Light With Great Window Ideas

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Solar Coating

A revolutionary new technique for harnessing green energy may turn windows into power generators in the future.

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Shuttered

Shutters have been given a face-lift by designer Alison White, who has teamed up with Parapan to provide a more contemporary look.

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Opaque Film

Updating kitchen glass cupboards or adding a stylish design to glass doors is easy with Brume's decorative window film.

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Sliding Sash

Jeld Wen has made several improvements to its sliding sash windows to offer an energy efficient design that still retains the characteristics of the traditional sash window.

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