Let There Be Light: Clever Lighting Ideas For Older Homes

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When we remodeled our 1940s beach cottage clever lighting ideas were used to avoid hiring an electrician.

Add Remote Control Light Switch

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Remote Light Switch

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The remote comes with 2 receptacles.

Add overhead lighting with puck lights.

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Let There Be Light: Clever Lighting Ideas For Older Homes

When we remodeled our 1940s beach cottage clever lighting ideas were used to avoid hiring an electrician.

Add Remote Control Light Switch

Remote Light Switch

Remote Light Switch can be attached to the wall with double stick tape that is provided

The remote comes with 2 receptacles.

You can plug in 2 separate lamps to work with one light switch.

Add overhead lighting with puck lights.

No wiring is required to add a light over this bar area after the cottage remodel.

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Another light fixture without wiring.

A vintage light fixture without wiring becomes a beautiful light in this dark corner with a battery-operated light bulb.

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