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    Nov 30, 2008, 05:09 PM
    Cathedral ceiling lighting
    What is the best way to illuminate a room with 20' ceilings?
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    Nov 30, 2008, 05:13 PM

    Chandeliers on swag chains. I have cathedral ceilings and if I want to light up the room I turn them on. Otherwise I use stand up lamps with either lampshades or have a shade that directs the light up to the ceiling. And don't forget table lamps.
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    Dec 4, 2008, 11:28 PM

    I would think direct lighting like PARs
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