No More Head Banging

We've found, after a few months of looking, new lights for the sitting room. They're from Homebase, and are a little more 'stately' than I might have intended, but -- once in situ -- actually look really good. The main/pendant 'luminaire' has five candle bulbs: each one's only 5W (fluorescent), but between them, and without the ludicrous metal shades that blocked so much of the light from the previous fitting (which had three 11W bulbs), they ought to light the room well. The second wall light (two 5W candle bulbs) will go in the corner with the TV. I have -- on order -- a second wall light, that will go at the foot of the stairs, which will be excellent when trying to get from stairs to kitchen.

The best part? They were half price, and then had bulbs thrown in, so the fittings were effectively only £3 (wall) and £12 (luminaire). Bargain.

I've not installed them yet, but the new ceiling light will be higher than the existing one, so I'll stop smacking my head. Technically, I've not hit my head for months, but Liz's dad does so every other time he comes round, and Alex seems to manage it twice every visit. Read into that what you will, but it'll be good to eliminate the threat.