Pendant ceiling lights in a room aren't always positioned where you want them. Often they are placed in the centre of the ceiling, which can create quite harsh illumination. A softer effect can be achieved by moving the rose further to one side of the room. Ceiling roses can easily be moved, especially if your house has recently been built or has been re-wired to bring it up to modern standards. If you have, or suspect you have, old wiring then check it first before you start work. If the cable is contained in old rubber sheathing or if existing pendant lights have a twisted fabric covered flex, then don't touch it. Get a professional, qualified electrician to inspect your electrical system and update it as necessary.
Moving a ceiling rose will require you to lift the floorboards in the room above.
It is not enough just to switch off the power at the light switch on the wall; you will also need to switch off the power at the consumer unit and remove the fuse of the lighting circuit you are working on.
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