Ceiling Rose goes up in the nursery....

Weighing in at over 35kg, installing the ceiling rose was not an easy task! But she is in and looking fabulous thanks to my wonderful husband!

Hours were spent cleaning the ceiling rose with a toothbrush to ensure the years worth of dust and grime were removed from the small crevices of the intricate filigree pattern.

First step was to check for structural support in the ceiling to attach the rose to.

Second step was to insert the screws, ready for the overhead hoisting....

Third step was to use cornice cement to attach the backside of the rose to the existing plasterboard. We also took the opportunity to use this cornice cement to repair any damages to the old rose edges which had been knocked and banged up over the past 70+ years! A coat of paint over her now and she will look a million dollars.

Fourth step was to prop the rose up with timber studs overnight to allow the screws and cement to set and firmly hold the rose in place.

A quick check in the morning... and the rose has made it through the night!

Next step, electrician called in to hang the yellow pendant light from the centre of the rose. Hopefully it will look a little something like this....

Wallpaper is being installed this week, can't wait to see & show you the injection of colour in the room! I am hoping it looks as good as I imagine it....