Case Study - Vintage Apartment Lighting Upgrade
Installing 1800s-Style Fittings Despite Brick-Wall and Ceiling Constraints
Canny Electrics completed one full-apartment lighting transformation by installing vintage 1800s-style light fittings across six internal areas, including the bathroom, kitchen, and bedrooms.
The project required careful installation in an existing apartment with brick walls and ceilings, where access is more restrictive than in standard plasterboard construction.
The result was a cohesive heritage-style lighting upgrade that delivered a complete 1800s aesthetic throughout the home.
- Client Type: Residential homeowner
- Industry: Residential electrical services and lighting installation
- Location: Not specified
- Project Date: 05/03/2024
- Project Type: Apartment-wide decorative lighting replacement
- Property Type: Residential apartment
- Trigger for Project: Clients wanted to replace modern fittings with vintage 1800s-style lighting throughout the apartment
- Primary Services: Light fitting replacement, decorative lighting installation, apartment-wide lighting upgrade
- Technology Stack: Vintage-style light fittings
- Construction Condition: Existing apartment with brick walls and ceilings
- Company: Canny Electrics
The Challenge
The homeowners wanted a complete visual change, replacing modern lighting with fittings that would create a consistent 1800s look and feel throughout the apartment. Because the goal was aesthetic cohesion, the installation needed to work successfully across multiple spaces.
The main technical challenge was the building construction. Unlike standard plasterboard, the apartment had brick walls and ceilings, which limited access and made cable pathways and fitting installation more restrictive.
This required a more careful installation approach to achieve the design outcome without compromising finish quality. The project combined decorative intent with practical electrical problem-solving.
The Solution
Canny Electrics delivered a full decorative lighting installation with the following scope:
- Installed vintage 1800s-style light fittings in the bathroom, hallway, kitchen, bedrooms, and powder room
- Worked within the structural limitations of brick walls and brick ceilings
- Applied a careful installation approach suited to the apartment’s existing construction
- Delivered a consistent visual style throughout the property rather than isolated room changes
Key implementation entities:
- Vintage-style light fittings
- Apartment-wide lighting replacement
- Brick-wall and brick-ceiling installation management
- Heritage-style interior transformation
The Results
- 1 apartment-wide lighting transformation completed
- 6 key apartment areas upgraded with vintage-style fittings
- 100% of targeted spaces converted to an 1800s-style aesthetic
- Brick-wall and ceiling installation constraints successfully managed
- 1 cohesive heritage-inspired lighting environment delivered
Summary
- Canny Electrics installed vintage 1800s-style light fittings throughout a residential apartment.
- The project covered six areas including the bathroom, kitchen, and bedrooms.
- The apartment’s brick walls and ceilings made the installation more complex than standard work.
- The upgrade successfully replaced modern fittings with a cohesive heritage-style alternative.
- The final result was a complete apartment transformation to a vintage look and feel.
Planning a Period-Style Renovation?
Upgrading lighting in older or brick-structured properties requires specialised care. We ensure your heritage aesthetic is delivered without compromising your home’s structure.
Testimonials
What our customers are saying about us
Vanessa Fenyk
Very happy with the service Canny Electrics provided! Saulo was helpful and gave me a quote over the phone.
The boys that installed my ceiling fans was very professional, so polite and very quick. I have never dealt with such polite professionals and so neat with their work, not one bit of mess left. Would highly recommend Canny Electrics no job too small for them.
Carol Saw
Excellent service from Saulo and his team – he was patient, caring, knowledgeable and professional. I am so glad I engaged him as I have been very stressed about my home automation system not working and Saulo was able to get it fixed. I would highly recommend him and look forward to using his services in the future.
Marrs Attaxx
Saulo and the team went well above and beyond installing a massive job in our two story brick home. From the moment I spoke to Saulo I could see he was super knowledgeable about all things home elec and home automation and every step of the process was smooth and handled professionally by him and his highly capable team.
Every bit of the system is working perfectly and we’re getting them back to Install our Entertainment system next. Amazing work, highly recommended.
Shirley d'Avoine
Saulo and his team, were very professional and knowledgeable, the fans that were supplied and installed by Canny, were better than the ones we thought of ourselves, the work in the placing of downlights was well calculated, the outside lights were perfectly positioned, all the work was exceptional. The team were also very caring. I would highly recommend Canny Electrics.
Common Garden Health
Saul and his team were prompt, thorough, friendly and kind yesterday; they quickly resolved our electrical emergency and were an absolute pleasure to deal with. I couldn’t recommend them more highly!
Tricia Ong
General electrical work and a 65inch tv installation completed today. Very professional and excellent workmanship. The team were friendly and efficient, would definitely use them again!
Daniel Zarb
Could not fault the team at Canny. Saulo was very responsive and easy to deal with. Did a great job installing new ceiling fans, would definitely use their services again.
Nicole Kelly
Arrived on time, really helpful and respectful, played with my dog these guys are amazing! Don’t make you feel like your just another job or number, they ask questions so the job is done to absolute perfection 👌
Melissa Hebbard
What a delightful team. They arrived on time and did all of the jobs quickly but well. They also cleaned up after. They were a pleasure to have do the job.
Rosie W
Canny Electrics came out quickly to fix a broken light switch for me. Very happy with the helpful and friendly service at a good price.
Justine Costigan
Very happy with the service from Canny Electrics. Saulo responded quickly to my online enquiry, and quickly provided a reasonable and easy to understand quote. On the day, Saulo and John arrived on time, and were great to deal with, consulting me at every stage of the lighting installation, and cleaning up dust and debris along the way. I would happily use Canny Electrics again.
Adolfo Salas Tapia
Top quality and friendly service. Saulo managed our quotes (and amendments) very promptly. Saulo and Johnny arrived perfectly on time, the job was efficient, professional and overall flawless. They explained how the CCTV system works, helped us setup our accounts, mobile apps and didn’t leave until we were satisfied. I was very impressed with the service, attitude and workmanship. We’ll definitely use Canny electrics again.
Andrew Pasco
Quote was managed very promptly. The follow up job occurred the following week. Any queries were responded to in quick time. The day of the job was efficient, professional & results were great. We had an explanation of how our cameras would work in relation to remote management on mobile devices. Finally, a minor unrelated issue occurred & Canny answered our call after hours & quickly resolved it. Great service
