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Post Mount Light Adds Industrial Pop of Color to Lakefront Home

Porches, Garages, & Home Exteriors, Residential Inspiration Betty Leave a Comment on Post Mount Light Adds Industrial Pop of Color to Lakefront Home

A thought crossed my mind this summer as I was relaxing in a lovely vacation home on Tybee Island, Georgia. I could live here. Really I could. That happens when you find a spot where you can truly unwind and enjoy your surroundings both inside and out. And so it is for Washington residents Meg and Rick who are renovating their lakefront vacation home in order to move in permanently. Let’s hear it for a vacation that never ends!

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Industrial Pendants Makes Cookie-Cutter Condo Unique

Living Rooms, Residential Inspiration Betty Leave a Comment on Industrial Pendants Makes Cookie-Cutter Condo Unique

What makes condo living so attractive? Affordability, convenience, and no lawn to mow! But along with the advantages of community living is the downside that every unit in the building is basically the same. How do you create a space that is truly unique and reflects the personality of its owners?

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Professional Projects | Porcelain Pendants Grace New Addition with Style, Efficiency

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California is undeniably the country’s most environmentally conscious state where everyone from the governor’s office to small local businesses aim to reduce their carbon footprint through energy-efficient building design and renewable energy options. One of the state’s many green builders is Boa Constructor Green Building & Design which has been specializing in natural and sustainable building practices since 1980. Located in the Santa Cruz area, their design team recently tackled a “modern barn” addition that features wood elements in fir, a corrugated metal wall, and porcelain enamel barn lighting.
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Featured Customer | Barn Wall Sconce Combines Rustic Barn Look with Modern Finish

Porches, Garages, & Home Exteriors, Residential Inspiration Betty 2 Comments on Featured Customer | Barn Wall Sconce Combines Rustic Barn Look with Modern Finish

If you were building a brand new home, what would be on your list of must-haves? A wine cellar? A master-suite spa? Mine would have to include a screened-in porch although the wine cellar would definitely make the list too!
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Bare Bulb Pendants Go From Basic and Boring to Bold and Beautiful

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Back in the early 20th century when producing light bulbs became cheap enough for the average American to afford, bare bulb pendants were the norm. With electricity still a fascination to many, the delicate Edison style light bulbs were proudly displayed hanging from a simple black cord. Over the years, these basic cord hung pendants found their way into factories and warehouses to illuminate the business of the day, and as electricity became commonplace, light shades appeared to hide the “ugly” bulb and bring a new dimension to room décor.
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Featured Customer | Barn Wall Sconce Lends Farmhouse Look to Powder Room Remake

Bathrooms, Residential Inspiration Betty 3 Comments on Featured Customer | Barn Wall Sconce Lends Farmhouse Look to Powder Room Remake

Ah, the poor powder room. It’s one of the smallest rooms in the house and often ignored when it comes to lighting. In creating or renovating a powder room, most people focus on stylish tile or fancy faucets rather than the lighting that will help guests navigate the space. Even if you don’t have a constant stream of guests, the powder room probably gets used every single day by family members making a quick pit stop instead of heading off to the big bathroom upstairs.
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