There’s a lot to love about a classic RLM warehouse shade with its simple metal construction designed to cast light downward. First introduced in the early 1900s, these shades replaced bare-bulb pendants often found in factories and warehouses. By adding a shade with a white interior over the bulb, the result was a more efficient fixture with a broader distribution of light.
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When Barn Light Electric first launched its website more than 15 years ago, our focus was on recreating classic RLM-style warehouse shades in a variety of sizes, finish colors, and mounting options. Today, Barn Light’s collections have expanded from these original designs to include a variety of styles such as nautical, schoolhouse, industrial, and farmhouse. You can find all of these collections on our Shop by Style page.
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We’re cruising into the middle of the week with plenty of Wallpaper Wednesday inspiration! Wallpaper continues to trend as we see endless varieties of colors, patterns, and textures adding character and personality to bedrooms and living spaces as well as smaller spaces like bathrooms and pantries.
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April seems to be flying by and spring is full steam ahead on our Instagram feed. We love seeing everyone’s porches and entryways spruced up for the season with colorful flowers, spring décor, and, of course, beautiful American-made lighting!
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Although the first day of spring was just two short weeks ago, the natural world is on a fast track to its annual explosion of color. Trees are budding, flowers are popping up, and warmer days beckon us outside to enjoy every hue.
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When considering pendant lighting for a residential or commercial space, many people opt for cord-hung or stem-mounted pendants. Cords offer a great way to add texture and color to a fixture and allow for installation on sloped ceilings. A stem-mounted pendant lends a more formal look to a space and has the added benefit of being wet rated so it can be installed indoors or out.
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