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Fun Colors, Functional Style Highlight Elephant Barn Renovation

Betty — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 10:53:36 +0000

If you missed Monday’s post, be sure to click over and read the backstory of this interesting property in California that once served as an elephant sanctuary. Mike and Melanie fell in the love with the place and envisioned turning the former elephant barn into a multi-purpose photography studio, workshop, and office. In today’s post, […]

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Colorful Handcrafted Lighting Adds Nordic Flair to California Barn Renovation

Betty — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 13:16:01 +0000

We’ve seen a lot of interesting customer projects over the years, but today, we’re sharing a unique renovation. When Mike Kelley and his fiancé Melanie Eppright bought a piece of property in central California, it came with an interesting history. Once used as a sanctuary for elephants, the property includes a house and a barn […]

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Zen Meets Strength: New Barn Houses Yoga & Karate Studio

Betty — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 13:25:05 +0000

Last week, we shared the story and pics of a new barn built in Colorado that not only stores cars and bikes, but has plenty of room for fun, games, and entertaining on the second floor. Today, we’re taking a look at Robert’s new barn in Southampton, New York, that serves as his karate and […]

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New Barn Offers Storage Space, Play Space All in One

Betty — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 10:53:53 +0000

One of the latest and, dare we say, our favorite trend to follow is the advent of the party barn. Homeowners who love to entertain are building or renovating barns that serve as a rustic and casual space for eating, dancing, playing games, or just hanging out with friends and family. One Colorado family recently […]

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Timeless Character Restored: 200-Year-Old Home Shines with Porcelain Lighting

Betty — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 10:37:12 +0000

David’s home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, is no stranger to renovation. Built around 1800, the home was renovated in the 1850s, then again 100 years later in the 1950s. More changes were made in the 1980s and in 2000. When David purchased the home in 2015, one of the first renovations he tackled was the […]

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Home Improvement Projects Get Instant Upgrade with Handcrafted Lighting

Betty — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 11:19:05 +0000

Whenever Susan gets the renovation bug, she knows where to turn for quality lighting that is easy to customize to suit her latest project. “I have purchased from Barn Light Electric over the years,” she says, “and they are my go-to when we’re doing a project on our home.” The latest projects included a new […]

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Copper Barn Lights Create Timeless Vibe for New Barn

Betty — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 11:51:25 +0000

Back in 2020 during the midst of the Covid crisis, Ryan and his wife Kate purchased five acres of land in Warren, Vermont. They lived in Massachusetts with their four kids who are avid ski racers, and the family would travel every weekend to nearby Sugarbush in the Green Mountains for competitions. The homestead included […]

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Copper Gooseneck Lights Offer Touch of Bling to New Studio

Betty — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 11:48:47 +0000

Jordan’s childhood memories are full of wonderful experiences learning a variety of trade skills in a large workshop at his home. Now with children of his own, Jordan wanted to create a space where he could share his passion for woodworking, engineering, and music with his kids. “Our house here in Eugene, Oregon, did not […]

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Popular Pins Give Glimpse into Trending Lighting Styles

Betty — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 11:39:52 +0000

We all know that Pinterest is a go-to source for inspiration on everything from food and drinks to pickup trucks, DIY hacks, and yes, home décor and lighting. Since it’s founding in 2010, Pinterest has grown to more than 478 million monthly active users who have saved more than 240 billion pins. Our Pinterest boards […]

Don’t Miss Our Favorite Residential Spaces of 2022

Betty — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 11:45:07 +0000

We’re adding some reflection into the holiday prep this week as we take a look back at some of our favorite customer projects of 2022. If you missed Monday’s blog post, we started with some amazing commercial spaces. Today, we’re switching over to residential projects that really turned our heads this year! If you’re a […]

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American-Made Gooseneck Lights Adorn Remarkable Pole Barn Home

Betty — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 11:38:38 +0000

Nestled on a plain in the northern reaches of Indiana lies a beautiful home surrounded by farms and dense forests. Built in 2011, the homeowners started with the shell of a pole barn then built out the structure which encompasses their home and a farm shop. “One third of our home is living quarters with […]

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Barn Lights Accentuate Modern Farmhouse Vibe to New Build

Betty — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 10:42:04 +0000

Jeremiah and Laura faced countless questions during the build of their modern farmhouse four years ago in central Indiana. But there was no question, in their minds, when it came to lighting. “We wanted barn lights that would not only look good but would be high quality and last for a very long time,” Jeremiah […]

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Gooseneck Barn Light Lends Industrial Vibe to New Shed

Betty — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 10:54:23 +0000

When Judd decided he needed a new shed on his property in Salem, Michigan, he started from scratch. Seriously from scratch. “I started the process by cutting down trees,” Judd says. “All the timbers and lumber for the project came from poplar trees that I cut from my friend’s family farm in Ligonier, Pennsylvania.” The […]

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Outbuildings Overflow with Style Thanks to Handcrafted Lighting

Betty — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 10:54:12 +0000

Homeowners often find they need more space for the stuff of life. After all, if you actually park cars in the garage, where do you keep yard tools, trash and recycle cans, paint, and storage boxes full of holiday décor? Today, we’re featuring two outbuildings shared by our customers. Robert, from Sudbury, Massachusetts, created a […]

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Wall Sconces Add Fun Splash of Color to Outdoor Shed

Betty — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 10:43:30 +0000

When Diane built a new home in the historic Mordecai neighborhood of Raleigh, North Carolina, she also wanted a shed on site to store garden tools and her grandchildren’s outdoor toys. Her homeowner’s association requires that sheds match the style and color of the home, so Diane worked closely with Clark and Clark Interiors from […]

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Energy-Efficient LED Pendant Lighting Adorns New Greenhouse

Betty — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 12:18:53 +0000

While many of us spent the winter snuggled up in front of a fireplace, a Barn Light Electric customer in the Midwest created a warm and habitable space for her beloved tropical plants to spend the long, cold months. Cynthia hired a contractor to build a new greenhouse so her plants could thrive no matter […]

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Barn Lights Offer Traditional Feel, Modern Options to California Ranch

Betty — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 12:32:37 +0000

What does an interior designer do when presented with an opportunity to take over the family ranch? If you’re Emily Taylor, you embrace the challenge with the same passion and enthusiasm that a full-scale renovation requires! Emily, her husband Ned, and their family now devote their creative energies to mixing time-honored farming traditions with new […]

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LED Pendant Lights Honor Barn’s History in Renovated Art Studio

Betty — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 12:38:58 +0000

One of our favorite trends is the conversion of old barns into vibrant new spaces such as homes, workshops, and entertainment venues. If you missed the amazing barn-to-home renovation Brooke tackled in Vermont, be sure to check out those posts here. Today we’re excited to share a new barn project from Liz in Nashville who […]

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Handcrafted Family of Lighting Brings Harmonious Feel to Barn

Betty — Mon, 03 Jan 2022 12:04:38 +0000

The old barn captures Nate’s attention every time he sees it. Located near his home in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, the 19th-century barn has an old gooseneck light above the main door. When Nate started planning for his own barn to be used as a workshop, for boat storage, and for entertaining, he looked to that […]

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LED Pendants Bring Energy-Efficient Style to Storage Shed

Betty — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 12:24:12 +0000

Storage buildings are often overlooked when it comes to design and décor. Although considered a necessary and utilitarian feature, sheds and outbuildings aren’t always an eye-catching addition. But when Melanie decided to build a shed on her property in northern Delaware, she took cues from her Early American-period home to create a complementary structure. “We […]

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