Bedrooms | Inspiration | Barn Light Electric

Bold Wallpaper, Customizable Lights Make a Statement in Home Renovation

Betty — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 12:22:39 +0000

When Allie and her husband planned to renovate their Falmouth, Maine, home, they decided to push the envelope a bit. Veterans of the renovation process at two former homes, the couple decided to go with a style that better reflects their coastal location. This major renovation expanded the 3,100-square-foot home to 4,200 square feet. They […]

The post Bold Wallpaper, Customizable Lights Make a Statement in Home Renovation first appeared on Inspiration | Barn Light Electric.

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 […]

Cozy Cabin Benefits From Rustic Touches, Industrial Lighting

Betty — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 10:57:22 +0000

If you missed last Wednesday’s post, we began a tour of a gorgeous home and adjacent cabin in the Great Northwest region of Idaho. The mastermind behind the interior design was the talented Dion Williams. Her goal for the extensive remodel of the main home was to embrace the traditional cabin elements while reinterpreting them […]

The post Cozy Cabin Benefits From Rustic Touches, Industrial Lighting first appeared on Inspiration | Barn Light Electric.

Rustic Industrial Lighting Highlights Great Northwest Renovation

Betty — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 11:34:37 +0000

Mixing design styles can be tricky. Too much color, a hodgepodge of furniture, or too many competing patterns can make a space visually cluttered. But under the talented touch of an interior designer, mixing design elements can create a space that is not only attractive but cohesive, intentional, and personal. Our friend and designer Dion […]

The post Rustic Industrial Lighting Highlights Great Northwest Renovation first appeared on Inspiration | Barn Light Electric.

Floor Lamp Lends Function, Style to Remodeled Guest Room

Betty — Mon, 13 Jun 2022 10:52:09 +0000

When Lauren and Cody purchased a home in Texas, they had a short list of renovations to tackle. Fresh paint all around, new carpet, and new lighting throughout. “Finding quality lights that were made in America was our number one priority,” Lauren says. “We found Barn Light Electric in an online search.” For the guest […]

The post Floor Lamp Lends Function, Style to Remodeled Guest Room first appeared on Inspiration | Barn Light Electric.

Plug-In Wall Sconces Create Cozy Bedtime Reading Space

Betty — Mon, 02 May 2022 11:21:05 +0000

When Rachel and her family built their new home in rural Indiana two years ago, the bedtime routine for her four young children consisted of a “good night” and lights out! As they have grown, the kids now enjoy spending time reading or drawing in bed before falling asleep. “We tried clip lights and book […]

The post Plug-In Wall Sconces Create Cozy Bedtime Reading Space first appeared on Inspiration | Barn Light Electric.

COVID-Era Renovation Adds Color to Kids’ Bedrooms

Betty — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 12:08:40 +0000

Countless families spent 2020 close to home as schools went to online instruction and employees worked remotely during the COVID pandemic. For Jennifer and her family, this meant plenty of time in their 1923-era bungalow located in the Macalester Groveland neighborhood of Saint Paul, Minnesota. “We have lived here for 20 years and have slowly […]

The post COVID-Era Renovation Adds Color to Kids’ Bedrooms first appeared on Inspiration | Barn Light Electric.

Extraordinary Transformation Takes Barn to Barndominium

Betty — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 13:45:47 +0000

We love watching renovation projects come together as customers share their photos on Instagram and Facebook. One of our favorites unfolded on the Instagram account @BoxwoodandSpruce. Kalyn and her husband Adam, purchased a home and barn in Golden, Colorado, both of which needed major renovations. “Our plan was to convert the 1300-square-foot, four-stable barn into […]

The post Extraordinary Transformation Takes Barn to Barndominium first appeared on Inspiration | Barn Light Electric.

Boys’ Ski-Themed Bedroom Features Rustic Industrial Lighting & Décor

Betty — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 12:53:21 +0000

Transitioning a baby’s room for a growing boy is a fun project for the whole family. For Rachel in Parker, Colorado, the fun is multiplied by two thanks to her twin boys who were ready for a new look in their bedroom. Rachel and her mom, Leslie, worked together to create a space where the […]

The post Boys’ Ski-Themed Bedroom Features Rustic Industrial Lighting & Décor first appeared on Inspiration | Barn Light Electric.

Crisp, White Lighting Offers Minimalist Touch to Home Remodel

Betty — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 12:59:19 +0000

If you missed Monday’s blog post featuring Lauren and Matt’s beautiful home in Kennebunk, Maine, be sure to check out the transformation of their kitchen and dining room. The couple purchased their home in December 2020 and have been slowly remodeling. Thanks to ongoing supply chain issues, the work has been frustrating at times, but […]

The post Crisp, White Lighting Offers Minimalist Touch to Home Remodel first appeared on Inspiration | Barn Light Electric.

Historic Mining Town Perfect Home for Rustic Industrial Neighborhood

Betty — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 14:47:53 +0000

Back in the late 1800s, Creede, Colorado, was a booming mining town with mercantiles, saloons, gambling joints, and boarding houses filled with thousands of prospectors seeking their fortunes. Fast forward 120 years and the town has quieted down a bit from the frenetic atmosphere of the Gold Rush. Today, residents number in the hundreds, not […]

The post Historic Mining Town Perfect Home for Rustic Industrial Neighborhood first appeared on Inspiration | Barn Light Electric.

Handcrafted Lighting Creates Warm, Inviting Look for Log Home Renovation

Betty — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 18:06:56 +0000

Chelsey and her husband were thrilled to purchase and move into the family home located on a ranch in Nanton, Alberta, Canada. Built by Chelsey’s father-in-law more than 40 years ago, the log home had undergone a renovation, but the couple still had work to do. “The house survived a fire seven years ago,” Chelsey […]

The post Handcrafted Lighting Creates Warm, Inviting Look for Log Home Renovation first appeared on Inspiration | Barn Light Electric.

Colorful Chain-Hung Lights Complement Character of 270-Year-Old Home

Betty — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 16:32:03 +0000

When Kate started searching for a forever home in Connecticut, she imagined finding a mid-century house with plenty of character. She found one, but it was from two centuries earlier than she imagined. “The very first time my real estate agent took me to this house, I was smitten,” Kate says. “It was so obviously […]

The post Colorful Chain-Hung Lights Complement Character of 270-Year-Old Home first appeared on Inspiration | Barn Light Electric.

Handcrafted Lighting Brings Fresh Feel to Florida Beach Home

Betty — Mon, 05 Apr 2021 16:15:48 +0000

The old Florida bungalow had been in the family for generations. Located in Bradenton Beach on the Gulf Coast, the home suffered from decades of hurricanes and salt air exposure. Architect Jody Beck, of Traction Architecture, was called in to help save the home but the damage was too extensive. “Our client hired us to […]

The post Handcrafted Lighting Brings Fresh Feel to Florida Beach Home first appeared on Inspiration | Barn Light Electric.

Colorful Lighting Choices Add Personality to Renovated Barn Home

Betty — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 16:12:34 +0000

When we started our tour of Brooke’s Vermont home three weeks ago, we were smitten with her renovation efforts that brought color and updated style to the converted barn. If you missed that post, be sure to check it out here. Today, we’re continuing our walk through the interior which starts at the front door […]

The post Colorful Lighting Choices Add Personality to Renovated Barn Home first appeared on Inspiration | Barn Light Electric.

Swing Arm Sconces Put the FUN in Functional Wall Lighting

Betty — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 13:20:19 +0000

The guest room is often the ugly stepchild in home design. Why spend a lot of time, effort, and money making a room stylish and beautiful when it sits unused much of the time? Our friends Barry and Jordan, aka the Brownstone Boys, beg to differ. When they decided to renovate the guest bedroom in […]

The post Swing Arm Sconces Put the FUN in Functional Wall Lighting first appeared on Inspiration | Barn Light Electric.

Rustic Wood & Metal Lighting Brings Warmth, Style to Arizona Rental Home

Betty — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 12:39:18 +0000

When we launched our new Timber & Ore collection last December, we knew that homeowners, designers, and lighting enthusiasts would love the addition of warm wood to our classic lighting styles. And if our Instagram hashtag, #mybarnlight, is any indication, we were spot on with that prediction! Part of our inspiration for this new collection […]

The post Rustic Wood & Metal Lighting Brings Warmth, Style to Arizona Rental Home first appeared on Inspiration | Barn Light Electric.

Arrrgh! Bold Wall Sconces ‘Scream Fun’ in Pirate-Theme Bedroom

Betty — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 15:44:11 +0000

Most designers will admit that designing a kid’s bedroom is loads of fun. The trick is creating a space that not only serves the wee one when they’re small but that can be relevant, fun, and easy to upgrade as they mature. Nikki Levy of Nikki Levy Interiors recently tackled the design of a child’s […]

The post Arrrgh! Bold Wall Sconces ‘Scream Fun’ in Pirate-Theme Bedroom first appeared on Inspiration | Barn Light Electric.

Easy-to-Customize Swing Arm Wall Sconces Bring Functional, Durable Lighting to Playroom

Betty — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 16:45:17 +0000

There are many advantages to buying a spec home from a builder. After all, it’s brand new and there’s no long wait to move in! And while some people love avoiding the countless decisions that come when building a custom home, that factor also lands on the downside of spec homes. In Youngsville, North Carolina, […]

The post Easy-to-Customize Swing Arm Wall Sconces Bring Functional, Durable Lighting to Playroom first appeared on Inspiration | Barn Light Electric.

Porcelain Gooseneck Lights Adorn Bedside with Elegant Style

Betty — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 15:11:28 +0000

Transforming a whimsical child’s bedroom into a more elegant and upscale guest room qualifies as a major remodel. Cecilia approached this task recently in her Sharpsburg, Georgia, home with this photograph from a magazine as inspiration. “I wanted an all-white room using accent colors to define the space. And I chose the lighting based on […]

The post Porcelain Gooseneck Lights Adorn Bedside with Elegant Style first appeared on Inspiration | Barn Light Electric.