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Vintage-Inspired Lights Easy to Customize for Timber Frame Home

Betty — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 13:06:11 +0000

Like many people, Bruce and Mary Ann grew tired of cheap, mass-produced lighting found in big-box stores. When it came time for a complete refresh of the lighting at their vacation cottage in northern Ontario, they looked for customizable lights to create a more personalized space. “At this point in our lives, we’re done with […]

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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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American-Made LED Lighting Offers Stunning, Energy-Saving Style

Betty — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 11:39:59 +0000

Here at Barn Light Electric, we take great pride in manufacturing our products each and every day. From the hand spinning of metals and the application of finish colors to the careful assembly of all the pieces, many hands touch each fixture as it’s created. And while we love seeing these American-made lights get wrapped […]

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Authentic American-Made Lighting Enhances Log Cabin Renovation

Betty — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 11:56:19 +0000

In December 2021, Sheila and her family took the plunge and purchased a log cabin on 20 wooded acres in the heart of Oregon’s wine country. For the past 12 months, they have chronicled their story of renovating the 36-year-old cabin on Instagram. They hope to use the cabin as a getaway place and short-term […]

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Customizable Lighting Complements New Colorado Home

Betty — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 10:49:31 +0000

When Allyson and her family discovered the charming town of Bow Mar, Colorado, they fell in love with the quiet country setting full of beautiful trees, a nearby lake, and houses dating back to the 1940s and 50s. “We spent several years searching for the right opportunity to build,” Allyson says. “Just when we thought […]

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Industrial Sign Lights Spotlight Sports Memorabilia in Renovated Basement

Betty — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 13:43:21 +0000

Perspective is everything. Take an unfinished basement for example. While some people see a dark, damp space full of creepy-crawly things, others see potential. Plenty of potential! Such was the case for Jim who purchased a home in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, with an unfinished basement. He envisioned a comfortable, inviting space with a TV room, […]

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Quality, American-Made Lighting Sets Tone for New Farmhouse Build

Betty — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 13:31:10 +0000

What does your dream retirement home look like? Some might envision a condo by the sea, while others pine for a tiny cabin tucked on a mountaintop with panoramic views. Nancy’s dream of a farmhouse situated on 210 acres in rural Missouri finally came true this year. Thanks to the ongoing pandemic and associated supply-chain […]

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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 […]

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Schoolhouse Pendant, RLM-Style Lighting Lend Authenticity to Barn Reno

Betty — Wed, 19 May 2021 14:26:32 +0000

Built in the late 19th century, the old hay barn in northwest Connecticut served well as a storage building and shelter for farm animals for decades. Fast forward 100 years and the building took on new life with living spaces on the first and second floors. Current owner Avice wanted to adapt the barn to […]

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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 […]

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Easy-to-Customize Lighting Simplifies Choices for New Beach Home

Betty — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 16:18:36 +0000

Small spaces are often overlooked when it comes to stylish lighting. Bathroom, hallways, and reading nooks often lack natural light but need adequate illumination for the tasks at hand. Although these spaces may not be used as often, they deserve the same quality and style as your living spaces! When Bren and Bill built a […]

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Sign Lights, Modern Chandelier Highlight New Farmhouse Interior

Betty — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 02:05:38 +0000

We kicked off the month of March with a look at Stephanie and Jason’s brand new farmhouse in Fredericksburg, Virginia. While Stephanie wanted to find an older home to renovate, their search came up empty, so they purchased 10 acres and jumped into the design process. Today, we’re taking a walk through the interior of […]

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Rugged Industrial Lighting Adds Memorable Style to Farmhouse

Betty — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 13:07:41 +0000

Last Monday, we started a tour of Allison and Steve’s brand new farmhouse located just outside of Birmingham, Alabama. If you missed the post, be sure to click over and see the explosion of color in the kitchen and mudroom! Today, we’re continuing our tour of the couple’s modern farmhouse which is filled with natural […]

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Schoolhouse Lighting Brings Playful Pop of Color to Hallway

Betty — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 15:55:52 +0000

Remodeling projects are akin to a game of dominoes. A fresh coat of paint in the kitchen suddenly makes the adjacent dining room look tired. Then with fresh paint on those walls, the lighting that the builder spent 20 seconds picking out looks more dated than ever. And so it goes. Like many remodeling projects, […]

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Thoughtful Lighting Choices Add Personality to the Oft-Ignored Hallway

Betty — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 17:25:43 +0000

There’s nothing worse than trying to find your way down a dark hallway. Often seen as nothing more than transitional spaces between rooms, hallways are routinely overlooked when it comes to lighting. Our customers, however, have shown us that thoughtful lighting choices lend both style and safety to these paths. Today, we’re shining the spotlight […]

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Stairway Lighting Plays Big Role in Small Spaces

Betty — Fri, 03 Feb 2017 18:50:51 +0000

When visitors come to your home, the first thing they notice is the lighting in your stairway, right?What? No? This oft-overlooked space may seem the perfect place to save on the lighting budget, but why not create passages that play an integral part of your home’s overall design? That new chandelier over your dining room table is a show-stopper! Continue […]

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