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American-Made Lighting Boosts Home’s Selling Potential

Betty — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 10:37:34 +0000

When you’re selling your home, every detail counts. And one of the most important details is the lighting. Good lighting can make your home look brighter, larger, and more inviting to potential buyers. Executive broker Becky Carter of Urban Cottage Real Estate in Arkansas knows full well the impact lighting can have when selling a […]

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Elaborate Renovation Transforms Abandoned Property into Stylish Villas

Betty — Wed, 17 May 2023 10:43:47 +0000

If you missed Monday’s post, pop over here to read the backstory on designer Sara McDaniel’s latest project involving a massive renovation of eight small villas. Built in 1931, the group of villas in Sara’s hometown of Minden, Louisiana, pulled at her heartstrings. No one is sure why the villas were abandoned, but the landscape […]

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Stunning Transformation Celebrates Rich History of Spanish-Style Cottages

Betty — Mon, 15 May 2023 10:38:42 +0000

Sara McDaniel has loved old houses for as long as she can remember. And though her career began in education, Sara’s path eventually led back to her first love. Returning to her hometown of Minden, Louisiana, in 2016, Sara purchased a 1920s-era home in dire need of renovation. Dubbed Simply Southern Cottage, the project jumpstarted […]

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Colorful Finishes, Fun Styles Highlight New Beach House Lighting

Betty — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 12:51:00 +0000

With travels plans put on hold thanks to the pandemic, many people took a staycation in 2020. Instead of beach combing and relaxing, building and remodeling became substitute leisure activities. In fact, Houzz, the online home remodeling platform, reported a 58% annual increase in project leads for home professionals in June. Here at Barn Light […]

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That’s a Wrap! Handcrafted Lighting Stars in Final Look at Phoenix Home

Betty — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 17:23:51 +0000

Alas, all good things must come to an end, and today we conclude our series on The Early Avery. We introduced this beautiful Phoenix bungalow back in July in this post as our friend Austin King at Rafterhouse completed his latest build. The Early Avery serves as a short-term rental for vacationers and as a […]

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Easy-to-Customize Wall Sconces Offer Custom Look to Spec House

Betty — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 16:19:11 +0000

When choosing to build a home, a spec home offers distinct advantages over the headaches of building custom. Affordability is key. And months of decision making on items such as lighting and plumbing fixtures are handled by the builder or designer who use years of experience in knowing what will work for a specific floor […]

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Galvanized Lighting Blends Industrial & Farmhouse Styles

Betty — Mon, 19 Oct 2020 13:53:46 +0000

The Barn Light Electric blog has been chock full of color the last two Mondays as we toured Allison and Steve’s new Alabama home. If you missed the posts, be sure to check them out here and here. Today we’re venturing outside to see how this home blends peacefully into the surrounding landscape while still […]

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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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Deep Bowl Pendants Add Wow Factor to Colorful Alabama Farmhouse

Betty — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 16:38:26 +0000

Using color effectively in home design takes a special eye. Some homeowners shy away from too much color while others embrace it wholeheartedly. When we stumbled upon Allison and Steve’s home in an HGTV Magazine feature this spring, we fell in love with Allison’s special touch with color. While the dark-stained exterior blends beautifully with […]

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Wood & Metal Lighting Offers Traditional Look with Modern Edge

Betty — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 14:24:29 +0000

Today, we’re excited to continue our tour of the Early Avery out in Phoenix, Arizona. If you’re new to the Barn Light Electric blog or just getting caught up, this short-term rental is the creation of our good friend Austin King at Rafterhouse. We launched the series back in July with this post, then explored […]

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American-Made Lighting Suits Farmhouse Aesthetic

Betty — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 16:59:50 +0000

As Cheryl began planning to build a new farmhouse in her hometown of Linn, Missouri, design inspiration came from her 150-year-old family home which once stood on the property. “Unfortunately, the home was in a state of disrepair and couldn’t be saved,” Cheryl says. “In designing our new home, I tried to preserve the farmhouse […]

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Rustic Pendants Blend Vintage Style with Updated Finishes, Options

Betty — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 10:29:15 +0000

One of the many design trends we’ve seen thus far in 2020 is a definite uptick in barns being converted into homes. If you missed this blog post on April and Andy’s gorgeous barn home in Pennsylvania, it’s worth a click to check it out. Today we’re visiting with Carolyn who also converted a barn […]

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American-Made Lighting with Vintage Roots for Lakeside Cottage

Betty — Wed, 05 Aug 2020 15:56:06 +0000

West Lake Okoboji in northwestern Iowa has been a gathering place for Beth’s family since the late 1890s. For generations, her ancestors spent summers at the 3800-acre, spring-fed lake enjoying the natural beauty of its crystal blue waters. “My mom took her first steps at the lake and never missed a summer until she passed […]

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Barn Light Electric & Rafterhouse a Perfect Pairing in New Phoenix Build

Betty — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 14:01:37 +0000

Nothing beats a good combo. Peanut butter and jelly. Bogie and Bacall. Fall and football. And if you follow Barn Light Electric here on the blog, you’ve no doubt seen the great combination of wood and metal in our new Timber & Ore fixtures. This exceptional collection of finely crafted lights combines the warm feel […]

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Vintage-Inspired Lighting Lends Authenticity to New Barn Home

Betty — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 16:29:24 +0000

As April and her husband Andy planned their dream home in the mountains of western Pennsylvania, a timber frame or log home appealed to their love of rustic charm and antiques. When a barn nearby collapsed during a snowstorm, the couple considered using the timbers as a framework for their home. In researching options, the […]

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High-Quality Lighting Fuels Couple’s Barn Light Addiction

Betty — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 16:20:06 +0000

Barn Light Electric enjoys many long-time customers. One of our favorites is Erika who started buying our American-made lighting back in 2012 when she lived in Florida. Erika would drive to our showroom in Titusville to place her orders in person and was featured in this blog post. Today, we’re revisiting Erika who recently added […]

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Vintage-Inspired Lighting Helps Tell Story of 1930s Tudor

Betty — Mon, 25 May 2020 13:46:36 +0000

Remodeling an older home requires a special touch especially when the homeowner wants to blend the old with new. A talented interior designer can often help preserve the history of the home while introducing updated fixtures and finishes. Keri Petersen, of KP Spaces, took on the remodel of a 1930s tudor last fall in the […]

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Handcrafted LED Lighting Lends Rustic, Yet Modern Style

Betty — Wed, 20 May 2020 16:28:53 +0000

Creating an inviting, comfortable spot in your home for overnight guests can be tricky. While some homeowners dedicate a spare bedroom for this occasional use, others opt to utilize space in a basement or room over the garage. When the team at Legum Design in Bend, Oregon, was tapped to create guest space for a […]

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Galvanized Barn Lights Lend Informal Style to Beach Cottage Renovation

Betty — Mon, 11 May 2020 16:32:32 +0000

The beach cottage — described as a “tear down” by the realtor — had seen better days since being built in 1939. But the waterfront location in St. Teresa on Florida’s panhandle was exactly what Haile and Ben wanted. The couple had already restored an 1850s-era home less than two hours away in Thomasville, Georgia, […]

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Period-Appropriate Barn Lighting for Vermont Restoration Project

Betty — Mon, 04 May 2020 17:59:14 +0000

If you’re like most people, one look at a barn conjures up images of horses, storage space for yard tools, or perhaps a rustic man cave. Interior designers, however, have an eye to see beyond the ordinary to envision all of the possibilities that a space could be. In the southwestern corner of Vermont, tucked […]

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