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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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Wallpaper Wednesday | Creative Papers Pair Perfectly With Handcrafted Lighting

Betty — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 10:40:46 +0000

Once considered a dated trend, wallpaper is now seen as a stylish and versatile way to add personality and interest to any room. With more options than ever, from classic patterns to modern designs, wallpaper exudes personality, color, and style. Not only can wallpaper add texture and dimension to a room, but it can also […]

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High-Quality Lighting Updates Home with Classic, Modern Look

Betty — Wed, 31 May 2023 10:49:47 +0000

Rachelle was in the midst of a major remodeling project in her Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, home when a friend mentioned finding some cool vintage lights. “My friend salvaged some old lights from a local steel mill,” Rachelle says. “When I saw them, I loved them! So I searched for something with a similar look but that […]

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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 […]

HGTV Star Transitions Basement from Boring to Beautiful

Betty — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 12:14:59 +0000

As much as we love watching renovation shows and their creative transformations, it’s even more fun when one of our favorite HGTV stars turns his talented eye to his own home. John Colaneri, designer, builder and TV personality, was featured in this blog post last year when he completed a full-gut remodel of his home […]

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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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Copper Pendant Lights Blend Farmhouse, Coastal Styles with Distinction

Betty — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 10:47:45 +0000

The west central coast of Florida was once a patchwork of picturesque dairy farms and orange groves. When Kate started planning to build a new home in the region, she wanted to give a nod to the area’s agricultural past with a modern farmhouse look. She also wanted a coastal vibe due to her proximity […]

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Schoolhouse Light Brings Pop of Color to Laundry Room Reno

Betty — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 13:47:42 +0000

If you’re a regular reader of the Barn Light Electric blog, you likely remember our visit to The Granville Barn. This 100-year-old barn, located in Granville, Ohio, was transformed from a sagging structure into a beautiful AirBnB rental. Elliott and his wife Lauren utilized Barn Light wall lighting to add a fresh look to its […]

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Authentic, American-Made Lights Top Must-Have List for Homeowner

Betty — Mon, 24 Jan 2022 13:37:55 +0000

Louise and Jason dream big. For years, they longed to live in the country and finally, that dream came true. The couple purchased 450 acres of rolling hills and native prairies in west-central Minnesota and built a 5,000-square-foot farmhouse for their family of 12. Since the land is not ideal for farming, they chose to […]

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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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HartLand Tour Part Two: Handcrafted Fixtures Brighten Interior Spaces

Betty — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 13:12:01 +0000

If you missed our blog post on Monday, be sure to pop over and check out the lovely setting known as HartLand. Monica’s four gables farmhouse in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, was recently completed, but it features such classic details that many people often mistake it for a renovated older home. Monday’s post explored the exterior and […]

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Custom Lighting Delivers Punch of Industrial Style to California Remodel

Betty — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 14:49:40 +0000

It was a cold, snowy February day when Arvin and Alicea decided to travel northeast from San Francisco to explore Lake Tahoe. After spending most of their adult lives in the Bay area, they were contemplating a big move. Snow banks engulfed the houses leaving much to the imagination. “We fell in love with the […]

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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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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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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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Industrial LED Pendants Offer Both Fun and Function in New Laundry Room

Betty — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 15:44:24 +0000

If you missed Monday’s post, be sure to click over to see how Annie Parr of Island Interiors used sleek sign lights to combat a high ceiling and spotlight a gorgeous stone fireplace. Today, we’re continuing our tour of this six-bedroom home on Martha’s Vineyard. Annie describes the complete reinvention of the style and design […]

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Quality, American-Made Lighting Backed by ‘Awesome’ Customer Service

Betty — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 11:41:42 +0000

Shopping online offers many conveniences including endless choices and buying that handy Canister Set from the comfort of your couch. The downfall comes when you have a problem and need an actual human being to help you. That’s where good old-fashioned customer service comes in. Here at Barn Light Electric, we have staff ready to […]

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Industrial Lighting, Schoolhouse Pendants Bring Color, Authenticity to New Pennsylvania Barn Home

Betty — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 16:56:49 +0000

If you missed Monday’s blog post, be sure to click over and take a look as we started our tour of April and Andy’s new barn home. The bones of the house actually came from Canada where an old barn was carefully deconstructed, moved to Pennsylvania, then the frame reconstructed on the couple’s property. From […]

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