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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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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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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 […]

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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 […]

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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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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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Eye-Catching Chandeliers Add Crowning Touch with Stylish LED Efficiency

Betty — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 11:00:38 +0000

When Pat and her husband moved into a luxury apartment located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, the new place had almost everything they needed. “Our apartment is in The Elliott at Blue Hill,” Pat says. “When the complex was built, the interior designers used lights from Barn Light Electric. We have traditional barn lights over […]

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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 […]

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Easy-to-Customize Chandelier Brings Rustic Industrial Style to New Build

Betty — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 15:55:08 +0000

We don’t often use the words “shed” and “chandelier” in the same sentence, but in the case of one Barn Light Electric customer, those two words describe a perfect union of space and style. Ryan, from Cumberland, Wisconsin, built a new shed on his property with living quarters, a kitchenette, and a TV to watch […]

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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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Bold Lighting Brightens Condo Remodel in Maine

Betty — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 15:49:51 +0000

The condo located at the Sugarloaf Ski Resort in Carrabassett Valley, Maine, was all original — straight out of 1982. Ashley took one look at the dark, closed-off spaces with pictures of lions and elephants hanging on the wall and was sold. “As soon as I walked in, I knew it was the one for […]

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LED Sign Lights Solve Renovation Challenges

Betty — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 18:01:44 +0000

Nothing gets designer Annie Parr of Island Interiors more excited than talking about her latest project on Martha’s Vineyard. She describes the complete remodel and reinvention of this dated home as French-industrial-hits-the-beach. “The home is in Chilmark, Massachusetts, and it’s eclectic, modern, rustic, and definitely industrial in a sexy, new way!” Annie says. “And killer […]

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Gooseneck Lights Complement Farmhouse Vibe of New Sun Room

Betty — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 18:32:34 +0000

There’s nothing like the cold, dark days of winter to make one yearn for sunshine! Not only do our friends up in New England get a blast from the polar vortex, but darkness falls shortly after the kids get home from school. Kimberly, who lives in a small suburb north of Boston, always wanted a […]

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Farmhouse Chandelier Fills Expansive Living Room with Rustic Style

Betty — Wed, 10 Oct 2018 14:08:08 +0000

Florida may be world-renowned for its beautiful beaches, but we have some pretty special farm land too. The Century Pioneer Family Farm Program honors Florida families who have maintained at least 100 years of continuous family farm ownership. The program recognizes 250 of these owners for their role in preserving environmental resources and for helping […]

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How To | Create Living Spaces to Suit Your Style

Betty — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 16:06:02 +0000

You can tell much about a person’s style just by looking at their living room. Is it a cozy space filled with comfy furniture, soft pillows, and warm throws? Or is it a space with plenty of windows, soaring ceilings, and minimal furnishings? Whether your taste runs modern and minimal or more rustic industrial, how you […]

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Floor Lamp Brings Portable Style to Living Room

Betty — Mon, 28 Nov 2016 17:56:14 +0000

Contrary to millions of Pinterest pins and Houzz ideabooks, you don’t always need a full-blown makeover to change up a room’s look. Accent pieces can make a big impact! Today’s featured customer, Kelly from Lewes, Delaware, found that adding a floor lamp to her living room not only gave her much-needed reading light, but also gave […]

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Kitchen Lighting That Kicks Recessed Cans to the Curb

Betty — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 14:40:00 +0000

In her search for new kitchen lighting for her northern Virginia home, designer Lauren Liess wanted an alternative to traditional can lighting. “Because our house is a Cape Cod, I looked to old colonial kitchens for inspiration,” Lauren says. “I wanted the kitchen to feel light and airy, very accessible, and easy to work in.” […]

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Brass Wall Sconce Adds Bling to Living Room Reno

Betty — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 17:38:31 +0000

We love a good reveal, don’t you? And there’s nothing better than a reveal with great before-and-after photos depicting stunning wood floors, fresh paint, and a lovely brass wall sconce that brings warmth and elegance to the space! Kirsten Grove, who writes the blog Simply Grove, posted her first renovation webisode last week featuring the transformation of her […]

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