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Featured Customer | Bob in California Shops Barn Hardware

Porches, Garages, & Home Exteriors, Residential Inspiration Betty L Leave a Comment on Featured Customer | Bob in California Shops Barn Hardware

barn_hardware_gooseneck_arms1-300x266.jpgJust like us, there are people out there who love vintage lighting so much they go out searching for it. Our Featured Customer today is just such a man who describes himself as “a big collector and restorer.” Bob, from California, loves taking old things and making them like new again so when he discovered a beautiful old porcelain warehouse shade at the Pleasanton, California Antique Fair a few months ago, he snapped it up for a cool $30. Read More »

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American B&B Owners Add Vintage Industrial Lighting to French Rental

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From time to time, we do see an example of classic, American inspired lighting seen in a foreign country. It usually brings the question to mind whether the place in question is owned by natives to the aforementioned land, or designed by an American transplant; somebody looking forward to an overseas escape. Well, in regards to this home, we have a clear answer. Formulated by a husband and wife design team from the Maine area, they took their talents to a small town in Provence to expand their already successful Bed and Breakfast concept: The Marston House.
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Featured Customer | Q&A on New Coastal Style Home in Kansas!?

Porches, Garages, & Home Exteriors, Residential Inspiration Betty Leave a Comment on Featured Customer | Q&A on New Coastal Style Home in Kansas!?

They say “follow your dreams” but what if your dream house is a coastal cottage and the closest ocean is more than 1,400 miles away? That minor detail didn’t stop Sheila Krehbiel and her husband from building their Hamptons-style house in the middle of Kansas, a state more known for wheat, sunflowers, and Toto. The house is still in progress but the couple recently installed The Original Warehouse Shade on the exterior. More warehouse shades and some ceiling fans are currently going up inside and we’ll check those out soon!
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Porcelain Cord-Hung Pendant Brings Vintage Touch to Kitchen

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Another design trend we see popping up everywhere from farmhouses to seaside cottages to downtown lofts is the use of subway tiles. Subway tile originated from the white porcelain tiles that were installed in the New York subway system as far back as 1904. Subway tiles are characterized by their rectangular shape and a staggered application like a brick wall. The tiles come in a wide variety of colors, materials, and even sizes although traditional subway tiles measure 3 x 6 inches. Subway tiles were quite popular in the early 1900s, and like all things vintage, subway tiles are making a roaring comeback.
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Porcelain Barn Lights Stand Strong Against Sun, Wind, Rain

Porches, Garages, & Home Exteriors, Residential Inspiration Betty L Leave a Comment on Porcelain Barn Lights Stand Strong Against Sun, Wind, Rain

If you’ve been looking for the perfect outdoor light, you might wonder why some people spend the extra money to get a porcelain finish. Porcelain is definitely more costly than other finishes and you could always find a “bargain” at the big box store on an imported fixture. But if you had a crystal ball and could see even six months into the future, you’d discover rusting, chipping, and fading on those cheap lights, especially those that endure sizzling summers, the windy Plains, or harsh New England winters.
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