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Rustic Wall Sconce Lighting Adds Safety, Style to Back Yard Retreat

Porches, Garages, & Home Exteriors, Residential Inspiration Betty L Leave a Comment on Rustic Wall Sconce Lighting Adds Safety, Style to Back Yard Retreat

The back yard has so much more joie de vivre than the front yard. While the front yard is more concerned with curb appeal, real estate value, and perennials that bloom on time, the back yard is the casual and light-hearted retreat from the street. Parties pop up in the back yard, kids romp and play, and quiet conversations take place on the back stairs where no one can hear. This lush and inviting back yard is gently illuminated by two wall sconces that provide just the right touch of light to the stairs so no one stumbles after dark while chasing lightning bugs.
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Barn Wall Sconces Ideal Choice for Exterior Home Lighting

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When considering the exterior lighting plan for your home, it becomes evident very quickly that your outdoor lights must perform several functions. Safety is a major concern, and we’re not just talking about lighting up the entire yard to discourage would-be plunderers from sneaking into your rear windows — although that is important! Having adequate lighting is necessary for all those after-dark meanderings such as taking out the trash, walking the dog one last time, and retrieving that last soccer ball that somehow escaped the garage. But in addition to being functional, you want your lighting to add value and character to your home, not simply be an afterthought. After all, it’s one of the first things people see when they drive up, especially at night, and offers the first warm, welcoming glow.
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Professional’s Corner | Gooseneck Farm Light for Island Beach Home

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Just 18 miles due east of the Hostess City of the South, aka Savannah, Georgia, lies stunning Tybee Island, a barrier island rich in history and natural beauty. The architecture on the island is often casual and beachy as shown by this inviting home designed by our friends at Rethink Design Studio. The firm, founded in 2005 by husband-and-wife team Joel and Erika Snayd, has a reputation for producing fresh and inspired interiors and architectural designs. They also offer design services in furniture, textile, lighting, and graphic design.
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Rustic Sconces Enhance Sleek, Simple Cabin in Pacific Northwest

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cgu_industrial_static_topless_sconce.jpgWhile many of us dream of an island getaway place that features palm trees and sugar white sands, there are other islands on this planet that offer the seclusion, serenity, and peacefulness we seek. On Salt Spring Island, which lies near the southernmost tip of British Columbia, Canada, a secluded, one-room cabin serves as a simple yet restful respite from the everyday world. Its sleek design melds perfectly into its rugged surroundings with cedar-lined ceilings and floors, a tiny kitchen, and outdoor shower. And though rustic, the outdoor shower features hot water thanks to a propane tank and a cozy woodstove offers plenty of heat just a few steps away.
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Wall Sconces Pack Function and Style into Space-Saving Packages

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When you’re searching for that perfect light, you may come across all sorts of fixtures that look amazing yet when you check the size dimensions, you realize it’s too tall, too wide, or too deep for your space. Lighting smaller spaces can be tricky but you do have options. While floor lamps with traditional shades can overpower an area and table lamps hog valuable table room, wall sconces provide indirect lighting that offers a pleasant glow to the room without taking up too much space.
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Gooseneck Sconce Blends Classic Shade with Wall Hugging Mount

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Originally manufactured back in the 1930s and 40s, gooseneck barn lights were popular on farms because their wide span of light would illuminate doorways and a good expanse of the barn yard too. These rugged fixtures with their classic RLM warehouse shades soon found their way into factories and warehouses that needed loads of light for the bustling American manufacturing scene. Today, gooseneck lighting is experiencing a resurgence in popularity thanks to a wave of nostalgia sweeping the design world but also because of the sheer functionality and beauty of these fixtures.gooseneck_barn_wall_sconce_exterior.jpg Read More »