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Rugged, Nautically Inspired Lights Dress Up Cape Cod Home

Situated on the southeastern tip of Massachusetts right on the elbow of Cape Cod, Chatham is a charming seaside town known for its stunning beaches, a bird sanctuary, and the 19th-century Chatham Lighthouse.

Its coastal location draws many who soak up the sun and salt air including Ned and his family who recently purchased a 48-year-old home in town. And while the environment is gorgeous, all that sun, salt air, and constant wind can wreak havoc on home exteriors.

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As Ned started to remodel new vacation home, he searched for materials that were not only nautically inspired but could stand up to the harsh environment.

“I looked for materials that are very weatherproof,” Ned says. “I began a Google search for gooseneck barn lamps and discovered Barn Light Electric. I try really, really hard to buy American-made products so this is where I turned for outdoor lighting.”

imagejpeg 1 residential exterior lighting garage Original Warehouse Gooseneck 18in 750 Cobalt Blue G15arm 150 Black Decorative BP

To accent the garage, Ned chose The Original™ Warehouse Gooseneck Light, a classic RLM-style light with roots in early 20th-century lighting. He customized these two handspun fixtures with generous 18″ shades and a Cobalt Blue porcelain enamel finish. The G15 gooseneck arms are customized in a contrasting Black porcelain enamel finish.

IMG 1170 EDIT residential exterior lighting garage Original Warehouse Gooseneck 18in 750 Cobalt Blue G15arm 150 Black Decorative BP

Known for durability and a high-gloss shine, these porcelain enamel barn lights are handcrafted from solid steel and coated with multiple layers of porcelain enamel glass. The shades are fired in a high-temperature oven which seals the enamel to the shade resulting in the rugged yet beautiful finish.

imagejpeg 2 2 residential exterior lighting entryway porch Industrial Guard Sconce 710 Cobalt Blue Flared Shade CGG Clear Glass

To the right of the garage door, Ned opted for a more nautical look with a brass porthole for the man door. He also chose our Industrial Guard Sconce with its guard-and-glass design. He customized this fixture with the same Cobalt Blue finish, a flared shade, standard cast guard, and clear glass.

IMG 2922 residential exterior lighting entryway porch Industrial Guard Sconce 710 Cobalt Blue Flared Shade CGG Clear Glass

He placed a second Industrial Guard Sconce with the same options flanking the side entry. The bright Cobalt Blue offers a pleasing contrast to the pink door and matches the shutters perfectly.

68226803647 residential exterior lighting porch entryway Original Wall Sconce 12in 750 Cobalt Blue TGG Clear Glass Dusk to Dawn Photocell

The front door also sports a pastel pink color adorned with a dragonfly. Ned chose an Original™ shade to match his garage lights but with a wall sconce mounting for this entry. This wall light is handcrafted with a 12″ shade, the porcelain Cobalt Blue finish, and a heavy-duty guard and clear glass for some nautical flair.

IMG 2934 residential exterior lighting doorway Colby Wall Sconce 311 Jadite Wire Guard Clear Glass 100 Black

For the rear of the home, Ned stayed in the Barn Light Wall Sconce collection but chose two different fixtures. The Colby Wall Sconce finished in a creamy Jadite hue provides a beautiful accent against the light façade. This wall sconce also has a wire guard finished in Black plus clear glass for maximum illumination.

IMG 2932 residential exterior lighting outdoor shower Dino Wall Sconce 14in 355 Jadite

The outdoor shower, a must for any seaside location, is highlighted by a Dino Wall Sconce. This traditional RLM shade is customized with a 14″ shade and the porcelain enamel Jadite finish.

“I like the fit and finish of the lights the best. I chose the Jadite and Cobalt Blue because they are the colors of the sea,” Ned says. “These lights are so well made that in 50 years, they’ll still look really great.”

Photos courtesy of the homeowner

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