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Parabolic Collection | A Captivating Fusion of Vintage Charm, Modern Design

Betty — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 10:43:53 +0000

If you want to create an irresistible blend of timeless aesthetics and modern flair, look no further than Barn Light Electric’s Parabolic Collection of lights. Meticulously crafted by hand in our Florida manufacturing facility, these easy-to-customize chandeliers and wall sconces are the epitome of Barn Light’s motto — Where vintage and modern collide. One of […]

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Lighting 101: The Challenges of a Salt Air Environment on Lighting

Betty — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 16:01:54 +0000

While the beauty of coastal environments is undeniable, the presence of salt air can pose challenges for metal finishes. And while those living within sight of the seashore typically understand the corrosive nature of salt, studies have shown that salt air can corrode metal up to 40 miles inland. Wind patterns, topography, and the proximity […]

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Handcrafted, American-Made Lighting Adds Unique Style to Rental Home

Betty — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 11:09:26 +0000

Last fall, we visited with Megan McCrea who owns a small collection of rental homes that she leases through her company Southbound Stays. In that blog post, Megan gave us a tour of a Cocoa Beach, Florida, home that she renovated to have a more fun, beachy feel. Today, Megan is sharing another renovation, this […]

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Brass Lighting Lends Pop of Color to New Canadian A-Frame

Betty — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 11:43:55 +0000

When we featured Brittany in this blog post almost two years ago, she was enjoying life in her beautiful farmhouse in Alberta, Canada. The exterior was adorned with bold, brass barn lights! Later that year, Brittany and her family decided to downsize and move to Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada, which, according to Brittany, has some […]

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One Light, Customized Three Ways, Creates Stunning Exterior

Betty — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 10:29:54 +0000

If you missed Monday’s blog post, be sure to check out our walk-through of Allyson’s beautiful home in Bow Mar, Colorado. Today, we’re exploring the exterior of this modern farmhouse to see what lighting choices Allyson made for these inviting spaces. One of the most inviting, and well used, spaces for the family is the […]

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Customized Schoolhouse Pendant Gets High Marks in New Kitchen

Betty — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 10:43:10 +0000

Contemporary décors often incorporate classic decorative features to add a timeless feel to the space. When Stephanie built a new home in Lake Eufaula, Oklahoma, she searched for kitchen lighting that would offer a balance of vintage influences with modern options. “I searched for American-made lighting with plenty of customizing options and found Barn Light […]

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Floor Lamp Lends Function, Style to Remodeled Guest Room

Betty — Mon, 13 Jun 2022 10:52:09 +0000

When Lauren and Cody purchased a home in Texas, they had a short list of renovations to tackle. Fresh paint all around, new carpet, and new lighting throughout. “Finding quality lights that were made in America was our number one priority,” Lauren says. “We found Barn Light Electric in an online search.” For the guest […]

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Glass Ball Pendants Add Dramatic Wow Factor to Kitchen Reno

Betty — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 11:13:28 +0000

When you live in a 1965-era ranch home, there is no shortage of updates to tackle. For Jess, it was easy to decide which room needed attention first in her Titusville, Florida, home. “The kitchen was originally in the center of our home,” she explains. “To get anywhere in the house, you literally had to […]

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Behind the Scenes | Talented Hands Create One-of-a-Kind Finishes

Betty — Fri, 03 Sep 2021 14:17:12 +0000

The unofficial end of summer comes this weekend as people mark Labor Day with picnics, parades, and parties. But here at Barn Light Electric, Labor Day is also a time to celebrate the 120+ team members who do their part each day to create our vintage-inspired collection of American-made lighting. From metal spinners and coatings […]

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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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Clean Lines, Warm Woods Highlight California Bungalow Renovation

Betty — Wed, 07 Jul 2021 12:59:42 +0000

When Cole and Julie set about renovating and remodeling their 1922 Craftsman bungalow in Orange County, California, they sought to honor the roots of the home while adding a touch of farmhouse style with updated colors, materials, and lighting. “We wanted to go with a classic, farmhouse style,” Cole says. “We looked for American-made lighting […]

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Gooseneck Lighting Easy to Customize for Multiple Exterior Spaces

Betty — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:43:58 +0000

When Brittany Hislop of Vintage Society Co. designed her new home in a small Alberta, Canada town, she spent most of her creative energies on the interior spaces. After settling in for a few years, she turned her eye to the outside of her home. “When we first built, I sacrificed exterior design to get […]

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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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Handcrafted Lamps Brighten Winter’s Darkest Days

Betty — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 15:14:14 +0000

No matter how you usually feel about the biannual changing of the clocks, can we all agree that no one needs an extra hour of 2020? But it’s coming our way this weekend and, with that falling back, darkness will descend earlier each day until the shortest day of the year on December 21st. And […]

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Handspun Barn Lights Lend Midcentury Vibe to Pharmacy

Betty — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 16:46:43 +0000

Back in the mid 20th century, your friendly neighborhood drugstore was much more than a place to get a prescription filled. With a soda fountain for sweet treats and aisles filled with sundries, the drugstore served as a community gathering spot. And if you were too sick to visit, the pharmacist would even deliver medicines […]

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How To | Create a Design-Savvy Bathroom Space

Betty — Fri, 29 Jun 2018 18:34:38 +0000

Summer is a great time to tackle home renovation projects, and we’ve seen quite a few amazing transformations in recent weeks from customers who share photos on Instagram and Facebook. Two spaces that keep popping up are bathrooms and powder rooms. Even though a bathroom may be one of the smaller rooms in the house, […]

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Add Personality to Easy-to-Customize Schoolhouse Wall Sconces

Betty — Wed, 02 May 2018 17:31:30 +0000

We see dozens of photos each week from customers who share their spaces with us on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest. Lately we’ve spotted, dare we say, a trend in bathroom lighting. Schoolhouse lights — classic fixtures first made popular in the 1930s when bare bulbs were tucked behind opaque glass globes — seem to be […]

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Q & A | Kitchen Reno Blends Vintage, Modern Details

Betty — Mon, 23 Apr 2018 15:44:31 +0000

If you’re a dedicated follower of the Barn Light Electric blog (we have great photos and plenty of inspiration!), you probably remember this post featuring a stunning bathroom renovation. Amy, who writes the blog My Life From Home, was the master behind that eye-popping wall paper and gorgeous copper gooseneck lighting. Amy recently moved and […]

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How To | Light Up the Kitchen Sink with Pendants, Gooseneck Lights & More

Betty — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 15:27:51 +0000

The kitchen is almost always the heart of a home. It serves as a multipurpose space for making meals, doing homework, gathering with family, entertaining friends, and enjoying quiet moments. Kitchen lighting must satisfy a variety of needs and often includes both task lighting and decorative lighting. Today we’re exploring lighting for the kitchen sink. If […]

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Guest Blogger | One Modern Pendant, Three Different Styles

Betty — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 14:00:15 +0000

A few months ago, I kicked off a fun series where I choose one Barn Light Electric fixture and style it three different ways to illustrate the endless versatility of a well-made light. In that first post, I featured just three of the many different ways the classic Primary Schoolhouse Stem Mount Pendant Light can […]

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