Buying an older home is a dream for many but it definitely comes with challenges. While renovations can be rewarding, they often unveil a cascade of unexpected issues. When Melissa bought her home in 2005 in the foothills of Denver, Colorado, she knew the 1930’s-era structure needed significant work.
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The historic building sits in the Dumbo neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York, within sight of the East River. When architect Inga Oren was tapped to renovate the 4,000-square-foot building, she improved the functionality of the spaces within while giving a nod to the historical bones of the existing structure.
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Whenever Susan gets the renovation bug, she knows where to turn for quality lighting that is easy to customize to suit her latest project.
“I have purchased from Barn Light Electric over the years,” she says, “and they are my go-to when we’re doing a project on our home.” The latest projects included a new barn to store Susan’s yard equipment.
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When considering pendant lighting for a residential or commercial space, many people opt for cord-hung or stem-mounted pendants. Cords offer a great way to add texture and color to a fixture and allow for installation on sloped ceilings. A stem-mounted pendant lends a more formal look to a space and has the added benefit of being wet rated so it can be installed indoors or out.
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As Dale searched for lighting for his new guest house/garage in Dallas, Pennsylvania, the most important element was the ability to customize each fixture to suit the installation location. An electrician and owner of Quality Electric of Northeast Pennsylvania, Dale discovered Barn Light Electric during a Google search.
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When Brandon and Kelli traveled to Italy four years ago, they were enamored with the delicious Italian meals they ate featuring locally sourced ingredients. Back home in Dallas, the couple realized they could turn their love of ice cream into a similar business model by making classic ice cream flavors with fresh milk and eggs sourced from local farms.
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