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Reviving 1930s Kitchen with Classic Look of Schoolhouse Lighting

Betty — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 10:57:00 +0000

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. “This has been an ongoing and […]

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Illuminating the Past: Industrial Lighting Transforms Historic New York Building

Betty — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 12:15:55 +0000

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. “It’s a printing facility for the […]

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Home Improvement Projects Get Instant Upgrade with Handcrafted Lighting

Betty — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 11:19:05 +0000

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 […]

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Chain-Hung Lighting Offers Industrial Alternative to Pendants

Betty — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 10:12:56 +0000

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 […]

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Easy-to-Customize Lighting for New Guest House/Garage

Betty — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 11:46:44 +0000

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. “Our design was a classic-meets-modern-farmhouse style,” Dale […]

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Colorful LED Lighting Creates Farm Vibe for Ice Cream Parlor

Betty — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 10:44:17 +0000

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 […]

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Dutch Doors Put the Fun in Functional Entryways

Betty — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 13:08:37 +0000

We’re all about watching the latest design trends here at Barn Light Electric and one of our favorites has been the re-emergence of Dutch doors. We’ve gathered some of our favorite photos which show not only a variety of beautiful and colorful Dutch doors but also some pretty inspirational lighting too! What’s better than a […]

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Bold Designs, Stylish Lighting Highlight Wallpaper Wednesday

Betty — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 11:01:41 +0000

Although we’re just dipping our toes into the fall season, the buzz is already beginning about what’s hot and what’s not for 2023. One design trend that shows no sign of fading is the use of wallpaper. Not only is wallpaper an attractive way to add color or to hide imperfections on a surface, but […]

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Entryway Enhancements Topped Off With Dutch Door, Chain-Hung Pendant

Betty — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 10:51:56 +0000

It took more than 20 years, but Carlyne finally took the plunge and replaced her front door with the Dutch door she always wanted. Her main concern had been the security of the door, but not only does each half feature a deadbolt lock, but the halves are secured together with another heavy-duty lock. Once […]

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Chain Hung Pendants Create Industrial Vibe in Savannah Bar

Betty — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 11:13:47 +0000

Like many buildings in downtown Savannah’s Landmark Historic District, the three-story building at 127 West Congress Street boasts a rich history. Beginning with a dry goods wholesaler, the property housed numerous operations through the decades including a retail clothing and hat shop, a hardware store, and, in the 1960s, it served as a USO Hall. […]

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Blast of Color Adds Warmth, Style to Dining Room

Betty — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 11:43:23 +0000

When we visited Andreas two years ago in this post, he had just renovated a Morton barn on his property in Pennington, New Jersey. Part of the renovation included an 800-foot addition which houses a kitchen and dining space. Andreas tackled the kitchen lighting first with Wallaby Flush Mount Pendant Lights and Brewster Pendant Lights. The […]

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Schoolhouse Lighting Pops With Vintage Style at New Kaminsky’s Location

Betty — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 13:40:52 +0000

In the hyper-competitive restaurant industry, creating the perfect blend of food, service, staff, atmosphere, and marketing is the recipe for success. The owners of Kaminsky’s were hitting all cylinders with their business model focusing on decadent desserts, drinks, and coffees. When considering a new location, they wanted to build on their successful formula while also […]

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HartLand Tour Part Two: Handcrafted Fixtures Brighten Interior Spaces

Betty — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 13:12:01 +0000

If you missed our blog post on Monday, be sure to pop over and check out the lovely setting known as HartLand. Monica’s four gables farmhouse in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, was recently completed, but it features such classic details that many people often mistake it for a renovated older home. Monday’s post explored the exterior and […]

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Handcrafted Lighting Creates Warm, Inviting Look for Log Home Renovation

Betty — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 18:06:56 +0000

Chelsey and her husband were thrilled to purchase and move into the family home located on a ranch in Nanton, Alberta, Canada. Built by Chelsey’s father-in-law more than 40 years ago, the log home had undergone a renovation, but the couple still had work to do. “The house survived a fire seven years ago,” Chelsey […]

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American Craftsmanship Stars in Kitchen Renovation

Betty — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 17:10:39 +0000

Interior designer Lisa Davenport often refers to her hometown of Durham, Connecticut, as Mayberry — the idyllic town made famous on The Andy Griffith Show. When Lisa started a major renovation on her own kitchen last year, she wanted to create a space where, as she says, “one would expect Aunt Bea to be pulling […]

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Colorful Chain-Hung Lights Complement Character of 270-Year-Old Home

Betty — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 16:32:03 +0000

When Kate started searching for a forever home in Connecticut, she imagined finding a mid-century house with plenty of character. She found one, but it was from two centuries earlier than she imagined. “The very first time my real estate agent took me to this house, I was smitten,” Kate says. “It was so obviously […]

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Schoolhouse Pendant, RLM-Style Lighting Lend Authenticity to Barn Reno

Betty — Wed, 19 May 2021 14:26:32 +0000

Built in the late 19th century, the old hay barn in northwest Connecticut served well as a storage building and shelter for farm animals for decades. Fast forward 100 years and the building took on new life with living spaces on the first and second floors. Current owner Avice wanted to adapt the barn to […]

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Chain-Hung Pendants Add Dramatic Focal Point to Basement Renovation

Betty — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 17:22:05 +0000

With month after month spent at home during the pandemic, many people found this the perfect time to tackle long-awaited renovation projects. The target for Ashley, a principal with Heirloomed Storytelling, was the unfinished basement of her Atlanta home. “We built our home about five years ago and left the basement unfinished until now,” Ashley […]

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Chain Hung Pendant Lights Add Perfect Ingredient to New Bakery

Betty — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 16:06:56 +0000

What’s the best news to come out of 2021 thus far? How about news of a bakery that’s open 24/7. Yep, that’s right — fresh baked goods available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Breka Bakery is a family-owned chain with five locations and a central kitchen. Their latest location, located in the […]

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Quality, Farmhouse Lighting Accents New Screened Porch

Betty — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 15:48:29 +0000

A screened porch represents the perfect uniting of indoors and out. It provides a multi-functional space to eat, relax, and entertain while enjoying cool breezes, scents from the garden, and no bugs! And there’s no better place to have a screened porch than on a home surrounded by the beauty of the Catskill Mountains. New […]

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