Ever wonder what goes on behind the closed doors of the Barn Light Electric R&D department? Odd pieces and parts lie on every available surface, there’s a constant demand for coffee, and we hear plenty of muttering going on. It’s all in a day’s work as the team creates new fixtures that honor the history and style of vintage lighting.
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They say the devil is in the details. Not sure who “they” are, but I tend to agree! The details, like those last few items on your punch list, can drive people to distraction when trying to complete any task. The last two percent is often the most difficult.
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With their only daughter married and living on her own, Bob and Susan pondered the question many empty nesters face. The couple have lived in the family farmhouse, affectionately known as Earle Manor, in central New York state for all of their 29 married years. And Bob has lived in the house since he was born — as his own father did. After several months of consideration, they decided to embrace the family history and stay. But a kitchen remodel was in order.
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With the US economy still struggling six years after the recession took hold, more consumers than ever are focusing on American-made products. From locally grown foods and craft beer to clothing and yes, even barn lighting, consumers are realizing that the American-made label translates not only to jobs but to an amazing range of quality products. There is even a growing movement, reported today by CNBC, among American manufacturers to create and export their products as part of a strategic growth plan.
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We get a lot of calls and emails from customers who love the distinctive barn-style character of our lighting but who also want to maximize the energy efficiency of their fixtures. You want it all — and why not?
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If you’re thinking about sprucing up your home this spring but your bank account has little wiggle room for that enameled lava stone counter top you’ve been eyeing on Houzz, consider making a statement with new lighting instead. Switching up your lighting is an easy and relatively inexpensive way to give your space a whole new look.
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