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Barn Light Pendants for Industrial Renovation

Commercial Spaces, Offices Betty Leave a Comment on Barn Light Pendants for Industrial Renovation

Some people look at an old building and see nothing but a future demolition site. Architects often see much more.

When Andrew Van Leeuwen, partner and lead architect with BUILD in Seattle, Washington, first spied the future home of Creative LIVE in San Francisco, he could tell the building had undergone a series of unfortunate remodels. But the building’s original “grit and texture” survived, and the BUILD team worked painstakingly to revive the historical charm of this 1920s-era industrial brick building.

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How To Choose the Right Barn Pendant

How-To, Lighting 101 Betty 2 Comments on How To Choose the Right Barn Pendant

Picking out pendant lighting can be tricky! Trying to marry functionality and aesthetics with hundreds of sizes, finish colors, and options to choose from can be overwhelming.

Where to start? If you’re shopping for your first barn pendant light, we have a few simple questions you can consider to help narrow down your selections so you can select the perfect light for your space.

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Barn Pendants, Goosenecks Add Color to Blogger’s Creative Space

Home Tours, Residential Inspiration Betty Leave a Comment on Barn Pendants, Goosenecks Add Color to Blogger’s Creative Space

It’s tempting when you buy a house to dash in, put your personal stamp on it, and fill every square inch. When Kerry and her husband Travis moved into their new home on the coast of Maine, they decided to spend some time thinking instead about what they wanted the unfinished space above their garage to be. Kerry is the author of a blog called Kid Giddy while Travis is a graphic designer. Their thoughtful process and creative spirits led them to envision a creative studio.

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American-Made Barn Lights Make Texas-Sized Statement on New Home

Porches, Garages, & Home Exteriors, Residential Inspiration Betty Leave a Comment on American-Made Barn Lights Make Texas-Sized Statement on New Home

Installing a cheap, imported light from a big-box store is akin to hanging a paint-by-number landscape over the fireplace mantel. Anybody can do it and it all looks the same.

“Lighting makes a statement like art on the wall,” says Tyler O’Brien, president and owner of Agave Custom Homes in central Texas. We couldn’t agree more.

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Vintage Reproduction Pendants for Southern Living Idea House

Laundry Rooms & Mudrooms, Residential Inspiration Betty Leave a Comment on Vintage Reproduction Pendants for Southern Living Idea House

For more than 20 years, the good folks at Southern Living have inspired us with their annual Idea House. With an ensemble of talented architects and designers descending upon a new location each year, a showcase home is born chock full of color, texture, and creativity.

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