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Professional Projects | Porcelain Pendants Grace New Addition with Style, Efficiency

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California is undeniably the country’s most environmentally conscious state where everyone from the governor’s office to small local businesses aim to reduce their carbon footprint through energy-efficient building design and renewable energy options. One of the state’s many green builders is Boa Constructor Green Building & Design which has been specializing in natural and sustainable building practices since 1980. Located in the Santa Cruz area, their design team recently tackled a “modern barn” addition that features wood elements in fir, a corrugated metal wall, and porcelain enamel barn lighting.
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Bare Bulb Pendants Go From Basic and Boring to Bold and Beautiful

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Back in the early 20th century when producing light bulbs became cheap enough for the average American to afford, bare bulb pendants were the norm. With electricity still a fascination to many, the delicate Edison style light bulbs were proudly displayed hanging from a simple black cord. Over the years, these basic cord hung pendants found their way into factories and warehouses to illuminate the business of the day, and as electricity became commonplace, light shades appeared to hide the “ugly” bulb and bring a new dimension to room décor.
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Find Porcelain Inspiration on Barn Light Electric Pinterest Boards!

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So now that you are familiar with all the wonderful characteristics of porcelain enamel lighting, you’ve decided to take the plunge! As one of the hardest and longest lasting finishes you can buy, porcelain enamel is the best choice for exterior lighting, but that oh-so-shiny surface makes it stylish enough for indoor applications too. But how do you decide which fixture is right for your space? Look no further than Barn Light Electric’s Pinterest boards for inspiration!
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And the Winner Is … A Gorgeous Victorian Kitchen Renovation!

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Here at Barn Light Electric, we love browsing through photos of design projects. It’s even more fun when these photos showcase our lights, so we had a wonderful time during our recent photo contest looking through all of the amazing images our customers sent in. We thank each and every one of you who submitted photos for consideration!
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Featured Customer | Ivanhoe® Seaside Pendant Lights Make Waves at the Jersey Shore

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When Diane and her husband moved into their home on the Jersey Shore two years ago, they felt that the dated kitchen needed a lot of work. Diane found, however, that with a few key upgrades, what the couple thought would be a complete gutting of the space turned into a mini makeover instead. “We replaced the Formica countertop with soapstone, added a tumbled slate backsplash, and changed the light fixtures,” Diane says. “With a professional steam cleaning of the floor, it looks like a complete remodel!” Diane chose the flirty and fun Ivanhoe® Seaside Radial Wave Porcelain Pendant Light for the new look.
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Featured Customer | Barn Pendants for an Industrial Chic Chicago Trade Show

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Industrial chic has arrived at Chicago’s Merchandise Mart! Arcadia, a permanent tenant in the world’s largest commercial building, chose to hop aboard the industrial bandwagon in its 2013 showroom which highlights their array of seating and table options for offices, educational institutions, healthcare, and government facilities. Helen Kim, director of marketing for Arcadia, notes that their newest product introductions are displayed in Chicago and the showroom theme is on display all year long.
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