A variety of vintage industrial inspired lights add to the scenery of the “Roaring 20’s” era portrayed in HBO’s new hit series, Boardwalk Empire. You’ll see many of the same style of light fixtures sold by Barn Light Electric Company® in scenes throughout the show, from back alley mobster fights to elaborate parties and secret boardroom meetings.
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Photos Courtesy of Decor8 Design Blog (Left), Remodelista (Right)
Although you may have not recognized them, Half Chrome Light Bulbs have been used in commercial buildings for many years. Typically used in environments where a glare needs to be reduced, the chrome coating shields the filament, ultimately making the bulb an indirect source of light. They are a wonderful lighting choice wherever you need to keep light directly out of people’s eyes. Such situations can include bathrooms, kitchens, offices, or restaurants where overhead pendants have a very close proximity to one’s eyes. Read More »
Photo courtesy of Hot Rod Magazine
Hot Rod magazine is the oldest magazine devoted to one thing – Hot Rods. Since 1948, Hot Rod magazine has informed readers on the latest tricks, tips, and tools needed to modify automobiles for both performance and appearance. Recently they were given the ultimate upgrade themselves, by being a part of DIY Network’s Garage Mahal.
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Why should someone come to your restaurant? What sets you apart from everyone else? Dining atmospheres today vary greatly from those of the past. While some pride themselves on rare entrees, unique entertainment, or waiters who toss rolls, there is one common ingredient to all good restaurants – lighting. As you probably know, there are several different types of lighting – recessed lighting which can be dimmed, wall sconces to line restroom hallways, or pendants that can drop down from the ceiling. Each restaurant will have different lighting needs and will play a major role in the length of time patrons stay. Some plan to have customers stay for several courses, others such as fast food joints wish to have customers in and out the door in minutes. Lighting will set the overall mood of your restaurant – upscale, relaxed, or formal. Regardless of the mood, today’s photos show that by placing pendants over individual tables, you create a personalized, separate area for each party in your restaurant. Read More »
We have all been taught the 3 R’s – Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle and in today’s view you’re pretty cool if you’re on board with the worldwide Go Green campaign! Once seen as an expensive burden to communities, is now an everyday, fairly low cost plan in place to help save our environment.
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Asheville, North Carolina: population 70,000. Nestled in between the Pisgah and Nantahala National Parks, and just East of the Great Smokey Mountains is a town that can be best described as edgy, artsy, and inviting. Recently called the Best Southern Town in America, you can only imagine the endless list of things to do in this area. If you’re looking to get your dose of local culture while visiting, we may have just the place for you – The Lexington Avenue Brewery or the LAB if you’re a regular patron.
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