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Blend of Vintage & Modern Creates Warm Farmhouse-Style Welcome

Betty — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 14:35:08 +0000

Outdoor lighting serves many needs from providing security after the sun goes down to creating an aesthetic accent to your home or property. Any fixture used in an exterior setting that is exposed to direct rain or snow must be wet rated. These fixtures ensure that all of the electrical wiring is enclosed and protected […]

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Handcrafted Lighting Stands Up to Harsh Michigan Winters

Betty — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 13:24:54 +0000

About eight years ago, on a leisurely stroll through the island town of Key West, Florida, Howard spotted a home that stopped him in his tracks. It wasn’t the style or the color that caught his eye, but the exterior lighting from Barn Light Electric. “I took a picture to show my wife Kristi,” Howard […]

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Stunning Bathroom Reno Includes Customizable Wall Sconces

Betty — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 13:11:35 +0000

As one of the smaller rooms in a home, the humble bathroom is often overlooked when it comes to design details. But our friend Caitlin from The Picket Fence Projects has shown us that even these smaller spaces can and deserve to be stylish as well as functional! Caitlin recently tackled a full-gut renovation on […]

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Energy-Efficient LED Lighting Creates Bold Statement for Restaurant

Betty — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 13:20:45 +0000

In the realm of restaurant design, the impact of lighting extends far beyond mere functionality. It’s a vital ingredient in the overall plan that sets the mood, enhances ambiance, and elevates the overall dining experience for customers. When the owners of Nick’s Restaurant in Kingsport, Tennessee, moved locations recently, they opted to build a new […]

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Vintage-Inspired Lights Easy to Customize for Timber Frame Home

Betty — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 13:06:11 +0000

Like many people, Bruce and Mary Ann grew tired of cheap, mass-produced lighting found in big-box stores. When it came time for a complete refresh of the lighting at their vacation cottage in northern Ontario, they looked for customizable lights to create a more personalized space. “At this point in our lives, we’re done with […]

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Vintage Charm: Classic Barn Lights Enhance Home’s New Addition

Betty — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 10:41:47 +0000

Holly’s colonial-style home in Narberth, Pennsylvania, was built in 1895. When she decided to do a bit of remodeling which included a two-story addition, she searched for outdoor lighting that would complement the historic feel of the home. “We were looking for American-made lights that could be customized to the size and color we needed,” […]

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New Barn Offers Storage Space, Play Space All in One

Betty — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 10:53:53 +0000

One of the latest and, dare we say, our favorite trend to follow is the advent of the party barn. Homeowners who love to entertain are building or renovating barns that serve as a rustic and casual space for eating, dancing, playing games, or just hanging out with friends and family. One Colorado family recently […]

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Cozy Retreat Transformed with American-Made LED Barn Light

Betty — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 11:46:25 +0000

Screened-in porches are a great way to enjoy the outdoors without bugs and rain. But when the temperature drops, use of these spaces is limited. Jamie wanted year-round use of the porch at his Wilton, Connecticut, home so he decided to remodel the space into a four-season sunroom. With added heating and cooling, he now […]

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Timeless Character Restored: 200-Year-Old Home Shines with Porcelain Lighting

Betty — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 10:37:12 +0000

David’s home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, is no stranger to renovation. Built around 1800, the home was renovated in the 1850s, then again 100 years later in the 1950s. More changes were made in the 1980s and in 2000. When David purchased the home in 2015, one of the first renovations he tackled was the […]

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Copper Gooseneck Lights Exude Elegant Farmhouse Style on New Garage

Betty — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 10:46:41 +0000

When Jason remodeled his 70-year-old home on California’s central coast, he envisioned a Spanish-style, farm-style combination with all the colors and textures from both. The remodel plan included a new garage which would boast the farmhouse style Jason desired. He spent hours on the Internet looking for every piece of the project including new lighting […]

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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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High-Quality Lighting Updates Home with Classic, Modern Look

Betty — Wed, 31 May 2023 10:49:47 +0000

Rachelle was in the midst of a major remodeling project in her Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, home when a friend mentioned finding some cool vintage lights. “My friend salvaged some old lights from a local steel mill,” Rachelle says. “When I saw them, I loved them! So I searched for something with a similar look but that […]

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Industrial Lights Serve as Crowning Jewels of Backyard Makeover

Betty — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 10:22:42 +0000

Spring has sprung which means more fun in the sun! Luckily for Meaghan Murphy, editor-in-chief at Woman’s Day, the backyard renovation she completed late last year is ready for action. “We realized over the past few years that there truly is no place like home,” Meaghan says. “We wanted our yard to feel like an […]

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Spring Has Sprung! Creating Fun & Functional Outdoor Kitchens

Betty — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 12:07:54 +0000

It seems hard to believe but March is almost half over! The clocks sprang forward yesterday and the first day of spring is one week away. Is anyone else excited to start spending more time outdoors?! Spring is a great time to rethink your exterior environment and create spaces that are not only functional but […]

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Handcrafted, American-Made Lighting Adds Unique Style to Rental Home

Betty — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 11:09:26 +0000

Last fall, we visited with Megan McCrea who owns a small collection of rental homes that she leases through her company Southbound Stays. In that blog post, Megan gave us a tour of a Cocoa Beach, Florida, home that she renovated to have a more fun, beachy feel. Today, Megan is sharing another renovation, this […]

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Copper Barn Lights Create Timeless Vibe for New Barn

Betty — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 11:51:25 +0000

Back in 2020 during the midst of the Covid crisis, Ryan and his wife Kate purchased five acres of land in Warren, Vermont. They lived in Massachusetts with their four kids who are avid ski racers, and the family would travel every weekend to nearby Sugarbush in the Green Mountains for competitions. The homestead included […]

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Period-Style Lighting Supports Homeowner’s Historic Vision

Betty — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 11:57:47 +0000

Anyone attempting to build or remodel in recent years faced obstacles from pandemic lockdowns and spiraling costs to endless supply chain woes. In St. Helena, California, Michael felt well equipped for tackling the design and construction of his new home with a background in architecture, carpentry, and design/build contracting. Little did he know the adversities […]

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LED Lights Offer Efficiency Plus Plenty of Farmhouse Style

Betty — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 11:56:43 +0000

When Rita and Steve moved into their rural East Tennessee home which has been in the family since 1967, they began renovating the space to add more farmhouse style. The house, along with a classic red barn and a shed full of chickens, sits on 10 acres of land with a beautiful view of rolling […]

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Cheers to Rugged Industrial Lighting at Wisconsin Brewery

Betty — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 11:51:52 +0000

Customers love the ease of shopping online with Barn Light Electric. With more than 1,000 products to choose from and countless customizing options, homeowners can easily create the perfect light, piece of furniture, or collection of dinnerware for their home with just a few clicks. Barn Light’s commercial customers, on the other hand, work with […]

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Customizable Lighting Sets Playful Tone in New Kitchen

Betty — Tue, 27 Dec 2022 12:22:47 +0000

As Toni contemplated the design and layout of her new kitchen, she opted for an oversized island to anchor the space which is open to the living area. Located in Santa Barbara, California, Toni’s home exudes a casual, beachy style. As she began her search for kitchen lighting, Toni wanted plenty of customizing options for […]

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