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Behind the Scenes | Woodworking Becomes a Passion

Betty — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 10:56:15 +0000

Tony loves to learn. After working for a year on Barn Light Electric’s inventory team, he was ready for another challenge and planned to apply for a job in the machine shop. There he would learn metal spinning and other steps in handcrafting our American-made lighting. A chance chat in the hallway with George, the […]

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Holiday Gift Guide | Handcrafted Goodness for Everyone on Your List

Betty — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 13:11:18 +0000

Fall is in the air with hints of pumpkin, cinnamon, and a dash of excitement as people anticipate the upcoming holiday season. We’re embracing the idea of early planning this year by offering a Holiday Gift Guide with suggestions from our Customer Care, Accounting, and Marketing team members. Whether you’re shopping for a friend, family […]

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Behind the Scenes in Barn Light Electric’s Wood Shop

Betty — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 21:36:16 +0000

The artisans at Barn Light Electric take great pride in the craftsmanship of every light we manufacture. Our goal from the first cut of raw materials to the final assembly is to produce solid and beautiful lighting that our customers are excited to install in their home or business. When we expanded operations to include […]

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How To Create a Home Bar to Survive a Pandemic

Betty — Mon, 17 Aug 2020 16:44:00 +0000

Who would have thought when we rang in the new year that 2020 would bring so much time spent at home?! No more sitting elbow to elbow at the local brewery, dining in a packed restaurant on a Saturday night, or even having your teenager’s friends in the house for a sleepover. Many families have […]

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Easy Room Refresh with Handcrafted, Solid Wood Furniture

Betty — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 17:59:19 +0000

You just never know when it will hit you. That moment when you look around your home and realize that your furniture looks tired, your lighting is dated, and that paint color on the wall was popular two decades ago. That moment hit Sommer of A Spicy Perspective food blog last year. With two active […]

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How To | Create a Dynamic Office Vibe with Furniture & Lighting

Betty — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 19:39:26 +0000

The office environment has come a long way since the fluorescent-lit, cube farm days of just a few years ago. Company CEOs and human resource pros figured out that happy employees are productive employees, and the office vibe plays a big role in how comfortable people feel at work. Lighting and furniture make a world […]

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How To | Create a Design-Savvy Bathroom Space

Betty — Fri, 29 Jun 2018 18:34:38 +0000

Summer is a great time to tackle home renovation projects, and we’ve seen quite a few amazing transformations in recent weeks from customers who share photos on Instagram and Facebook. Two spaces that keep popping up are bathrooms and powder rooms. Even though a bathroom may be one of the smaller rooms in the house, […]

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Gift Guide | Father’s Day Finds to Delight Dad

Betty — Wed, 23 May 2018 16:58:21 +0000

With the May celebration for Moms hopefully carried out in grand fashion, we turn our sights to June when it’s Dad’s turn to be indulged. We’ve got you covered with some great gift ideas that will rise above, way above, the tie or BBQ tools you were considering. Wouldn’t Dad appreciate something handcrafted right here […]

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Kitchen Island Right at Home in Laundry Room Reno

Betty — Mon, 21 May 2018 16:41:23 +0000

Like many properties in Tucson, Arizona’s Sam Hughes neighborhood, a registered national historic district, Katherine Ferguson’s home endured many changes through the years. The compound, called La Casa Catalina, features an original adobe structure built in the late 1920s, a main house added in 1935, and an enclosed porch added in the late 1950s. “The property […]

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Mastering the Bedroom | How to Create a Relaxing Retreat for Sleep

Betty — Mon, 05 Mar 2018 21:30:07 +0000

As you’re winding down at the end of the day, do you find your master bedroom is a relaxing retreat or more of a jumbled mess of laundry, paperwork, and electronic devices? Creating the right atmosphere in the bedroom is critical for an uninterrupted, peaceful snooze. Experts say that getting a good night’s sleep not […]

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Functional, Stylish Furniture Stars in Commercial Settings

Betty — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 18:32:52 +0000

Restaurants and bars face an inordinate number of hurdles in order to survive. Location is king. Then there’s atmosphere and, of course, the food itself. Providing a welcoming venue with comfortable seating that makes people want to linger and, most importantly, return again, adds to the challenge. The furniture in these establishments must help create […]

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Handcrafted Desks for Both Home & Traditional Office Settings

Betty — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 19:31:18 +0000

In last week’s post on home office design, guest blogger Melissa Andersen gave some great tips on creating a work-from-home space that is both functional and stylish. With the recent expansion of our Furniture Collection, we now offer more ways to dress up the work space whether it’s at home or in a traditional office! […]

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Major Expansion to Rustic Furniture Collection

Betty — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 16:59:07 +0000

Last fall was an exciting time here at Barn Light Electric. We not only launched a brand new website and unveiled a new logo, but we also added a unique collection of handcrafted Rustic Furniture to our offerings. We’ve received great feedback from customers on the new site design, and today, we’re thrilled to announce the […]

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Guest Blogger | Home Office Design to Suit Your Work Style

Betty — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 17:08:11 +0000

The workforce is evolving, with more people working from home than ever before. In fact, 43 percent of employed Americans said they spent at least some time working remotely in 2016. With more adults than ever working from their homes (and I’m one of them!), it’s become increasingly important to have a home office from […]

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Top Designers Dish on Design Trends for 2018

Betty — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 18:15:54 +0000

While the weather outside is frightful, even here in typically sunny Florida, we’re seizing the moment to look ahead and consider what the new year may hold in the world of design. We’ve turned to the experts, our friends in the design business, who offer up their thoughts on what’s trending for 2018. Christi Barbour, […]

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Style Me Sunday: American Made Kitchenwares & Lighting

Betty — Sun, 29 Sep 2013 15:16:25 +0000

Last week I enjoyed an afternoon borrowing a friend’s kitchen to bake some ooey-gooey chocolate cookies. We had such a blast baking with her vintage kitchen goods. I was partial to the Sift-Chine Hand Mixer (I know…I’m a lazy girl!) and was particularly amused with how many of her antique kitchen appliances were American made. […]

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