Located at the foot of the Appalachian Mountains, the serene setting of Lake Burton is known for its quaint cabins and detailed waterfront decks – just like Tom and Kathy Cotney’s outdoor kitchen!
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How appealing is an affordable home with great potential? Apparently, it’s appealing enough to convince a writer and a film editor to leave the bright lights of LA for the sleepy town of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Read More »
Every April 22, more than a billion people in 180 nations observe Earth Day – an annual international event that encourages Eco-friendly living.
At Barn Light Electric, we promote sustainable building techniques through the use of recycled materials. Such pieces are available on our website and include our exclusive line of vintage industrial furniture. These pieces have been hand made using locally reclaimed wood, salvaged from our own recent office renovation. Read More »
Reliable lights can improve the quality of life wherever they’re installed. Whether it’s a warehouse shade on a shed’s exterior or vintage lighting in the kitchen of a modern home, the quality and durability of all of our barn lights ensures your lighting will last for years to come.
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Fabulous food isn’t the only reason why Pamela’s Diner has remained one of Pittsburgh’s most popular breakfast spots. Outdoor gooseneck lighting is only part of the retro charm and memorable atmosphere that draws a steady base of loyal customers. Pamela’s Diner is a favorite stop for locals and tourists, alike, including Barack Obama and John McCain, who both stopped in for a bite during their respective presidential campaigns. Read More »
If you’re a frequent follower of our blogs (yes, we’re talking to you), then you’ve probably noted that we like to write about our extremely popular, and always in style, Warehouse Shades. We often note they’ve been popular since the 1920’s and that they were commonly used around warehouses, factories, and agricultural areas such as sheds, farmhouses, and barns – hence our very own term, Barn Lights. These larger shades were originally designed to reduce the glare and eliminate sharp shadows around wide, flat surfaces – ultimately speeding up the manufacturing and assembling process. These newly redesigned light fixtures replaced small, cloth cord cage pendants. Although once discarded, cloth cord pendants are widely popular again today and have been incorporated into many industrial farmhouse homes.
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