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Guest Blogger | Light Your Way to a Beautiful Warm-Weather Yard

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It’s finally that most perfect of seasons, when the sun starts to shine a little warmer, flowers begin waking from their winter nap, and chirping birds return from their yearly migration. At this time of year, our attention naturally shifts from cozy indoors to front porches and backyards, neglected for months and in desperate want of some TLC. And when the final flower is planted and blade of grass mowed, be sure to show off your hard work – even when the sun goes down – with the perfect exterior lighting.

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Classic Gooseneck Barn Lights Lend Authenticity to New Build

Barns & Workshops, Residential Inspiration Betty 1 Comment on Classic Gooseneck Barn Lights Lend Authenticity to New Build

What’s the best thing about an old barn? Definitely the character.

The worst thing? Outdated materials, worn out wiring, and critters that sneak in via every nook and cranny.

When Marti and her husband Steve started planning to build a barn on their property in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, they wanted the character of an old barn but with new barn perks.

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Young Atlanta Blogger Dishes on Wall Sconce Lighting

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When we attended the Design Bloggers Conference a few weeks ago in Atlanta, we enjoyed catching up with old friends and meeting dozens of new interior designers and bloggers. One new face belonged to Kevin O’Gara, an Atlanta native who created his own blog, Thou Swell, three years ago which has been steadily gaining followers ever since.

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Sneak Peek | Barn Lights Going Up at NC Job Sites

Commercial Spaces, Restaurants, Bars, & Breweries Betty Leave a Comment on Sneak Peek | Barn Lights Going Up at NC Job Sites

Who doesn’t love a good reveal?! We so appreciate when customers share photos of their lighting projects as it brings full circle the process that starts in our manufacturing facility with a simple sheet of metal. Customer photos are a great inspiration for anyone in the planning stages of a project, and our Photo Gallery is chock full of pictures of both residential and commercial spaces that feature our American-made lighting.

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Customer Favorites from Pinterest, Instagram & More

How-To, Residential Inspiration, Style Guides Betty 2 Comments on Customer Favorites from Pinterest, Instagram & More

When you’re shopping for new lighting, there are endless sources for inspiration. We’ve got you covered not only here on the blog, but on multiple social media platforms as well.

Two of the best places to check out are the image-rich sites of Instagram and Pinterest. The Barn Light Electric Instagram feed is chock full of photos that show our handcrafted, American-made lighting in different settings so you can see how specific lights look in different spaces. 

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