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Style Me Sunday: Rustic and Utilitarian Unite for Fall Trends

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With fall trend forecasts spreading like wildfire, we can’t help but ponder the history behind them. Words like “rustic” and “utilitarian” are commonplace influences on the list — but why?

The utilitarian lifestyle emphasizes the pursuit of function and happiness. It makes sense that surrounding ourselves with purpose-filled objects inspire us to be more industrious. As much as we love baubles and bookends, nothing beats a beautifully crafted product that reminds us of our hard-working roots.
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Professional’s Corner | Post Mount, Gooseneck Lights Make Old World Statement

Porches, Garages, & Home Exteriors, Residential Inspiration Betty Leave a Comment on Professional’s Corner | Post Mount, Gooseneck Lights Make Old World Statement

As long as man has been building shelters for himself, stone has been a material of choice. Not only is stone durable, fire proof, and an excellent insulator, it won’t decompose over time like other materials and is virtually maintenance free. When the creative minds at Sullivan Building and Design Group in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, had the opportunity to renovate an early 1800s stone house, they didn’t try to upgrade the design but instead renovated back to its original state complete with handmade lathe and horsehair plaster. An old storefront attached to the stone house was also renovated.
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Bare Bulb Pendants Go From Basic and Boring to Bold and Beautiful

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Back in the early 20th century when producing light bulbs became cheap enough for the average American to afford, bare bulb pendants were the norm. With electricity still a fascination to many, the delicate Edison style light bulbs were proudly displayed hanging from a simple black cord. Over the years, these basic cord hung pendants found their way into factories and warehouses to illuminate the business of the day, and as electricity became commonplace, light shades appeared to hide the “ugly” bulb and bring a new dimension to room décor.
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Featured Customer | Barn Wall Sconce Lends Farmhouse Look to Powder Room Remake

Bathrooms, Residential Inspiration Betty 3 Comments on Featured Customer | Barn Wall Sconce Lends Farmhouse Look to Powder Room Remake

Ah, the poor powder room. It’s one of the smallest rooms in the house and often ignored when it comes to lighting. In creating or renovating a powder room, most people focus on stylish tile or fancy faucets rather than the lighting that will help guests navigate the space. Even if you don’t have a constant stream of guests, the powder room probably gets used every single day by family members making a quick pit stop instead of heading off to the big bathroom upstairs.
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Find Porcelain Inspiration on Barn Light Electric Pinterest Boards!

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So now that you are familiar with all the wonderful characteristics of porcelain enamel lighting, you’ve decided to take the plunge! As one of the hardest and longest lasting finishes you can buy, porcelain enamel is the best choice for exterior lighting, but that oh-so-shiny surface makes it stylish enough for indoor applications too. But how do you decide which fixture is right for your space? Look no further than Barn Light Electric’s Pinterest boards for inspiration!
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And the Winner Is … A Gorgeous Victorian Kitchen Renovation!

Kitchens, Residential Inspiration Betty 20 Comments on And the Winner Is … A Gorgeous Victorian Kitchen Renovation!

Here at Barn Light Electric, we love browsing through photos of design projects. It’s even more fun when these photos showcase our lights, so we had a wonderful time during our recent photo contest looking through all of the amazing images our customers sent in. We thank each and every one of you who submitted photos for consideration!
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