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Professional’s Corner | Gooseneck Farm Light for Island Beach Home

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Just 18 miles due east of the Hostess City of the South, aka Savannah, Georgia, lies stunning Tybee Island, a barrier island rich in history and natural beauty. The architecture on the island is often casual and beachy as shown by this inviting home designed by our friends at Rethink Design Studio. The firm, founded in 2005 by husband-and-wife team Joel and Erika Snayd, has a reputation for producing fresh and inspired interiors and architectural designs. They also offer design services in furniture, textile, lighting, and graphic design.
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New Barn Lights Draw Inspiration from Vintage Colors & Styles

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Drawing inspiration from color is something that we love to do here at Barn Light Electric. For example, one of our most popular finishes, Jadite, was inspired by vintage dishes and other cooking supplies from the 1950s. However, color inspiration isn’t the only way to draw upon those ideas floating around in your head. Check out this photo from Apartment Therapy’s feature, Going Green. An undoubtedly vintage stove bears a great vintage green tone. Whether it’s authentic or a reproduction, we’re obsessed!

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Rustic Sconces Enhance Sleek, Simple Cabin in Pacific Northwest

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cgu_industrial_static_topless_sconce.jpgWhile many of us dream of an island getaway place that features palm trees and sugar white sands, there are other islands on this planet that offer the seclusion, serenity, and peacefulness we seek. On Salt Spring Island, which lies near the southernmost tip of British Columbia, Canada, a secluded, one-room cabin serves as a simple yet restful respite from the everyday world. Its sleek design melds perfectly into its rugged surroundings with cedar-lined ceilings and floors, a tiny kitchen, and outdoor shower. And though rustic, the outdoor shower features hot water thanks to a propane tank and a cozy woodstove offers plenty of heat just a few steps away.
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Warehouse Shades Lend Strong 1930s Taste to Coffee Shop

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barn_light_warehouse_pendant_cord_hung_restaurant.jpgWith coffee shops, it’s all about the atmosphere. Because, quite frankly, lots of operations out there can roast and make a good cup of coffee, so like other businesses, a coffee shop needs something to set it apart from the competition. Comfortable seating, free wifi, and an interesting selection of coffee blends and food, can all lure customers through the door and, more importantly, make them want to come back again and again.
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Barn Wall Sconces Bring Personality, Style to Variety of Spaces

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Barn style lighting was once relegated to the farms and warehouses of early 20th century America where its quality and durability along with the characteristic wide span of light made it desirable in these spaces. Now barn lighting is popping up everywhere from rural ranch homes and downtown urban lofts to commercial operations with an industrial feel. Many barn lights are based on classic RLM warehouse shade designs and new applications keep coming on thegooseneck_barn_wall_sconce_exterior.jpg market. Read More »

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Gooseneck Angle Shades: Picking the Right Gooseneck Arm

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Saavy business owners spend a good deal of time not only monitoring what goes on inside their doors but on what is happening right outside. After all, if you own a brick-and-mortar business and no one slows down to take notice of it, your cash registers will remain silent. Attractive landscaping, prominent signage, and salient lighting are all important factors in getting people through your front door.

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