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Modern Ceiling Fan Stirs Up Warm Lowcountry Breezes

Porches, Garages, & Home Exteriors, Residential Inspiration Betty Leave a Comment on Modern Ceiling Fan Stirs Up Warm Lowcountry Breezes

There’s no place quite like the South Carolina Lowcountry, so named because most of the region is at or below sea level. Located along the South Carolina coast and including the sea islands, the Lowcountry is world famous for its historic cities and natural beauty. Charleston, Beaufort, Hilton Head, Seabrook Island and other communities all attract millions of visitors each year. And while the beautiful beaches and intracoastal waterways are stunning, the summer season is often scorching and still. What better way to put a cool spin on the summer than with a modern ceiling fan like this one!
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Rustic Copper Chandelier for Modern Shaker Bathroom

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In last Wednesday’s blog post, we visited a gorgeous home in Vermont built in the modern Shaker style. This style has inspired many designers with its understated details and simple functionality. This home, which takes its design from multisided Shaker barns, is filled with natural materials including plenty of exposed wood, a pebble-and-stone inlaid compass on the floor of the central living space, and lots of windows to bring in the natural light.
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Rustic Wall Sconce Complements Mosaic Design at Art Studio

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Bright colors are nature’s way of advertising whether it’s a brilliant blue butterfly trying to attract a mate or the yellow, black, and red-banded coral snake sending out a vibrant warning not to come too close. Businesses tend to follow this example by using bright colors and signs to let others know how to find them and be enticed to check things out.
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Barn Pendants and Chandelier for Shaker Style VT Home

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The Shaker style is admired by many for its simplicity, quality, and functionality. First introduced into this country in the late 1700s, Shaker designs have inspired many modern designers with its traditional, understated detailing. This home in Vermont takes its architectural cues from polyform Shaker barns. The center structure of the home is composed of 12 posts in a ring which give a rustic, rugged feel to the space. The kitchen, shown here, is full of custom cabinets and light fixtures that also reflect a simpler time and style.
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Barn Wall Sconce Highlights Restaurant Menu for City Strollers

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barn_light_wall_sconce_commercial-626x1024.jpgWhen you’re in business, you can do all the big things right and still have trouble getting people in the door. Sometimes, it’s the little things that make a difference. Take this sweet little wall sconce for instance. It’s doing a big job highlighting the restaurant menu outside the entry with classic barn light style. Passersby might be tempted to stop, take a look, and maybe even wander in for an appetizer, drink, or perhaps dinner.
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Outfit Your Porch with an Exterior Wall Sconce and Barn Ceiling Fan

How-To, Porches, Garages, & Home Exteriors, Style Guides Betty Leave a Comment on Outfit Your Porch with an Exterior Wall Sconce and Barn Ceiling Fan

outdoor-fabrics-l.jpegSummertime is coming upon us quickly here in Central Florida, but we’re prepared for it. After all, when you can wear flip flops in the winter, you never really fall out of the routine typical of the warmer months. All around the country, folks are getting ready for one of the hottest summers we’ve seen yet. Some may be stocking up on breezy linen clothing, or perhaps you’re getting your grill fired up for the cookouts. No matter what you’re doing, we’re more than willing to bet that a lot of time will be spent outdoors soaking up the sunshine!
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