For one California couple, the search for the perfect lighting ended when they discovered our collection of Gooseneck Barn Lights. The pair was remodeling both the interior and exterior of their Lake Arrowhead vacation home which was originally built in the 1930s. This was the time period when barn lighting first came into use mainly on farms, in warehouses, and other industrial settings.
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In the past, attics were used as tiny crawl spaces filled with holiday decorations and who knows what breed of rodents. For some, this may still be the case, but many homeowners are taking advantage of that extra square footage. Some are converting the top level of their homes into guest bedrooms. While this is a great idea for those who are constantly entertaining out-of-town visitors, we love the concept of incorporating a game room into that tip top story.
Ah, to be a kid again. When the lazy days of summer seemed to last forever and there was always the thrill of summer camp. Away from home, making new friends, and an endless list of activities to try like canoeing, horseback riding, and archery. Kids who attend Frontier Camp in Grapeland, Texas will enjoy a brand new facility this summer called Creation Station.
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“Hey honey, I think we should quit our jobs and make lights full time!”
Those remarkable words started a conversation between Bryan and Donna Scott just four years ago. Being a good sport, Donna agreed, and Barn Light Electric was born. In one of the worst economic downturns in our nation’s history, the couple quit their full-time jobs to begin the company with little more than a laptop and a barn full of old light fixtures Bryan found on his weekends off.
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Like so many other Americans with a home for sale, the owner of this beautiful Brooklyn, New York condo has taken many steps to ensure her space is in prime condition for attracting potential buyers. Located in the eclectic and highly desirable Park Slope area, it is part of a converted turn-of-the-century carriage house that still retains much of its historic charm from the early 1930s. Yet many contemporary touches are evident like a private elevator, top-of-the-line kitchen appliances, and a stunning rooftop living space with views of Brooklyn and Manhattan.
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Standing outside a barn on a 70-acre working family farm in western North Carolina, you would imagine hay bales, livestock, and perhaps a tractor or two tucked inside the building. Open those wide doors, however, and you’ll find a stunning, light-filled space perfect for weddings, family reunions, and retreats. As part of Yesterday Spaces, the Main Event Barn was built from wood harvested from the property including hemlock, locust, and poplar. The owners wanted a very warm, rustic appearance so naturally they chose barn style lighting for the interior.
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