For those looking to give their home a fresh new look, let’s focus on a few key rooms. Bedrooms, kitchens, and bathrooms usually get the majority of attention in remodels as well the exterior spaces. But for some reason, foyers and hallways are often neglected even though they are some of the easiest areas to refresh. Slap on a fresh coat of paint, maybe add some new artwork, and you’ve got a whole new space!
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The lighting scheme in a restaurant is important in so many ways. It sets a mood, should complement the overall design and feel of a space, and of course, still allow the diners to actually see what is being served. This eatery is oozing with classic details and the barn light pendants play an essential role in the room’s design. Dressed in elegant black from the canopy down to the shade, these pendants, which are very similar to Barn Light Electric’s Fargo Pendant, drop from the high ceiling to mid room. The array of black cords mimic the vertical lines of the woodwork along the back wall and match the tables and chairs quite nicely.
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When you think of using angle shade gooseneck lights, an exterior application often comes to mind. These are wonderful fixtures for lighting up the outside of homes, commercial building fronts, over awnings, or for signage. But this clever homeowner brings a mini version of the gooseneck shade indoors where it adds an unusually delicate touch to this rustic bathroom.
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The Juke Joint Diner, a 50s style cafe in Melbourne Australia, closed last year and underwent a major transformation. When the doors reopened, it was the new Laurie Dee’s serving up American burgers and frozen custard. Cobi Marsh of Cobi Retail Design Architects took the lead on the redesign of this cafe and one of her goals was to completely change the look and feel of the place.
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Walt Disney World in Orlando certainly has plenty of character. You can have breakfast with one every day in fact. But on a recent outing to the magical theme park, we discovered that Disney World has even more character than we thought possible. Check out these colorful post mount lights lining one of the busy streets! Call it plum or periwinkle or even pomegranate, but call it a splash of fun right on the sidewalk. And who says lighting can’t be fun?
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What John needed was a big old barn. He had an extra vehicle to store, a lawn mower, and gardening equipment but nowhere to put it at his Connecticut home. He also wanted a workshop and a place to just hang out and maybe throw a party. But John didn’t have a big old barn. So he built a big new barn instead. And once the post-and-beam structure was finished, John knew exactly what it needed — barn lights, of course!
