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Bolton Victorian Kitchen Pendant

Victorian Kitchen Lighting For Decorative Islands

How-To, Lighting 101 Betty 7 Comments on Victorian Kitchen Lighting For Decorative Islands

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Customary of the Victorian Era, elegantly decorated kitchens dominated the architecture of this time period. Punctuating this style was the use of ornate wooden spindles, large open kitchen spaces, and ample amounts of counter space. This classic building style has found itself incorporated into new modern construction, with residential homeowners bringing this clean and functional style into their suburban homes. Through the use of subtle ornate styling tweaks, the modern-day Victorian kitchen has been adapted to fit almost any style of home, adding both sophistication and charm to create a unique cooking area.
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Goodrich Sinclair

Ivanhoe® Sinclair Porcelain Enamel Pendant

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Barn Light Electric® is pleased to announce the launch of an entirely new line of lighting – introducing the exclusive Barn Light Electric Porcelain Enamel Shades. For over 50 years, porcelain enamel production was nonexistent. Staying true to the passion for authentic, American-made lighting, Barn Light Electric® guarantees each porcelain enamel shade is still hand spun in the U.S.A – just as they were years ago.
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Commercial Vapor Tight HID Lighting

Lighting For Commercial And Industrial Settings

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The most coveted feature for many commercial applications is adequate lighting, the lack of heavy-duty light fixtures that can endure dark and damp locations have been few and far between. In many instances lighting manufacturers and big box home improvement stores have offered vapor tight commercial lighting that either lacks the desired performance required, or light fixtures that fail under harsh conditions. Plagued by corrosion and vapor leaks due to design flaws and the lack of durable materials, a majority of commercial vapor tight light fixtures have a short life span and leave an unsightly rusted shell behind.
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Galvanized RLM Pendant Laundry Lighting

Laundry Room Pendant Lighting With A Nautical Twist

Laundry Rooms & Mudrooms, Residential Inspiration Betty 2 Comments on Laundry Room Pendant Lighting With A Nautical Twist

Ever since the incorporation of the washing machine into the home, the rooms that store these 20th century wonders have become, without a doubt, the most neglected area of any home. This room is usually closed off due to the unsightly combination of dirty clothes, cleaning products, and aged decor that dates back to the original construction of the home. A drab patchwork of bisque and off white gloss paints often line the walls of older laundry rooms, giving a dated appearance without the use of a warm pallet of colors or modern convenience. This becomes more noticeable through the use of inadequate flush mount or pendant lighting, which can often lead to a dimly lit room full of dark spots and gaps in light coverage.
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Martha Stewart Vintage Rustic Kitchen Pendant

Rustic Kitchen Lighting Lessons From Martha Stewart

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Providing that finished look in your kitchen can prove to be a challenge when it comes down to picking the right look for your project. Most newly crafted lights are too polished with brightly colored high-gloss finishes, which can be great if your kitchen is modeled with a retro decor, but if your tastes are more for rustic or industrial styles then the options are greatly reduced. With so many lights on the market, unless your desire is for a pendant that looks like wood or a woven tapestry of antlers, the options can be limited for the rustic decorator.
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