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Gooseneck Lighting for an Australian Cafe, Coffee Roaster

Commercial Spaces, Restaurants, Bars, & Breweries Betty L Leave a Comment on Gooseneck Lighting for an Australian Cafe, Coffee Roaster

gooseneck_warehouse_shades_restaurant_lighting.jpgToday, we stumbled upon a treasure trove of industrial lighting Down Under! Located just south of Sydney, the Grounds of Alexandria is a wildly popular cafe and coffee roaster well known for its seven-bean coffee blend and hearty fare. Located in a former pie factory built in the early 1900s, the eatery is an industrial décor lover’s dream. Black-and-steel framing, wooden cabinetry, retrofitted shipping containers, and subway tile all create a rustic atmosphere that the Aussies just can’t get enough of!

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Porcelain Pendants Add Sassy Style to Chicago Hair Salon

Barber & Tattoo Shops, Commercial Spaces Betty L Leave a Comment on Porcelain Pendants Add Sassy Style to Chicago Hair Salon

When the Barbara & Barbara Salon relocated to Logan Square on the north side of Chicago, owner Sierra Berquist removed all vestiges of the former travel office to make way for her own sassy style of service. Where else in the windy city can you get a shampoo, cut, blow dry, and beer for $25? When it came to new lighting, Sierra found that our Ivanhoe® Sinclair Industrial Porcelain Pendant was the perfect complement to the retro atmosphere she wanted to create.

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Industrial Pendants Offer Varied Looks with Bulb, Cord Options

How-To, Lighting 101 Betty L Leave a Comment on Industrial Pendants Offer Varied Looks with Bulb, Cord Options

industrial_bare_bulb_pendant_kitchen_lighting.jpgThe difference between a truly inviting industrial space and one that simply feels cold and stark often lies in the accoutrements that, taken by themselves, wouldn’t seem industrial at all. While we celebrate the elements in the popular industrial décor style — exposed architectural components, raw, unfinished details, and sleek, shiny surfaces — these elements don’t offer the warmth or welcoming charm that homeowners and even retailers often desire. At first glance, this kitchen space may seem cold with its black-and-white color scheme. Yet, a closer inspection reveals items that soften the space and make it visually interesting. Read More »

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Warehouse Pendants Offer Plenty of Light for Low Ceilings

Living Rooms, Residential Inspiration Betty L Leave a Comment on Warehouse Pendants Offer Plenty of Light for Low Ceilings

Unless you build your own home from the ground up, it’s hard to find the perfect room. A space may be too narrow, too wide, or the ceilings may be extremely high or low. Lighting can be tricky when working with various ceiling heights but there are plenty of options available both in shade styles and in mounting options.

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Barn Wall Sconce Brings Relaxed Style to Busy Kitchen

Kitchens, Residential Inspiration Betty L Leave a Comment on Barn Wall Sconce Brings Relaxed Style to Busy Kitchen

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When you have a bunch of kids in the house, the kitchen tends to be the magnet area where homework gets tackled, snacks are served, and the family just seems to congregate at the end of a long day. A space filled with light and warmth makes the kitchen attractive and the smell of brownies floating down the hallway doesn’t hurt either! We visited this kitchen once before in our Industrial Farmhouse blog, but we didn’t give you the full picture of the kitchen entryway which features a dandy little barn wall sconce that highlights not only the doorway but the chalkboard wall that serves as place for impromptu notes and reminders. The galvanized sconce fits right in with the barn pendants and gooseneck lighting in the kitchen proper.

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Gooseneck Lighting Affordable, Flexible for Commercial Lighting

Commercial Spaces, Retail Stores Betty L Leave a Comment on Gooseneck Lighting Affordable, Flexible for Commercial Lighting

gooseneck_barn_lighting_commercial_lighting.jpgIf you’ve ever built or remodeled a home, you know full well how quirky it can be to get the lighting just right — to illuminate a room, to set a mood, and to be functional while still complementing the home’s overall design. For commercial lighting, the task gets even more complicated taking into consideration the type of building, how many customers will be accessing the space, what types of activities take place inside and outside the building, and what kind of work the employees must do. But even as the list of questions grows, the list of options grows as well. Commercial lighting doesn’t have to mean boring fluorescent tubes or cheap, big-box store lights that may save initial dollars but never hold up in high traffic areas. Read More »