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Barn Pendant Lights for a Historical Farm House Renovation

barn_light_glass_shades_kitchen.jpgWhen you live in a place that saw settlers as early as the 1600s and your own home is more than 100 years old, you feel a sense of responsibility to respect the history and vernacular of the place. Especially when remodeling! Our friends at the design firm of Schappacher White Ltd., in Lower Manhatten, recently undertook the full renovation of a 1904 farmhouse on Shelter Island located at the eastern end of Long Island. The renovation included an addition, swimming pool, and site planning. The goal was to use as many reclaimed materials as possible along with modern pieces that would layer the history of the space with today’s amenities. The kitchen boasts a traditional farmhouse feel with open shelving, white beadboard cabinetry, wood floors, and two delicate barn pendants highlighting the center island.
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Shallow Bowl Warehouse Shade Adds Whimsical Touch to Cafe

While the bowl-shape of an RLM warehouse shade leaps to mind when you think of the words “barn light” there are actually many variations on this classic light. Shades can be quite deep and focus their light directly below or be very shallow and flat which throws a wider span of light.
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Ivanhoe Porcelain Pendant a Popular Choice for Kitchens

Many of our porcelain RLM warehouse shades come from early 20th century designs. The 1930s and 40s saw a lot of these shades being used in factories, on farms, at roadside gas stations, and in warehouses. Today, with so many people striving for the popular vintage look in their lighting, these warehouse shades are in demand once again.
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Galvanized Warehouse Pendants Lend Industrial Style to Commercial Lighting

barn_light_warehouse_pendants_wire_guard_restaurant_lighting.jpgOn a recent visit to the funky coastal town of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, we stopped in for a fried grouper sandwich at Creek Ratz, a very laid-back restaurant with awesome views of the inlet and all its wildlife. You can read about the treasure of gooseneck lights we found on the back patio in last week’s blog, but today we venture inside where the ambiance takes a definite industrial turn with the galvanized warehouse pendants over the bar.
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