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Porcelain Stem Mount Pendants Brighten Up Busy Entryway

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When you’re dashing out the door to school and work, you need a room design that lets you flow easily through the morning’s details without tripping over anyone in the rush. This entry is very functional with its wide hall and long bench to accommodate those putting on shoes, yet it offers so much more than a sparse, utility-room look. Along with the stylish slate flooring and beadboard detailing, the rugged warehouse shade lighting provides plenty of down light so car keys don’t go missing at the last minute.
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Porcelain Barn Lights Give Rustic Look to Industrial Farmhouse Kitchen

Kitchens, Residential Inspiration Betty L Leave a Comment on Porcelain Barn Lights Give Rustic Look to Industrial Farmhouse Kitchen

Tired of being renters, Jeff and Kalie dreamed of living in a green home that was not only beautiful but energy efficient and filled with American made products. Armed with their savings in the bank and Jeff’s skills as a jack-of-all-trades, the couple started researching sustainable designs then dove in and built their own green home in northern New York.
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Porcelain Enamel Dinnerware Rolling Out of the Porcelain Oven

At the Factory, New Products Betty L 2 Comments on Porcelain Enamel Dinnerware Rolling Out of the Porcelain Oven

We’ve got something new rolling out of the porcelain oven and guess what — it’s not a gooseneck, a wall sconce, or even a pendant! While porcelain enamel is a much sought-after finish for lighting because of its durability and high-gloss shine, what we’ve got cooking today is our new collection of Porcelain Enamel Dinnerware. Handcrafted from commercial grade steel just like our light shades, these are heavy-duty, American-made originals – don’t mistake these for lightweight, imported adaptations you may have seen!
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Featured Customer | Barn Pendants, Industrial Ceiling Fan for Farmhouse

Living Rooms, Residential Inspiration Betty L Leave a Comment on Featured Customer | Barn Pendants, Industrial Ceiling Fan for Farmhouse

This cozy and comfortable farmhouse, located in northwest Washington near the U.S. border with Canada, has plenty of color and texture to provide visual interest and create an inviting atmosphere. From the warm wood beams to the stone surround on the fireplace, this home has plenty of rustic charm. To complement the rustic decor, Robert, our featured homeowner, chose two cord hung barn pendants for over the kitchen sink. These Sydney Cord Hung Pendants lend an industrial look to Robert’s space and have a unique uplight feature that lets light escape over the top of the shade thanks to the cast guard and glass design.This American made pendant comes in four shade sizes and more than a dozen powder coat finish colors that offer a rainbow of choices. Robert chose a Galvanized finish for his 14″ shades that also feature a matching Galvanized guard and clear glass. You may wish to choose a contrasting color for the guard and either frosted or ribbed glass. To top off this rugged fixture, customize it with a standard cord or a cotton cord for even more color.
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Classic Gooseneck Lighting Now Available with Energy Efficient LEDs

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If you’re in the market for commercial lighting, you’ve probably already done your research and know that it’s time to invest in LED lighting. You also probably know that most LED light fixtures can be, well, plain, unimaginative, and, dare we say, ugly? We are happy to tell you that, at long last, you can have quality and stylish vintage and barn style lighting with the latest in LED technology for the ultimate light fixture! starfire_12_inch_LED_gooseneck_-blue-e1360350488907.jpgYou can indeed have it all – quality, American made lights plus the high efficiency, environmentally friendly aspects of LED bulbs.
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Ivanhoe Porcelain Pendant Launches Home Remodeling Plan

Dining Rooms, Residential Inspiration Betty L Leave a Comment on Ivanhoe Porcelain Pendant Launches Home Remodeling Plan

When Katie, of Irvine, California, moved into her 1970s-era home last fall, the renovating and redecorating plans were already starting to percolate in her mind. She plans to take her time in updating and renovating over the next few years. The first thing to go was the standard five-light chandelier in the dining area, and Katie replaced it with Barn Light Electric’s 17″ Ivanhoe® Bomber Porcelain Pendant Light in a lovely Jadite finish.
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