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Featured Customer | Retro Industrial Pendants A Hit for California Sheet Metal Company

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In September 2011, a fire broke out in a 150-year-old building that housed a hotel, bar, and Frank M. Booth, Inc. Water damage was significant for this 100-year-old company so the owners decided to remodel. As the structure was torn apart, they noticed large, hand-hewn columns that were part of the original building — a carriage-making shop built in the 1860s. Some of the columns still had large metal rings where horses would be tied in the shop.
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Barn Light Chandelier for a London Style Basement Pub

Commercial Spaces, Restaurants, Bars, & Breweries Betty Leave a Comment on Barn Light Chandelier for a London Style Basement Pub

industrial_chandelier_barn_chandelier_lighting.jpgWhen this homeowner approached the New York firm of Crisp Architects about fulfilling his dream of a London style pub in his basement, he knew exactly what he wanted right down to the tiniest detail. From the full bar highlighted by brass railings and a stained glass window to a high-backed booth and plenty of tables and chairs for pints and poker, this cozy pub transports the homeowner and his guests to another place. A small fireplace, low ceilings, and dark tones add to the cozy and casual atmosphere as does the barn chandelier casting light onto the pool table.

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Gooseneck Emblem Shades Add Whimsical Touch to Country Store

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Sometimes it’s the little things that can make a big difference in drawing attention to your business. Take this Nashville country store for example. The Loveless Hams & Jams Country Market is part of the famous Loveless Café where the biscuit recipe has been a closely guarded secret since the café first opened in 1951.
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Gooseneck Lighting for an Australian Cafe, Coffee Roaster

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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

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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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Warehouse Shades Shine on the Industrial Side of Town

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Not so long ago, when someone described an urban area as the “industrial side of town,” that was code for a seedier part of the city, an area dotted with abandoned buildings, shady businesses, and warehouses with broken windows. Thankfully, in more recent times, the word industrial has taken on a new connotation. The wildly popular design trend offers up straightforward, simple, and refurbished spaces with a gritty edge. Nothing fussy or pretentious about it.
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