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A Match Made In Heaven: Levi’s And Nostalgic Porcelain Lighting

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What exactly do Barn Light Electric and Levi’s have in common? If you’re referring to their new Tailor Shop in San Francisco, quite a bit actually.

Levi’s has been around for ages. Getting their start in the mid to late 1800’s, it wasn’t until the 1920’s that Levi Strauss & Co. started producing the ‘modern’ jean style that we know of today. It was also at this time that Warehouse Shades gained popularity – primarily being used in none other than factories and warehouses where goods, like Levi’s jeans, may have been once produced.
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Warm Sign Lighting Highlights This Seabrook, Washington Market

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Residing along Washington’s Pacific coastline is a widely popular, and growing community called Seabrook. This new development began in 2004 with the intentions of creating an authentic beach town – their main focus being a sense of community where neighbors converse on large porches, and where children can run about playing long into the summer nights. Where some might make it a weekend getaway or second home, others wish reside year round surrounded by pristine coastline and redwood filled bluffs.

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Atomic Sconce Lighting Featured In Wired Magazine

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For those of us who are not familiar with the world of aviation, an airplane hangar is typically a large industrial structure that holds aircraft in storage and is often comprised of raw aluminum for its resistance to the elements and light weight. These Hangars protect aircraft from weather and serve as an enclosed space to store, repair or assemble planes. This love for all things aeronautical led to one of the most creative work spaces we have seen.
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Factory WIndow Gooseneck Angle Shade

Finding The Right Lighting For A Unique Retail Setting

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Looking for creative alternatives to the standard retail environment, most businesses are giving up the stark white setting for a blend of rustic and industrial elements. Although unique, this hybrid of nostalgic styles serves as a money saving way to create a one of a kind space out of many reclaimed woods and metals that would have been thrown away or sold for scrap. The perfect balance of recycled building materials and modern convenience is often a fine line to walk between the two styles, but when they are combined in the right combination they can bring an instant wow factor to any place of business. This ideal marriage of old and new can be seen in this latest photo that demonstrates the use of reclaimed wood, windows, and doors. Utilizing the natural stains from the aged wooden planks, a rich tapestry of browns come alive, highlighted by dark knots seated within the pine boards that frame the room and make up the walls of this stunning store. Separating the showroom from the main office is the use of an antique set of factory windows with a mixture of wavy glass and frosted windowpanes that create a faux wall, providing privacy and an open environment. With such a unique combination of styling, coming up with a light to accent this rustic, industrial environment is the key to completing this setting. To meet the needs of this store, the use of a series of galvanized Angled Sign Lights on the interior walls, allowing an ample amount of light to shine against the display wall and downward at the work area. To recreate this look in your home or office, the use of our 12” Angle Shades on HL-A Goosenecks can provide a cohesive look to any rustic or modern setting. This versatile American made light is available in a wide selection of finishes to meet any setting, with additional custom options for various gooseneck arms and wattages.
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Farmers Market WVA

Reclaiming A Historic Building With Exceptional Lighting

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During the Second Industrial Revolution, southeastern states saw a dramatic increase in production and manufacturing due to the natural resources available in those states. With the need for the refinement of steel and chemicals, various types of warehouses began to spring up in rural areas, causing a mass expansion in population growth. Unfortunately today most of these industries have either moved overseas or to larger, more technologically advanced buildings resulting in the abandoning of these classic factories. These warehouses now rest silent and empty until they are torn down, which is a tragic end to something so instrumental to the development of this country. Recognizing the historic charm and utility, some warehouses have seen a revitalization to their interior to turn these buildings into a viable workspace. There are immediate gains to be had when using older converted warehouses, one such benefit is space, which was recognized immediately in this customer submission. Within the red brick walls of this converted warehouse rests a sprawling farmers market, where West Virginia farmers provide a diverse collection of fresh organic fruits and vegetables to this bustling city. This particular market also takes advantage of the natural sunlight that shines down through multiple split pane windows that reside above the doors and bay windows. Although a great deal of light comes through these large windows, a need for additional light is required in the isles and above the market stands. Keeping with the rustic environment of this covered market, the addition of several rows of 16” Warehouse Shades completes the look when added to the wooden ceiling, riveted crossbeams, and exposed galvanized conduit. This combination of earthy elements, act as a catalyst to the bright red Warehouse Shades that hang above the wooden pine display tables. With a wide range of sizes, mounting, and finishes available, these American made shades are ideal for any location that requires a wide dispersion of light with a hint of familiar comfort and durability.
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Factory Overhead Chandelier UT

Treated Like A Work Of Art

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Located in central Utah, the small town of Spring City has become widely known for its historic beauty and inspiring scenery. This quaint town is listed on the National Historic Register and has become an artists’ community, consisting of painters, potters, and sculptors. This love for history and art came together with the emergence of a facility that pays homage to both, the Spring City Arts Gallery showcases some of the local artist’s work in a classic mid 20th century converted garage. The challenges facing this project, was to maintain the historic integrity of this building while creating functional centerpieces for this art gallery.
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