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American Made Lighting | Hand Crafted, Customized to Last

May 12, 2014January 13, 2021How-To, Lighting 101 Betty Leave a Comment

With the US economy still struggling six years after the recession took hold, more consumers than ever are focusing on American-made products. From locally grown foods and craft beer to clothing and yes, even barn lighting, consumers are realizing that the American-made label translates not only to jobs but to an amazing range of quality products. There is even a growing movement, reported today by CNBC, among American manufacturers to create and export their products as part of a strategic growth plan.

Outdoor Barn Lighting Delivers Industrial Look to Landscapes

May 9, 2014January 13, 2021How-To, Lighting 101 Betty 2 Comments

If you’re a reader of design blogs, you’ve probably seen lots of photos of industrial farmhouse settings with cozy kitchens full of reclaimed wood, exposed beams, and maybe even some brickwork in a loft setting. Lighting in these spaces can run from vintage industrial lights to more modern steel shades customized with colorful cords or interesting studio mounts.

Modern Deep Bowl Barn Light Pendants Offer Functionality, Style

April 25, 2014February 10, 2021How-To, Lighting 101, Residential Inspiration Betty Leave a Comment

If you’re thinking about sprucing up your home this spring but your bank account has little wiggle room for that enameled lava stone counter top you’ve been eyeing on Houzz, consider making a statement with new lighting instead. Switching up your lighting is an easy and relatively inexpensive way to give your space a whole new look.

Angle Shade Sign Lights for Residential & Commercial Needs

April 23, 2014February 9, 2023How-To, Lighting 101 Betty Leave a Comment

We love it when customers think outside the box when it comes to their lighting choices. While we offer a wide range of sizes, finish colors, and other options for customizing our American-made lighting, some customers create a fresh, new look by choosing a style of light that is a departure from the norm.

Rustic Wall Sconces Recall Clean Style of Streamline Moderne Era

April 16, 2014February 11, 2021How-To, Lighting 101 Betty Leave a Comment

The world of design, whether interior, architectural, clothing, or even lighting design, is often influenced by major historical events. In the 1930s, when America was still deep in the Depression, the reigning Art Deco movement gave way to what became known as Streamline Moderne. The extreme styles of Art Deco were seen as excessive in this time of want and were replaced with simpler, cleaner styles that focused on curves, horizontal lines, and nautical elements. Think rounded, aerodynamic shapes such as the Hindenburg, Airstream trailers, and the 1934 Chrysler Airflow, the first streamlined car design.

How To Choose the Right Barn Pendant

April 2, 2014February 24, 2021How-To, Lighting 101 Betty 2 Comments

Picking out pendant lighting can be tricky! Trying to marry functionality and aesthetics with hundreds of sizes, finish colors, and options to choose from can be overwhelming.

Where to start? If you’re shopping for your first barn pendant light, we have a few simple questions you can consider to help narrow down your selections so you can select the perfect light for your space.

American Made Lighting | Hand Crafted, Customized to Last

Outdoor Barn Lighting Delivers Industrial Look to Landscapes

Modern Deep Bowl Barn Light Pendants Offer Functionality, Style

Angle Shade Sign Lights for Residential & Commercial Needs

Rustic Wall Sconces Recall Clean Style of Streamline Moderne Era

How To Choose the Right Barn Pendant

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