Deep bowl warehouse shades are popping up all over from industrial farmhouses to urban restaurants to airport gift shops. These beautiful shades not only bring a focused beam of light to the surface where they hang, they become an integral design element of the room itself. While large pendants are stylish and functional and can make a dramatic statement in a room, they may easily overwhelm a smaller space.
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The hazard of being a Barn Light Electric employee is that when you take a vacation you often find yourself searching for interesting light fixtures instead of focusing on the scenery or historical sites. Lauren, our fabulous photographer, took a trip to Tennessee over the Thanksgiving holiday and was traveling the back roads when she happened upon this beautiful old gas station light still standing duty over the long-abandoned pumps. Gas was certainly less than fifty cents a gallon the last time this light helped a passing motorist see the tank, but it is a great example of a classic light from the early 20th century. Read More »
Remember, as a kid, saving your allowance for weeks just to be able to buy that 100-piece set of toy soldiers you spied in a comic book? And after waiting weeks for it to show up, you rip open the package only to discover that the soldiers are made from wafer-thin plastic that breaks in the first battle? There’s nothing worse than buying something and being disappointed when it doesn’t live up to your expectations. Of course, what did you expect for $1.25?
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When creating your plan for commercial lighting, it’s easy to get caught up in the details of how many lights you need, where they will be placed, what kind of bulbs are best, and what it will cost not only for installation but for the long-term maintenance. While we agree those details are pretty important, don’t overlook the question of style! How are these lights going to enhance your business or cityscape during the daylight hours when people actually see the entire fixture, not just the light they project at night? These beautiful dark green post mount lights not only provide security after dark on this college campus, but during the day, the decorative post and flared shade add a dash of distinguished style to the walkways.
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The difference between a truly inviting industrial space and one that simply feels cold and stark often lies in the accoutrements that, taken by themselves, wouldn’t seem industrial at all. While we celebrate the elements in the popular industrial décor style — exposed architectural components, raw, unfinished details, and sleek, shiny surfaces — these elements don’t offer the warmth or welcoming charm that homeowners and even retailers often desire. At first glance, this kitchen space may seem cold with its black-and-white color scheme. Yet, a closer inspection reveals items that soften the space and make it visually interesting. Read More »
Who says post mount lighting can’t be dramatic, artistic, and functional all in one? This row of soaring lights prove that even a simple rustic fixture combined with an avant-garde base can take post mount lighting to new heights! Located on the 760-acre campus of Florida Gulf Coast University, the state’s newest institution of higher education in Ft. Myers, these post mount lights complement the impressive entrance to the Lutgert School of Business. These lights are powered in part by the university’s 15-acre solar field featuring photovoltaic panels that tilt and rotate as they soak up that famous Florida sunshine throughout the day.
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