Crouse-Hinds is a name synonymous with the lighting industry for over 110 years. Founded in 1894 by Huntington Beard Crouse and Jeff Lorenzo Hinds, the two began Crouse-Hinds Electrical Company, and began manufacturing traffic signals and controllers. However, the name Crouse-Hinds is better known for their line of explosion proof lighting – manufactured for hazardous factories and warehouses all over the United States.
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Barn lights come in many shapes and sizes, as well as mounting options. When it comes to versatility, many homeowners and designers choose pendant lights for the space in question. The benefit to choosing ceiling pendants is that their mounting options (cord hung or stem mounted) are adjustable for varying ceiling heights. Others choose sconces and flush mount lighting where pendants may not be an option. Have you ever thought to consider a gooseneck barn light in your home though? What you may or may not have noticed is that many of our favorite barn pendants are available as a gooseneck light as well! Read More »
All white rustic décor is being seen around the design world right now, and rightfully so! These bleached out rooms give an ethereal, calming feeling to anybody who enters. This eat-in kitchen featured in Elle Décor is essentially the perfect example. Between the wide plank floors, whitewashed wainscoting and the mismatched chairs, this room is practically screaming industrial farmhouse at us, and we love it!You can’t help to wonder what memories must have been made here, as it’s plain to see that it’s a well lived in kitchen! The pub-height dining table serves a dual purpose as an island and prep space, but also as an area to gather at the end of a long day and collect your thoughts. One can’t help but to notice the two deep bowl pendants lighting up the room when the sun goes down.
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Schoolhouse pendants seem to go hand in hand with the concept of an industrial farmhouse. These lights have the ability to bring us all back to a simpler time, where high bay fluorescent lights weren’t even around yet. The warmth of their frosted globes were sure to have witnessed countless happy memories. Don’t let their name fool you either, these vintage style pendants weren’t only found in schoolhouses – but also diners, libraries and city hall offices. Read More »
Did you know warehouse lighting played a key role in aiding the U.S. Army’s fleet during World War 2?
With the U.S. military entrenched in a countless number of battles on multiple continents, the Department of Defense needed trucks and Jeeps to mobilize our troops over thousands of miles and in various countries. The unprecedented demand for automobiles led Chrysler, Ford and other automakers to devote their assembly lines to produce and make the autos needed by the U.S. Army. In these photos from the U.S. Library of Congress, you’ll see where RLM warehouse shades helped mechanics as they prepared spy cars with the equipment needed for their special assignments.
Due to popular demand, Barn Light Electric has further expanded its vast collection of porcelain barn lights! Now, you can not only get one, but two stylish porcelain lights for your home or business. Introducing the newest Benjamin® stem mount lights…
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