Light pollution has become a major problem in urban and suburban communities throughout the country. To minimize glare from artificial light and to preserve natural lighting, several cities and states have implemented regulations known as “Dark Sky Compliance” laws.
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Barn Light Electric Co.® offers a variety of vintage inspired porcelain barn lights – including Goodrich® Gooseneck Lights, Benjamin® Stem Mount Lighting, and Ivanhoe® Pendant Lights.
Barn Light Electric Co.® has a reputation for offering top of the line, American-made products – with our most popular shade style stemming from the Barn Light Original™ Warehouse Shade. The design of this gooseneck light is based on vintage RLM warehouse shades that use the same high quality materials – just like the originals that were made almost 100 years ago. Read More »
A pendant very similar to our Homestead Pendant at Barn Light Electric Co.® is pictured in a gallery titled 26 Low-Cost, High-Style Kitchen Upgrades on This Old House Online.
The Homestead Pendant is found in the Ceiling Lighting / Barn Pendant Light section at Barn Light Electric Co.®. The Homestead brings in an early era lighting style once used in low-lit factories and warehouses. Its glass shade comes in a variety of styles and finishes and widens near the base allowing light to flood across your table or workspace. To create a look all your own, the period style cup and shade can be customized to bring a traditional look into your residential or commercial area – consider adding optional arms and turn keys to give each piece a vintage feel.
Shown Above Left to Right: Barn Light Small Farmhouse Pendant, Trans Red, Black Cup With Arms, Black Cord Hung: $147.00. Barn Light Large Radial Wave Flute Pendant, Satin Steel Shade & Cup, No Arms or Key, Black Cord Hung: $158.00. Barn Light Homestead Pendant, Amber Glass Shade, Rosewood Cup With Arms, Black Cord Hung: $190.00.
The photos today come courtesy of a recent feature on This Old House online. From what started as a stripped down, bare bones (and barely decorated) kitchen, soon received an extreme transformation by its owners in Philadelphia. As with many older Rowhouses, the rooms had been separated by numerous walls, not allowing much open space for entertaining or larger families. Wanting to incorporate as many original and natural elements as they could (like a built in hutch), the owners found matching cabinet doors and utilized reclaimed fir as the center island counter top. Stainless steel appliances pair with patterned cement floor tiles and vintage lighting to complete the room – ultimately providing ‘period charm with contemporary function.
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