Today’s photo inspiration is one we’d like to call Coastal Country. Immediately my eye is drawn to the fabulous vintage green warehouse shade that drops in to say hello. The amazing color practically shouts out “look at me!’ It has a way of standing out even next to the unique knotted pillow and spool- like end table. Its accented surroundings have a formal feeling, while the light provides a fun bit of whimsy.
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Other than picking out a particular style and finish, function should be just as important in your decision when choosing your lighting. Especially when dealing with custom RLM lighting, determining the spread of light is imperative for your project although at times this important aspect takes a backseat to appearance and price in many consumers’ minds. Providing proper lighting can be the key to your residential remodeling project, the importance of framing your latest home improvement with the right amount of light could mean the difference between a hit or a miss.
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The most recent lighting brought into Barn Light Electric has been our Porcelain Enamel fixtures. Seeing a need for reproduction vintage warehouse shades, Barn Light Electric set out to provide a newly manufactured RLM pendant that was created with high quality, and long lasting durability – just as the original Appleton, Crouse-Hinds, and Ivanhoe companies had done in the mid 20th century. By using steel for the interior shade structure and combining it with a glass outer coating, porcelain enamel remains one of the most durable and long lasting finishes on the market today. Used in both commercial and residential applications, porcelain enamel remains the only finish that can be restored to its original color after five, ten, or even twenty years of use. Heat, humidity, ice or even harsh chemicals are no match for the durability of these RLM shades.
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Photo courtesy of Simply Grove
Any home renovation project is no easy feat; there are always hidden obstacles and challenges that arise along the way. A few months ago we were contacted by LA native, Erin Loechner – writer for several popular blogs such as Design For Mankind, AOL’s Shelter Pop, DIYLife.com, and now HGTV’s Design Happens. Already a busy lady, Erin and her husband are undergoing their own home renovation project. With a difference in housing costs, overall square footage, and yard space, the couple uprooted themselves and landed in the Midwest – Ft. Wayne, Indiana to be exact. As first time home buyers, they decided on purchasing a “fixer upper” via auction. Read More »
Transforming an ordinary living space from initial start to completion involves a great deal of planning, especially when it comes to genre specific details. For most home and business owners, the decision to follow one specific building or decorating style becomes paramount with the desire to create a cohesive layout throughout the entire project. In order for any decorating project to go off without a hitch, every aspect from furniture to lighting must be addressed. For instance, you would not want to mix the traditional styling of a Dutch Colonial home with a Koi pond, slate floors, and European minimalist furniture from Ikea. As odd as that combination sounds its really not that far from reality, not that each by themselves is a bad thing, but each element of décor has a place with in a style or era.
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Customary of the Victorian Era, elegantly decorated kitchens dominated the architecture of this time period. Punctuating this style was the use of ornate wooden spindles, large open kitchen spaces, and ample amounts of counter space. This classic building style has found itself incorporated into new modern construction, with residential homeowners bringing this clean and functional style into their suburban homes. Through the use of subtle ornate styling tweaks, the modern-day Victorian kitchen has been adapted to fit almost any style of home, adding both sophistication and charm to create a unique cooking area.
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