When it comes to team colors, sports fans can never show too much pride. Whether you’re a football fanatic or a sports bar owner, team colors are more than just a uniform decoration – they’re traditional symbols that unite people of all different ages and backgrounds. If you’re looking for a unique piece to represent your favorite team, consider the Benjamin® Fortified 3-Light Porcelain Stem Mount Pendant.
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For nearly 90 years, readers have relied on Better Homes & Gardens‘ helpful guides for their home improvement projects. Each year, BH&G publishes a special interest issue simply titled “Lighting.” The issue is strictly devoted to home lighting tips and ideas. In the top featured photo today, you’ll see a coastal themed mudroom with a farmhouse style sink, white wooden cabinetry and an assortment of jars filled with sea shells – coastal heaven! Naturally, the barn pendant selected easily becomes the focal point of the entire room – which is why it was featured in this year’s issue!
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Jadite was a very popular finish choice back in the 1940’s and 50’s. In fact, both classic cars and vintage appliances produced in this color are oftentimes considered some of the most iconic pieces of those decades. Well, what was once old is now new again! As the demand has increased for items produced in this color, Barn Light Electric decided to add it to their color chart of porcelain finishes. We have two great examples of porcelain pendant lights – both used in two entirely different settings!
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At Barn Light Electric, many porcelain lights are named after classic American brands, however, their American roots go much deeper than just the product name.
Our cord hung porcelain lights, like the Esso Pendant Light shown above, are made in the United States. Every purchase supports American jobs! The shade’s name and design was inspired by those prevalent at gas stations and auto body shops during the early to mid 20th century.
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Did you know that barn lights played a key role in the expansion of America’s cotton industry in the early 1900’s?
For maximum efficiency in the workroom, vintage lights were used by companies such as the Mary Leila cotton mill in Greensboro Georgia (pictured above) and the Ponemah Mill in Taftville, Connecticut. Throughout America’s industrial era, cotton mills produced many of the most crucial and highly demanded materials in factories across the country. Read More »
Throughout our blog, we’ve shown multiple eye-catching examples of porcelain barn lights in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchens; these are just a few of the places where these quality lights will make an instant impression! When you devote even a small amount of time and energy into improving frequently used rooms, the payoff will be huge. If you’re ready to tackle your next project area, consider revamping the lighting in your craft room, hobby stations or showcased display areas.
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