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Scandinavian Inspired Kitchen Lighting

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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 »

Modern Industrial Laredo Wall Sconce

Industrial Influences Transform Modern Sconce Lighting

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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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Bolton Victorian Kitchen Pendant

Victorian Kitchen Lighting For Decorative Islands

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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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Nautical Lighting For Docks and Marinas

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When sea fog or storms roll in, coastal harbors and ports’ safety and security depend on reliable illumination. Boats and ships of all sizes rely on lighting to aid in navigating the waters and to help find jetties, terminals, and docks. With the possibility of commercial boat, pedestrian, and boat marinas traffic all moving about a confined space, bright and dependable illumination during dark, stormy, or low visibility conditions is crucial.
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Ivanhoe® Sinclair Porcelain Enamel Pendant

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Barn Light Electric® is pleased to announce the launch of an entirely new line of lighting – introducing the exclusive Barn Light Electric Porcelain Enamel Shades. For over 50 years, porcelain enamel production was nonexistent. Staying true to the passion for authentic, American-made lighting, Barn Light Electric® guarantees each porcelain enamel shade is still hand spun in the U.S.A – just as they were years ago.
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