When we attended the Design Bloggers Conference a few weeks ago in Atlanta, we enjoyed catching up with old friends and meeting dozens of new interior designers and bloggers. One new face belonged to Kevin O’Gara, an Atlanta native who created his own blog, Thou Swell, three years ago which has been steadily gaining followers ever since.
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When you’re shopping for new lighting, there are endless sources for inspiration. We’ve got you covered not only here on the blog, but on multiple social media platforms as well.
Two of the best places to check out are the image-rich sites of Instagram and Pinterest. The Barn Light Electric Instagram feed is chock full of photos that show our handcrafted, American-made lighting in different settings so you can see how specific lights look in different spaces.
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With the drab and dreariness of winter (almost) behind us and the bright freshness of spring just ahead, now is the perfect time to think about adding color to your home. Whether you’re considering a fresh coat of paint or a small touch like a table lamp, the colors you choose can have a major impact on your space’s mood. Keep reading for a quick primer on some of the most popular interiors colors and the atmospheres they create.
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I just received the March issue of one of my favorite home magazines and it’s chock full of color! Page after page of glorious spring color!
Seriously?! Much of the country is hoarding bread, milk, and beer as the latest snow storm sweeps across the country, and yet these pages offer up tantalizing pictures of jadite green, delphite blue, and cheery yellow. Hmm, sounds like our porcelain palette of colors!
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Just because you’re not an interior designer doesn’t mean your lighting has to look amateurish! With lighting, as with so many aspects of home design, the difference between rookie and expert-level execution typically comes down to the smallest details. With these easy tips, tricks, and small tweaks, your home lighting will have that professional look in no time.
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One of our first posts of 2016 was from our guest blogger, Melissa Andersen, who suggested 10 Easy Home Updates for the new year. The post offered great suggestions for freshening up your spaces at home without breaking the bank.
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