The old barn captures Nate’s attention every time he sees it. Located near his home in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, the 19th-century barn has an old gooseneck light above the main door. When Nate started planning for his own barn to be used as a workshop, for boat storage, and for entertaining, he looked to that old structure and its vintage RLM light for inspiration.
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Storage buildings are often overlooked when it comes to design and décor. Although considered a necessary and utilitarian feature, sheds and outbuildings aren’t always an eye-catching addition. But when Melanie decided to build a shed on her property in northern Delaware, she took cues from her Early American-period home to create a complementary structure.
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Cape Cod, the crescent-shaped peninsula jutting into the Atlantic off the Massachusetts coast, is well known for its sandy beaches, delectable seafood, and classic architecture. Sonia lives on “the Cape” as the locals call it and recently undertook a major renovation and new build on her property.
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One of our favorite trends to follow this year has been the conversion of old barns into new living spaces. Back in March, we shared the story of how Brooke and her husband admired a classic New England barn in East Burke, Vermont, for years. The barn was renovated into a home in 2007, and when they saw it listed for sale in 2018, they jumped at the chance to own it.
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First popular in the early 20th century, the Accessory Dwelling Unit, also known as a granny flat or carriage house, fell out of favor after World War II as people surged from cities into the suburbs. But the ADU is making a comeback as families make room for aging parents, boomerang kids, and friends in need.
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We don’t often use the words “shed” and “chandelier” in the same sentence, but in the case of one Barn Light Electric customer, those two words describe a perfect union of space and style.
Ryan, from Cumberland, Wisconsin, built a new shed on his property with living quarters, a kitchenette, and a TV to watch his beloved Green Bay Packers.
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