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Deep Bowl Pendants Bring Polished Look to Industrial Kitchen

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Nestled in between Brazil and Argentina on the southeastern coast of South America lies tiny Uruguay, a stunning country of rolling plains and fertile coast land. Progressive in politics, business, and environmental causes, it’s no wonder former San Franciscan photographer Heidi Lender decided to pack up and move there. Her new digs were recently featured on Remodelista, and one of our favorite pictures from that post was of her farmhouse style kitchen. The light gray-washed brick walls set off the dark wood of the exposed beams and long dining table beautifully while the pie safe with tin panels adds a country touch. Lender purchased the vintage O’Keefe and Merrit stove and had it shipped to Uruguay — a perfect fit in this tiny kitchen. Read More »

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Featured Customer | Barn Pendants Complete Kitchen Makeover

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barn_pendant_kitchen_laramie.jpgJust west of Boston in the town of Concord, a kitchen renovation was underway. Not a simple fresh paint and new hardware kind of renovation, but a down-to-the studs complete makeover! When homeowner Karen and her husband sat down to pick out new lighting for their space, a friend recommended Barn Light Electric. A quick internet search landed them on our website.

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American B&B Owners Add Vintage Industrial Lighting to French Rental

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From time to time, we do see an example of classic, American inspired lighting seen in a foreign country. It usually brings the question to mind whether the place in question is owned by natives to the aforementioned land, or designed by an American transplant; somebody looking forward to an overseas escape. Well, in regards to this home, we have a clear answer. Formulated by a husband and wife design team from the Maine area, they took their talents to a small town in Provence to expand their already successful Bed and Breakfast concept: The Marston House.
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Porcelain Cord-Hung Pendant Brings Vintage Touch to Kitchen

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Another design trend we see popping up everywhere from farmhouses to seaside cottages to downtown lofts is the use of subway tiles. Subway tile originated from the white porcelain tiles that were installed in the New York subway system as far back as 1904. Subway tiles are characterized by their rectangular shape and a staggered application like a brick wall. The tiles come in a wide variety of colors, materials, and even sizes although traditional subway tiles measure 3 x 6 inches. Subway tiles were quite popular in the early 1900s, and like all things vintage, subway tiles are making a roaring comeback.
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Porcelain Deep Bowl Pendants for Rustic Mountain Cabin

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Just a couple of days ago, we featured a cabin in our Industrial Farmhouse blog that was built using the latest advances in green building. Many architects, builders, and developers in western North Carolina participate in the North Carolina Healthy Built Homes Program which certifies homes that reduce energy and water usage, promote renewable energy use, help protect the land and natural resources, and reduce pollution and waste during the manufacturing and construction phases. This home, located in Black Mountain, was built by Earthtone Builders and achieved a “Gold” certification. It features passive solar, radiant floor heat, solar hot water, non-toxic finishes, locally sourced wood, bamboo floors, and Energy Star appliances.
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Porcelain Pendants for Updated Nevada Lake Home

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While we love all things “vintage” here at Barn Light Electric, sometimes an older home just needs updating. Such was the case for this 1960s-era structure in Glenbrook, Nevada which recently underwent a transformation. The homeowners went from a dark, outdated interior into a 3,700-square-foot, light-filled lake house. While freshening everything from the walls to the furniture to the lighting, the homeowners turned to the past for inspiration and installed reclaimed redwood bath consoles, recycled glass countertops, and repurposed furniture.
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