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Gooseneck Barn Light Lends Industrial Vibe to New Shed

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When Judd decided he needed a new shed on his property in Salem, Michigan, he started from scratch. Seriously from scratch.

“I started the process by cutting down trees,” Judd says. “All the timbers and lumber for the project came from poplar trees that I cut from my friend’s family farm in Ligonier, Pennsylvania.” The shed design is also made from scratch by Judd, a retired mechanical engineer. He used a CAD program to create the design which mimics a timber frame wood-fired sauna he built last year.

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Dutch Doors Put the Fun in Functional Entryways

Porches, Garages, & Home Exteriors, Residential Inspiration Betty Leave a Comment on Dutch Doors Put the Fun in Functional Entryways

We’re all about watching the latest design trends here at Barn Light Electric and one of our favorites has been the re-emergence of Dutch doors. We’ve gathered some of our favorite photos which show not only a variety of beautiful and colorful Dutch doors but also some pretty inspirational lighting too!

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Cozy Cabin Benefits From Rustic Touches, Industrial Lighting

Bathrooms, Bedrooms, Kitchens, Living Rooms, Residential Inspiration Betty Leave a Comment on Cozy Cabin Benefits From Rustic Touches, Industrial Lighting

If you missed last Wednesday’s post, we began a tour of a gorgeous home and adjacent cabin in the Great Northwest region of Idaho. The mastermind behind the interior design was the talented Dion Williams. Her goal for the extensive remodel of the main home was to embrace the traditional cabin elements while reinterpreting them into a contemporary style.

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Rustic Industrial Lighting Highlights Great Northwest Renovation

Bedrooms, Living Rooms, Porches, Garages, & Home Exteriors, Residential Inspiration Betty Leave a Comment on Rustic Industrial Lighting Highlights Great Northwest Renovation

Mixing design styles can be tricky. Too much color, a hodgepodge of furniture, or too many competing patterns can make a space visually cluttered. But under the talented touch of an interior designer, mixing design elements can create a space that is not only attractive but cohesive, intentional, and personal.

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Farmhouse & Industrial Styles Unite in New Home Construction

Kitchens, Porches, Garages, & Home Exteriors, Residential Inspiration Betty Leave a Comment on Farmhouse & Industrial Styles Unite in New Home Construction

When Bill and Molly started planning their dream home in Centerville, Iowa, they relied on family to get it done right. Molly’s father, owner of Pierson Building, served as general contractor, and when it came time to choose lights, Molly’s mother, Janna, recommended the couple check out Barn Light Electric.

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Blush Pink Pendant Lighting Brightens Florida Kitchen

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With so many vacation homes available at the click of a button, rental owners find creative ways to make their properties stand out from the crowd. Megan McCrea owns a small collection of rental homes which she leases through her company Southbound Stays. The homes she rents are thoughtfully curated with special touches throughout to make the space not only comfortable and functional but visually inviting as well.

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