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Rustic Wall Sconce Lighting Adds Safety, Style to Back Yard Retreat

Porches, Garages, & Home Exteriors, Residential Inspiration Betty L Leave a Comment on Rustic Wall Sconce Lighting Adds Safety, Style to Back Yard Retreat

The back yard has so much more joie de vivre than the front yard. While the front yard is more concerned with curb appeal, real estate value, and perennials that bloom on time, the back yard is the casual and light-hearted retreat from the street. Parties pop up in the back yard, kids romp and play, and quiet conversations take place on the back stairs where no one can hear. This lush and inviting back yard is gently illuminated by two wall sconces that provide just the right touch of light to the stairs so no one stumbles after dark while chasing lightning bugs.
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Gooseneck Barn Lights Offer Utilitarian Touch to Exercise Loft

Porches, Garages, & Home Exteriors, Residential Inspiration Betty Leave a Comment on Gooseneck Barn Lights Offer Utilitarian Touch to Exercise Loft

radial_wave_gooseneck_light.jpgWe love the idea of reusing existing structures to create new homes and certainly appreciate the person who had enough vision when he or she laid eyes on a concrete silo to think “Home Sweet Home.” After the silo and barn were transformed into a stunning residence, the homeowners wished to add a small building to provide an exercise space and adjoining spa so they turned to the creative minds at GMK Architecture in Madison, Wisconsin. The result is a space, on the left above, that would lure even the most ardent couch potato into an exercise routine simply to spend time in this room each day.radial_wave_gooseneck_lighting.jpg

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Rustic Ceiling Fan, Light Create Cool, Relaxed Mood on Porch

Porches, Garages, & Home Exteriors, Residential Inspiration Betty 2 Comments on Rustic Ceiling Fan, Light Create Cool, Relaxed Mood on Porch

Our outdoor living spaces help stretch our square footage whether it’s a front porch, screened room, or covered deck complete with outdoor kitchen for that Labor Day barbeque you’re planning. If you live in an area with a mild climate, these outdoor living areas can be used most months out of the year and are the perfect spot for entertaining or just relaxing with the family. Studies have shown that homes with porches sell better and often entice those driving through the neighborhood or browsing the internet to take a second look.
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Barn Wall Sconces Ideal Choice for Exterior Home Lighting

Porches, Garages, & Home Exteriors, Residential Inspiration Betty L Leave a Comment on Barn Wall Sconces Ideal Choice for Exterior Home Lighting

When considering the exterior lighting plan for your home, it becomes evident very quickly that your outdoor lights must perform several functions. Safety is a major concern, and we’re not just talking about lighting up the entire yard to discourage would-be plunderers from sneaking into your rear windows — although that is important! Having adequate lighting is necessary for all those after-dark meanderings such as taking out the trash, walking the dog one last time, and retrieving that last soccer ball that somehow escaped the garage. But in addition to being functional, you want your lighting to add value and character to your home, not simply be an afterthought. After all, it’s one of the first things people see when they drive up, especially at night, and offers the first warm, welcoming glow.
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Rustic Sconce Adds Welcoming Nautical Touch to Grand Entryway

Porches, Garages, & Home Exteriors, Residential Inspiration Betty Leave a Comment on Rustic Sconce Adds Welcoming Nautical Touch to Grand Entryway

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The entryway to this shingle-style home in Minnetonka, Minnesota, makes you want to linger at the front door and just take it all in — the warm wood and intricate detailing of the door, the generous windows that curve and wrap around the porch, the inset above with an overhead light offering a welcoming glow. We also love the nod to the Atomic Era with the rustic sconce hung right above the doorbell. With its distinctive cast guard and glass design, this sconce reflects aspects of rustic, vintage, and industrial designs and is suitable for a variety of home styles.
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Professional’s Corner | Rustic Sconce Adds Nautical Touch to Beach House

Porches, Garages, & Home Exteriors, Residential Inspiration Betty Leave a Comment on Professional’s Corner | Rustic Sconce Adds Nautical Touch to Beach House

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In yesterday’s blog, we introduced you to beautiful Tybee Island, a barrier island just east of Savannah, Georgia and within spitting distance of the South Carolina border. Our friends Joel and Erika Snayd at Rethink Design Studio created one of the charming and inviting beach homes on the island, and today we visit the back yard of this two-story home. The architecture on the island is casual and friendly, but in the true Snayd style, this home features fresh and inspiring details.
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