Today, we stumbled upon a treasure trove of industrial lighting Down Under! Located just south of Sydney, the Grounds of Alexandria is a wildly popular cafe and coffee roaster well known for its seven-bean coffee blend and hearty fare. Located in a former pie factory built in the early 1900s, the eatery is an industrial […]
In many homes, the laundry room is often an afterthought. Where can we tuck a washer and dryer and, if we’re lucky, a deep sink for hand washing and a table for folding? The basement is often the target space for the laundry room thanks to its out-of-sight location, yet many basements lack natural light […]
When the Barbara & Barbara Salon relocated to Logan Square on the north side of Chicago, owner Sierra Berquist removed all vestiges of the former travel office to make way for her own sassy style of service. Where else in the windy city can you get a shampoo, cut, blow dry, and beer for $25? […]
When creating your plan for commercial lighting, it’s easy to get caught up in the details of how many lights you need, where they will be placed, what kind of bulbs are best, and what it will cost not only for installation but for the long-term maintenance. While we agree those details are pretty important, […]
The difference between a truly inviting industrial space and one that simply feels cold and stark often lies in the accoutrements that, taken by themselves, wouldn’t seem industrial at all. While we celebrate the elements in the popular industrial décor style — exposed architectural components, raw, unfinished details, and sleek, shiny surfaces — these elements don’t offer the warmth or welcoming […]
Not so long ago, when someone described an urban area as the “industrial side of town,” that was code for a seedier part of the city, an area dotted with abandoned buildings, shady businesses, and warehouses with broken windows. Thankfully, in more recent times, the word industrial has taken on a new connotation. The wildly […]
