Drawing inspiration from color is something that we love to do here at Barn Light Electric. For example, one of our most popular finishes, Jadite, was inspired by vintage dishes and other cooking supplies from the 1950s. However, color inspiration isn’t the only way to draw upon those ideas floating around in your head. Check […]
This beautiful New York apartment, which was featured previously as the Wall Street Journal’s House of the Day, shows some creative ways to manipulate space in an open floor plan. The bookshelves in the background are on rollers so they can be utilized as moveable, functional walls. Likewise in the adjoining kitchen space, the island […]
If you love the industrial farmhouse look with its special blend of warm, inviting wood tones and sleek, sometimes harsh finishes, then you will love this architect’s studio located in Vermont on the shores of Lake Champlain. From the bowels of an old, dilapidated barn arose an open architectural studio filled with natural light, exposed beams, passive solar heating, and many […]
While many of us dream of an island getaway place that features palm trees and sugar white sands, there are other islands on this planet that offer the seclusion, serenity, and peacefulness we seek. On Salt Spring Island, which lies near the southernmost tip of British Columbia, Canada, a secluded, one-room cabin serves as a […]
Long, narrow spaces can be tricky when it comes to lighting yet we found a beautiful example of an outdoor living space that relies on space-saving barn wall sconces to provide gentle, ambient lighting. Instead of adding light fixtures to the ceiling fans which would overpower this restful space, the designer opted for these sconces that hug […]
With coffee shops, it’s all about the atmosphere. Because, quite frankly, lots of operations out there can roast and make a good cup of coffee, so like other businesses, a coffee shop needs something to set it apart from the competition. Comfortable seating, free wifi, and an interesting selection of coffee blends and food, can […]
