Bright, vibrant colors embodied the Pop Art Movement of the 1950s and 1960s. At the forefront of this movement was Andy Warhol, now regarded as an art genius. Nearly everybody has seen his famous Campbell’s Soup Can piece, right? You would probably never guess that he actually said “I like boring things” as the framed print in this […]
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 The homeowners went from a dark, outdated interior into a 3,700-square-foot, light-filled lake house.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, […]
Although barn lighting has been right at home on the rural American farm for almost 100 years now, this style of lighting is finding its way into metropolitan offices, urban lofts, and vintage industrial spaces all over the world. From a trendy restaurant in Hong Kong to a popular singer’s magnificent ranch home in Texas, the timeless design of the classic […]
The problem many people in coastal areas face when they renovate a structure are the myriad regulations regarding how you can rebuild. Architect Tom Hardy, of San Francisco, California, became very familiar with the laws in his state when his firm was selected to renovate a crumbling boat house on Tomales Bay. Read More »
All this inviting industrial farmhouse kitchen in County Kerry, Ireland needs is a red-headed cook clutching a recipe for bangers and mash! Anyone who loves to create in the kitchen would be right at home in this cozy environment with its warm wood tones and creamy walls accented by the many pots, pans, and kitchen gadgets. As […]
Back in the heyday of American manufacturing, Depot Street in Asheville, North Carolina was a bustling scene of production. But as businesses went under and jobs moved away, Depot Street became little more than an avenue of litter-strewn empty lots and abandoned warehouses with broken windows and graffiti-covered walls. Today, the Pink Dog Creative Studios […]
