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exterior lighting

Favorite Before-and-After Photos Show Stunning Transformations

Nothing beats amazing before-and-after shots! Seeing a space in dire need of improvement, then voila! You see the transformation without having to witness all the messy steps, and missteps, in between. If you missed last Wednesday’s post, Leah shared the dramatic change to her Napa, California, home after she added a front porch and handcrafted lighting. Check out the difference…

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gooseneck lighting

Quality, American-Made Lighting Sets Tone for New Farmhouse Build

What does your dream retirement home look like? Some might envision a condo by the sea, while others pine for a tiny cabin tucked on a mountaintop with panoramic views. Nancy’s dream of a farmhouse situated on 210 acres in rural Missouri finally came true this year. Thanks to the ongoing pandemic and associated supply-chain issues, her dream home took two years to complete.

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LED barn lights

LED Pendants Bring Energy-Efficient Style to Storage Shed

Storage buildings are often overlooked when it comes to design and décor. Although considered a necessary and utilitarian feature, sheds and outbuildings aren’t always an eye-catching addition. But when Melanie decided to build a shed on her property in northern Delaware, she took cues from her Early American-period home to create a complementary structure.

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swing arm wall sconce

Customized Lighting Puts ‘Fun’ in Functional Art Room

When Susan and her husband, Ethan, purchased his childhood home in Cincinnati, Ohio, they spent three years restoring it with help from Jackie Barnes Design. As they considered upgrades for the basement, Susan wanted the space to be useful and to promote creativity in their three boys — Jackson, 11, Ben, 7, and Thomas, 5.

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barn pendant lighting

Uniting Old & New with Easy-to-Customize Nautical Lighting

Cape Cod, the crescent-shaped peninsula jutting into the Atlantic off the Massachusetts coast, is well known for its sandy beaches, delectable seafood, and classic architecture. Sonia lives on “the Cape” as the locals call it and recently undertook a major renovation and new build on her property.

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