West Lake Okoboji in northwestern Iowa has been a gathering place for Beth’s family since the late 1890s. For generations, her ancestors spent summers at the 3800-acre, spring-fed lake enjoying the natural beauty of its crystal blue waters.
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If you missed Monday’s blog post, be sure to click over and take a look as we started our tour of April and Andy’s new barn home. The bones of the house actually came from Canada where an old barn was carefully deconstructed, moved to Pennsylvania, then the frame reconstructed on the couple’s property.
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Of all the reasons to shop at Barn Light Electric, the two we hear from customers most often are quality and color. When our owners started this business more than a dozen years ago, their goal was to create high-quality, handcrafted fixtures that could stand the test of time.
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The search for appropriate lighting for any space, indoors or out, should focus on aesthetics, scale, and function. Interior designers and savvy homeowners take their choices a step further by thoughtfully considering the location of a light as well as bulb wattage and temperature to create the desired look.
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Remodeling an older home requires a special touch especially when the homeowner wants to blend the old with new. A talented interior designer can often help preserve the history of the home while introducing updated fixtures and finishes.
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Creating an inviting, comfortable spot in your home for overnight guests can be tricky. While some homeowners dedicate a spare bedroom for this occasional use, others opt to utilize space in a basement or room over the garage.
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