The popularity of industrial design continues to gain momentum. Homeowners can’t seem to get enough of open floor plans and tend to choose décor pieces that focus on function more than style. Exposed duct work and piping serve as design elements, reclaimed wood is repurposed for new uses, and industrial pendants harken back to the days of early 20th century factories and warehouses.
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Does your dining room table get a workout each day? I know mine serves as much more than a family dining space. Homework gets spread out here, board games erupt at times, and it’s the perfect place to fold laundry now and then.
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Dawn is a farm girl at heart.
“I grew up around lots of grain bins and working on the farm so I enjoy old tin and anything with a bit of an industrial or rustic feel,” she says. It’s no surprise that the remodel of her kitchen and dining room features a back splash made from roof flashing, a bar covered in upcycled corrugated tin, and some retro schoolhouse lighting.
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The words “rustic industrial” can be scary to some customers. They imagine big, bulky, factory lights that seem out of place in a home or retail setting. We’re here to show you that rustic industrial lighting can be absolutely gorgeous! Look no further than Rancho Santana, a five-star resort located on the Pacific coast of Nicaragua. Rancho Santana recently added a surf shop to their 2,700-acre community which includes American-made lighting from Barn Light Electric.
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Lauren always dreamed of a bright, white farmhouse kitchen with classic subway tile, a big farmhouse sink, and shaker style cabinets. Her vision also included retro, industrial style lighting as a colorful accent. Lauren’s dream became a reality last spring as she and her husband moved into their new home located in a small farming community in southwest Louisiana.
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What’s not to love about the Fourth of July? This quintessential summer holiday, combining summer sun, backyard BBQs, brilliant fireworks, and a whole lot of patriotism, is just around the corner. To get ready, I’m taking a look at classic Americana style. Take a cue from this most festive of summer celebrations and introduce a little stars-and-stripes-inspired décor to your home for a look that never goes out of style. Here’s how:
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