For many, the new year signifies a time to freshen things up at home, and what starts as a hopeful wish list quickly becomes a daunting inventory riddled with dollar signs. But that doesn’t have to be the case! Here are 10 easy home updates that you can tackle in 2016 without having to call an expensive contractor.
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The idea of the wall light has been around for centuries. From medieval days of glowing torches lining the castle walls to warehouse shades providing light to early 20th century barns, no fixture is more versatile in offering the perfect spot of light like the wall sconce.
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One of the best parts of writing blog posts for Barn Light Electric is talking with customers who share their projects with us. We hear about everything from new construction and full-gut remodels to house flipping projects and simple lighting makeovers. Our Featured Customer posts are a great way to highlight our customers’ creativity and show how lights look in many different settings.
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It’s funny sometimes how a whim can change your life. On a beautiful spring day back in 2013, Caroline and her family decided to take a drive along a no-outlet road just a few miles from their home in Columbus, Ohio. Amongst the houses, they spotted an empty lot.
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Ashley had her heart set on barn-style lighting long before she found an early 1900s-era farmhouse for sale in Ocilla, Georgia last July.
“I’ve been eyeing that style of lighting ever since I laid eyes on it,” she says. Ashley was familiar with Barn Light Electric fixtures from her work with Mermaid Cottages on Tybee Island, a little slice of heaven off the coast of Savannah. Several of the cottages that fall under the Mermaid’s care feature our American-made pendant lighting, wall sconces, and gooseneck barn lights. When Ashley and her husband purchased the farmhouse last summer and started renovations, she knew where to head for lighting.
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This time of year, folks here in Florida have to enjoy fall by cruising our favorite home design blogs and Pinterest boards that tout the latest apple recipes. The view outside our windows is still pretty much green and full of sunshine, but we too enjoy getting cozy for the season. No matter where you live, you can infuse your home with the colors and textures of fall with a few simple touches borrowed from the popular farmhouse style.
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