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Guest Blogger | Top Ten Elements of Farmhouse Style

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There’s nothing more quintessentially cozy than a perfectly appointed farmhouse during the holiday season (or any season, for that matter!). This rustic, comforting aesthetic just begs for friends and family to gather, for fireplaces to be lit, and for long nights spent curled up on the couch with a good book. But you don’t have to live on a farm to get the farmhouse look. With a few key elements, you can bring farmhouse style to your home, wherever your home is.

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Farmhouse Lighting Adds Vintage Charm with Modern Options

Porches, Garages, & Home Exteriors, Residential Inspiration Betty Leave a Comment on Farmhouse Lighting Adds Vintage Charm with Modern Options

In Wednesday’s post, we visited with Chuck and Jane who recently moved into their new mountain home in western North Carolina. Jane, an interior designer by trade, used her keen eye to create a rustic home with loads of character but also a sense of elegance. The 3,000-square-foot home is filled with light from windows on all sides. Jane used sign lighting in the living area to illuminate the stunning vaulted ceiling and exposed rafters.

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LED Lighting Offers Modern Savings with Rustic Style

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Non-stop activity characterizes Stefanie’s Menlo Park, California, home where Mom, Dad, two young boys, and a golden retriever spend time playing soccer, basketball, and ping pong. To create even more space for play, the family transformed their basic two-car garage into a “family cave” complete with a wine fridge and a train ledge around the room. Custom-made LED lighting adds a pop of color to the rustic space.

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Industrial Lighting Creates Retro Atmosphere for Brewery

Commercial Spaces, Restaurants, Bars, & Breweries Betty Leave a Comment on Industrial Lighting Creates Retro Atmosphere for Brewery

Like many craft brewers, Sherry Stead got her start with a home brew kit. For almost 20 years, Sherry tinkered with her home brew recipes much to the delight of her family and friends in Homer, Alaska. Last May, Sherry and her family realized their dream of opening a local brewery which includes an industrial-styled tasting room.

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Custom Lighting Offers Rustic Modern Touch to Maine Cabin

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Last Friday, we started a tour of a lovely home perched on the rugged east coast of Maine. Kim, the homeowner, used custom barn lighting throughout the new build to create the rustic modern vibe of a traditional Maine camp. Today, we head inside where Kim’s use of both traditional and contemporary materials has created a bright and cozy space with a hint of industrial flair.

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