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Graniteware Provides Extra Punch to Porcelain Enamel Finish

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So you know all about the power of porcelain enamel — it’s super shiny, highly durable, and is easy to keep clean. It will never fade even in direct sun, and the coating of porcelain enamel glass over the steel shade is rugged enough even for commercial settings. When compared to other finish options for lighting fixtures, it’s hard to beat porcelain. And while we offer a beautiful palette of colors to choose from in our line of porcelain enamel lighting, perhaps you’re looking for something with a little more personality than a solid color.
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Featured Customer | Porcelain Stem Mount Lights Take Starring Role in Kitchen Remodel

Dining Rooms, Kitchens, Residential Inspiration Betty Leave a Comment on Featured Customer | Porcelain Stem Mount Lights Take Starring Role in Kitchen Remodel

If you’re a regular reader of interior design blogs and drool over the professional photos on sites like Houzz and Remodelista, it may seem daunting to remodel your own space without the help of a professional designer. Today’s Featured Customer admits she’s no designer, but when she launched into a complete gutting of her 1991-era kitchen, she followed her heart in picking out new lighting.
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Gooseneck Lights Offer the Utmost in Flexibility, Customizing

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The gooseneck barn light has been a staple of the American lighting industry since it first started appearing on farms and at roadside gas stations back in the early 30s. The wide span of downward directed light was perfect for lighting up barn doors and horse stalls as well as the old fashioned gas pump that was operated by the owner, not the consumer.
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Professional Projects | Barn Wall Sconces Add Decorative Touch to Hamptons-Style Home

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Life at the beach, no matter which coast it’s on, tends to be laid back and casual. Beach house design often reflects this carefree and breezy style with an emphasis on easy-care fabrics, open floor plans conducive to gatherings, and plenty of windows to bring the salt air and gorgeous views inside. Taylynn Michel, of Taylynn Michel Interior Design in Newport Beach, California, helps homeowners create beach homes that exude comfort but with a strong sense of sophistication. In a recent project in Newport Beach, Taylynn lent her talents to a new custom construction project.
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Porcelain Pendants, Sconces Brighten Family and Dining Rooms

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When you find a design element you love, you return to it again and again. And so it is with Jana, our Featured Customer whom we visited in a May posting when she revealed the remodeling efforts in her lovely farmhouse kitchen. Jana chose Bomber pendants and Esso sconces for her space and liked the look so much she returned to those two families of lights for her dining and family rooms.

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Porcelain Barn Lights Well Suited for Commercial Lighting Plans

Commercial Spaces, Restaurants, Bars, & Breweries Betty Leave a Comment on Porcelain Barn Lights Well Suited for Commercial Lighting Plans

When you own a commercial business, you want to put your merchandise or services in the best possible light. But that doesn’t mean you simply flood your space with as much wattage as you can afford. Whether you own a retail boutique or a casual eatery, your commercial lighting plan should help customers maneuver safely through your establishment while easily taking in all you have to offer in an inviting atmosphere.
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