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Porcelain Lighting for a Lakeside Cottage

Kitchens, Residential Inspiration Betty Leave a Comment on Porcelain Lighting for a Lakeside Cottage

Kitchen renovations may be considered a daunting task for many, as they can end up being a pricey and lengthy procedure. However, the end result is likely to become a lovely space that you’ll enjoy spending time in. Deb from the Cappuccino Cottage featured long-awaited photos of her lake house kitchen renovation – transforming a powder blue, early 1990’s kitchen (shown below in the before & after photo), into an open and bright space, complete with a splash of farmhouse.
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Celebrate Earth Day with a Dark Sky Compliant Gooseneck Light

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Every April 22, more than a billion people in 180 nations observe Earth Day – an annual international event that encourages Eco-friendly living.

At Barn Light Electric, we promote sustainable building techniques through the use of recycled materials. Such pieces are available on our website and include our exclusive line of vintage industrial furniture. These pieces have been hand made using locally reclaimed wood, salvaged from our own recent office renovation. Read More »

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Stem Mount Pendant Lighting Offers Rugged Style for a Variety of Spaces

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Today, things that come on sticks are revered around the world. We’re not exactly sure of the beginnings of Something on a Stick Day, however we have a few guesses –  corn dogs, tree leaves, and, our personal favorite, stem mount pendant lighting! Stem mounted pendants have a vintage industrial look to them, yet they complement many décors. In honor of this eccentric holiday, we bring you our five favorite fixtures that can be easily customized with a stem mount.

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A Guide to Porcelain Enamel Barn Lighting

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Barn Light Electric is the exclusive American manufacturer of the following porcelain enamel lighting styles: Goodrich® Gooseneck Lights, Benjamin® Stem Mount Lighting, and Ivanhoe® Pendants. Based on a classic style from the early 1900’s, the porcelain enamel barn light has returned to prominence in modern design. Many Americans will recognize these barn lights from the early to mid 1900’s, when vintage barn lights were commonly used around gas stations, agricultural areas, and industrial warehouses.

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Porcelain Enamel Lighting: A Durable, Long Lasting Finish Choice

How-To, Lighting 101 Betty Leave a Comment on Porcelain Enamel Lighting: A Durable, Long Lasting Finish Choice

Porcelain Barn Lights have been part of American barn lighting culture since the early 1930’s. Originally manufactured until around 1960, these shades were known for their long lasting and durable qualities. Popular uses for these shades included factories, warehouses, service stations, and agricultural areas. It was for the next 50 years that the porcelain enamel manufacturing process sat idle, but today, Barn Light Electric is proud to to continue this tradition through a unique range of porcelain lighting products.
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