Gut remodel. The very words conjure up images of chaos, exposed studs, dangling electrical boxes, and lots of dust on bare floors. And when the target is the kitchen, take-out containers are definitely in the mix.
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Whether you’re lighting the foyer, the kitchen island, or a covered porch, pendant lighting is a practical way to brighten a space and add stylish accents. Our collections of barn pendant lights and porcelain enamel pendants showcase styles ranging from stem mounted to cord hung. Customers often ask: what are the differences between cord hung and stem mount pendants?
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Every house I’ve ever lived in had at least one room where the ceiling height was an issue. The basement in Maine was described as “cozy” by the realtor. And in Tennessee, we yelled “duck!” to anyone over 5’10” who walked into the house or they would bump their head on the knotty pine ceiling.
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Designers often talk about an “anchor” as they summon their creative muses. That one piece in a space where your eye is drawn, that other elements play off of, and which becomes a focal point in a room.
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With the US economy still struggling six years after the recession took hold, more consumers than ever are focusing on American-made products. From locally grown foods and craft beer to clothing and yes, even barn lighting, consumers are realizing that the American-made label translates not only to jobs but to an amazing range of quality products. There is even a growing movement, reported today by CNBC, among American manufacturers to create and export their products as part of a strategic growth plan.
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Schoolhouse lighting was a staple in public buildings in the mid 20th century when bare light bulbs on cords were first covered by opaque glass shades. At the new Cooperstown Distillery, located in historic Cooperstown, New York, the owners remodeled an old warehouse and chose schoolhouse lights to give the space a distinctive mid century look.
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