Young entrepreneurs are often full of creative ideas, and luckily, have the youthful exuberance to carry them out. What they often lack, however, are the funds to set up their own physical work space. Some opt to work from home but face household distractions and isolation. Once a business starts to grow, a dedicated work space becomes more critical.
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What’s the best thing about an old barn? Definitely the character.
The worst thing? Outdated materials, worn out wiring, and critters that sneak in via every nook and cranny.
When Marti and her husband Steve started planning to build a barn on their property in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, they wanted the character of an old barn but with new barn perks.
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When you’re shopping for new lighting, there are endless sources for inspiration. We’ve got you covered not only here on the blog, but on multiple social media platforms as well.
Two of the best places to check out are the image-rich sites of Instagram and Pinterest. The Barn Light Electric Instagram feed is chock full of photos that show our handcrafted, American-made lighting in different settings so you can see how specific lights look in different spaces.
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We have enjoyed watching Christina work on her 1902 Victorian home for almost a year now. We follow her progress, along with a host of other fans, on her blog Christina’s Adventures where she chronicles the ups and downs of living in and renovating an older home.
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With the drab and dreariness of winter (almost) behind us and the bright freshness of spring just ahead, now is the perfect time to think about adding color to your home. Whether you’re considering a fresh coat of paint or a small touch like a table lamp, the colors you choose can have a major impact on your space’s mood. Keep reading for a quick primer on some of the most popular interiors colors and the atmospheres they create.
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With the time change coming up this weekend, spring is truly here! Many of us are getting the urge to clean out, freshen up, and infuse new style into our homes. One easy way to change up the look of a room is with new pendant lighting.
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