Posted by Betty+ on Jan 26, 2018 |
When Robin started creating her custom home, she turned to the surrounding Texas hill country for inspiration.
“I was going for an eclectic, artistic, cozy, hill country look,” Robin says. “We wanted a lively yet comfortable home that represents the hill country of Texas and nearby Austin which is very eclectic and a little bit rustic.”
Robin’s home features a lot of natural wood with black, white, and pops of color. Since much of her home was custom made, Robin turned to Barn Light Electric where she could custom build her lighting.
...
Read More Posted by Betty+ on Jan 10, 2018 |
No matter what part of the country you live in, you’ve likely witnessed Mother Nature flexing her winter muscles this year producing record snowfalls and blowing arctic air from one coast to the other. The demand for heating has set records in some areas, and the need for lighting during the shorter days of winter will no doubt lead to higher energy bills next month.
Since today is National Cut Your Energy Costs Day, we’re offering a few simple steps to reduce your energy consumption and be more environmentally friendly too!
...
Read More Posted by Betty+ on Oct 30, 2017 |
When you’re a third generation carpenter, you know a thing or two about fulfilling client’s dreams. The Gomez family, principals of Allwood Construction in San Carlos, California, have perfected the art of building dream homes and completing historic renovations for more than 40 years.
One of their recent projects was a new build in Woodside, California, which included a home and a barn plus a remodeled potting shed and a new two-story water tower built in the same place and likeness as a 100-year-old water tower that was removed.
...
Read More Posted by Betty+ on Oct 9, 2017 |
The new barn that Eddy and her family built on their property in Rolling Hills, California, isn’t just a run-of-the-mill barn. Yes, horses do live here. There’s a tack room with all the necessities for riding. And yes, there are stalls, turnouts, and a feed room.
But this gorgeous new barn also serves as the family’s treasured social space where they like to hang out especially at night.
...
Read More Posted by Betty+ on Aug 4, 2017 |
So you find a really sweet barn light, but it’s a pendant, not a gooseneck light. And you really need a gooseneck for the garage. Twelve boxes of pendants but no goosenecks in sight.
Wait, what? Why are you at the big box store when you can find the perfect barn light right here and customize it to your heart’s content?!
Today, we’re going to show you one of our most popular shades — the Old Dixie — and the many different ways you can customize this RLM-inspired fixture to suit your taste and your space.
...
Read More Posted by Betty+ on Jul 31, 2017 |
The Frye family has been farming in eastern Iowa since the late 1800s, and though much has changed in farming since those early days, Susan Frye still carries on the traditions. Owner of Small Frye Farm, Susan’s efforts produce a thriving CSA — Community Supported Agriculture — for neighbors in both Scott and Johnson counties.
Susan gets plenty of visitors to the farm buying fresh cut flowers and homegrown organic food. She is slowly restoring some of the older buildings on the farm and wanted to add some exterior barn lights.
...
Read More 
Follow Us!