No other color captures attention quite like red. When red walks into a party, people either rush to embrace it, happy that the scene is livened up, or they disappear to the back of the room knowing that red is trouble looking for a place to happen.
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Peggy describes the recent demolish and rebuild of her 1950s Cape Cod cottage as a massive undertaking. She and her husband wanted to preserve the old Cape Cod feel but add modern systems and construction to meet building code. Inspiration for the project took root when Peggy stumbled across a magazine ad for a retro stove.
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When modern design first took root in the early 20th century, it was in response to a rapidly changing world. We’re not talking Ipads and cell phones just yet, but air conditioning, television, frozen foods, and, oh my, neon lights.
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Whether you’re a long-time fan of Barn Light Electric or a more recent devotee, you probably know that we handcraft some pretty sweet barn lights. Lights with deep roots in the RLM shades of the early 20th century. The ones that every homeowner wants for their modern farmhouse. We offer a complete line of these classic barn lights from pendants and goosenecks to wall sconces and chandeliers.
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Customers often ask questions about our handcrafted lighting via our social media accounts. Last spring, Carol reached out via Facebook messenger to ask if she could order pendants with extra cord to accommodate her cathedral ceilings. The answer is yes! Extra length of cord is just one of dozens of ways you can customize your lighting with Barn Light Electric.
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