Category Archives: Commercial Lighting

Barn Light Pendants Play Starring Role in Restaurant Design

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The lighting scheme in a restaurant is important in so many ways. It sets a mood, should complement the overall design and feel of a space, and of course, still allow the diners to actually see what is being served. This eatery … Continue reading

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Professional’s Corner | An Aussie Diner’s Before & After

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The Juke Joint Diner, a 50s style cafe in Melbourne Australia, closed last year and underwent a major transformation. When the doors reopened, it was the new Laurie Dee’s serving up American burgers and frozen custard. Cobi Marsh of Cobi Retail Design Architects took … Continue reading

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Porcelain Barn Lights Watch Over the Good Times

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As they say in New Orleans, laissez les bons temps rouler! This Gulf Coast city always seems to let the good times roll, but as we march ever closer to Mardi Gras, the atmosphere definitely gets cranked into high gear. Leading … Continue reading

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Barn Style Wall Sconces on Parade in New Restaurant

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When Diana Bellgowan, an Asheville, NC architect, undertook the renovations of a downtown building, she tackled many structural and design issues. The space was part of a larger building that served as the city’s first bus depot in the 1920s but most recently housed … Continue reading

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Professional’s Corner | Chop Shop Butchery in Asheville, NC

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As he was renovating the historic Charlotte building in Asheville, North Carolina that would house his new Chop Shop Butchery, Josh Wright wanted to find the perfect lighting. “I wanted to have a rustic look to the lighting with a modern twist to … Continue reading

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Barn Light Sconces a Great Find for Ballet Studio

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When the Ballet Conservatory of Asheville moved into a new building more than a year ago, owners and artistic directors Christopher and Angie Lynn had plenty of work to do renovating the space and converting it into a dance studio. … Continue reading

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Interviews with the Pros | Q&A with Interior Designer Sasha Lanka

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How does an interior designer use barn lighting to transform a smoothie shop into a trendy, yet casually inviting vegetarian restaurant? Sasha Lanka of Sasha Lanka Design, who recently took the reins of this remodel project in Asheville, North Carolina, tells … Continue reading

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Interviews with the Pros | Candace Collective in Hong Kong

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The Heirloom Eatery, one of Hong Kong’s newest restaurants opened to rave raviews last fall not only for its multicultural fare but for its eclectic design. The inspiration came from Candace Campos, owner of the design house Candace Collective, who chose … Continue reading

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Striking Barn Pendants Sparkle in Seafood Store

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Across the nation, the “buy local” momentum is growing. Consumers are shunning the big box stores and seeking out smaller, independent sources for everything from clothes to baked goods to fresh seafood. In Asheville, North Carolina, the locally owned Blue … Continue reading

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Barn Lights, Angle Shades Add Snap to Gourmet Chip Company

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Tourists strolling the streets of Asheville, which is nestled in the beautiful mountains of western North Carolina, now have a tasty alternative when they crave a snack. The Gourmet Chip Company opened its doors in early 2011 and offers a dozen different selections … Continue reading

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