Posts Tagged "Vintage Industrial"
Featured Customer | Retro Industrial Pendants A Hit for California Sheet Metal Company
In September 2011, a fire broke out in a 150-year-old building that housed a hotel, bar, and Frank M. Booth, Inc. Water damage was significant for this 100-year-old company so the owners decided to remodel. As the structure was torn apart, they noticed large, hand-hewn columns that were part of the original building — a carriage-making shop built in the 1860s. Some of the columns still had large metal rings where horses would be tied in the shop.
Read MoreProfessional’s Corner | Interview with Architect Cindy Black in Austin
Drink. Well. Two words — plain, simple, and direct — and the name of one of the newest pubs to spring up in Austin, Texas. We talk with architect Cindy Black, who worked on the project with husband and fellow architect Rick Black, about the new space which features some beautiful vintage industrial lighting.
Q: Was this a new building or a remodel?
A: This was a renovation of an existing 1960 commercial building located on 53rd Street which is known for its eclectic mix of vintage shops, alternative retail venues, and great local restaurants.
Q: What was the design direction the owners wanted to take for this space?
A: The overall goal was to create a neighborhood pub that was a comfortable space with an urban edge. This meant incorporating warm finish colors and slightly worn or industrial fixtures. Some structural steel was needed after we removed the interior walls, so we turned this into a design feature. Exposed I-beams line the ceiling and steel columns support metal car rims that create additional “tables” for the space. Hand-painted accents also give character and texture to the space such as the brick wall mural and the black-and-gold lettering on the restroom doors.
Q: Why did you choose barn style lighting for the pub?
A: The barn style lighting fixtures convey a vintage Americana style with familiar shapes and materials. We also loved the finishes available such as the worn paint on the Mig Pendant and the Rubbed Bronze on the Triple Warehouse Diffuser.
Q: Do people comment on the Mig Pendants over the bar?
A: The Mig lights are just perfect for bringing punctuations of warm light through the holes on the side. It’s a familiar object that most people don’t quite recognize unless they’ve been around welding before. There was much discussion about which Mig color we would choose — but we love the yellow! It’s a great color accent for the space. We also used the grey Migs where less accent was needed to contrast with the diamond patterned fabric (see top photo).
Q: Now that the lights are up and the doors are open, what do you like best about the lights?
A: We really loved being able to get some warm incandescent fixtures that feel more like candlelight. The Triple Warehouse Diffuser provides a canopy for the big six-person table giving character and definition to that alcove.
Photos courtesy of:
Rick and Cindy Black, Architects, Project Designer
Whit Preston Photography
Red Arc One, Architect of Record
Franklin Alan, Contractor
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American Made Lighting
From locally grown vegetables to clothing, within the past few years there has been an increasing demand to purchase American made products. With the internet at everyone’s fingertips today, word is spreading fast for where you can buy all sorts of USA made items. Light fixtures have been no exception to the trend and we don’t see it going away anytime soon. American made lighting has been around for well over 100 years, with some original styles still being used today.
Read MoreWire Cage Lights & Industrial Pendants in London Store
Barn Pendants resembling the Indy Industrial Pendant and the Minimalist Polished Brass Cage Pendant add to the time-worn character of Hostem Men’s Clothing Store, located in the heart of London’s East End. These cloth cord pendants are found within the Ceiling Lighting category at Barn Light Electric.
The Indy Industrial Pendant features an authentic style turn key switch that can be used as an on/off switch, or simply as a decorative feature. It comes with 8 feet of adjustable Black or White cord (the image above features black). It’s an ideal, affordable pendant to accent within the home or counter top, yet has also been making appearances within large and small scale retail displays. The Indy starts at $85.00 each.
Read MoreVintage Inspired Barn Pendants Found in California Wineries
Photo Courtesy of Cade Winery
Two of California’s finest wineries featured on Remodelista incorporated vintage industrial barn lights to create a warm and inviting atmosphere for visitors. In the photos today, you’ll see light fixtures that bare a striking resemblance to the Indy Industrial Pendant from Barn Light Electric
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