http://barnhouselighting.com/blog Lighting Design Tips and Much More Fri, 12 Sep 2008 19:53:41 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Do you want to create the "lodge look" in your lake front home? Introduce rustic lighting with fishing motifs. http://barnhouselighting.com/blog/2008/09/creating-the-lodge-look-on-a-lake-front-home/ Rustic lighting is characterized by the use of natural materials and motifs. Choose lighting with rustic finishes and motifs to create the proper ambiance for your log home or porch. http://barnhouselighting.com/blog/2008/09/rustic-finishes-and-motifs-add-style/ Your porch can be a welcoming point of entrance to your home. It can also be your gateway to the yard, garden, lake front, mountain or ocean view. The porch deserves to be considered in your lighting plan. Outdoor lighting can enhance the space, fulfill your design needs, bring extra ... http://barnhouselighting.com/blog/2008/08/porch-lighting-as-a-special-accent-to-your-home/ The unique nature of your home will determine the distance between your wooden posts. There is no rule for distance, but generally 100' to 125' is the recommended interval between lanterns on a long driveway. When the pathway is winding and heavily wooded, adjust the spacing in a way that ... http://barnhouselighting.com/blog/2008/08/measuring-the-distance-between-lamp-posts/ Enhance your home with lighting fixtures that have natural motifs. A single fixture can bring a unique rustic touch to any room. Moose, bear, pine trees and geese are some favorites but there are many more natural images available. Click the image below to see our rustic lighting lines. http://barnhouselighting.com/blog/2008/08/enhancing-your-lodge-with-natural-motifs/ From colonial reproduction to rustic, a range of styles are available for outdoor post lanterns. Consequently the lighting comes in a range of sizes. Choosing the size of the lantern should depend on how the lantern will be seen. Will the lantern be up-close illuminating a pathway beside the house? ... http://barnhouselighting.com/blog/2008/08/choosing-the-size-of-your-post-lantern/ When visiting the lighting showroom, you can greet our new miniature horse. http://barnhouselighting.com/blog/2008/08/a-special-addition-to-barnhouse-lighting-a-miniature-horse/ A wood turned reproduction chandelier over the dining table will bring American Colonial charm to your room. Chandeliers come in all sizes and color choices. http://barnhouselighting.com/blog/2008/08/colonial-american-charm-in-the-dining-room/ Timber framed or log homes are often decorated in the rustic style, and now this distinctively American design is growing in popularity. Many homes include sophisticated natural motifs. Lighting is a key factor in any interior home design, so it is a perfect opportunity to incorporate the rustic look. Pick ... http://barnhouselighting.com/blog/2008/08/rustic-style-for-every-home/ Cedar lamp posts are a great choice for every style of home. The most important tip is to choose the lamp post that fits the lifestyle. While the tapered lamp post has smooth lines to compliment most contemporary homes, the same style post can be used with timber frame homes and ... http://barnhouselighting.com/blog/2008/07/selecting-the-best-cedar-wooden-lamp-post-for-your-home/