Texture is one of the more subtle design elements yet can be one of the most alluring. Physical texture is that which you can actually feel while visual texture is simply the illusion of physical texture. Good lighting can bring out the subtleties in any textured surface be it a wall, countertop, or favorite piece of art. For example, this gooseneck light is a terrific choice for this doorway surrounded... 
A wise woman once told me as she was building her house, tell the contractor to take advantage of every single square foot especially behind the walls. If you see a space, put a door on it, and you have instant storage. Even small spaces that would seem useless can become invaluable for storage or, as seen in this photo, a terrific study space. This small nook could have been an interesting closet but... 
Some things just go together like peanut butter and jelly, Batman and Robin, copy and paste. So why would a designer choose anything else for a classic red Vermont barn than gooseneck barn lighting over every doorway? This beautiful barn, designed by Mitra Samimi-Urich, serves as barn, shed, boat storage, and workshop for the owners all with classic New England style.
The barn doors were custom designed... 
The Nth degree may be defined by our old friend Webster as an idiom meaning “the utmost degree or extent.” For the staff of The Nth Degree Salon in Sylva, North Carolina, it means customers receive the ultimate in customer service and attention. And while the staff is taking your cut, color, and pampering to new heights inside the salon, a graceful gooseneck warehouse shade is kicking up the... 
The cities of Asheville, North Carolina, and Prague, the capital city of the Czech Republic, would seem to be as far apart culturally as they are geographically. Yet, the two are linked by a group of young tea lovers that began meeting in Prague during the waning days of Communism to sample rare Indian, Chinese, and Japanese teas smuggled into the country. After the fall of Communism, the group opened... 
For some businesses, lighting almost seems to be an afterthought. Just a fixture of some sort to light up a building so others can find it after dark. On the other hand, these handsome gooseneck barn lights show that lighting can be an integral part of a building’s design and an important piece of your business brand. The Spa Theology day spa, located in Asheville, North Carolina, starts giving... 
Why would you choose a gooseneck fixture over some of the other choices out there? A gooseneck represents a classic style of American lighting from the turn of the century and is adaptable to so many different spaces. When this style of light was first manufactured, it was often used on farms, in warehouses, and other work areas. The gooseneck arm could take a light out from the wall, then up and down to... 
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