Lighting a Barn Conversion: How to Use Industrial Wall Lights
Industrial wall lights suit a barn conversion because they share its working history of metal, simple forms and honest construction. In tall agricultural buildings, a single pendant high in the rafters barely reaches the floor, so wall fittings do the real work of bringing light down to a human scale. This guide explains why the walls matter more than the ceiling, and how to choose between enamel shades, swing arms, caged bulkheads and pipe style designs. We look at the positions that work in almost every barn: long walls, either side of glazed cart openings, beneath mezzanines, along staircases and below beams. You will also find advice on fixing to old stone and brick, using surface conduit, layering wall lights with floor lamps and ceiling fittings, and choosing warm filament bulbs. Finally, we cover bedrooms and bathrooms within a conversion, and how to balance the industrial look with softer, comfortable furnishings throughout....
