Best Lighting Stores

Style and inspiration

Remodeling or improving a home means looking at various styles to fit your needs. For this reason, many online lighting stores have resources to inspire you to find the style that works for your house.

• Style type: Different vendors carry different styles. Some specialize in traditional or popular designs while others offer international and unconventional styles.
• Showrooms: Lighting stores usually have showrooms where store associates can help you see what their stocks look like in model rooms. For online stores, many companies have virtual showrooms to inspire decoration ideas.
• Idea boards: Some of the best decoration ideas come from fellow consumers. Company websites often have idea boards where consumer that post their own lighting projects to inspire others.

Pricing

After finding a style that’s right for your room, finding the right price becomes the next priority. Shopping around is key to catch the styles you want for the price that fits your improvement budget.

• Low price guarantee: Some lighting stores will guarantee their prices. If they do not have the lowest price listed, they may match or beat a lower price from a competitor.
• Coupons: Online retailers may list available coupons for the items they sell. Make sure you check to see if there are coupons before making a purchase.
• Rotating sales: A patient consumer will want to monitor sales closely to receive the best deals on lighting products. Regular sales may offer lighting products at reduced prices if you catch them on the right day.
• Open-box items: Most sites that allow returns will offer like-new returned items, or “open-box” items, at discount prices.

Customer service

Not everyone who wants to remodel their home is a professional. Lighting retailers, therefore, often focus on customer service to help consumers at any step of the process, whether they’re furnishing a new home or updating their current lighting.

• Online chat: One of the quickest and easiest ways to get in touch with a service representative is through online chat. Most online lighting stores have sales associates and experts waiting to answer your questions.
• Consultation: If you’re buying lighting products from a showroom, you can usually schedule consultations with experts or interior designers.
• Expert installation: Installing lighting can be complicated, so most consumers will likely want an expert’s help in remodeling their homes. Lighting stores often have electricians who can help install new fixtures for a fee.

Shipping and delivery

Finding the right product in an online lighting store means having it shipped to you. Depending on the size of the object and the distance it travels, some stores may offer deals on shipping or delivery options.

• Free shipping: Qualifying orders may ship free from certain lighting stores. Usually, free shipping is limited to products that cost $50 or more, though rates may vary.
• International shipping: Products shipped overseas are subject to more expensive costs, and some stores may only ship domestically.
• Freight shipping: Larger light installations may require freight shipping. This form of shipping generally costs more than standard shipping because of the product’s weight or its fragility.
• Delivery options: Most companies ship and offer curbside delivery. However, some companies offer white glove delivery, meaning that movers will place your item in the place where you want it. White glove delivery may be a smart option for delicate lighting fixtures.

DIY resources

Many consumers want to install lights and remodel their homes by themselves. For do-it-yourself projects, lighting stores often have guides and blogs for consumers.

• Installation guides: The most common DIY resources in lighting stores are installation guides. You can look up your product and then consult the guide to figure out how to set it up.
• Blogs: While some store blogs are devoted decoration, others are devoted to DIY projects with technical help and advice.

Trade resources

If you have a place of business, like an office or hotel, that needs new lighting, companies may offer deals for outfitting your space with their products. It may be worth your while to see which companies will sell their products at discount prices for your business.

• Personalized service: Working with company trade services often means working closely with a representative of that country. You should make sure the lighting design company is giving you personalized service to get the most out of your trade deal.
• Trade-exclusive products: Some lighting fixtures are only available through trade deals. Outfitting your place of business with exclusive lights may be a possibility depending on the company.
• Purchase minimums: Some companies will only agree to trade partnerships if your company purchases a certain number of products. Make sure you can meet the product qualifications when you consider trading.

Showrooms

Few shopping experiences can beat a physical store, especially when you want to purchase something like lighting. Lighting showrooms let consumers walk around and see lighting fixtures from all angles in a real setting.

Online-only stores

For consumers who do not live near showrooms, online stores may be the best option. These stores deliver products to consumers’ homes, and many have virtual showrooms to give consumers ideas about how their lights will look when installed.

Home improvement stores

Home improvement superstores sell much more than lighting products, making them ideal for consumers who need a few other items in addition to lights to bring their remodeling jobs together.

Home remodelers

Most consumers looking for lighting products are planning remodeling projects. Whether you are changing the decoration of an existing room, adding a room to your home or preparing your house for selling, improving the lighting can increase the value of your home and improve a room’s appearance.

Home builders

If you’re building your home, you will want to consider carefully your choice in lighting.

Interior designers

Interior designers always need to keep aware of the latest trends in lighting styles. Resources like showrooms and idea boards for lighting stores can help interior designers give their clients ideas.

DIYers

If you want to do your own repairs and installation, lighting stores will have the resources for you. Installation guides and expert consultations should give you the information you need to get your project finished.

Hotels and offices

Many companies offer trade deals with hotel groups and businesses to feature their lighting products. Hotels looking to install new lighting to match their décor and business needing lights for their workers could benefit from the services lighting stores offer.