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The web
is filled with lots of online stores which offer all types of indoor
and outdoor lighting fixtures.
If you wish to decorate your home with both beautiful and functional
light fixtures, lamps and chandeliers – you're in the right
place.
The stores below enable you to buy lighting solutions online securely.
We listed only the biggest, most popular and credible retailers, but
there are plenty more.
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Huge site.
Offers both lighting and home furnishing products from over 700 manufacturers.
Online since:
2000
Items in stock:
About 50,000
Free
shipping? Yes
Ships to:
48 contiguous United States
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Great selection of design-oriented
lighting, fans and home accessories.
Offers both American and European designs.
Online since:
2005
Items in stock:
About 5,000
Free
shipping? Yes (For orders over $50)
Ships to:
Continental USA
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Offers uniquely designed
lighting for the home, cabin, lodge or cottage (Rustic/Western style).
Online since:
2005
Items in stock:
About 1,300
Free
shipping? Yes
Ships to:
Continental USA
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Offers discounted
lighting fixtures - from crystal chandeliers to floor lamps.
Online since:
2005
Items in stock:
About 3,000
Free
shipping? Yes (For orders over $200)
Ships to:
48 contiguous States
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Good selection of indoor & outdoor lighting.
Online since:
2005
Items in stock:
About 27,500
Free
shipping? Depends on the item
Ships to:
US
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Offers light fixtures for
the home, office and beyond at below retail prices.
Online since:
2002
Items in stock:
About 5,000
Free
shipping? No
Ships to:
Worldwide
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Lighting
needs have been developed to meet residential, commercial and
institutional needs.
Since Benjamin Franklin, there have been many people that have
developed and refined the indoor and outdoor lighting needs of millions.
Inside the home, lighting is needed in the foyer and hallways,
bathroom, and under-the-counter models.
Fixtures for indoor lighting can be decorative or used as a utility
feature on many items in the home such as a night light or a light kit
in a ceiling fan.
People typically install lighting as a wall sconce or as side lights
used in entertaining.
There are many wattages to light bulbs, and the wattage will depend on
the fixture it is used in.
Some indoor lighting bulbs are clear for use in crystal chandeliers, or
off-white for use in brass chandeliers, and energy-saving florescent
bulbs are extremely popular.
Outdoor
lighting fixture selections deal first and foremost with providing
security to a home or business. Landscapers will use lighting
to accent shrubbery designs, and incorporate energy efficient lighting
that use halogen light bulbs on building corners.
Lighting choices can set the mood in a home environment, or prove
useful in emergency situations.
Dimmer switches and control panels have been used to control the
lighting used in a residence, and many security systems have emergency
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The
internet is jam packed with online shopping sites which are exclusively
dedicated to quality lighting fixtures and lamps.
These retailers offer a large selection of items, made by leading
manufacturers, for each and every room of the house, taste and budget.
Since the net is a very competitive environment, prices are low in
general and a lot of lighting shopping sites offer cheap / discounted
items, free delivery, special deals and real bargains.
Browsing the catalog is pretty easy and it includes endless ideas (with
photos) for the perfect lighting solution.
All you have to do is choosing a relevant category and start examining
the actual designs.
A typical lighting store would include categories like interior lamps
(desk, floor, table & Tiffany lamps), ceiling fixtures
(chandeliers, directional lights and flush mounts), ceiling fans and
more.
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All
the stores which are listed here are credible, trustworthy &
safe, however, it's still wise to look into the following points in
order to avoid unnecessary headaches and disappointments.
Shipping -
Does the store ship only within the US? (Many shops can't deliver
furniture to Alaska & Hawaii).
Does the store ship internationally? Does it ship to APO / FPO
addresses?
How do they ship? There are several methods like: UPS, truck, White
Glove deliveries and others.
How long does it take to deliver?
How much does the shipping actually cost (in some cases, it's totally
free of charge).
Does the shipping fee include assembly, if needed?
Warranty
– Is there a clear and reasonable warranty or a guarantee
policy?
Cancellations
– What happens if you want to cancel your order? Is it
possible? Is there an easy process for that procedure? Is there a fine
for cancelling?
Returns
– Can you return an item if you're not satisfied? Is there a
restocking fee?
Customer
Service – Is there a clear number of the
customer service department in case there's a problem?
FAQ
– Does the store have a detailed FAQ section which answers
most common questions?
Satisfaction Guarantee
– Many stores offer satisfaction / money back guarantee
(always a major plus).
Lowest Price Guarantee
– Some stores offer it and it's an important added value for
a lot of consumers.
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