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Sheva Knopfleris the co-founder of Lights.com, a retailer that sells timeless light fixtures.
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They carry lighting fixtures from a variety of retailers, including those for outdoor features likewater fountainsand entertaining areas.
Customer photos and suggested accessories to complete your look make it easy to design.
There are a lot of choices so finding the right thing can take some searching.
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The quality can vary by retailer and even by fixture.
They carry everything fromfurniture and accessoriesto lighting fixtures, which makes it easy to style an entire room.
Wayfair uses the same format to list all of the specifications and features, no matter the brand.
This makes it really easy to compare fixtures.
Like other retailers that carry multiple brands, the quality can vary across the entire selection.
Wayfair has a lot of customer reviews, especially on some of their most popular options.
Unfortunately, these can also be out-of-stock or have a longer wait.
This retailer carries a variety of products that all work well together.
They have a great selection of natural materials such as rattan, natural wood, and bone inlay.
Their fixtures have a lot of great details that make them worth the high price tags.
IKEA pieces often require some assembly, which is one way that they keep costs low.
The included instructions are helpful to put your fixture together.
Styles tend to beminimalist and modern.
There are also plenty of options made with textured materials like rattan.
IKEA also prioritizes sustainability when they source its materials and design fixtures, accessories, and furniture.
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They also keep the supply chain eco-friendly by shipping things unassembled in efficient packaging.
you’ve got the option to search by the key in of fixture as well as by room.
One of our favorite ways to browse is through the AllModern Get Inspired section.
Target doesnt carry as many large fixtures like chandeliers, especially in their stores.
Smaller lighting fixtures andtask lightingare really their forte.
Their designs still focus on high-quality, heirloom pieces that evoke a sense of history.
They have a very large selection of lighting fixtures, including those that are designed with accessibility in mind.
They are one of the only retailers to carry fixtures that are ADA-compliant but still high style.
Their Ideas & Inspiration lists are also very helpful if you are at the beginning of your search.
Their fixtures are expensive but shopping sales can result in purchasing a high-quality fixture for a budget-friendly price.
They have another curated style focus and make searching for inspiration and a new fixture easy.
There are plenty of oil-rubbed bronze finishes and heavy glass globes.
Quality is pretty consistent across the many brands carried by Joss & Main.
Fortunately, there are a lot of customer reviews with real-life photos to help you make a decision.
you could order online for delivery to the store, at your home, or for pickup.
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They do offerdesign servicesbut not all associates have as much expertise as the design teams at other retailers.
The associates in-store are not involved in fixture design and may not have the same insight.
The in-store selection isnt as large as what they have online, and stores have different inventory.
Fortunately, they can ship to your nearest store for no extra charge.
If you want something simple or timeless, youll like their selection.
There are some statement fixtures but they specialize in simple, classic designs.
Some fixtures can be customized by color or finish.
They also offer lines that work together and design recommendations for creating your entire rooms look.
The fixtures are quite expensive, especially for larger items like chandeliers.
They do have a large sale selection.
They tend toward midcentury modern style but have some simpler fixtures that can work with other styles as well.
These specialty collections are not always available, however.
Pottery Barn designs tend more towards a timeless, classic appeal.
They do have some simple designs that work with a variety of styles.
Their larger statement pieces are hefty and come with a high price tag to match.
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They also have a lot of collections that include chandeliers, table lamps, floor lamps, and sconces.
They have a lot of simple silhouettes, especially in table and floor lamps.
Wondering where to start?
This can mean one statement piece or multiple smaller ones.
Over a kitchen island, for example, you may choose one large fixture or multiple smaller fixtures.
If you arent sure, however, its best to have a professional take care of installation.
If you choose the wrong fixture, you’ll wind up needing to make a return.
Why Trust The Spruce?
This article was researched and written byMia Ingui, a shopping editor for The Spruce specializing in home decor.
She also looked for places with helpful search tools and customer reviews.
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