Like anything else in the home improvement industry, there is a lot of lighting information and advice available online. Basic and generic information is plentiful, but lighting needs are unique. Fixture size, room layout, functional needs, and existing décor are just a few factors that make your home different from any other. In other words, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to lighting in a home.

So where can you go for specific lighting advice? Your local lighting showroom is a great place to start. Here, we’re sharing how a Lighting One member showroom adds value and benefits, whether you’ve bought a new home or are updating your current home.

Lighting Showroom Vs. Online Retailer

If you’re like most people, you’ve started your lighting search online. Let’s compare what a lighting showroom offers to a typical home improvement retail store. Here’s how they stack up:

* Depending on the lighting showroom and availability.

 

At Lighting One member showrooms, it’s the people who make the difference. “I think my favorite part of the lighting industry is the people. One of the few industries that still has a lot of family businesses, years and years of generations,” says Todd Director of Connecticut Lighting Centers. Not only are you supporting local and often family-owned businesses, but you can enjoy many benefits you can’t find anywhere else.

Key Benefits of a Lighting Showroom

What’s holding you back from the beautiful lighting you want? From planning and design to installation, your local showroom offers value and benefits that are hard to find anywhere else. 

1. Get Your Lighting Questions Answered

Are you unsure which fixtures work with your interior style? Confused about color temperature? Concerned about buying the right-sized fixture for your room? 

By visiting your local Lighting One affiliated showroom, you can speak with a professional who knows how to choose the best lighting for a specific space, create a unique design within your home, THIRD IDEA, They can also provide guidance on hardware, accessories, switches, and lightbulbs — all the details that also make an impact on lighting design. MORE HERE

2. Avoid Design Overwhelm

If you’ve ever been stumped making a design decision because there are too many choices, you’re not alone. Trying to decide on the right lighting can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re unsure what will functionally and aesthetically work best in your home. Add in the thousands of product choices online, and it’s enough to stop you in your tracks. Where to begin?

Shopping locally at your Lighting One member showroom makes these decisions feel manageable. Specialists will ask the right questions to discover your style preferences and functionality needs. From there, they will source a curated selection of product recommendations just for you within your budget.

3. Learn From the Lighting Experts 

Lighting requirements vary from room to room. What you’ll need in your kitchen is different from what you’ll require in a bedroom or bathroom. The people you’ll meet in a lighting showroom are often experts who have been working in the industry for years, if not decades. “I’ve been in it [the lighting industry] a long time, I really enjoy helping people solve their lighting problems and making a room in the house completely come together,” says Brent Powers of Greer Lighting Center. 

Take advantage of their experience and expertise:

• Type of light: Does your room need more ambient, task, or accent lighting?
• Quantity: How well does your room’s lighting transition from day to night?
• Placement: Where to place fixtures overall light and for specific functions?
• LEDs: Are you transitioning to all LEDs in your home? A showroom can help you make the switch.

4. Explore Different Lighting Products

There’s a whole lighting world out there ready to explore. While home improvement retailers tend to offer the same styles and a few trendier pieces, a lighting specialist at a showroom can introduce you to different styles, finishes, and hardware across interior styles and design motifs.

By working with name brands and quality suppliers, Lighting One affiliated showrooms have fixtures that can’t be found in those big box stores or local hardware chains. With options from Hinkley, Kichler, and more, you can visit a Lighting One location and find the perfect fixtures for every project. See their quality up close, operate them, and better visualize how they will look in your space. 

5. Enjoy Free Design Advice

Professional design advice is expensive. And if you’re only needing lighting help, hiring an interior designer is probably too much for your needs. A showroom specialist blends the benefits of a lighting retailer with those of an interior designer. And it won’t cost you a dime. 

“Lighting brings all the other design elements together. We get to punctuate and accentuate the design, the color, the texture, the visually adjacencies and symmetry,” says Dana Hunt of Masterpiece Lighting & Home.

Whether you prefer something bold and dramatic or a subtle update, a lighting expert can advise you on functional requirements aligned with your design motif. Through a room analysis (photos, floor plans, or in-home consultations), they can help make your home look and feel amazing with great lighting that seamlessly transitions from day to evening. 

6. Talk to a Human

No chat bots, phone tree nightmares, or email black holes. When you walk into a showroom, you’ll have the opportunity to talk to a lighting specialist in person. You will also have a single point of contact to help with ordering and any other customer service needs. 

Make the Right Lighting Choice

Lighting is often called the finishing touch to a room, and it can be challenging to get right. A lighting showroom offers much more than a great selection of lighting products. From education to product selection, showroom specialists and staff can help your home look and feel even more amazing. Lighting One empowers showroom owners to provide amazing products, outstanding service, and an experience that customers won’t soon forget. If you’re looking for the best in lighting, design advice, and more, find a showroom near you.