BBC Lighting never disappoints. If you are looking for great lightning options at hard to beat prices, you will find it at BBC. It's been a few years since I needed lighting so when I was there today, I was pleased to see the recent renovations. Gone is the tight walkways and all the floor stock. It's much easier to navigate around all the lighting options to find Inspiration. I know if you are looking for something unique, BBC will have it. Extra bonus. Enjoy the free popcorn while perusing. read more

BBC Lighting - Lighting Fixtures & Equipment Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Over the last 40 years, we've visited BBC Lighting several times. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's an interesting place... and they even have some lighting![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Those who have been there will know exactly what I mean. I can't say we've ever actually purchased any lighting from them, but [[HIGHLIGHT]]their vast selection of styles has often inspired us to think differently about what's possible.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Even if you're just looking for ideas, it's well worth a visit.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Oh, and did I mention they have freshly made, free popcorn? read more

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Last week during the heat wave of 2026, my Hampton Bay ceiling fan would work only function on medium and low. After consulting the internet it was suggested if the fan ran slow on a setting it was the capacitor, if it did not run at all on a setting it was almost certainly the switch. I headed to BBC to purchase a new pull chain switch. I talked to Jeff and he suggested we talk to Austin. Upon showing the parts to them, they said the switch feels fine, but upon examining my capacitor they noticed a bulge on the bottom side. BBC did not have one in stock, but the guys directed me to a web page they use for parts, gave me advice on purchasing the right replacement. Today my capacitor was delivered, installed and what do you know.....THEY WERE RIGHT! BBC is THE place to go for your lighting and fan needs. THANKS GUYS! read more

Lots of great lighting products to choose from. Excellent prices. Great staff whom are knowledgeable, friendly and as attentive as needed. The showroom has a great vibe and you've got to love the popcorn machine. We love our lighting selections. We are happy customers. read more

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It was a wonderful place to wonder through. The vintage items were amazing and they have a vast array of lighting products. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There were two people I 'd like to recognize. One was Robert who was at the order desk, he helped me find the area were my vintage lamped could be serviced. He instructed me where to go and when I went in the wrong direction he led me to the correct area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Also the gentleman who actually fixed my lamp. He was working on some project but he set it aside to examine my lamp. In 5 minutes he had it fixed. My fear was that he was going to say that it was unfixable. Unforetunatly I did not get his name. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Lee was very helpful and gave us the information that we needed for purchasing the lights when we need to.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]He was very patient and immediately got someone to help when we found something that wasn't priced.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We definitely plan on bringing our business to him when we are ready to purchase the lights for our new house. We have used BBC for all our light fixtures years ago and we knew that we wanted to go there once again. read more

This place is as eclectic as they come. You have to check out the fresh self serve popcorn giant slot machine and just all the knickknacks. But, if you need something for home lighting from indoor to outdoor fixtures, this is the place for you. We remodeled our home from top to bottom and bought all of our lighting supplies here. Two of the lights we bought used and came with twenty or so small halogen lights. They got extremely hot but looked beautiful. When I stopped back to pick up a piece that we had to order, the salesperson told me I could replace them with LED bulbs that don't get hot. I switched them out and now they're perfect. BBC also stocked these LED bulbs as well as just about any bulb you can think of. The sales people are very knowledgeable and great to work with. The prices were the best I could find anywhere. So before you buy any lighting fixtures, I suggest you stop here. Lastly, don't forget to pick up a free yardstick. read more

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Rockstar company. David and Jeremy give over the top amazing service. The store has most everything you would need to remodel a home or rental property. Nobody beats their prices. The showroom is up to date and it's easy pick up and load. They delivered my last order on time and I will never shop online when they continually match or beat any price. Bada Bing! read more

BBC Lighting - Delivered my fixtures - Lighting Fixtures & Equipment Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

This may be the most reputable, honest and caring vendor I have ever had the pleasure to work with! Although I have used them for lighting and fan products for years - my latest experience was totally memorable. We were in the market for a REPLACEMENT fan in our bedroom and 2 pendent lights in our kitchen. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Tammy assisted us for about an 1 1/2 hours, answered all our questions and in particular offered her advice without judgement or how it would have affected the sale.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]After purchasing the fan and 2 pendent lights we asked if they had a recommendation for an electrician - BBC offered a list of vetted electricians and we arranged for Bogey Electric to do the install[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. As I mentioned the fan was a replacement to one that supposedly no longer worked and another electrician could not fix. But when Rob and Denise from Bogey Electric arrived they said they could fix the existing fan instead of installing the new fan. This saved us about $350 and I returned the fan to BBC for a full refund and explained to BBC that the electrician they recommended cost them a sale. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The BBC staffed laughed at the irony but they and I knew that this was the best customer service a firm could provide.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I will never go anywhere else for fan or lighting equipment! read more

Rewired lighting I ordered from Turkey and Morocco in a timely cost effective manner! Friendly helpful staff !

We have got all our new light fixtures for our new house here!!! Walking around with a bag of free popcorn will fill up your afternoon. So many different options. The service is great as well. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Someone is always willing to help and provide you other fixtures that might not be on the floor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly highly highly recommend bbc lighting! read more

BBC Lighting has an amazing collection of lighting fixtures and a very friendly and accommodating staff. I took an old lovely broken table lamp for repair and was blown away by the competence of the repairman. Not only did he have the correct part to fix it, but he adjusted everything so it's better than ever. And the price was astonishingly low. I highly recommend a visit here. read more

This is the most entertaining lighting store I have shopped at given all of the crazy antiques and novelty items among the lights. Even those who don't care about lights might enjoy this shopping experience. Their selection is excellent as are their prices. The staff was very helpful. The tough part is making a decision because there are so many choices. We are glad we made the trek to BBC. read more

BBC Lighting offers an extensive selection of lighting fixtures, lamps, shades, and bulbs. They'll light up your life. Literally. I've been on a few different occasions in search of period appropriate lighting for my circa 1915 home. They've come through for me each time. My last visit there, I was on the hunt for a billiard light. I couldn't find precisely what I was looking for but fortunately, help was readily offered. They were able to show me some options they had in the store and then directed me to catalogs where I could peruse options that they would happily order for me. What service! Beyond all the lighting options, they have some pretty quirky and unique vintage items. Oh...and free bags of popcorn while you peruse. It sounds kind of weird to walk around a lighting store with a bag of popcorn but it's oddly perfect (it somehow suits the vibe of the place). Get to it! read more

EVERYTHING! BBC Lighting have a staff of consummate professionals. They can answer every question and solve every lighting problem or lamp issue. I have such respect for this place. And I have two lamps in my car at this very moment that have issues that I KNOW they will solve...PERFECTLY! Plus, it's so much fun to visit their store and see all the nostalgic and weird art objects and unimaginable chotchkes I LOVE BBC LIGHTINGAND ALL NY FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS DO TOO read more

Sandra was amazing to work with. We had everything picked out for our new home, including lightbulbs in 1.5 hours!! She has quick, innovative ideas! Bob and Kathy Parish :) read more

BBC Lighting will not only go down as Milwaukee's greatest lighting store - it should seriously be on a tourist landmark and top 100 must see in MKE. While my most recent home project includes a multitude of fixtures from the good people of BBC - I've actually spent more time in the past wandering the endless aisles of questionable antiques, admiring the miles of wire and wondering just how safe the entangled mess of cords a few feet above my head really are. Please help yourself to the free popcorn as you walk in the door and 50 cent soda to add to the overall experience. Purchasing fixtures here was a breeze and there is plenty of sales staff around to greet you and assist if needed. Pricing is very affordable and selection is unreal. I will definitely be back :) read more

Sooooo many options! Crystal chandeliers! Sconces! Kitchen lighting! And more! Sales people are friendly but don't hover. Prices seem reasonable. We came away with lots of ideas and will return for purchase. read more

This is your go-to place in MKE for limited supply or hard to find lamps; hands down, no other lamp/lighting/fixture store (including/especially the big box stores like Home Depot and Lowes) I've been to has the same inventory that BBC carries. Need help or advice? Again, there's no place like BBC. Everyone who works there is patient, informed/knowledgeable and anxious to share their expertise and advice with customers. Sometimes parking can be tough; there's not a lot of parking on the street (St. Paul) and there aren't that many places to park on the lot, which basically services a dock area, so be prepared to walk a bit when you decide to go. read more

Is customer service too much to ask for? While there to pick up a $2500 light, I added on a $300 bathroom fixture. The people shopping right next to me asked for and got 10% discount so I asked for the same. The sales lady, Beth, didn't respond to my request ad went on to charge me full price. That $30 didn't stop me from buying today, but I won't be buying there again in the future. Beth said she could not give a discount and made no effort to make it happen for me. Considering there are signs posted throughout the store that say visit out website for a discount, I'm sure she could have done something. Very disappointing, poor customer service. read more

Everything about the lighting selection was fantastic, this is where you want to go if you want diversity in lighting options. But our experience with the salesperson was horrible. We spent more than $2000 for the material that WE wanted. But we were novices at this, so we expected an experienced salesperson to help us through the process; asking questions, offering information, giving suggestions, etc. She offered nothing, except bringing us to the cash register to ring up the sale. I don't know if I would return to this company, maybe go further away for a better sales experience. read more

Wow - a temple to all things related to illumination. Reasons to love: 1. Everything under the sun that is lighting related. Take Home Depots selection and multiply it fivefold. 2. Good prices - check out the clearance area, you know you need something here. 3. Free popcorn! 4. Helpful staff though they are rushed on weekends 5. Across the street from Sobelmann's - oh yeah! Get yo'self a ceiling fixture and a cheeseburger without moving your car. I can do without all the kitcshy crap strewn about but the vintage carnival rides are cool. read more

Ok first of all, I love any lighting store that isn't blindingly bright with all the wasted electricity. Secondly, the whole experience is fun here, with the popcorn and the wacky statues and the 'million dollar bills' they give you. Everyone we've talked to has been friendly and efficient. And most importantly, the selection is really good, and at nice prices. I like it better than say, home depot. More choices and more variety. Definitely will come here for any lights I need. read more

Just wanted to say a big thank you to Jeff for fixing my 97 year old Dad's vintage touch lamp so quickly a couple weeks ago. As a big necessity for someone who can't see well, he dropped everything to get it done in the same day. We were SO impressed with his skill and professionalism. He even made more adjustments and changes for safety purposes that we weren't aware were needed...Highly recommend to go there! read more

Nice lights, cool store. The greeter we had today was great, helpful, walked us to what we were looking for, pointed out some styles we were interested in, liked him a lot. Then he told us he's not a salesman and got a sales person to "help us"... She did nothing. We had to prompt her for everything. Very strange. Seemed like everyone else there was friendly, chatty, helpful... Except her. Of course we got the dud. Still giving 4 stars for the greeter who pointed us right to the light we bought and the selection. read more

BBC Lighting has a very good selection but their staff is fantastic. They showed me everything they had in the style I needed, even unwrapped an item just so I could see it. They also helped me match something I found online. No wandering around here looking for someone to help you. They are so friendly and patient they'll consult with you and not pressure you to make a choice. The store is full of fun surprises that make you want to keep exploring the aisles. This store is a "must visit" to get ideas for lighting projects. I needed complementing drum and pendant lights for a remodeled kitchen/dining room space that ties in with an existing living room. I shopped here years ago when we did a foyer-bed-bath addition and I'm glad they've remained a reliable source for quality lighting in Milwaukee. read more

Moved from Wisconsin to Arizona several years ago. I miss this store! They have EVERYTHING at fabulous prices. Wish it were here.

BBC failed to provide 2 lights upon pickup. Called when this error was realized and was told that no we had picked up everything and that the manager would not "negotiate" with us as if we were lying and trying to get free product. The sales rep and manager clearly thought this was somehow out fault and we needed to try to negotiate for product we had already paid $700 for. Of course, it turns out the product was still in their warehouse. In addition, one of the lights they actually did provide us on time was the wrong finish, even though the sales rep tried to convince us that brass can look similar to polished nickel . Thankfully once we pick up the corrected order in 3-4 weeks we can be done with BBC for good and never return. read more

Terrible hours. Most people can't get there by 5pm M-F due to working and they are closed on the weekends. It's a shame.

Absolutely the worst customer service on the planet! We had the misfortune of dealing with Sandra, arms crossed and rudeness plenty. Zero interest in helping us with a ceiling fan. Won't be going back. read more

Great fixtures- unique, sophisticated---many styles for many tastes...The staff are helpful and friendly and truly know their products. Nora helped us find the perfect fixtures! You will find so many options here- truly the type of store that would have lines out the door to enter in New York or Chicago! read more

I can't believe I never knew about BBC Lighting until a few months ago. No freaking way I will ever buy lights from Menards or Home Depot again. Prices are definitely comparable to big box stores but are more unique and better quality. I also liked that the store had a lot of character. They provide free popcorn and have all sorts of fun memorabilia throughout the showroom. Sales people are walking around to help and when you find fixtures you want talk to them - don't just grab the box like I tried to do lol. Ps check their website for a coupon! read more

We have never been to this place before & from the outside, it's not much!! But OMG....you walk into this place and all you can say is WOW! Any kind of lighting you can imagine, plus their unique vintage slot machines, fire trick barber chairs, vintage stationary rides for kids!!! You have to see it to believe it! But most importantly the service we received from Michelle was amazing! She helped us & looked for "out of the ordinary" lighting, gave us great suggestions & was extremely knowledgeable! She helped us for about an hour and a half & followed through with the sale to the end; even helping us bring our purchases out to the vehicle!!! We would highly recommend Michelle & BBC Lighting!!! Great prices! The only downfall is, there are so many awesome choices, that it is so hard to make a decision! read more

Awesome customer service. I love visiting bbc lighting and checking out all those interesting things and antiques they sell there. Don't forget to get your free popcorn before you leave! read more

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These guys are seriously great. The store is full of amazing lighting options if you want to stand apart from everyone else who buys from big box retailers. We purchased a beautiful chandelier and foyer lamp from BBC and I could not possibly be any happier. Pic: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicholasputz/7174613103/in/set-72157629728099367/lightbox/ Our Chandelier was missing some parts, and I thought I was going nuts because I had no logical way to hang it. So I called BBC and told them what was going on and they said swing by. Came in and went to parts, and was immediately helped out. They confirmed I was missing parts and hooked me up with what I needed and even showed me how to get the project done right which was amazing. I can not wait to go back into BBC and buy more from them for the house. read more

Super helpful and knowledgeable employees and also very friendly! It's a huge place and usually pretty busy but within minutes of being inside I'm always asked if I need help! Also such a cool collection of antiques and photos! Love this place! read more

Two excellent choices for light fixtures are near each other, so convenient. This is the more affordable of the two, the other place is high end custom stuff, mostly out of my price range. Instead of wasting your time at Menards, Home Depot, or Lowe's, try this place if you want lamps or light fixtures for your home or office. This place has a much better selection of affordable lighting interior and exterior than the big box DIY stores, and the sales help is friendly, patient and helpful. They also have an odd eccentric collection of other stuff for sale here, so shopping is entertaining as well. I've purchased a hall chandelier, and hanging bathroom light, we're planning on coming back for exterior front walkway lamps later. read more

OMG!! How come I never heard of this place before stumbling upon it in need of kitchen counter island lighting? What an eclectic, crazy mishmash of quirky antiques and collectables all housed within the confines of a warehouse sized, reasonably priced lighting store. Great selection of items and there prices pretty much can't be beat (18 - 20% below other stores and Internet pricing)! This is a store the kiddies are even sure to enjoy while looking around with you for DIY ideas! read more

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This place is really cool, but I cannot emphasize enough that they mean buisness. You want a light- theyll make you find a light. Best prices in the city, but they sell ritzy stuff, so be prepared to fork over some dough. The salespeople walk all over the place with clipboards asking you repeatedly if you need help. It's great if you are looking to buy, but a little intimidating if you are just trying to look around and get a feel for things because you know nothing about lights. I'll take it over no help at all- that just annoys me. Steve was our very tall salesman who helped us find some great fixtures for our new apartment. He knew how to do buisness and helped us pick out some good pieces. After you are overwhelmed and leave spending hundreds upon hundreds of dollars, reward yourself with a good burger in the Menomenee Valley- Sobelmans or Oscars. read more

Be prepared to be completely overwhelmed when you walk into this place. It is crammed full with lighting options from the mundane to the sublime. I went on the recommendation of our contractor fully expecting that I would go home and order the sort of o.k. light I had found on Overstock. BBC's selection was amazing, and while you can spend thousands of $ on a chandelier if you want to, they also have some real bargains. I picked a Tiffany style pendant on clearance, took it home, and my contractor immediately said, "Too big." So I got to try out their 30 day return policy the next day. The return was easy, and I found a smaller piece that I like just as well for less money. Score! I hope I'll need more lights soon so I can go back here to shop! read more