We have worked with Connecticut Lighting Centers for our home since 1993 . They have done a great job of always recommending not only what would go well in our home , but providing us with the best value for the products we have purchased for our home . Their entire staff is welcoming and professional. Thank you read more

We have been customers of CLC for several years and they have always had a wide selection of lighting options for our home We.have had custom light fixtures made for our bathroom and most recently purchased a new ceiling fan and front entry way light. The staff is there to assist and is very knowledgeable but not pushy. Brian helped us withcou purchases and we could not be happier. We will be back soon as we have more lighting needs we need to have "fixed" read more

There are a lot of lights. If I had to guess, the number of lights on display may be in the thousands. There are all sorts of styles and price ranges. Lots of quality choices for all types of lighting. You've got to budget a lot of time and walk slowly to see everything. You really need some kind of strategy before you come in. read more

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This place was so overwhelming but so happy we went vs going to Home Depot. Mind you- it's a lot more expensive but I feel if you're looking for a statement piece, there is no other way. We recently remodeled our home and given its new modern flare, we needed to update the polished brass light fixtures. We had a huge chandelier in the entry way, so we decided to head to CT Lighting to pick out something to stand out. The staff was incredibly helpful. They helped us make sure the piece would fit in our space and gave us recommendations. The sales people were not pushy and did not follow us around. When we were ready we found the lady who initially helped us and found our item in stock. They are in the middle of a big move, and our item was at another warehouse so they shipped for free :) couldn't be happier with our new light! read more

Connecticut Lighting Centers - New Chandelier in entry way - Lighting Fixtures & Equipment Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

I usually shop around for things like lighting using the following method: 1) Check out the big box retailers like Home Depot, etc. 2) Do an online search. 3) Once you have zeroed in on something, check Craigslist to see if you can get it for a fraction. 4) Go to Connecticut Lighting Center in Hartford as an educated buyer. You will get attentive intelligent service. You will pay a little more but it is well worth it. They don't sell junk and will want to resolve any problems with your purchase. Their repair/rewiring/restoration shop is now across the street. Experts. I have used this service many times over the years with great results. At Connecticut Lighting, they know who they are and what they do, they do well. read more

Overwhelming in the best possible way. My husband and I couldn't agree on light fixtures for our new house, and scrolling online could only get us so far (as far as visualization goes). The CT Lighting Centers showroom has a selection unlike anywhere I've seen in this area. From flush mounts and ceiling fans to pendants, sconces, outdoor fixtures, and elaborate chandeliers, it's a lighting wonderland that consumes every available square foot. While we haven't purchased anything major yet (only a circular bulb to replace in a broken fixture), I'm confident we'll be able to find something to fit our needs. Styles range from traditional to contemporary - lots of those fabulous mid-century drum pendants and sputnik lights that I love! Since there's such an enormous selection, prices vary wildly but the clearance deals are downright impressive. read more

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This selection is the largest I have seen and the prices are reasonable for quality lights. Todd and Dave are wonderful to work with, and get all my lights from them. If you think the big box stores have this kind of selection and quality, youve never been to this lighting store. The other thing that is wonderful is their knowledge of lights, shading, wiring.....things you dont get at Home Depot! read more

Terrible experience. We would not recommend anyone to get their lighting from here. We were told our light would arrive in seven days and over three weeks later we still do not have the light. Each time we called we were given a different story about the manufacturer and even that an employee just forgot to put in the order at all (this is after we paid in full for the item almost a month ago). Needless to say we are extremely disappointed especially after hearing great things about this company. This has been frustrating and their disorganization is not okay for valued customers. read more

We've owned many homes for which CT Lighting has touched them all to help make the house our home. Sales team is incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. Last few purchases we worked with Brett - family owned business that take pride in what they do and do it well, highly recommended! read more

Just visited their new store. An older woman with long dark hair looked up a product for me. She was impatient and condescending.

Ok, so i just got off of the phone with CLC. For the record, I bought a desk lamp for my wife before we moved to Texas. The lamp cost about $100 dollars or so. We just unpacked it to get ready to set up our home office, and we plugged it in and it is popping the circuits. Looks like the switch must be defective. So I called CLC to see what they could do for us. They want me to ship it back and then they will replace it. I know, that sounds good, except for the fact that it will cost over $50 to ship back a $100 lamp. I'm no math wiz, but I'm pretty sure that is a bad deal. I hope many people read this and take it to heart. DON'T ever shop there. It isn't worth it. Buyer beware. Their store is full of cheap Chinese crap at high prices. read more

This place is the go to place. I have been collecting lighting for the past 40 years. They did a magnificent job on the restoration. Thank you David you sure know what your doing 5 star rate. Ty Evan read more

We were amazed at the selection of lights, ceiling fans and cabinet hardware. Our new house in under construction so we need quite a bit and CT Lighting has it all. Wish I had know about the cabinet hardware as they had a better selection than what the builder offered. The lighting varied from fancy to contemporary and the more traditional we chose. Before buying I did check prices and they are very reasonable. I have no hesitation to buy in the future too. read more

A great experience. Starting with an incredible selection to fit all tastes, we then learn how important customer service is here. Plenty of knowledgeable folks to help you understand how each fixture could fit into your home. While the purchases we made were for our home, I am a remodeler and from here on out I'll be starting at Connecticut Lighting centers. Thanks 2 all of you who helped us at Connecticut Lighting Center! read more

Sometimes They have a restocking fee on returns you must pay to return so it's good if you know the product you are ordering. People are very nice, good to shop local read more

Let me start by saying that I hardly ever write reviews, but the service provided by Connecticut Lighting was so amazing that I felt compelled. When shopping at their showroom, my wife and I were quite overwhelmed as we tried to select a ceiling fan for our family room, screened-in-porch, and a new staircase chandelier. Todd, whose family owns the store, was not only an incredible help on the showroom floor, but provided unbelievable customer service after the fact as well. We had a unique situation where the high-end fan that we selected for the family room kept tilting when in motion, after installation from a contracted electrician. Todd and Neil from CT Lighting could have easily shrugged their shoulders at my dilemma since it wasn't really their problem. However, they both went above and beyond the call of duty to ensure that we were extremely satisfied customers. Todd and Neil, not only tried ordering a new fan for me, but also sent out their in-house employee which decorates their showroom, to swap out my ceiling fan. No extra cost to me and AMAZING service from them. Thank you to Connecticut Lighting, you now have a customer for life. I only wish other businesses could show random customers the same amount of care that these guys did. read more

This afternoon I went to Connecticut Lighting to find a glass fixture for our bathroom. This piece along with the washers to hold the fixture n place are very hard to find. SHERI and LAURA represent everything great customer service shouid be. read more

Lady who helped us was extremely impatient and rude. She didn't seem to care about our concerns and didn't seem knowledgeable about where we could find replacements for our existing light fixtures. Her response was "they don't make them anymore". Which is untrue statement because we were able to find what we were looking for. None of the items were discontinued like she claims..it's a lazy customer service read more

While the store has a large selection, everything, including the lights, and hardware is overpriced. Pendant lights here are much more expensive than other stores. Some nice designs, but I don't see much difference in terms of construction, durability, etc. You will be pulled in by the appearance of a large selection, however, we were crushed in the wallet, and dealt with long lead times because there is not much actually in stock at the store. Be Aware! Their return policy is not customer-focused at all. They do not tell you this, but lights cannot be returned if they were installed. Our contractor installed the wrong lights due to a miscommunication, but even though they were only hung up for a day before I could take them down, they would not take them back. As a side note to this- I had purchased and paid full price for a store demo model (due to the aforementioned long lead times). When I learned of the "no returns if installed" policy, I asked why she hadn't given the store demo model to me for free since it had already been installed. She did not appreciate this. The lights I had attempted to return were not damaged, and could have easily been used by another customer. Any other lighting store accepts returns. I lost a significant amount of money on those 2 lights. I have nothing nice to say, so I will simply say- No stars. I will not go back. I will not recommend them to anyone. read more

Good selection and helpful staff when you can find them. Number system might be helpful. They advertise "touch it and take it home with you". Not so with my selections today. Two week turn around time. read more

Connecticut Lighting Centers - Lighting Fixtures & Equipment Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

Everything in this store seems to be stuck in 1977...except the prices. The store is cluttered and basically looks like an indoor flea market. You'd think that with such a large store, you'd be able to find anything that you're looking for. But there is a huge gap in contemporary lighting fixtures. If you want to pay 3 times the normal retail for a gaudy bronze and crystal chandelier, this is your place. That is, if you can even find someone to help you, as service is pretty much non-existent. The one time I even entertained buying something, I had to wait over 30 minutes for someone to help me. Not a pleasant experience at all. read more

We just went through a major home renovtion. Our contractor suggested that we go here for a list of things that we needed. I was really notlooking forward to it as I get really overwhelmed and we had a lot to buy. Enter Cindy...our angel. She asked what we needed and we rattled off our list. She wrote down everything we needed. We started "easy" and worked our way to the "hard stuff". She was knowledgeable and honest. If she didnt know the answer, she tried to find it.."You dont want this..do this...I didnt show you that section because its the most expensive", etc....which I absolutely appreciate. When we finished, we looked at the time and could not beleive how quick and easy it was. We thought we were going to be there for many hours. Cindy made our experience quick, easy and dare I say fun. She got in touch with our contractor on Monday, as promised. I would 100% recommend Ct Lighting, and especially Cindy. It was a great experience. read more

Went shopping there recently for a chandelier and walked out with a matching light fixture as well. I love there products for their beauty and originality. The LED lights are pricey but worth every dime. Both light fixtures look stunning. The sales staff are great read more

Very pleased with the service, choices and prices. Something for every budget. We want to thank Mitch for going the extra mile and finding a missing jewel for the light we wanted. Our salesman was very helpful and friendly. Sorry we didn't get his name Just realized we could have had the 6% percent off for checking in on yelp. Bummer! But we will be back! read more

Bought $400 worth in AM...brought back one item to exchange for larger in PM. Remembered to check in on Yelp! the second time, and saw 6% check in discount . They gave me the discount on everything!! Great customer care! read more

We needed fixtures for an entire house. Paul could not have been more patient with us. He offered great ideas and suggestions and was very tolerant with my changes AFTER the order had been place. The service was excellent and we could not have done better on the price for all of our lighting needs. This is a great family business. read more

I am updating this review and adding a star due to customer service. I just got a call from the owners son Todd and he was so helpful. He personally wanted to see that I was satisfied with getting replacement crystals and ordered a few extra so I could have them on hand if needed. The showroom in Hartford can be overwhelming if you don't have a sales person helping guide you based on your taste. We went in not really knowing what styles we wanted for a foryer & dining room chandelier and ceiling fan but Maureen really helped us narrow things down without any pressure. Fixtures were delivered without any issues, the reason for three stars is that after one of our chandeliers was hung (a floor sample) it was missing 8 crystals; for the price of this chandelier something like this should have been fixed before shipping out or I should have been alerted that they were ordering replacements. read more

Several years ago we bought a few fans from this store. They were not cheap. Last night the fan over our bed did not work. I tried everything. Battery changed,tried the wall outlet, nothing. This morning I called the store. I was told the fan technician was out,but would call me back in an hour. One hour later Larry called. He started trouble shooting what he thought might be wrong. He then walked me through several ways to solve the problem. Larry was patient as well as humorous with me. 15 minutes later fan works perfectly. One digit was off on the hand held remote. You pay for what you get. In this case we paid for excellent service. Thanks Larry. read more

Browse here, buy elsewhere. Extremely overpriced relative to online sites like Overstock.com, where you can probably buy a similar chandelier for $200 that this place sells for $600. Even Pottery Barn, on sale, was hundreds cheaper for more stylish designs. I find this place a bit old school in every way - somewhat icky salespeople (one who was overly annoyed by my young children who were doing nothing wrong, many who seemed too busy to even acknowledge us - just not an overall friendly vibe), not the most updated/trendy lighting like you'll see on popular decorating blogs and Pinterest (although there are many lovely choices, especially for exterior lighting), and artificially inflated "regular prices" with still-way-inflated "marked-down" prices. The whole model to me harkens back to a time before everything was available for much less money online. Try Shades of Light, Ballard Designs, Pottery Barn and definitely Overstock once you have browsed here in-person and identified some styles you like. You'll save money and you can shop in the comfort of your home, without the inflated pricing and unfriendly vibe. Edited to add the following based on the owner's response below: The reality for any local business operating in 2015 is that there is an Internet to compete with. I'm all for supporting local businesses and run one myself. I would even pay a little extra to support a local business because I understand the importance of doing so and as a lifelong CT resident who also serves on non-profit boards and donates my time generously, I sincerely appreciate the important contributions local businesses make to our community. My Yelp reviews include many 4- and 5-star accolades for fantastic local businesses that I am thrilled to support. With that said, local businesses have to be as good as or better than the competition - which includes the Internet - to survive today. Give me a friendly place to shop with salespeople who genuinely want to help me, are kind to my children rather than annoyed by them; great, updated and modern product selection and fair and relatively competitive pricing without the "original price" and "marked down (but still inflated) price" game and I'm all yours as a customer. You gave me none of these, and improving your model is on you if you want to continue to survive as a local family-owned business. The world doesn't work the way it did 40 years ago, and the reality is that your customers have more choices beyond our state lines. I would have happily spent a little (not hundreds) more money and purchased my lighting from you had you delivered an experience that was equal or superior to what I could find elsewhere, locally or not. I was open to hearing about the benefits of spending more money at your store and the advantages over buying from the competition had someone approached me to discuss this with me. But in the 45 minutes I spent browsing, the only person who approached me at all did so to reprimand my children. I also would have been thrilled to have my kids play in your play area had someone approached me and informed me that there was one. But none of these things took place, and I left with the conclusion that due in part to the high prices and in part to the unfriendliness of the store vibe, this is a great place for browsing but not for buying. Many people browse before they buy, and research their options - there is absolutely nothing unethical about that. Your response comes across as threatening and defensive, and your argument that I don't support local businesses while knowing absolutely nothing about me and my buying habits as a consumer comes across as a rather pathetic attempt to discredit me as the messenger rather than look within. read more

I find it interesting that Connecticut Lighting is advertising Lifetime Warranty on Ceiling Fans. They were doing the same thing years back when we spent almost $2000 on 3 Casablanca Fans ! When they broke down, they tried to blame everyone else but the product we spent a lot of money on! Then wanted to charge a lot of money, to repair them! Time to buy cheap ones !!! Thanks for nothing !!! read more

My family and I were customers of CT Lighting Center for many years. During a bathroom renovation, we called to see if a lighting accessory was available. The person who took our call told us they'd get back to us with additional information within an hour or two. We provided adequate contact information - an email address and a phone number - and never heard back. Not a word. We found a company in PA who overnighted the exact item to us in time to complete our project. Very suprising and disappointing experience and we will not be returning. read more

Jim Fellows of CT Lighting could not be more helpful. He went out of his way to make sure I had the parts I needed to complete an existing lock. When the parts came in he matched them to my existing keys while I waited. He also provided sound advice on other locks I needed. Service could not have been better. And to top it all off his prices were better than I could find on the Internet. If you need locks Jim is the man to see. read more

Outstanding in every aspect I live in Norwalk CT so this lighting store is not at all convenient to go to but it will be my "go to" store for any future lighting needs. I was able to bring home many pendant lights for our new kitchen, most of which they took right down from their showroom floor (both in Hartford and Southington). I decided on a Kichler pendant and needed 3. Only 2 were in stock and ordered a third. The third light did not match the other two exactly. I ended up finally getting the exact finish and detail because both stores did everything they could to find the proper finish based on the fact that Kichler changed the finish from one stock to next. Again most helpful and the attitude was "whatever we need to do to make it right". Very refreshing! Thank you! read more

I have worked with CT Lighting Gallery on two large renovations. Their customer service, quality and price have all been exceptional. I strongly disagree that on line offerings are superior. Jim Melcher, their experienced lighting designer has made site visits, specified value directed solutions for the project and worked out a detailed lighting plan. In addition, he worked closely with our contractor and electrician to answer all installation questions. We had one failed LED fixture which was immediately exchanged. The customer service has always been superior, even when the store was crowded. Apart from lighting, their selection of cabinet hardware is vast. They offer many CT and Amrrican made products of high quality, available in many finishes. Their companion store, Restoration Lighting Gallery, is the go to source to repair period lighting. They were willing and able to order hard to find replacement parts for old chandeliers. Their design help and large selection to chose the perfect lampshade is special art. There are no online retailers that can compete on either selection, service or price. read more

I had the pleasure of working with Jenna and she was wonderful! I was overwhelmed by how many lights I needed to pick out for our "new home" and she made the process easy! I didn't have my girlfriends or husband with me to give their opinion on light fixtures and she gladly took on that role giving me the "girlfriends opinion" to help achieve the style I was going for. She was knowledgeable, patient and efficient. I had a light on backorder and she was sure to continue communication on the status of that order later down the road. Thank you Jenna! read more

Run don't walk to Connecticut Lighting Center - either location. The service is excellent, personalized and professional. The choices suggested by our sales associate were excellent and what we ultimately chose for our kitchen remodel. They also helped us through a potential lighting problem. I am grateful for their professionalism and their emphasis on personal connections. No wonder this family business has been around for more than 40 years!!! I know I'll run back for my next lighting project. read more

Good afternoon all, We wanted to take a moment to acknowledge a great customer experience we had with Jeff Zagoren at Connecticut Lighting in Southington, CT. Last year we were in the middle of a complete kitchen renovation and we needed a lot of assistance with choosing under-cabinet lighting for our redesigned kitchen. We went to the Southington store and Jeff was eager to assist us. He explained the different types of under-cabinet lighting (advantages and disadvantages), and we ended up ordering all of our kitchen lighting, plus two (2) ceiling lights and one standing lamp for our bedroom. The process went smoothly and Jeff worked closely with us and one of the technical persons at CT Lighting with the configuration of the lights. When the lights came in, Jeff went above and beyond the call of duty by dropping off part of the order when it arrived into your store. When does that happen?? Most recently, we had a need to call Jeff again, as one of the under-cabinet light fixtures was malfunctioning. Jeff immediately found our work order and advised us that this piece was sill under warranty (we didn't have the paperwork, but Jeff found it in your system). Again, we had a GREAT customer experience, made possible by Jeff. He rushed ordered this part for us and we picked it up today. An employee of this caliber should not go unnoticed! We have recommended some of our friends to visit CT Lighting and to personally seek out Jeff. Because of our direct experience with Jeff, we will be back to the Southington store for our lighting needs. Sincerely, Bob R & Deb A Farmington, CT 06032 read more

I did like CT Lighting Center and purchased five lights from them over the past few years. I also like to support local business even though it may cost me more money. After today I will no longer be purchasing any lights from CT Lighting Center. I bought an Led light for my bathroom that I am redoing. I gave it to the contractor and he put it on the wall. I turned the light on and after two minutes decided it was too harsh for bathroom. I had him take it down and I was going to exchange it for different style light which was more money. When I brought it back they told me they usually do not return or exchange lights once installed even though its says on the receipt that they do with a copy of the invoice. I have the invoice. I replied it's difficult to judge whether you like a light or not without installing it and turning it on. He then said, you should have the contractor hook it up and hold it in the air then turn it on to see if you like it. This sounds like an absolutely absurd thing to do and I would guess most people (95%) don't do it this way. Including the salesman that I was dealing with. The light I purchased was available online for $50 less from a reputable retailer with an easy return policy. I opted to buy it from CT Lighting Center because as I stated before I would rather deal with and support the local business. In return the local business not only charges more money, but also has terrible customer service. I will not support a local business that does not support it's local customers. Next time I will go to CT Lighting Center, look at lights in person then go online and buy it for less money. I will also feel more comfortable knowing that I can easily exchange it for something that better suits my needs. I again will not be purchasing any more lights from CT Lighting Center. I will seek out a better price and better customer service. read more

Not sure how many stars to give. You have the absolute best selection of lighting in the state and the absolute worst customer service. They love to ask if you need help but when you do they act annoyed and bothered. Not one smile or appreciation for your business either after buying three lights. Two separate visits with two not so nice employees. Quite upsetting. Would love to recommend but for the beautiful lighting only. read more

Very, very large selection of every type of lighting you can imagine--bathroom, chandelier, outdoor, etc! Some fixtures are totally-80s but there are some modern pieces as well. read more