After looking at a couple of chain stores for lighting for our kitchen and dining room, we went to Idlewood. Oh my. Many choices in the showroom; and quite a bit more in the catalog/online. We spent an hour between looking at all the choices and consulting with Maria Walker. She listened intently to what we wanted and shared several options and ruled out others. We got excellent choices at a great price. She really focused on ensuring we got the right size. We ended up not buying what was in the showroom (my initial thought), but really doing it right. read more

I was very pleased with the service I received when purchasing lighting for my new home. The quality of the fixtures was very good and I appreciated that items were available in several price ranges. Maria W is very knowledgeable and easy to work with. She gave me really helpful advice. I would definitely recommend going here for your lighting needs read more

The service was excellent and prices competitive. I dealt with Maria Walker, very knowledgeable and understanding of my needs. She went beyond with her service, I just hope Idlewood appreciates her expertise and outstanding customer service. Highly recommend Idlewood. read more

I have tried to give the Idlewood Barrington location my lighting business - twice! Both times I was completely ignored the entire time I was in the store. I wandered around, took photos, and had my list of questions in hand. There was a desk full of employees, and no other customers in the store. Literally no one acknowledged my presence or attempted to help me, either time. It was laughable. Will most definitely not return. read more

Idlewood Electric Supply in Barrington, IL was very helpful when I selected light and fan fixtures for our entire newly constructed house. It was very helpful to see many different lights in the showroom while being able to find specific lights from many different online sources. I worked with a designer (Maria W.) who helped me create an online 'wishlist' of many lights she thought I would like based on my feedback, house style, and budget. Within a few visits, we were able to select different fixtures for the entire house. The entire order was quickly delivered to our new house with the appropriate lightbulbs so that the electrician could install. Even when one light arrived with broken glass, Idlewood re-ordered the light without complaint or extra cost. I definitely recommend Idlewood and Maria W. as our consultant. read more

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We had a very disappointing experience buying a ceiling fan here. The ceiling fan was defective, and the replacement process was unclear. Initially we were told to contact the manufacturer. Later we were told an exchange would be accepted. We were repeatedly told to use professional electricians which we were using with Scholl Construction, and the inference that we had damaged the fan by installing it ourselves was annoying and untrue. Now we have to hire an electrician to swap out the replacement. Definitely a frustrating experience. read more

I came in to get a landscape light repaired that Was purchased several months back the girls were very nice and said they didn't have a repair shop here but they can send it to highland park store. Less than a week later they called and said it was ready. They did a great job fixing it . I will be defiantly be back . Great selection and prices too read more

We bought a new bedroom fan and it was explained to us in no uncertain terms that we'd require a new down pole to suspend the ceiling fan. I said that I didn't think so, it's nothing more than a pipe to run wiring through. No, it was explained, a down rod was needed to meet the requirements of the new fan. OK. The down rod was ordered at the same time as the fan. Our electrician comes by to do the install. As I had thought, he used the color matching down rod that we already had. And he wired in the old remote control so we had a new yet very familiar "old" fan. Nice. The new fan didn't have a remote control - wall plate only. When we went to return the down pole, we had to pay 30% restocking fee on a part we thought very strongly that we didn't need AND purchased only at the behest of Idlewood. Too bad; it turned a great store with a great selection in to something we'll - diminished. Caveat Emptor read more

Trying to find a great ceiling fan when so many options are available can be a daunting task. When you take into account everything from brand to motor to blade size and then add color and material variations and options - well, it can be overwhelming. Thankfully, the outstanding service Mikki provided when I walked into Idlewood with many pages of printouts and ideas helped me narrow my selection and make the perfect choice for my home. Her valuable assistance was absolutely essential and appreciated and I know will result in the perfect ceiling fans that I hoped to find. Her directions and experience were critical when deciding which accessories were needed or required. I highly recommend Idlewood for its excellent selection and absolutely give my highest marks and gratitude to Mikki for her superior service and expertise. read more

Purchased several - 8 to be exact over a period of time - lighting fixtures at the Barrington location. The Lighting Specialist named Jill is so helpful/personable. The showroom is beautiful with many selections. Jill will work with the customer and give advice on what type of light fixture will flatter a particular room. I called a few times to ask her to review a light fixture that I considered buying and she took the time to look in the catalog and share her opinion which I wanted/appreciated. When you walk in this location, everyone at the front desk makes you feel welcome. I have been very happy with all of my purchases and I would recommend Idlewood Electric Supply to anyone who is planning to purchase new light fixtures. Ruth M. read more

Despite the long wait for a salesperson on a Sunday afternoon, we were very pleased with the amount of merchandise in the showroom. We were able to narrow down our choices once a salesperson was able to assist. Cyndee P. was extremely helpful and so we made a purchase. Although we didn't need it, we felt the return policy was very generous. Additionally, Cyndee was able to provide us with a list of electricians. Now that our lights are installed, we are even more pleased with our purchases and experience at Idlewood Electric! read more

As we are looking to replace 4 ceiling fixtures inside and all of our outdoor lighting, we happened upon this place while on our way to another lighting store. When we walked in, 3 women sat behind the counter and 1 said "hello". That was it. We were in the store for at least 20 minutes and actual found 1 of the chandeliers we were looking to purchase. We measured, we talked, we tried to get an idea of how the light would project out....all on our own. Not once did anyone of the 3 employees ask if we needed any help. Kept chatting with each other, one was actually filing her nails....and then a male employee joined in the chit chat. Must be nice to have so much business that you can let people walk out....here we were trying to give our business to a brick and mortar store. Looks like we will be ordering our lighting online. read more

I had to replace several light fixtures-all shapes and sizes. Iddlewood made it easy and affordable. First I went online to their wonderful website and chose fixtures that fit my design plan and budget. Next I visited the Iddlewood store in Barrington and discussed my choices with the knowledgable salespeople. They helped me refine my choices and stayed within my budget! I ordered the fixtures and they delivered them for free. I love all my new light fixtures!! read more