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Ahead, an AD-approved list of some of our primary lighting store destinations for modern table lamps, sculptural floor lamps, crystal chandeliers, lighted ceiling fans, desk lamps, and more—all with plenty of personality to spare. led pendant chandelier
As their name implies, Lumens—which recently merged with YLighting—specializes in all things illumination, and it should be your first pit stop for anything from floor to ceiling lights (though it sells lots of furniture and other decor where that came from). Their lighting designs span metal, wood frames, and even silhouettes made from delicate woven textiles, with plenty of recognizable names on its roster such as FLOS and Herman Miller. You can even find landscape lighting for your entryway, backyard, and any other outdoor spot that needs to be brightened up.
Like many other retailers in the design space, Rejuvenation is something of a generalist, but its decor and lighting is where it really shines, whether you favor natural, ceramic materials, or smooth metals. You'll also find a great variety of outdoor lighting, if you’re looking to imbue some farmhouse-chic style into your exterior, or lighting accessories like shades and smart LED light bulbs. Because many of Rejuvenation’s pieces come with a higher price tag, we recommend shopping here for large statement-making pieces that you intend to make the focal point of your space.
There is a world of ceiling fan designs out there, and Lamps Plus is a great retailer for upgrading yours, among many other lighting situations. The options lean more sculptural and will add a solid dose of texture and intrigue to your home decor. Now that’s what we call lighting design: not just choosing yet another run-of-the-mill ceiling fan.
One of the quickest ways to add visual interest to your living room or dining room is to incorporate an unexpected texture into your lighting design. Serena & Lily has a lot to choose from in this department, from woven wicker pendants to scalloped hanging lights. Their aesthetic skews more bohemian and beachy, and it’s a great place to find a statement piece to help anchor your room.
Schoolhouse takes classic lighting shapes—pendants, circular flush mounts, tree-shaped table lamps—and punches them up with fun colors and functional improvements. For example, a simple wall pendant might get a makeover with a plug-in functionality and style inspired by Shaker designs. The brand is a great option for anyone into midcentury modern, Bauhaus, and similar design styles, but they’re not so trendy that you’ll want to swap them out after a few years.
If you're aching for something modern (but not rent-check-level expensive) Article has an approachable selection of lighting that feels sophisticated-on-a-budget. Each piece, whether it’s a modern sconce or pendant to replace the ugly boob light that once was, will add warmth and elegance without overpowering everything else in its vicinity.
Lulu & Georgia has a chokehold on many design lovers we know, and for good reason. Each piece of furniture and decor is thoughtfully designed to make your space feel warmer and cozy. Their lighting options span categories, but you’ll find common themes, like dark wood bases and accents, rattan shades, and sculptural and organic shapes. The pendants and chandeliers are particularly striking over a dining table or bed.
Come to Gantri for the bold pops of color, perfect for livening up a dining room or a kid’s nook, stay for the sustainable plant-based materials that eschew landfill-worthy plastics. Spanning table, floor, and wall lights, this retailer works with designers around the world to inject a burst of personality into its cute and quirky designs—perfect for the young at heart.
Partnering with designers like Athena Calderone and Jake Arnold, Crate & Barrel always seems to have its finger on the pulse of what’s new and happening. Its lighting in particular runs the gamut from traditional metal and glass styles to brighter, younger silhouettes among its baby and kids sections. We’re loving the retailer’s new rattan and woven floor lamps that lean into the crafty basket light trend.
If your taste leans vintage, ornate, and slightly bohemian, Anthropologie’s stunning lighting options should be your first stop. Rather than looking at lighting as a finishing touch to your home aesthetic, the retailer makes focal point-worthy lamps, sconces, and chandeliers that you might just center your whole room around.
Your home’s lighting should be fun; that may mean mixing and matching various materials…or opting for vanity lighting with a fun shape. Mitzi covers all of the bases, from simple sconces to pastel-hued chandeliers, and you can trust that they know a thing or two because the brand specializes in lighting. It even regularly partners with buzzy designers like Eny Lee Parker on capsule collections that expand upon its core line.
Greenrow offers some exceptional cottagecore options for those who can’t stop thinking of the Cotswolds. Their sconce shade collection is particularly cute, and we can’t get enough of their pleated lampshades. And, though it might not be a lamp, the extending taper candle holder is a real standout on the site.
If you consider yourself a person with classic taste—classic, neutrals, nothing fussy, nothing loud—McGee & Co is worth a deep dive. Their offerings span reasonable price points for both quality materials and stylistic longevity. The beauty of a classic look is that you’ll never tire of it. A wicker pendant is always going to look right above the broad kitchen table in a beach house, and the tasteful Mollino Semi-Flush Mount will always suit a foyer. And if you’re just looking to spruce up a side table, they have an ample table lamp collection, which we’ve featured in our dedicated roundup.
If affordability is your main concern but you still have an eye for excellent design, Joss & Main does the practically impossible and combines budget-friendliness with chic pieces. The lighting styles are similar to what you’ll find at West Elm and CB2, with lots of metal shades, brass accents, arched silhouettes, and versatile shapes.
The stock at West Elm is constantly updated, but you can always count on finding high-quality lighting options with a few quirky bursts of color thrown in, just for fun. We love West Elm’s lighting designs because it’s easy to stick to a color theme while switching up the shape and form of your lights from room to room. This is also a great place to look for items with a midcentury-modern feel to them. And for more guidance through the process, you can book an appointment to meet with an expert (virtually, in a store, or at your home) to talk through your lighting plans and any other home design decisions.
For shoppers who aren’t looking to shop secondhand or big-box but want basically the same kind of price range that their local Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace offers, Brightech is right on the money. With a sensible range of lighting styles that are informed by trends without looking like something straight off the Instagram grid, this brand has the kind of quality that we would actually trust to tick off that budget lighting box.
site lighting fixtures CB2’s curation of lighting focuses on big, bold, sculptural shapes. Large floor lamps, striking marble outdoor sconces, and brass pendants promise a dramatic but tasteful addition to your home. It’s a great middle-of-the-road option in terms of affordability, and because there are hundreds of lighting options to choose from, you’re pretty much guaranteed to find something that perfectly suits you.