Shopping for lights and wish there was someplace besides Lowe’s, Home Depot or Menards? Turns out there’s a great alternative right here in the Twin Cities: Creative Lighting off Snelling. It’s a family-owned shop with fantastic deals.
- Creative Lighting is located midway between Minneapolis and St. Paul. You can see the building off I94.
I have to confess that I’ve always wanted to go in that store but was scared off by the prices. Not that I knew what the prices were (as I’d never been inside, remember), but I was sure they’d be way out of my price range.
After dropping in there today because of a Groupon I’d purchased, I learned that while they do carry some expensive (and gorgeous) light fixtures, they’ve also got plenty that compare price-wise with all the Big Box stores. I wish I’d known that before I bought all my lights for our remodel at Menards!
I was impressed with the number of clearance items the store carried. I got a mirror for half off the original price. Nice! With my Groupon, I paid a total of $44.18 for a mirror that was originally $134.
- Factoring in my Groupon and the clearance price, I bought this gorgeous mirror for $44.18. It was originally $134. Creative Lighting has a huge clearance selection.
They have items up to 60% off the original price in their clearance area. Conveniently, that’s also where they have the Kids Table stocked with toys my 2-year-old enjoyed playing with while momma shopped. That’s another thing they’ve done right. I love it when a store values their customers enough to create a place for kids.
Another great thing about Creative Lighting is that they carry so many unique items as compared to the Big Box stores. The atmosphere is nicer than at Menards, too, that’s for sure! No annoying jingles. It’s not just overhead lights on their shelves, but fans and lamps, as well. And, of course, mirrors, which is what I was shopping for. According to the web site: “We take pride in our experienced and helpful staff, our large selection of items available in stock and our low price guarantee.” Apparently, if you find an item they carry for less somewhere else, they will match the price. That’s great customer service!
THINGS OF NOTE:
• From now until March 17 you can get a coupon for $20 off a purchase of $150 or more. Redeem the coupon at http://wildfireapp.com/website/6/contests/100628.
• Find out about sale promotions, get lighting tips and discover what’s hot in the lighting world at http://www.creative-lighting-blog.com/
• If you find an item advertised for less they will match the lowest price – “that’s our guarantee.”
- Creative Lighting carries mirrors, fans, lights and lamps that range from affordable to expensive.
DETAILS
1728 Concordia Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
Telephone:
651.647.0111
Showroom Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday & Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Closed Sundays
Eight Questions to Think About Before Your Visit
From www.creative-lighting.com
1) What is the decor of the room you want to light?
Narrow and refine your lighting search articulate your style of decor so you can focus on something that will complement your interior design.
2) What are the textures and colors of the room that will be lit?
Ideally, you would be able to bring samples of the textures and colors in the room you are lighting. Samples of wood used in cabinetry and flooring, as well as fabrics and colors, can steer you to the appropriate selections.
3) How will the room be used?
Answering this question completely ensures that appropriate lighting recommendations can be made.
When visiting a lighting showroom, in addition to having a handle on what style you like, you need to ask yourself, "what is it that I am doing in these rooms?" For example, will the lighting be used for tasks, or will it be mostly ambient or decorative? Those questions will ultimately help refine the type of light you need.
4) What are the dimensions of the room you want to light?
5) What is your budget?
Quality lighting is available at various prices. Ask one of our lighting consultants to explain the differences at various price levels within your range.
6) Where does lighting fall on the “Project Schedule”?
While we carry a huge selection of merchandise in stock, keep in mind that if you choose to order something that is not in stock the lead times are normally several weeks.
7) When should I start thinking about lighting?
Since lighting is an integral part of the design plan, your lighting questions should be decided before the project begins. We can help you with this process.
8) Do I need an appointment?
NO! yet we recommend calling ahead so we can better match what you’re looking for with our staff of lighting consultants. For example, if you want traditional lighting we would recommend you see a different consultant than if you had a highly technical contemporary design in mind.
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