Best places to buy lighting

These are the best places to buy lighting. It's important to get the right pieces. After all, lighting can transform any room in an instant. Cleverly positioned side lights will soften and warm up a chilly north-facing living room, while oversized pendants will add elegance and character to a kitchen. A beautiful light can be an investment, too, to be passed down generations, if you choose a table lamp with a hand-blown base, for example.

The best places to buy lighting in our guide offer the most beautiful designs, impeccable craftsmanship, and a great overall shopping experience for your lighting ideas.

Best places to buy lighting

Whether you are looking for an exquisite one-of-a-kind piece for your mantel or functional lighting for the outdoors, these are retailers we come back to again and again for our lighting needs. 

1. Wayfair

Known for: Home decor, furniture, lighting, outdoor

Available at: Wayfair

Wayfair wins hands down if you want an exhaustive selection of lighting from the widest possible array of brands, styles, and types of lighting. From elegant pendant lights to novelty lighting and everything in between, you won't be disappointed no matter how specific your requirements. 

From state-of-the-art, iconic design statements by the likes of Leucos and Frederick Cooper to tasteful modern farmhouse-style wall sconces, the retailer really has it all. Many items are available for same-day shipping, which is useful if you need a quick lighting update. 

2. West Elm

Known for: Mid-century-style home decor, furniture

Available at: West Elm 

West Elm's signature modern take on Mid-century modern decor translates perfectly into sleek, versatile lighting offerings for any room in your home. The lighting landing page is cleanly designed and very easy to navigate, with options to find lighting by room, type, or fixture. 

West Elm's selection of ceiling lights and floor lamps is especially impressive. The Caldas floor lamp is one of our favorites: not too modern, but different enough if you want to add a more contemporary feel to a traditional room. 

3. Interior Define

Known for: Home decor, lighting, rugs

Available at: Interior Define

Interior Define is known for its carefully curated collection of sleek and versatile furniture and home decor pieces made with true attention to detail. Their lighting selection may not be the biggest, but it's been very thoughtfully put together, boasting impeccable craftsmanship and luxurious materials. The contrasting black and gold finish on their pendant lights is our favorite touch. 

4. Rejuvenation

Known for: Furniture, home decor, bathroom, lighting, outdoor

Available at: Rejuvenation 

If beautiful craftsmanship is a major criterion for you when picking lighting, then Rejuvenation is not to be missed. Their lighting is hand-assembled in Portland, Oregon, and the focus is firmly on high-quality materials: brushed metal, ceramic, and glass. All the designs are timeless and will suit all types of home decor. 

5. Serena & Lily

Known for: Coastal style home decor

Available at: Serena & Lily 

Serena & Lily is well known for the relaxed yet smart look of its coastal homeware, and it's one of our favorite places to shop for bedroom lighting ideas. From hand-glazed bedside lights to graceful ceramic sconces and woven pendants, the brand offers designs that you won't see elsewhere. Perfect for injecting coastal decor ideas into your home without committing to a whole nautical look. 

6. All Modern

Known for: modern furniture and home decor 

Available at: All Modern

You've guessed it: the emphasis here is on modern lighting. From cool LED chandeliers to exquisitely designed polished brass wall lights, this is modern style at its best: it will go with any type of decor, with versatile designs and soft shapes that work great even if your rooms have a more traditional feel. The Gio lamp is a great example of what the company does best: contemporary but not clinical. 

7. Arteriors

Known for: Designer furniture and lighting

Available at: Arteriors

The clue is in the name: if you want a lamp that looks like a work of art, head to Arteriors. Stunning table lamps with ceramic and hand-blown glass bases are the company's signature, but there is also a great selection of floor lamps, task lights, pendants, and outdoor lights. 

8. Anthropologie

Known for: Furniture, home decor, outdoor

Available at: Anthropologie

If you want lighting that looks completely unique and characterful, you can't beat Anthropologie. Eclectic designs that will instantly add personality to a room, in a range of styles, finishes, and colors, make the retailer a destination for anyone who has seen too many neutral lighting options in a department store. One of our current favorites is the intricate and colorful Matilda scalloped pendant. 

9. Ikea

Known for: Home decor and furniture

Available at: Ikea

You have to give it to the home retailer giant: Ikea knows how to make no-nonsense, functional pieces for the home that look good and last. Their lighting selection may be more more minimalist than other brands, but all the lights are well-designed and are especially suited to smaller spaces. 

10. Mitzi

Known for: Lighting

Available at: Mitzi

Wall scones that are inspired by cherry blossoms? Yes, we are on board. As a lighting specialist, Mitzi offers unique designs that are beautifully crafted and thoughtfully designed - and offer just a touch of uniqueness, but in a subtle way. One of our top destinations for an accent light. 

11. Magnolia

Known for: Perfectly balanced, vintage and modern lamps

Available at: Magnolia.com

Magnolia's vintage lamps are often inspired by timeless antiques that Joanna Gaines has seen in markets. They're simple and elegant, adding a thoughtful touch to every room. Some are plug-in lamps for your wall and others are best placed on a side table. Either way, they'll look magnificent.

Which lighting brand is best?

Other than the stores we have mentioned before, from Wayfair to West Elm, we also love Home Depot, Schoolhouse, Amazon and  Mitzi.