Purchase lighting to compliment your home
It has been a while since the lighting in your home has been updated, and the lights you have are not very energy efficient. Plus, the lamp styles just do not go with your home’s décor anymore. Or, you are building a new home, and need to order lights for the entire residence. Where do you start? Choose a lighting store Although it might be tempting to visit one of the “deep-discount” stores, chances are you will be sacrificing quality, selection and a knowledgeable sales staff. Face it: how many times have you gone into one of the stores, asked a question and been told, “I’m sorry. That’s not my department.” If you choose a lighting store, the whole store is “their department.” What to look for The first thing you should look for in a lighting store is quality customer service, which includes knowledge of products. Also, look for competitive pricing, quality of products and availability or products. You don’t want to find the perfect lighting fixture for your house, only to find out there is only one in stock. Make sure there is a large selection of products, and the stock to back it up. Check into the pricing and availability of the products. Ask for help in selecting the proper product for the application, whether it be for lighting itself or for lighting accessorizing. A good store The characteristics of a good lighting store include: • An experienced sales staff that knows all of its products well, including how they work and different options, as well as the sizes and colors available.• A good stock of quality products.
• A friendly, helpful sales staff with suggestions to make your shopping experience less stressful.
• Special orders are available to meet your individual needs. A not-so-good store
The characteristics of a not-so-good store include:
• Sales staff that does not acknowledge you when you walk in the door of its business.
• An inability to answer specific questions about the lighting products, their applications and the different styles and colors available.
• Only a small amount of products on display, and all the rest available only by ordering from a catalog.
Information resources
If you need more information about lighting, to help you decide exactly what is right for you and your home, use one of the following resources:
• A knowledgeable sales staff.
• Internet surfing, using Google, Yahoo! or other search engines.
• Catalog research.
Important notes
• Look for a lighting store with a good selection and a good stock of quality products.
• Seek out a sales staff that is friendly, courteous and knowledgeable of the store’s products.
• Use the staff’s expertise to help you decide which lighting is best for your particular needs.
• Ensure the lighting is competitively priced.
