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BBC Lighting
2015 W St Paul Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233, United States
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Ca
Review №1

Went looking for a bathroom lite. found it. its on back order. thats okay. Its more then lites. a collection of things. Much to see. Take your kids. Nice to walk Round. wear your mask . Cant come in without it. parking on the street. open until 500pm.

Ms
Review №2

Miss the big popcorn popper being fired up! From gorgeous Swarovski chandeliers to artistic modern lights, from an authentic prison uniform [Arizona!] to the most eclectic items, from light bulbs to lights with bubbles, this place is an unforgettable experience...and yes, everythings for sale! SUPER FRIENDLY STAFF ~ BY APPT ONLY DURING C-19.

Ch
Review №3

What a cool store! Went for lamp parts and then just wandered around for a while looking at all the cool stuff. Nice people.

Na
Review №4

This is such an interesting store. Was just expecting the usual, but they have so much more. Lots to choose from. Light fixtures, all kinds, ceiling fans, lamps, etc. and antiques, all kinds of unusual items! Definitely worth the trip. Plan on returning soon!

Su
Review №5

We would recommend this store to anyone. Everyone we encountered was friendly and helpful and you cant beat their prices for an in-store experience where you can actually see what youre purchasing. Customer Service is outstanding. They go beyond expectations. Our salesperson mistakenly grabbed a wrong component for our purchase. Not only did the store apologize multiple times for the mix-up, they promptly traveled to our home and exchanged the piece for us! Anyone can make a mistake but they went above and beyond to rectify the situation with as little imposition to us as possible. We highly recommend BBC Lighting and wont hesitate shopping there for all of our lighting needs!

Gr
Review №6

A great place to shop for lighting and ceiling fans too. The folks who work there are friendly and helpful.

An
Review №7

We outfit our entire house here several years ago. We got a lot more product at lower price than through builder. Since last time I was there, seems like prices have started to creep up to those of other lighting stores.They still had a huge area of discount lighting which had very low discounted prices! Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Plenty of parking in front of store or on street right out front.

Bo
Review №8

Best choice of light fixtures. Great prices

Ma
Review №9

Great service - Peggy, Robert and Louis were awesome. Repair section double awesome!!

Ke
Review №10

We bought 2 light fixtures that we had not seen in any of the big box stores. Love them!

Ri
Review №11

Huge selection and plenty of staff who were very helpful. Ended up ordering several fixtures and fans for a new build. Open without an appointment..

Jo
Review №12

Fantastic name, great location, and great size, just had some trouble finding a few of my items

Mi
Review №13

The best place to go for lighting in southern Wisconsin. The best selection, best prices, and great staff.Michelle was our salesperson, she was extremely helpful in picking out the lights and super friendly. She helped us pick out all the lights for our new home. You can stop by and browse and will definitely be helped by someone. But if you’re buying a bunch of lights I highly recommend calling in advance and making an appointment with Michelle. She saved us a ton of $$$

Ch
Review №14

WOW, they have it all here!! If you want spectacular, it’s probably here. My new favorite light place!

Ha
Review №15

The customer service here is above and beyond what I expected! The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. More specifically, I cant thank Jeff enough for explaining what my newly shipped light fixture needed in order to be installed while also taking the time to repair and adapt sed light fixture. Great humans work here, and I will definitely be a returning customer!

Ma
Review №16

Super helpful people. I had a lamp that I thought needed repair. It didnt. It just needed the right bulb. The whole thing was quick and painless. You made my day.

De
Review №17

Great place, full staff of helpful people.

Am
Review №18

My experience with Tammy was great. Very pleased with purchase.

Ma
Review №19

Love this place!! Lights camera actionIts like a museum in here .Need a shnazzy chandelier ?Get over here!!! Theyve got what you need and then some. Dont forget your wallet 🤑😜🤣

Da
Review №20

Huge selection. Unique offerings. More than just light fixtures. Picked up our edison bulbs here for the custom made dining room fixture.

Ke
Review №21

Looking for office wall lights. This place had everything we need and more.

Do
Review №22

Great place to explore lighting. So much to see. Good quality products. Expect we will go back for kitchen lighting.

Dr
Review №23

They will have anything and everything you want from a lighting perspective. And if for some reason they dont have it in stock, they will find it or something considerably comparable. Great folks to help you out as well.

Ry
Review №24

Never been here...looking for a vintage light bulb...No luck, however this place is amazing inside...sooo many neat things to look at. Very nostalgic...Worth checking out.

Ed
Review №25

The best place for light fixtures in the world. Been coming up from Racine for 50 years! I tell everyone about this place.

Ka
Review №26

Got a great light for my bathroom at a good price

Ge
Review №27

Not very good. Havent been there in years and the inventory seem to dwindle and the sales person was a bit rude. We walked out.

Mi
Review №28

BBC lighting is great! Leo was super helpful and assisted us with new lighting and finding a replacement part for existing lighting that was broken. They had a great new selection, a large clearance section that was all priced as I expected. They also took covid very seriously while we were there and we appreciated thier efforts to keep everyone safe. I would highly recommend them to anyone.

Sh
Review №29

Had a great experience picking out light fixtures for the new home we were building. Worked with Al A. he was very helpful, knowledgeable, not pushy. Good communication thru the whole process. Install was smooth. Thank you! one of the few I can actually say that about during the home building adventure.

Mi
Review №30

They didnt have the bulbs I was looking for.

Qu
Review №31

Very nice place to view

Ti
Review №32

This is a very neat place. They have everything from antiques old Gaming machines and all the modern lighting. It is a bit pricey in my opinion. But definitely worth checking out.

Th
Review №33

Im not a giver of 5 star reviews lightly (pun intended) :+) but BBC is THE place to go if you are building, expanding, or just want an unique and fairly priced light for home decoration. Honestly, one could spend hours and bust a budget (you must resist the temptation to buy lights because they are fricken beautiful) just walking through the facility. BBC has a spectacular layout and also unique memorabilia that makes you just want to roam and enjoy. Check this place out. There is always a friendly person walking the floor to assist you. If you need a unique bulb, they have an extensive collection for you to choose. 5 Stars!!!!!!!

Sc
Review №34

As always a fantastic selection of lamps, lights and American kitsch. As usual the salesman that I bumped into took the time to follow me through the whole store to help me find one lampshade. Thanks for all the help guys!

Do
Review №35

Great customer service! I know nothing about electrical stuff so after my purchase, I called them with some questions. They took the time to look up my product and walked me through the proper electrical connections. Thank you BBC!

Ja
Review №36

Great service. BBC had the parts on hand and great advise that allowed me to DIY fix this lamp we bought there 15 years ago. Looks and works as good as new.

To
Review №37

Great selection of lighting and much more. Very helpful people!

Mi
Review №38

Tremendous selection. Staff is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. We have always gone there for our lightning needs👍

Cl
Review №39

Very good sales person Sandra helped alot

fe
Review №40

They were very helpful and patient because I really had no clue what I was looking for. I’ll be returning..

Ba
Review №41

Great selection and service, with lots of fun too. Even if you dont need lighting, visit this Milwaukee staple for its kitchy collectibles and antique displays. By appointment only due to COVID-19, we showed up without an appointment and waited just a few minutes for the chance to meet with a salesperson who was very helpful.

Am
Review №42

I strongly recommend them. Best place to shop for any lighting fixtures in Milwaukee. They also have the best after sales support provided by any company.

Do
Review №43

OMG Love this place! So many sparkly things to choose from! Lyn was great to work with, and all of the guys there were friendly as well. One of them went and found my daughter and I some water, that was very nice!

Su
Review №44

Tons to look at and very friendly service!

An
Review №45

Seems like a really nice place for adding things to a home to get a nice look, lots of lighting and ideas Thanks Jeff

Br
Review №46

They have anything you could ever imagine in terms of lighting. Know what you want? They got it! Don’t know what you want? Go and walk around... you’ll find something great.

Da
Review №47

I’ve been shopping here for years. Right now it’s necessary to make an appointment. Jeremy will make the appointment. Your appointment will be with someone else. Make sure you get their name.If the showroom doesn’t have it, there are many catalogs to peruse. The stock on hand is limited at the moment ( imho) due to COVID but I feel like in a world where the rules are fluid, they’re doing their best. Still my first stop. I just need to plan ahead.

Jo
Review №48

Extremely helpful and friendly.

Ma
Review №49

Good Covid safety measures. Always have hard to find bulb replacements.

JP
Review №50

Good variety of lights.

Pe
Review №51

This place is dangerous! You will want to change ALL your light fixtures after walking through their showroom.

Ji
Review №52

Almost all of our lighting was bought at BBC lighting. Now 20 years later as I change up things; it is still the place I go to. Check out their discount area as their are sometimes some excellent buys there. But even standard pricing is quite good.

Ea
Review №53

Get place lots of fun and free popcorn while you shop

A
Review №54

Love BBC for their great selection, quality and fair pricing. The staff has always been friendly, knowledgeable and willing to go above and beyond. Austin has been my go to guy for help through the years. He is not high pressure, but so helpful; I recommend him highly.

Pe
Review №55

A place you can get confused in. You go in for one thing and see so much...you might even change your mind.

mi
Review №56

This is my go to store for unique lights. They have a very good selection thats not available in box stores at prices below other light storesthat carry similar products.

Ni
Review №57

Every thing lighting and more ever where you look theres something unique

Je
Review №58

Funky warehouse lighting store with awesome selection from bargain to high style light fixtures. Great place to find period replacements and updates.

Ha
Review №59

We made a time/date appointment per their COVID19 procedures over their phone lines. When we arrived precisely or even before 3 pm, we rang the outdoor door bell after waiting patiently. A young man came out and we explained we had the appointment with a Jeremy. So, he ushered us in and directed us to have a seat on this bench and offered us two bottles of cold water (nice gesture). So far the impression was pretty good. However, from here I have to say our service experience had gone down hill. We werent really sure how their protocol worked nor was it ever explained to us. After waiting several minutes, our person Jeremy NEVER showed up to greet us as promised by the younger man who led us into the showroom. We had finally got up and started walking towards an area of this huge sectioned off showroom(s). A section we had thought might be bathroom lighting? Employees bristling and passing us several times never ever asking if we needed any assistance. After several minutes again and looking at some bathroom lighting we discovered on our own, we finally had spoken up where another male employee had said hed get us help, too. That had never happened either! Yes, there was some people in their showroom but with all of BBCs personnel, it seemed as though we had largely gone very ignored. If it wasnt for the very good pricing and lights we had wanted, we would have just walked out, period. By the way we did finally get someone on our own accord to help and order these lights we want. 10 days to two weeks to get items in a warehouse that are well stocked, with a 20% re-stocking fee if you dont want them when they arrive. How can you call our experience here good customer service?

Sa
Review №60

Very unique and extensive selection to chose from. From the typical light fixtures to incredibly unique. All price ranges too. Sometimes can be tricky to corner someone who works there but thats because its usually very crowded. Great place to find cool light fixtures!

an
Review №61

BBC lighting has an excellent indoor/outdoor selection. Typically great customer service...However, if you are looking for OUTDOOR lighting with motion detection or dusk till dawn settings, they have ZERO selection. Apparently they used to install the dusk till dawn electrical on some outdoor lights but recently stopped doing that. I was told initially they did install this. Spent a good 30 minutes picking out light fixtures and bulbs to then be told their policy changed and they no longer do electrical for this. It was a waste of my time.Menards has a great selection for MUCH cheaper with no extra work. The lights are already set up for motion detection or dusk till dawn. Not as big of a selection but I found one I liked.

To
Review №62

I have loved this place for over a decade and a half. Every conceivable kind, finish, style, and flavor of light on display. Wherever there isnt a light fixture, youll find collectibles and art kitsch. Prices are great. If youre decorating, thinking about a renovation, or just want to look around and be amazed by the vast collection, theres no better place to shop.

Je
Review №63

Wow.!! What an Amazing place. customer friendly service and good selection of beautiful lights which are reasonable priced. This place and its services definitely deserves 5 stars!

Jo
Review №64

BBC Lighting was awesome. Was impressed just as I entered this warehouse of unique lights, fixtures and parts. We were looking for crystal tear drop pendants that could be used on a vintage chandelier. We found the replacement and a good value.Will trek back again soon

Ka
Review №65

Everyone at BBC lighting were courteous and very helpful.One person who I would like to mention is Kimberly. She spent many hours with me searching for the perfect lights and even skipped her lunch. I want to thank her again.

El
Review №66

Okay, if you have never been here, even if you dont need lights, you need to stop in. This place is not just light bulbs and lights. They have ceiling fans, lights, fun decor, lights, crazy weird toys, lights, a huge popcorn machine, lights, funky displays, and lights. Not only do they have a lot of different items, the prices are great.Sales people are friendly and help you through the store. Gave some great ideas and suggestions for what we needed. Highly recommended.

EA
Review №67

Went in looking for a Tiffany style Mission lamp. Found a few for around $300. Decided to look elsewhere before committing to a lamp. Found one online at Home Depot for $82. I was skeptical that it would be a decent lamp, but it turned out to be the EXACT same quality as the $300 lamps.

Ma
Review №68

One stop shopping for all your lighting needs. The showroom is diverse and eclectic. The shopping and ordering can be slow and unhurried, even if you dont want it to be, which is my only knock. Interesting items are for sale not necessarily having to do with lighting, but with decorating.

Mi
Review №69

We drove an hour from suburban Chicago because we had heard that this was THE PLACE to go for lighting. It sure was!! Not only was the selection incredible, but the staff was so patient and helpful. They answered all of our questions and helped us find exactly what we wanted. We also found a gorgeous mirror to complement our new fixtures (we bought three!). What a wonderful place to shop!!! I cannot recommend it enough.

Zo
Review №70

A mind boggling selection of lighting of all kinds. more selection than any big box home improvement store. Compared to online shopping, it was really helpful being able to see them in real life.It was fun just aimlessly browsing.Also some misc decor and ceiling fans.The checkout process is a bit of a cluster.

Je
Review №71

Great selection extremely helpful staff

이라
Review №72

Great lighting store with alot of options

Ic
Review №73

My parents have been going there for years. Last visit my father bought two crystal chandeliers. They were near $13,000 for the pair. One was huge. Great prices. I just bought another home and will be visiting in a few weeks. Looking forward to the visit.

Jo
Review №74

Hands down the best lighting store in the state (and probably outside the state), definitely worth the drive. Great prices, awesome knowledgeable staff, great selection. Then head across the street for one of the best burgers when you get hungry.

Ch
Review №75

The representatives at the store are incredibly nice to customers. I have had 10 or so lamps repaired. Jeff in the electrical shop is extremely talented and nice...he can fix anything!! Very fun store to shop in for lights and all sorts of other interesting things. A jewel for Milwaukee!!

Ga
Review №76

Great selection with helpful staff. They also price matched for us. Just make sure you set aside some time to look around as there are some quirky items for you to enjoy while munching on the free popcorn

RO
Review №77

All I could say was wow. What a selection of traditional and unusual lighting. On sight repair shop. Give your self some time to wander through all of the ideas. Stop here when building or remodeling for inspiration.

Da
Review №78

Love this place. Our sales person Bob helped us going exactly what we needed. He pulled out catalogs, called companies, and sent us out the information we needed to place it order when we are ready. Hes a gen.

Mi
Review №79

Unbelievably wonderful service. We bought a lamp shade and they accommodated our request to build a pendant light for us. They did an outstanding job. The gentleman who worked on the project was very professional and efficient. Love this place!

Th
Review №80

Great sales staff.

Pa
Review №81

Great place always has what i need. Very interesting decor. Fast and friendly.

em
Review №82

Beth was incredible from start to finish! My fiancé and I are so thankful for her help and expertise! David was beyond generous to help us store and deliver our gorgeous chandelier! We can’t wait to go back for our next project!They not only made our experience a breeze, it was fun as well! :) thank you Beth!!!

Gl
Review №83

I wasnt sure what to expect from the exterior. You might even say that I was apprehensive about going in. The exterior made me think it was for commercial customer only. Once inside I found a helpful staff, well stocked and friendly service department and the largest selection of lights Ive ever seen. Dont buy lights at big box stores when BBC Lighting is such a much better option.

Br
Review №84

Everytime our family needs lighting, this is our go to place. I have recommended this place to just about everyone I know. Their personal sales team will help you find the fixture you want and answer any questions you have. Grab a bag of their freshly popped popcorn and browse their vast selection of products. Head to their website beforehand and grab an in-store coupon.

Ja
Review №85

I have purchased lights here several times. The only negative is often lights that interest me are only online. That being said, they have a massive online collection. I just like to see it in person before I order it. But if you are familiar with the brand, that might be good for you.The employees at the store are always pleasant and pretty knowledgeable. On a busy day, you might have a short wait for assistance. But, there is a lot to see. They have lots of accessories for home decor, too.One thing I noted on this visit was some of the lights I had selected were cheaper in store than online.

Mi
Review №86

If you dont know what you want in lighting this is the place to go. Prices from the less expensivve to way out.. Popcorn is good as well and free.

Da
Review №87

The atmosphere here is unlike any other store Ive been to. They have little cars to drive your children around in while you shop and give them toys. My 13 month old loved it!Selection of lighting was spectacular as well, definitely my go to place for lighting from here on out.

Da
Review №88

The ONLY place to get interior or exterior lights. If youre buying several lights try to get the person writing them up to give you a discount or free light bulbs. Super friendly. They dont pressure the sale and they have an awesome selection.

Co
Review №89

Unbelievable selection of all new and old lights. People are very knowledgeable about products

Ri
Review №90

All lighting available plus many more items ! Great place to shop and browse

Mi
Review №91

Huge selection of lights!! Was able to find a perfect chandelier to match my unique decor, the place was actually fun to walk around, the sales folks were all incredibly friendly and knowledgable, and prices were reasonable. Would highly recommended you’re looking for anything from a standard fixture to a huge unique piece of lighted art.

Jo
Review №92

Never met friendlier people at a store before. Best customer service. The man in the repair section was so nice and helpful. He talked me through a repair and was extremely patient.

Jo
Review №93

My wife and I finished picking out our light fixtures today at BBC Lighting, and the overall experience was outstanding. First off the service provided by Steve Markert was exceptional. He let us browse the store on our own, adding in helpful tips when we needed. After we made our selections he went through our home plan room by room with us making sure the pieces we selected were going to fit the space. He made a few excellent suggestions, that we feel will greatly enhance a few areas of our new house.Besides the service the selections at BBC Lighting are vast and wide, along with very reasonable prices.Overall this was a great experience and we cant wait to see the fixtures in our new home.

Ch
Review №94

Best lighting and ceiling fan store in Milwaukee! Biggest selection, and their showroom is amazing! Great staff and a fun place to just walk around in and get ideas. Dont forget to get a bag of popcorn!

K.
Review №95

BBC lighting is the only place we will go to buy our light fixtures. The prices, the service, all excellent. Would highly recommend.

Ke
Review №96

Ample selection, knowledgeable staff, good prices, would strongly recommend making an appointment though, especially on a weekend.

S
Review №97

Excellent selection of lighting and lamps with ample employee assistance. Quirky vibe but serious stock. Great prices in the warehouse that exceed their great website prices. Stop in if youre in the Milwaukee vicinity.

Do
Review №98

Maybe its just me being frugal, but does it seem that prices here seemed to have noticeably gone up here in the last 5 years? What seemed like a good deal years ago, seems overpriced now. Plus, I remember spending like 4 hours here once and could not decide on any one item there was so many things to look at. I made a wish list back then. The other Sunday i walked out with nothing and went through the place in less than two hours. Tell me Im crazy. Then Ill go back again.

ha
Review №99

If you need a lamp or light bulb go to BBC lighting. They will most likely have it in store.

Bl
Review №100

Been dealing with BBC several years now, their knowledgeable staff are always helpful, courteous, plus they go above above and beyond with their customer service. Highly recommend.

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  • Address:2015 W St Paul Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233, United States
  • Site:http://shopbbclighting.com/
  • Phone:+1 414-933-0808
Categories
  • Lighting store
  • Light bulb supplier
Working hours
  • Monday:9AM–5PM
  • Tuesday:9AM–5PM
  • Wednesday:9AM–5PM
  • Thursday:9AM–5PM
  • Friday:9AM–5PM
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:Closed
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Assembly service:Yes
  • Repair services:Yes
Amenities
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Payments
  • Checks:Yes
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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