Carl’s Lamps & Custom Shades

I’m basing my review on just one phone conversation with Carl. He was so kind, knowledgeable and patient. He knew exactly what I needed by phone and gave me a range of the cost for a custom reproduction lampshade. His quote was so reasonable given his expertise. I have complete confidence that he can do this special reproduction.

Carl is simply the best. Went there today looking to have a custom string lampshade made, and although Carl couldn’t do it for me, he called all around town until he found someone who could! Really went above and beyond to help me out. Can’t wait to go it him for my future lighting needs.

The staff at this store are so friendly, helpful and amazing! I was delighted how helpful they were with a small part I needed (a new harp). They are very knowledgeable and helped me find what I needed to make the lamp look great. Very knowledgeable about their product and how to best make it shine (pun intended). I highly recommend this store.

So glad that I decided to come in here. First of all these people know their stuff. I forgot the name of the person that helped me but they were amazing. I have a very different type of style and wasnt able to find this one very unique chandalier. After weeks searching, I come in here and they had something so close to what I was looking for. They have alot of what the big chain stores have plus more. Highley recomended. good prices

I was in my last step to completion for a project and a local company pointed me to Carl’s Lamp & Custom shades. It was a DIY project that definitely needed an expert’s touch. The project… hanging a chandelier into an «L» shaped metal piping. It can swing from living room to dining room. the piping is 9′ ft in height and 7’ft in length. When I brought it in on Tue (they’re closed on Mondays), Martin was very interested in this project. I gave him the supplies (wiring, dimmer switch, plug) I had to construct the lamp. I asked for an estimate. He said any where from 200 — 300. A bitter pill to swallow but I did it. And I told him to take his time. This has been a 4 month project to redo the LR/​DR so, I wasn’t in a rush.
Eight days later (today) I picked up the lamp. Martin explained what took the longest time was threading the wiring through the metal tubes. He wired everything and tested it out. After he explained everything came the bill. I looked at it. HOLY FRICKIN’ COW! $ 105!!!
****** PLEASE NOTE *****
I do keep an open mind on estimates. I always expect the worse. But getting the BEST is well worth mentioning to the world. So please keep an open mind about it. The more complicated the project, the more time and money it will cost.
On that note, If there are any more projects I have that involve lamps and lighting, I’m coming back to Carl and Martin!
Thank you, Martin!!!

They have always been the best. Plus, I like them. Easy to work with about any request.
Plus they will attempt to tell you when you are being stupid.

Pricey but totally worth it. Extremely knowledgeable and helpful.