Since 1926, Creative Lighting has been providing excellence in lighting products, design consultation, and service. Now a third generation family-owned business, we are proud to continue to be a trusted resource in the lighting community. Looking for expert lighting advice? Our consultants are available virtually or in-person to help you make the right selections at your convenience. Our iconic showroom is conveniently located along the I-94 corridor and Snelling Avenue in St. Paul, MN. Visit us today for expert advice in all things illumination.
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Creative Lighting was founded by my grandfather in 1926. My Brother and I took over the business from our father in 1983. After over 80 years in the business we have an understanding of the lighting field that many people, especially those in a superstore just don't have. Lighting is a great way to breathe new life into your home.
This includes everyone from our loyal customers to our team members. Michael is the president and owner of Creative Lighting and has been involved in lighting since 1977. After many years in the industry, he is still intrigued by how decorative lighting continues to evolve in ways that he would never have imagined just a few years ago.
Create your very own project Wish List that you can share with a trained lighting consultant. This digital tool gives you the best of both worlds: the convenience of online shopping + our trusted guidance and lighting expertise! We can then set up a meeting over the phone with screen share abilities to review your project in entirety. You can now get the lighting you want with the expertise you need from the comforts of your own home!
The kitchen is a multi-functional space that requires a blended approach to lighting design. Our pendants come in a variety of shapes and sizes to elevate your breakfast nook or illuminate your meal-prep area. Chandeliers provide an ambient glow as you sip your morning coffee or gather with family and friends at dinner.
Reviews (15)
Liz P.
Jan 13, 2022
Emily B.
Oct 26, 2021
Jon Bellfield
Apr 08, 2021
Christopher Pictor Chris
Jun 10, 2020
John E.
May 21, 2020
Michael C.
Feb 04, 2020
I came to creative lighting on a Tuesday before 2:00 pm to find a hard to find lamp shade. I walked in, past 4 or 5 employees, looking for the shade and ended up covering the entire sales floor space without even one person asking to help me. There were staff sitting at desks talking amongst themselves or doing papeerworrk and none of them cools be bothered to see if a customer needed help. Appalling customer attention, you won't see me here again!
Gregory B.
Jun 15, 2017
Pete V.
Nov 20, 2016
Walked in looking for a light kit for a fan in our new Lennar home. Creative Lighting supplies all of the lighting for this builder and they referred us to them. My wife and I walked in, they pulled up our build, but unfortunately they don't sell just the light kits for these fans. Joe did however, go look, found the parts we needed in their supply room and brought them down.
As I reached for my wallet, he walked us over to a fan to make sure we knew how to connect it and told us to have a great day. I wasn't looking for anything free and I would have gladly rated them 5-stars even if I did have to pay. Joe's level of service, his desire to make sure we got the right pieces and got it installed the right way would make me go back. We were also greeted and followed up on by the owner who was wandering around. Great service and very attentive.
As I reached for my wallet, he walked us over to a fan to make sure we knew how to connect it and told us to have a great day. I wasn't looking for anything free and I would have gladly rated them 5-stars even if I did have to pay. Joe's level of service, his desire to make sure we got the right pieces and got it installed the right way would make me go back. We were also greeted and followed up on by the owner who was wandering around. Great service and very attentive.
Jo D.
Oct 03, 2016
I bought the chandelier for my dining room and two pendant lights for my kitchen from them. They have a good selection and a variety of styles to choose from, much more than any big box store, and I thought their prices were comparable. And if you cant find what you are looking for they offer a large selection online that they don't stock in the store.
I didn't have any negative experience with a lack of customer service as others have stated. I found the staff to be both knowledgable and helpful. Overall I am pleased with the quality of the lights I purchased from them.
I didn't have any negative experience with a lack of customer service as others have stated. I found the staff to be both knowledgable and helpful. Overall I am pleased with the quality of the lights I purchased from them.
Jane D.
Jun 03, 2016
Wayne M.
Dec 04, 2015
We were referred to creative lighting. As we walked in we were never greeted. we were looking for lights for our new house, as we looked around for fifteen minutes thinking some one was gonna ask us if we needed help. so much for helping the local guy, we are on our way to a better lighting store with better customer service.
Robyn H.
Feb 01, 2015
Looks like they have some nice lights but I couldn't get anyone to help me for over 30 minutes. I finally left after I had a head ache from looking up at lights by myself with no idea what I was looking for. The "greeter" tried to help but doesn't know much about lights and then she knew we were leaving because we were sick of waiting and just let us go. I'm not ever wasting my time there again.
Sheri Y.
Aug 30, 2014
Ignoring customers is a great business model. Ill be shopping somewhere else next time. We purchased some pendant lights for our kitchen remodel at creative lighting. When I went to pick them up and look for a light for our entry way the staff basically acted like I didn't exist. Not a single person said hello or offered to help. When I went to the customer service counter there were three employees and only one customer. They stood around chatting for a while before they finally approached me. I will be shopping for the rest of our lighting somewhere else.
Rhonda G.
Jul 11, 2012
Wow lighting design sure has evolved. We are getting our bathroom done in a rustic slate and we needed to select light for over the vanity mirror. We find a 3 row light that matches it to a tee. One light looked like a medusa style that I could see Lady Gaga wearing as a wig. We had a helpful salesperson, Kay, who we really liked. The more beautiful designs were naturally the most expensive. Ours wasn't too bad and I'm sure a mounted will last for years. Glad it was close to home too.
Zachary S.
Sep 27, 2009