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Your Trusted Source for Lighting & Home Decor Solutions
Phillips Lighting has been dedicated to illuminating homes and businesses beautifully since 1947. Founded by Elton and Wilma Phillips, our family-owned business spans three generations, combining technical expertise with artistic vision in lighting design. Our Modesto showroom offers the Central Valley's largest selection of lighting fixtures, ceiling fans, and home accents, including decorative hardware, clocks, and curated gifts. Recognized with the 2005 ARTS Award for Best Lighting Showroom, we pride ourselves on exceptional customer service and a commitment to staying at the forefront of residential lighting trends.

Our team provides personalized lighting design consultations, special order options from 90+ manufacturers, and financing programs to meet diverse needs. With a legacy of integrity, quality, and innovation, we serve customers from Modesto, the Bay Area, Sierra foothills, and throughout the Central Valley. Our mission remains unchanged: to create enjoyable shopping experiences that help clients discover their unique lighting and design styles while maintaining the values established by our founders over seven decades ago.
Services
Lighting Design Consultations Ceiling Fan Installation Special Order Procurement Product Delivery Services Financing Programs Replacement Lamp Shades Showroom Sales Decorative Hardware Supply Home Accent Retail Lighting Repair Services
Details
  • Year established: 1947
Highlights and features
  • Family-owned since 1947 with three generations of lighting expertise
  • Central Valley's largest selection of lighting and home decor products
  • Award-winning showroom design recognized by the ARTS Award
  • Special order access to over 90 manufacturers for unique items
  • Free lighting design consultations and professional installation services
What people say
Excellent customer service Knowledgeable staff Great products Enjoyable experience Perfect lighting solutions
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Services
Lighting Design Consultations
Our expert designers provide personalized lighting plans tailored to your space's unique requirements. With decades of experience, we help clients select fixtures that balance functionality and aesthetics while complementing existing decor. Our one-hour free consultations cover layout recommendations, product selection, and technical specifications to ensure optimal illumination for residential and commercial spaces.
Special Order Procurement
Access over 90 manufacturers for hard-to-find lighting solutions through our special order service. Our team coordinates direct shipments from suppliers to meet specific design needs, offering options beyond our showroom inventory. This service ensures clients can find perfect matches for unique spaces while maintaining quality standards and competitive pricing.
Product Delivery Services
We offer professional delivery and setup for large items including grandfather clocks, curio cabinets, and furniture. Our local delivery service ensures safe transport and proper installation of delicate or heavy items. Special handling protocols protect products during transit while our team provides white-glove service for customer convenience.
Financing Programs
Flexible financing options available through our Lighting One credit card program. Qualifying customers receive 4-6 months of no-interest payment plans for purchases over $299. These programs make high-quality lighting upgrades accessible while maintaining budget flexibility for both residential and commercial clients.
Replacement Lamp Shades
Revitalize existing fixtures with our custom lamp shade replacement service. We offer various sizes, materials, and styles to match original designs while improving functionality. This cost-effective solution extends fixture lifespan while maintaining aesthetic continuity in home decor schemes.
People
Carrie Arnold
Third Generation Owner
Carrie has guided lighting projects at Phillips for 25 years while managing product selection and business operations. A 2016 Retailer Luminary award recipient, she combines artistic vision with technical expertise to help clients achieve optimal lighting solutions.
Karen Phillips Arnold
Second Generation Owner
Karen co-led Phillips Lighting for decades with a focus on quality products and customer satisfaction. With interior design expertise and family business experience since 1947, she maintained the company's founding principles of honesty and respect through 30+ years of leadership.
Marsha Smuts
Sales Associate
With 14+ years in sales, Marsha combines lighting expertise and interior design knowledge to guide clients through fixture selection. Her customer-centric approach focuses on creating functional, aesthetically pleasing lighting solutions that meet individual project requirements.
Sarah Gil
Purchasing Manager
Sarah manages vendor relationships and product procurement with 15 years of combined sales and purchasing experience. She ensures inventory quality while maintaining Phillips' reputation for exceptional customer service through informed product recommendations.
Kathryn Hensley
Operations Manager
With 29 years at Phillips, Kathryn oversees daily operations while assisting customers. Her extensive experience across warehouse, sales, and purchasing roles provides comprehensive business knowledge that enhances both internal processes and client interactions.
Questions
What lighting services do you offer?
We provide lighting design consultations, special order procurement, product delivery, financing options, and lamp shade replacements. Our experts help with residential and commercial projects of all sizes.
Do you offer financing options?
Yes, we offer financing through our Lighting One credit card program with 4-6 months of no-interest payments for qualifying purchases over $299.
Can you help find unique lighting items?
Our special order service accesses over 90 manufacturers for hard-to-find items. We coordinate direct shipments while maintaining quality standards and competitive pricing.
What are your store hours?
We're open Tuesday-Friday 9:00-5:00, Saturday 10:00-4:00. The store is closed Sunday and Monday.
Do you deliver purchased items?
Yes, we offer free professional delivery for grandfather clocks, curio cabinets, and oversized furniture. Our team ensures safe transport and proper installation of delicate or heavy items.
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