Bellacor Review

Saturday, January 29th

2022 Light Fixture Store Reviews

Bellacor

• Over 65,000 light fixtures to choose from
• "A+" rated and accredited by the BBB
• Free shipping on orders of $25+
• 30-day return policy
• Price match guarantee within 7 days of placing order

Since 2000, Bellacor has fashioned itself a pioneer in the home furnishings and lighting industry. This retailer delights in offering best-in-class, often hand-curated products from numerous designer brands, giving customers a unique look and feel to their home or office decor.

Subscribe and save

If you like the idea of saving a little on your light fixture purchase, go to the bottom of the Bellacor site and look for the box asking for your email address. While certain exclusions apply, you'll potentially save 20% on your next full-price purchase.

Browse the main page for ideas

There's a lot to see on the main page for Light Fixtures on the Bellacor site. You can get a feel for the various departments like Ceiling, Wall, or Fans and start your shopping there. We're not sure how useful the "Top Reviewed" section is: the fixtures we found there each had a single five-star review. But hey, five stars from 100% of reviewers, right? You might find it more helpful to browse by Lighting Styles, especially if you're not already aware of what a "Mid-Century Modern" or "Transitional" light fixture looks like.

Watch out for delivery timeframes

Once you've selected a category, there are lots of filters to make it easier to find what you're looking for: try finish/color, features, or style if you've got something in mind. You may also want to check out the "Lead Time" filter; we were surprised to see that there were thousands of fixtures that wouldn't ship for anywhere from 8-16 weeks! If time is of the essence - or if you, like most people, aren't willing to wait nearly four months to get your new lighting installed - choose one of the filters with a shorter lead time.

Results list shows you a good summary

As you look through your matching results, the thumbnail images and information make your shopping more efficient. At a glance, you can see if a particular light fixture is in stock, if there are any available coupon savings, and if there are any customer reviews. We didn't find a lot of shopper feedback on the products here - maybe a dozen or fewer on any given item, compared with other retailers whose light fixtures have hundreds or thousands of ratings.

Unique options you may not see anywhere else

Bellacor genuinely offers something for everyone with respect to lighting. In the Ceiling category alone, there are over 37,000 options ranging from basic recessed lights for $11 to a 20-light chandelier with gold leaf finish for an impressive price of $32,340. We wish there were a way to generate a results list just with the most unique fixtures Bellacor carries, because we spotted some pretty innovative lighting options. (On the high end, search for the Suspenders Satin Black or Constellation Satin Nickel Pendant by Sonnmean; on the under $1,000 side, try the Chicago PM series by Designers Fountain.)

Decent shipping and returns policies

Bellacor's customer policies are fairly similar to their rivals. You'll get free shipping on orders of $25+ (which includes most light fixtures, of course), a price match guarantee within 7 days of placing your order, and a 30-day return policy. The store is a little light on details for those returns; they don't specify who pays for the return shipping fees or if customers will have to pay a restocking fee. You may want to clarify that before you buy a light fixture here, especially if it's particularly heavy (and might incur freight shipping costs) or if you're not 100% sure it's what you want.

Mostly positive feedback from clients

You'll find a solid history of customer service with Bellacor. The Better Business Bureau gives the store its highest rating plus accreditation, and over 5000 customers also give it a 5-star review with lots of praise for having beautiful, one-of-a-kind light fixtures that go way beyond the mass-produced lighting found at big-box stores. On the downside, some shoppers describe orders taking a very long time to arrive (or not arriving at all) and significant delays in getting refunds.

Good option for uncommon light fixture designs

While ordinarily we might have dropped Bellacor's rating a little because of the customer feedback, the store still has a great reputation overall. And, because not everyone wants cookie-cutter light fixtures, there's definitely a place for a retailer that sells everything ranging from quintessential to quirky. We recommend that you give Bellacor a try if you want light fixtures that really stand out.