Outstanding customer service. I needed a light bulb for a dimming ceiling fixture and I didn't want…read moreto go to home depot. Even though it was a $5 transaction, they provided hands on attention to me and demonstrated the output of bulbs with different levels of brightness and whiteness. They even lent out several bulbs to me for the price of one so I could test out at home. I felt incredibly well attended to as a low end customer, which speaks to their prioritization of quality service.

The wide variety of lighting choices is excellent, meriting four stars…read more It is the unbelievable customer service that pushes the store into the five-star review. Stratosphere. Rather than buying new lights, I've been retrofitting dilapidated vintage lights into our cottage. One of the light mechanisms in an old factory pen lamp was screwed up more than I could decipher with a voltmeter. I brought the offending light to Berkeley Lighting, and they dove in and fixed the problem with only a little bit of digging through the spare bits of a hardware box. I am pleased beyond belief, and I know where I'll be going the next time I need to purchase lighting.

Wow. Loving this store, it's like walking through art gallery…read more Lunaria East opened just a few months ago. It's a family owned business and this is their second location in the bay area. Their other store is located in Marin. They specializing in unique, hard to find designer pieces for residential and commercial spaces. Now I have always had a thing for chandeliers, but the lighting here is next level and creates a statement piece for any room. Honestly I never thought about lighting in this way. Some of the pieces are like sculptures. I was a little intimidated at first, because I thought I couldn't afford anything in here but most of the pieces are pretty reasonable, and they have something in every price range. One of the owners said hello and when we asked about pieces, he walked us through the store and pointed out a few of his favorite designers. You can tell that they have a true passion for lighting and design. They carry over 150 designers from all over the world, and the curation here is impeccable. They also offer interior design services for home and lighting. After stopping by I'm seriously thinking if I should swap out my crystal chandeliers for of these signature art pieces. Truly transforms your space from basic to a work of art. Bravo Lunaria.

I'm not a yelper, but want to give a shout out to Lunaria. I need to swap out a chandelier and was…read moregetting depressed after seeing the same things over and over--none that worked in my space. Lunaria has a selection of beautiful lighting options at a wide range of price points that I didn't see anyplace else. Ian in the Berkeley store was very helpful. Definitely worth checking out.

Fixed a light fixture (scone) that was part of a set in my living room. I didn't want to replace…read moreall the scones. My electrician recommended Omega and they were able to fix it.(some internal part needed to be replaced).

I took an ancient lamp over to be repaired - it has been next to my bed for 80 years! They…read morediagnosed the problem as a switch and kept the lamp to replace that. It cost $45.00 which was a little more than I expected but the lamp works properly now and is again lighting the space in my bedroom

We've used Sugi and his crew on 2 different projects, small and larger. Sugi was great in providing…read moreguidance to us to complete some parts of the work ourselves. When he and his crew took over they worked efficiently and kept us informed of what was going on as well as understanding our preferences when there were decisions to be made. The finished project met our expectations and has performed well with no problems since completion.

I had hired Kardon Electric to sort out a single electrical circuit issue and was impressed by…read moretheir professional work at a fair price. So, when I needed to upgrade the main panel from 100 amps to 200 amps, I contacted Sugi Kardon. A MUCH bigger job, I was extremely happy with the cost, scheduling, permitting, coordination with PG&E and the city. The crew was efficient, respectful, and the job easily passed city and PG&E inspections. I've added Kardon Electric to my contacts list and highly recommend them!

Thank you Alameda Oakland Electrical!! Francisco and his team are fantastic! We needed an EV…read morecharger installed. When I had contacted a variety of other places, it was always "send me pic" - frustrating when you aren't sure what they want. Francisco came out quickly with no up front cost to assess our current electrical panel, asked what we wanted and where we wanted the charger installed, suggested options for EV chargers to buy, and provided free estimates for set ups for plug-in charger vs hardwired. His quote was reasonable, and cost of permit was part of it. We were able to schedule the work to be done relatively quickly, and the job went quickly and smoothly. He was able to help set up the software settings for our Emporia Pro. AOE also helped facilitate county inspection. I am so happy with his work! Francisco readily responded to questions and made sure we were happy with everything. I completely understand why they have so many 5 star reviews! I would highly recommend AOE and will be using them in the future for any electrical needs and have already referred him to friends. Thank you AOE!

Alameda Oakland Electrical goes above and beyond. We needed to have a new electrical line pulled…read morethrough an underground conduit and Francisco was the only electrician who was willing to try. Not only did he do it, but his overall service was top notch. Francisco is very friendly, collaborative, and answered every question that I asked (and I ask a lot of questions) Not only does Francisco do great work, he's an advisor that I trust. I recommend him and Alameda Oakland Electrical without reservation.

I bought vinyl from this store. They have a lot different varieties to select. The price is very…read moregood compare to big stores. Overall I am very satisfied with the quality.

This weekend I needed parts for a vintage lamp I had just bought. I walked in carrying the lamp and…read moreno sooner had I said "I'm looking for the globe that goes with this" than the guy working there replied "We can't help you." I was surprised to be dismissed so quickly so I made the motion of looking around like I wanted to see some options. I gently pressed and he again stated "We can't help you." Then he told me to go to Bed Bath & Beyond. 1. I was there because I wanted to support a local business. I could have easily tried Lamps Plus first 2. Before you summarily dismiss a customer, maybe show her the globes you DO have and explain why they would or wouldn't work for her particular lamp 3. This is a 60-year-old lamp...I doubt Bed Bath and Beyond would have what I need So I went to Ensler Lighting in Berkeley and spent my $$ there instead. At first the guy at Ensler also wasn't certain he had what I needed, but guess what? He took the time to look around and experiment and ultimately he was able to jury-rig something that worked great. Imagine that?

Excellent job installing a smart thermostat and a smart doorbell, the second project carried out by…read moreAlley Electric at my house. Excellent communication and execution from start to finish. Highly recommended.

Wesley, thank you so much for your prompt and through service. Wiring, installation and…read moreconfiguration went well. Very happy with the quality of the work.

Now I understand why this shop has a bad review - your visiting experience can vary drastically…read moredepending on which rep you interact with. This is also a shout out to Lorraine; she was awesome and was very helpful with order return and a new replacement order. Sadly I can't say the same for everyone working there. The showroom itself is nice and spacious. Great for coming in for a stroll if you're already on 4th street.

Ordered a mail slot, got a lightbulb. they wouldn't ship mailslot under I returned lightbulb. Even…read morethen, had to call twice to make sure it was sent. Ordered a doorstop, didn't show and then o saw it was 2 months delayed, without notice. As a contractor, life is too short to deal with this company

Love this place! We were looking for three hanging pendants for our kitchen island and we fell in…read morelove with Metro Lighting. The selection, the staff, the owners are simply amazing! They are true craftsmen and artists in their trade. Each piece is hand blown and unique. They do stock pieces as well as custom work and build to order. I don't know of any other light store that takes so much pride and care in delivering exactly what fits their customers vision of functional art that compliments a space. Pro-Tip, ask for Lawrence (Owner, Founder and Creative Director)

~7 years ago we used metro lighting to do many custom lights in our home for a remodel. We are now…read moreselling that home and our plan is to return to Metro lighting to have some new lights made for our new home. The lights are beautiful, we received many compliments on them and I look forward to selecting some new ones in the coming months.

My very overpriced herman miller lamp broke and i had no idea where to go and who could help. and…read morethen i reached out to Alexandra at panache. it was not easy for her to find the part but she found ONE place in the whole world who had the part and it was going to take months to get it. but she found it and got it for me and charged me only for the part. above and beyond. I would come back here in a heartbeat for any lighting needs!

An old classic art deco lamp of mine had finally given out. I brought it to Joan based on some…read moreYelp reviews and I was incredibly impressed. The shop is the real deal. Loads of space and covered in projects. Classic. Jana gave me some friendly advice and promised it back to me by the next day. Next thing I knew my phone was ringing. Not even an hour had passed. She was done. She threw in a extra plug. Just placed the lap in its old spot and my home never felt warmer. Far exceeded my expectations. Thank you!