I have been working with Katie Krause over the last few months, and she's really great…read more She gives excellent advice, she has awesome taste.

I bought a light fixture and something went wrong with it. Even though it was no longer new, I was…read moreable to send Daniel pictures. He helped me out, worked with the manufacturer, and replaced the fixture. Daniel was very professional and helpful. I really appreciated the process and will continue to do business with them.

Interestign design firm with an impressive array of clients, from Steppenwolf Theatre to Lincoln…read morePark Zoo.

I had a great experience with friendly staff. Great gallery with a large variety of art.read more

Went here last week to pick up some gravel to finish our patio and can say not only are the prices…read moreexcellent but the customer service was even better. So grateful to live so close to such a great company, highly recommend. Also a big plus is they deliver.

Our patio - took a long time to create! But that last push was thanks to Crawford Material - we…read morepicked up some gravel (8 bags) which combined with the previous gravel we'd acquired was not enough - and finally succumbed to a big delivery. We purchased close to a yard of gravel and a yard of sand and got EXPERT delivery over multiple power and cable lines into our yard (it's a jigsaw puzzle with a crane/forklift) and our delivery guy rocked (haha get it?). Would purchase again but glad this project is over!

This family business has been in the Bridgeport neighborhood for many many years supplying lighting…read moreneeds to everything from residences to businesses to even churches! As you drive down 31st & see Lock Street (near Archer Ave) - stop by and tell them what you need! From that stubborn, hard to find lamp bulb to the halogen in your track lighting - they can have it for you!

Wonderful family owned business!! The employees are extremely friendly and helpful. If for some…read morereason they do not have the light, etc. they are looking for, they quickly try and locate it for you or give you suggestions on where to find what you need. I would never go anywhere else!

It's truly unfortunate and disappointing to see here a liableous review from one of our past…read moreclients, MRED (Midwest Real Estate Data LLC) who are in Lisle. We have been in business for 25 years and have never gotten a bad review from anyone in all of our history. We value our customers and go the extra mile. That might be why we have been voted as design firm of the year by the greater Chicago real estate community several times over the past decade. We worked with this MRED group as their Architect, and I must say that they were the most difficult clients we have ever had. Nothing would please them. We catered to their every whim, we over-serviced their account, and all we received back was grief from them. And then when it was finished, they unfairly threatened us with not paying our fee. We successfully rebutted all of their false claims, yet still lost some of our fee to them because we trying to be the "nice guy", and they would never have paid us anyway. Very underhanded strategy. I would never recommend working with them on any level, even as their client. I can only imagine how they treat their customers. They must be very bitter people there. Avoid!

We hired Partners by Design to remodel 12,000 sq ft office. I was highly disappointed in the level…read moreof service we received. Their team refused to listen to our wants, they unilaterally decided to change our plans which resulted in increased costs and delay. They nickeled and dimed us on their bill, for example they billed us for a car rental to attend a meeting in the suburbs (about 20 miles away). Seriously! When we escalated our issues to their partner all we heard was excuses and our issues weren't resolved. We ended up working directly with the contractor and hiring another designer to finish the job.

Have stopped by this location on two occasions. Both times the staff has been great, helpful and…read morewilling to offer ideas and look for items to satisfy my picky taste. The store has a decent sized display of lighting and furniture pieces with some truly unique items I haven't seen before. Console tables and pedestals made of stone with interior lights to make the piece glow, turf life size animals to add fun and whimsy to your life/yard, and who doesn't need that.... During our visit today the lady who assisted us was very nice and even pulled photos from her phone from a recent trip to help us in our search for the perfect light. Plenty of street parking. Stop in, take a look and check out this neighborhood that hosts a variety of home stores from antique to vintage to just plan unique.

The most inovative lighting I have yet to see offered in Chicago. I bought the Itus desk lamp…read more And no, it is not cheap but it really isn't all that expensive when you consider that you are really buying pieces of art like light sculpture. Metered parking doesn't seem too hard to find around here either which is a plus if you are driving. If not I think it's right off the brown line.

Turn on the lights!! This place carries a most unusual array of lighting fixtures. It is rather…read moresmall but can provide a taste of that something out of the ordinary light fixture that no one else carries. Lots of catalogs and a huge European influence. If you are looking for a special fixture that people will comment on, this is the place to find it and much more convenient than the Mart.

Great selection of lighting! I have purchased a number of different fixtures, both indoor and…read moreoutdoor with Stuart and Lisa. Their website http://www.towerltg.com/ is modern and easy to use. I live in Houston, Texas and they have both been so helpful in helping me pick out lighting based on me telling them what I am looking for. I get so many compliments on my lighting, and recommend working with Tower Lighting wherever you are in the world. They make lighting up your home easy and fun! I have turned my neighbors and co-workers on to Tower Lighting as well. They have things you won't find anywhere else, they are truly the best! Support a local business!! Below is what I have purchased from Tower Lighting: INDOOR I have the Classic Clear in my foyer. EVERY PERSON NEEDS TO OWN THIS LIGHT!! Pictures do no justice. http://www.towerltg.com/category.php?maincat=2&searchsub=y&subcat=22&showdetail=y&prodid=320 The Accademia Seedy is a main focal point in my kitchen, and lights up the room with its sparkle! http://www.towerltg.com/category.php?maincat=3&searchsub=y&subcat=14&showdetail=y&prodid=1040 Facets Pendant is above my kitchen sink. It adds a lot of beautiful light while looking contemporary at the same time! This and the Accademia Seedy, really compliment each other! http://www.towerltg.com/category.php?maincat=3&searchsub=y&subcat=12&showdetail=y&prodid=994&s=25&np=3 I have the Jade in my powder room. They really add a lot of character to the space! http://www.towerltg.com/category.php?maincat=3&searchsub=y&subcat=13&showdetail=y&prodid=796 The Cosmopolitan is in my master by my make-up mirrors. They give our great light with the top and bottom lights! http://www.towerltg.com/category.php?maincat=5&searchsub=y&subcat=4&showdetail=y&prodid=654 The New Age is in my dining room. It compliments the little bits of iron I have on my dining room table and buffet. It really fills up the space! http://www.towerltg.com/category.php?maincat=6&searchsub=y&subcat=8&showdetail=y&prodid=542&s=0&np=2 OUTDOOR I looked forever for the perfect front porch lights that look unique, and not like all of my neighbors. Also, it had to fit perfect between my front door trim and shutter. Lisa offered to customize these lanterns for us! They are absolutely perfect, I am so happy with them! http://www.towerltg.com/category.php?maincat=4&showdetail=y&prodid=406&s=50&np=4

09/25/25 - Holy Shite I've driven by this location for decades & never even knew it was here. I…read morestopped by @ Pueblo Nuevo which is about 1/2 block north of Crafty Beavers is @ 4306 N Central for a long overdue visit & meal w/my friend Lulu, only to find that I was too early & they weren't open yet. As I walked I noticed this large lot and went to check it out. Much to my surprise it was a Crafty Beaver Home Center. I knew about the locations on Montrose, Oakton & 1522 Lawerence Ave. Anywho I walked in to check it out

I ordered Keyes for my new car. It took 3 weeks to be delivered and was not called that the Keyes…read morearrived. So when I went to check on my order status I was told needs to make an appointment for the cut the Keyes to match the car. The guy there was talking to me as if I am stupid and told me Shame on me for telling him don't talk to me as stupid. So he canceled my order and refunded me with the money not caring it took 3 weeks for the Keyes to arrive. After I wax refunded I went home and called locksmith who did an excellent job. I will never use crafty beaver again Locksmith showed up in 45 minutes to make the car Keyes where I don't have to wait 3 weeks then make appointment at crafty Beaver