The new owners continue good, old fashioned service. Extraordinary good, patient service at…read moreSanta Barbara Lampshades yesterday. Had a 50+ year old lamp whose parts are hard to find and John fixed my floor lamp, located a hard to find glass globe that was broken this week, and hooray - it took awhile, but finally found a new, better shade. Businesses like this are rare. Instead of tossing your lamp, see what SB Lampshades can do for you. While I was there customers brought in some fine, old lamps and they were happy customers too.

From the moment I walked into SBL, I knew I was in the right place. Talking with Nancy further…read moreconfirmed that my vintage lamps would be in good hands. SBL have professionally and skillfully rewired all three of my vintage lamps. I am very grateful for their expertise. Two of the three lamp were in need of new extra large lampshades. Nancy assisted me with a custom order. It will take me a little bit to get used to the bold color choice but I do love them! Now that we have new lampshades, a room remodel is next! Haha!

This review is very long overdue....Someone asked me for a referral to a great lighting guy and I…read morejust realized I never gave Flores the great review they deserve. Raul did all of the lighting & the main gate at our custom home in Avila Beach. We could not be more happy...his prices are very fair, unlike other Santa Barbara lighting shops. The lead times were reasonable and Raul is just a great honest guy...hard to find in the construction trade. Top notch quality & execution. I don't know what else to say except that we could not be happier.

Raoul Flores and his team did an exceptional job restoring our 14 rusted and worn-out exterior…read morelight fixtures. We live right on the ocean. The fixtures were steel, badly rusted, and rotted-through in spots. Raoul media-blasted them all, made needed metal repairs, powder-coated them in a beautiful oil-rubbed bronze color, replaced some missed beaded glass, and rewired them all. Stunning! And he also engineered better mounting plates to correct some unevenness in mounting heights. Bravo Raoul and thank you! Better than

I took in a vintage lamp to get rewired. I walked right in, no appointment necessary. The man who…read morehelped me was nice and knowledgeable. He answered all my questions. While he said it would take 10 days, I got mine in 4. The price for the repair was reasonable. He also added a harp. I would definitely come again!

Most amazing collection of antique lighting you will ever see in California! So many beautiful and…read moreunique items to choose from.

I tried to purchase bed sheets from Cabana for my 12th anniversary. I needed the best…read more I decided to purchase local versus the Internet, as I needed a knowledgeable person. Over several days I engaged in 3 conversations with a Cabana salesperson. She recommended their house brand (Matouk) and assured me Matouk was a "best seller" and "Cabana carried nothing but the best". Over subsequent conversations it was clear that the salesperson could not answer basic questions such as "why is Matouk your best seller?" I prompted her to discuss thread counts and cotton types, but she was mostly stumped. She eventually admitted that she never used a Matouk product. I had the impression that she had never used a fine linen product. I eventually found a sell on the Internet with a tremendous amount of knowledge that made me feel safe in my decision. I also felt like I learned something, other than what is the "best seller". I spent 15 minutes on the phone with an expert and made the decision....that was a savings when you consider I got nowhere with Cabana in over an hour of discussions and research. I spent slightly more, approximately $1000, on the Internet than I would have spent at Cabana, but for my 12th anniversary I needed to be 100% certain that I would not be disappointed. I also felt better telling my partner all about the type of cotton, thread count, etc., rather than simply saying "happy anniversary, the Sales person told me it is there best seller".

The staff are very friendly and helpful. Loved the indoor and outdoor showrooms...lots of…read moreinventory to see.

It's never fun when you have to call a plumber, a roofer or an electrician, and their reliability…read morecan make it frustrating. It was refreshing to find Positively Electriic. I had needs, a lot of needs. This light didn't work, four out of five lights in this bank didn't work, even when it all did work it wasn't nearly bright enough.... The smoke detectors were all old and kept failing so we removed them months ago. The car charger wasn't charging correctly, etc, etc. They assured me current to my car charger was just fine and that it could be a problem with the car's software or programming. Also told me I could safely upgrade to a bigger wall unit. My lighting was a 25 year old system so they retrofitted 11 of the light units, removing transformers and reworking the existing boxes to accept modern fixtures. This increased the light output 100% or more. They replaced a couple dimmers and added one so all the lights can be adjusted to our needs. These new lights can also be adjusted at the fixture to fine tune brightness and increase or reduce "warmth". I feel so happy we now have a current up-to-date system that has the energy efficiency of the current decade. I loved how responsive they were and that they showed up at 7:45 for the 8:00am appointment. They were done with all the repairs and upgrades by the end of the day. I wouldn't call them inexpensive but I would most certainly call them fairly priced considering the quality of their work and satisfying all of my requests.

Accurate estimate of cost and time. He is meticulous and a hard worker. Helped sleuth out a problem…read moreas well with some outdoor wiring. Highly recommend!

I stopped in recently to select a couple of wall sconces for our downstairs upgrade. I have bought…read morelights from SHS several times before and we are always happy with the quality, the attention to detail, and the Spanish design . I selected a set that was on sale as I liked the look but when I took them home, the hole for the light box was mounted higher than a typical wall sconce should be. It was really at outdoor height and the sconces were too high on the wall to do them justice. I brought them back and Trisha looked at the picture of the wall and quickly said that with the wall box being that high, I needed to look for a different mount. She walked thru and helped me find the ones in stock that would work. I fell in love with a set she said would normally be hung outdoors. At that time, the owner came in and Trisha discussed with him as well. Both of them could not have been more helpful! Since I didn't want clear glass, Tricia showed me some options, and they agreed to replace the clear with mica in almond color. The results were amazing. Can't wait to hang them when the electrician is available. Super helpful owner and manager. Trish is knows her product line really well. If you want a focal point for your room, I highly recommend SHS. Made to last and they truly have a beautiful selection of upper ended light fixtures.

We are currently in the process of restoring our 1927 Spanish Revival home in Orange County. The…read moreSanta Barbara Spanish style is the look we are pursuing, so there was only one choice for our lighting needs, Steven Handelman Studios. Lightingshs.com. Everything is designed and handmade right in Santa Barbara, California, so there is no fear of purchasing a low quality import. From Steven and his team of craftsmen, the work is superb. Thank you Steven Handelman studios for a project well done!

We hired Charlie over ten years ago, and he's so exceptional that we couldn't imagine using anyone…read moreelse. He is a genuinely kind person and a brilliant electrician; honest, personable, and incredibly skilled. Charlie always brings a positive attitude, works safely, and goes above and beyond on every project. He recently handled all the electrical work for our new ADU from day one, and his attention to detail and commitment to doing things right gave us complete peace of mind. The results are both safe and beautiful. Charlie is truly the electrician you want to hire. After a decade of working with him, we couldn't recommend him more highly.

Charlie Mitchell, from Republic Lighting Services, Santa Barbara, installed 16 recessed lights…read morearound my living room and dining room. In the initial meeting he recommended the best type of light for the setting. Mr. Mitchell worked quickly and meticulously.  Furthermore, his understanding of art and appreciation for it allowed him to orient each of the embedded lights in the best possible way to enhance the paintings underneath them. I whole heartedly recommend the Republic Lighting Services for any electrical work needed.

Ferguson has a large selection of plumbing supplies and parts, including some hard to find items,…read moreas well as a wide range of fixtures. They have everything you would need for residential and light commercial plumbing repairs and installations. There is also a selection of top quality professional plumbing and general purpose power and hand tools. If you have an account you can rent specialty plumbing tools such as a ProPress or fusion equipment as well. There is also a showroom where they have a selection of high end lighting and plumbing fixtures.

Everything went well, ordering was easy with the professional staff and the product came in on…read moretime. I was happy to see they put a store in Santa Barbara. I normally use the Bakersfield store. Ferguson helps to make my Jobs go easier. Keep up the good work.

These guys are extremely helpful and nice, will definitely be shopping here again when im back to…read morefinish the project. Had everything I needed to start and finish the electrical job we had, clean show room and carry the full line of sonos speakers and nest cameras. It was perfect!

Excellent service amazing group of individuals that work there everybody is super friendly not to…read moremention the obvious the prices are the best in the county!

When driving by this place I had to stop in.. the window display caught my eye. When I walked in, I…read morewas welcomed right away. Not only do they have a boutique in front but they have inhouse designers that threw out great ideas to help me look around for a particular faboulous shabby chic item. you must check this out.

I have been a follower and admirer of Velvet and Linen for years and decided when it came time for…read morenew furnishings for my home I would order from their line. I absolutely loved the entire experience, my pieced were finished when promised and absolutely perfect. Excellent craftsmanship. Easy transaction. I'm going to enjoy my sofa and chairs for years! Thank you Giannetti Home!