Shades of Light is a Richmond, Virginia lighting store founded in 1986, selling chandeliers, pendants, sconces, lamp shades, ceiling fans, rugs, mirrors and furniture, many made in its own workshop.
Shipping is billed as a percentage of your order total before discounts, so a code lowers the item price but not the shipping charge.
What began as a single showroom in Richmond has grown into a national retailer selling through several channels, and the company marks 40 years on its story page. Its Colonial Metalcrafts line covers copper and brass fixtures, outdoor lights among them, that its own team crafts by hand.
The catalog mixes house exclusives with designer collections such as Chris Loves Julia, Erin & Ben Co., Young House Love, Drew & Jonathan and Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines, whose rugs it also carries. Outdoor options include marine-grade and dark-sky fixtures. The site publishes design guides on hanging a chandelier, choosing vanity lights and measuring a lamp shade, and offers a catalog called Metropolitan Muse 2026.
When shoppers look for Shades of Light coupons
Shades of Light coupon searches peak in April, about 1.3× a typical month, and dip lowest in December.
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How long does Shades of Light shipping take?
Contiguous US shipping runs 9.5% on orders up to $49.99 and 9.0% at $2,000 and over, while rugs use size-based rates.
What is Shades of Light's return policy?
Items in new condition and original packaging can come back within 60 days of receipt for a full merchandise refund.
More about shopping at Shades of Light
Delivery times
In-stock items ship in 1-3 business days and arrive 3-5 days later; freight pieces take 7-10 business days, curbside.
Alaska and Hawaii
Orders headed to Alaska, Hawaii or US territories need a shipping quote from the store first.
Return costs
Original shipping isn't refunded, items failing the rules draw a restocking fee, and FedEx door pickup adds $6 per box.
Damage
Damaged items must be reported within 48 hours, so open freight deliveries as soon as they reach the curb.
Workshop pieces
The Colonial Metalcrafts copper and brass fixtures are hand crafted by the company's own Virginia team.
International
Lighting can ship to international locations, but you're responsible for checking electrical compatibility first.
From Shades of Light's own pages, read Oct 21, 2026.
The pages checked don't describe a promo code box or stacking rules at Shades of Light, so the clearance section is the clearest discount on offer.
Because the shipping percentage is figured on the total before discounts, a code trims what you pay for the fixture but leaves the shipping line where it was.
On a $2,000 chandelier order, that means 9.0% charged on the full price.
Before counting a clearance saving, make sure you'd keep the piece, since original shipping isn't refunded if a fixture goes back.
More ways to save at Shades of Light
The clearance sale lists select lighting and decor at up to 75% off, and it's the main markdown on the site.
Sending a return with your own carrier can beat paying $6 per box for FedEx door pickup, or you can buy a FedEx label from Customer Care.
If a fixture disappoints, the satisfaction promise says Customer Care will make it right.
Shades of Light questions, answered
How is shipping calculated at Shades of Light?
Contiguous US shipping is a percentage of the order total before discounts, such as 9.5% up to $49.99 and 9.0% at $2,000 and over. Rugs have size-based rates.
How long do you have to send lighting back to Shades of Light?
You have 60 days from receipt, with the item in new condition and its original packaging.
Who pays return shipping at Shades of Light?
Original shipping isn't refunded, and you either buy a FedEx label from Customer Care or ship the item back yourself. A FedEx door pickup costs an extra $6 per box.
Can you order Shades of Light fixtures for use outside the US?
Lighting can be ordered for international locations, but you need to confirm electrical compatibility yourself.
How fast do freight items from Shades of Light arrive?
Freight pieces take 7-10 business days and arrive curbside, while in-stock items ship in 1-3 business days.
What if a Shades of Light fixture arrives damaged?
Damage has to be reported within 48 hours. Customer Care's satisfaction promise says it will make things right.