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Lighting Fixtures & Lamps Questions Answered

We are interested in this Maxim Lighting Sofia Bathroom Light - MX-11284-FI-VM and would like to know if it can be mounted either up or down.

Answer: This bathroom light can be mounter either up or down. However, Maxim Lighting suggest that a 100W bulb be used if mounted up and if mounted facing down a bulb with lesser wattage should be used, because heat rises - about 60W would be ok.

Sorry, but I can’t seem to find the dimensions of Craftmade Mission Bath Bar Bathroom Light - 180 on your website. I need the height and length of the back plate, and size of the globes.

Answer: The dimensions of the backplate are as follows: 18.5″L x 6.5″W.

I would like to know how long it does it takes to receive this Duchess Traditional Medium Semi Flush Mount Ceiling Light - QZ-DH1718PN and Duchess Traditional Bathroom Light - QZ-DH8603PN and is there a phone number that I can call to speak to someone? I am moving and I would need an exact date of delivery when I ordered these items from Quoizel Lighting.

Answer: The semi flush mount ceiling light (Qzdh1718pn) is confirmed in stock with the manufacturer and can ship within 3-5 business days. However, the bathroom light (qzdh8603pn) is currently backordered but expected to be in stock in a few weeks. We hope this information is of help to you. If you are moving, you should place an order near the time that you are moving, that way, by the time you arrive at your new house, your items will be on their way to you there.

Do you sell bathroom light without the glass and then you can pick from the Craftmade glass accents. Or is the bathroom lighting sold only with glass that you can replace with the Craftmade glass accents.

Answer: We do not sell bathroom fixtures without the glass. If you were interested in ordering a lighting fixture and then putting a Craftmade glass on it. You would first need to compare the glass sizes and make sure each one would fit the other. In cases like this you will end up with extra glass.

Please tell me what is the difference between brushed nickel and empire silver for this Quoizel Lighting Pacifica Contemporary Bathroom Light (QZ-PF8603ES)?

Answer: Please accept our apology. We have just found out that this bathroom light is backordered until Dec 5th. And with regards to the finish, the empire silver finish is really close to the brushed nickel finish. However, empire silver is a few shade darker than brushed nickel.

Your web site shows 4 bowls in the picture for Thomasville Contemporary Bathroom / Vanity Light (PG-P3152-09). It also states eight-light bath bracket. Does this mean that there are two light bulbs in each bowl? Or is this an eight bowl assembly?

Answer: Yes. You are correct. This bathroom lighting fixture from Progress Lighting has 2 lamps in each shades (4 shades total).

I’m interested in this Maxim Bathroom Light (MX-8015). However, I want to see an example of the Wilshire shade option. Can you tell me where on the website to find a picture of it? When I search on “Wilshire” I find several Maxim fixtures saying they have a “Wilshire” shade, but there seem to be several different shapes. I’m interested in knowing what the shape is of the Wilshire shade that would come with this bathroom light.

Answer: Wilshire glass refers to the finish or color of the glass. An example of the wilshire glass can be seen on this Portobello Traditional Kitchen Island / Billiard Light. The shape of the glass is going to appear as you seen on the bathroom lighting fixture that you like. When you pick the glass and finish from the drop down menu, you are basically choosing the finish of the glass and the finish of the hardware. We hope this information is helpful to you.

I am looking for a 36″ bathroom light to be placed above the mirror and sink. I have black wrought iron light fixtures and I am interested in this Craftmade Canoe Bath Bar Bathroom Light if the base comes in black finish. Could you please let me know what my options are?

Answer: Unfortunately, Canoe Bath Bar Bathroom Light is not offered in a black finish by Craftmade. But we do have a dark finish for this item, whick often times we heard looks black. If you view our website, it will be the third picture on the right hand side of the page. That dark finish will be the Oiled Bronze. Please be advised that if you do choose to try this item out but learn you do not like it, you can also visit our website for Arcadian Lighting’s return policy.

Hi. I purchased Access Lighting Cosmo Contemporary Vanity Bathroom Light (AC-53304), and I need to order bulbs. Can you send me information on quantity/price of the lamp bulbs? Thanks!

Answer: You can find the bulbs for your bathroom lighting fixture easily at your local Lowes, Home Depot or other hardware stores. To order these bulbs from us is a bit cost inefficient since the manufacturer charges handling fees, freight and other fees that may end up costing more than the bulbs. We can still take an order but, you may find it much easier, faster, cheaper, and less stressful to purchase it locally since it is a fairly common bulb.

Your lighting fixture takes G-8 120V bi-pin halogen bulbs they run between $5-$12. Make sure you give that whole name to the store. We hope this information is of help to you.

One of the available finish for Maxim Lighting Newport bathroom light is light gold. I need to have an idea of how light it looks like. Or is there any fixture that I can look at, that has a light gold color / finish? I need a light gold fixture for my faucet which has standard gold color.

Answer: Unfortunately, we do not have any samples or descriptions of this gold tone to assist you. This particular lighting fixture is being discontinued by the manufacturer but we still have some available. Here is a chandelier featuring Maxim Lighting’s light gold finish, to help you get a better idea of the finish.

Does this Access Lighting Sophia Contemporary Bathroom Vanity Light - AC-20641 have a manual switch for on/off? If it doesn’t, is it possible to get a manual switch installed before it is shipped? I am interested in ordering this lamp and another vanity light. Please advise.

Answer: We are sorry but Access Lighting says that they are not able to customize your order to add on/off switch.

This bathroom light fixture is pictured with the shades facing up. Can this light fixture be mounted with the shades facing down? 

Answer: The Designers Fountain Traditional Vanity/Bathroom Light - 4133-CH is confirmed in stock and can be mounted with the glass facing up or down.