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Visit our Showroom in St. Catharines, Tuesday to Saturday. For store hours click here

About Us

Our Story

Distinctive Lighting Concepts began in 1994 as a small lighting business located in Elmwood Kitchens’ showroom in St. Catharines, Ontario. From this location we developed a loyal client base and a reputation for offering unique lighting alternatives.

In 2016 we moved to a new location on Scott Street West so we could display many new and exciting light fixtures and include home accessories in this easy to find location.

Over the past 25 years, we have built a solid reputation for knowledge, skill, and commitment to quality as we strive to be Niagara’s finest lighting showroom and supplier of brand-name lighting and accessories.

Our new website design, launched in May 2021, was built with this in mind – Be Inspired! Our online showroom allows our clients to easily browse and shop by lighting categories, including everything from pendant lights and chandeliers, to ceiling fans and floor lamps, to outdoor fixtures, wall sconces, specialty lighting, and more.

For more styling ideas & tips, new fixtures, bold looks and cool trends, be sure to follow us on Instagram.

Our Staff

Distinctive Lighting Concepts is a dynamic company with an experienced and enthusiastic staff focused on personalized customer service. Jess and Jenny Howlett have been looking after customers lighting needs for over 25 years. Jess is certified by the Illuminating Engineering Society and is a qualified electrician able to answer all technical questions. Jenny is the showroom manager, with flair and talent to know exactly which lights the client is looking for.

You will find us to be friendly, dedicated, and knowledgeable, whether we’re helping you select lighting fixtures, designing your lighting layout, seeking new and innovative products to match your needs, or when solving your lighting problems.

Our Mission

At Distinctive Lighting Concepts, we want your lighting to reflect you, your personality, and your style. Our goal is to make an impression on you, and we want you to be satisfied with the customized service we provide, impressed with our wide range of products, and confident in our knowledge of lighting and design. If we uphold our promise, we hope you’ll keep coming back for all your lighting selections and become a brand advocate of Distinctive Lighting Concepts, recommending us to your family and friends.

At Distinctive Lighting Concepts, we’re here to help you choose your style.