Premium Lighting Showroom Serving Manchester, CT
Tired of the generic, cookie-cutter lighting aisles at the big-box home improvement warehouses around the Buckland Hills area? For over 50 years, Avon Lighting Showroom has been Connecticut's trusted destination for stunning residential fixtures, expert design advice, and unmatched custom services.
Located just a short drive across the river and over the mountain from Manchester, our family-owned showroom features thousands of fixtures on display, allowing you to see the true scale, finish, and quality of your lighting in person before it goes into your home.
Why Manchester Homeowners Make the Drive to Avon
Whether you are restoring a historic home in the Cheney Brothers Historic District, outfitting a modern kitchen remodel, or building a new home, true lighting design requires variety, expertise, and touch. Here is why your neighbors choose us:
- Connecticut’s Largest Lampshade Selection: We stock over 2,000 custom lampshades in every shape, fabric, and size imaginable. Don't guess on sizes or risk buying online—bring your lamp base with you from Manchester, and our team will help you fit the absolute perfect shade right on our showroom floor.
- Expert Local Consultation: Lighting a home requires balancing ambient, task, and accent light. Our experienced lighting specialists work directly with you (or your interior designer/builder) to map out your space seamlessly, ensuring your kitchen islands, dining spaces, and entryways are perfectly lit.
- Unmatched Variety: From sleek modern pendants and linear chandeliers to timeless traditional brass and crystal fixtures, we curate the finest brands in the industry to give you options you won't find anywhere else in the area.
On-Site Lamp & Antique Restoration Services
Don't let a broken switch, loose socket, or worn-out cord ruin a beautiful family heirloom or vintage find. We don't just sell lighting; we preserve it. If you have a favorite fixture that needs a second life, bring it along on your visit from Manchester for our professional in-house lamp repair and rewiring services.
Plan Your Visit From Manchester Today
Getting here is a straightforward drive straight across the Connecticut River and up over the mountain.
Take I-84 West:From Manchester, hop onto I-84 West toward Hartford and cross the Connecticut River.
2. Continue Through Hartford: Stay on I-84 West as it travels straight through downtown Hartford.
3. Take Route 44 West: Take exit 43 for Route 44 West (Albany Avenue) and follow it straight up over Avon Mountain directly into Avon.
4. Arrive at the Showroom: Turn right onto Simsbury Road (Route 10/202 North) at the main intersection. You will find us located just ahead on your right at 144 Simsbury Rd, Avon, CT.
Showroom Details
- Address: 144 Simsbury Rd, Avon, CT 06001
- Phone: (860) 678-1488
- Perfect For: Home renovations, new home construction, custom lampshade fittings, and electrical repairs.
