YOUR
LOCAL
LIGHTING
EXPERTS
Through expert guidance, curated options, and a passion for personalized service, we take the guesswork out of lighting your home. Choosing the right lights that fit your style, space, and budget is easy with your Kamloops lighting experts at The Lampost.
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A community fixture for more than 40 years
The Lampost has been lighting our community for over four decades and is so proud to be Kamloops’ go-to choice for light fixtures and bulbs. Locally owned and operated by Lenore, who has been a part of the Lampost team since 2003, taking over the business in 2020. She continues to ensure both her and her team deliver top-tier industry knowledge blended with a passion for helping customers to find the perfect pieces for their lighting projects.
At The Lampost, we are so excited to offer you the largest selection of in-stock lighting fixtures.
As members of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association, long-time supporters of TRU’s Training House (Y Dream Home), and multi-year recipients of Kamloops Reader’s Choice Award for Best Lighting Store, we’re more than just a local lighting store - we’re your local lighting experts.
Whether bold or subtle, modern or classic, The Lampost has something for every taste and style. And if you’re after something special, we’re happy to order a fixture, just for you.
Our Suppliers
Come in and see our huge selection of in-stock fixtures and bulbs to get your lighting project completed today. Have something particular in mind? With our large inventory of suppliers, it’s easy to find the perfect match for every budget.
So much more than fixtures.
No designer? No problem. Come in and work with one of our consultants to create a cohesive look for your home’s lighting. Through your own unique tastes and inspiration, we’ll help you find the pieces that make your home an extension of you. Feel free to bring in anything that inspires your tastes from inspiration pictures, floor plans, and photos of the space, to specific hardware and materials that you want to match or co-ordinate in your home’s design and décor.
SERVICES
In addition to our large lighting showroom, our expert consultants are available for a variety of lighting needs. We offer:
1 or 2 hour Lighting Design Consultation
LIGHTING LAYOUT PLANS
Whether you're refreshing a room or designing from scratch, we’ll help you find the perfect light for your style.
Struggling with where to put lights for the best impact? Or not sure what type of fixture will work best in your space?
Book a planning session with one of our consultants to help you through the planning process – from pot light placement to fixtures and styles, we’ll help you through it all. Simply bring in your floor plans or renovation drawings and we’ll help you achieve the best light for your space.
INQUIRE NOW
With the purchase of a home lighting package, you can also book our on-site electrical walk through service.
Our consultants will come to your new build or renovation site (within our location perimeters) and ensure the junction boxes are correct for your chosen fixtures, the ceiling heights are sufficient, and check that your lighting layout plan has been properly executed.
Delivery is available on most home lighting packages (dependent on location). Ask us for details.
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Our Team
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All of our skilled team members are available to consult on your lighting projects. They will ensure you find the perfect light and fixtures for your space.
lighting experts
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10+ years of experience
22+ years of experience
4+ years of experience
21+ years of experience
7+ years of experience
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! In addition to our large inventory of fixtures, we also carry a wide variety a light bulbs, making it easy to complete your lighting project with one stop.
Dining Lights and pendant fixtures should hang 30-36” above a table or surface.
LED blubs come in a range of colour temps and you can vary them based on the type of light you want in your space. Whether a warm light in the bedroom or added brightness in the basement, be sure to keep that in mind when choosing your bulbs.
It’s okay to mix and match metals and finishes and can actually help tie the look together.
Choosing pieces that compliment instead of a matching family of lights can help you achieve a more custom look.
Always pick pieces that YOU like and that compliment your home and lifestyle, remember that trends will come and go.
First, identify any and all activities that will occur in that space (watching tv, food preparation, laundry, homework, etc.) and whether the space will require one or multiple types of light, then identify the mood you want to create as well as any decorative elements you want to emphasize. Also, be sure to remember that any dark walls or colours absorb light and may require supplementary lighting. If you’re remodeling, be sure to also note all existing electrical locations.
Ambient lighting is the type of lighting that provides a space with an overall illumination and is also known as general lighting. It’s the main source of light that provides a comfortable level of brightness in your space and allows you to move and operate easily and safely. Ambient and/or general lighting is achieved through the use of chandeliers, ceiling, wall-mounted fixtures, and recessed lights.
Task lighting is a form of supplemental lighting that adds light to a space in order to help perform a task like reading, cooking, or working. This type of lighting is achieved by utilizing recessed or track lighting, pendant lights, under cabinet lighting, or by desk or floor lamps.
Utilize accent lighting. Accent lights can be used to direct focus to a particular design element or highlight a specific aspect of your space. If you want to add focus to paintings or sculptures, or highlight the texture or finish or a wall, window treatment, or outdoor landscaping, this can all be achieved through accent lighting.
