KES Lighting & Home Reviews 

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

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Looking at 91 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the exceptionally fast delivery service and the extremely secure packaging, noting that orders always arrive promptly in pristine condition. Consumers are also deeply impressed by the stunning design, beautiful finish, and consistently high quality of the various lighting fixtures available across the platform. However, some customers also noted frustrations regarding complicated return policies and unexpected difficulties when trying to secure replacements for damaged items. A few people experienced unhelpful customer service responses and prolonged communication delays when attempting to resolve various delivery or order issues.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Found the same light fitting across various retailers online but KES was by far the cheapest. Ordered Friday arrived on Monday so very pleased with the processing and delivery speed. There was a small... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am doing a massive 3,000 sq home project. I've bought numerous lights from many companies. This company have been an absolute delight so far to deal with. My lights get wonderful comments.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful light fitting, I was really impressed. It looks stunning in my bedroom, I'm really pleased I chose to buy from this company. The light fitting looks expensive although it was far from it, t... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time purchase from KES lighting. Couldn't be more pleased. Stunning light fitting, came well packaged, a dream to fit and LED bulbs are great. I would readily recommend KES, easy to navigate... See more


Company details

  1. Lighting Shop
  2. Decoration and Interior Design Store
  3. Home Furniture Shop
  4. Homewares Shop
  5. Home improvement shop
  6. Lighting wholesaler

About KES Lighting & Home

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Chandeliers in a living room setting


INDOOR LIGHTING

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KES are one of the largest independent retailers of luxury lighting for the home.

A family-owned business, established over 37 years ago, we have unrivalled expertise when it comes to helping you find the perfect lighting for your speace.

Featuring in the likes of Country Living Magazine, The Evening Standard, Channel 4 & BBC Good Homes, we have a vast selection of beautiful pieces. You can even come and see lots of it at our beautiful showroom in Warwickshire!

Maybe you'd like to speak to one of our experts? Give us a call on 02476 317022, we'd love to hear from you!


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Candid about availability and delivery dates!

I'm undertaking a major renovation project on a large mixed use property of which lighting is a large part. I found KES pricing to be competative and customer service - particularly when it come to be anticipated dispatch & delivery dates, accurate.

26 May 2025
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Reply from KES Lighting & Home

Thank you for your comments Holly, much appreciated!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awful company and zero customer service

Awful company. Zero customer service, emails will go unanswered for weeks and you have to constantly chase. Received damaged lights, wanted to return and they made life as difficult as possible for me to return the lights. No proper process, didn't want to give a return address. Avoid this company at all costs. Unbelievable.

10 June 2025
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Reply from KES Lighting & Home

Hi Jamil, we're genuinely sorry to hear that you're unhappy with your experience. However, we must clarify for the benefit of others reading, that your suggestion we would withhold a returns address is completely untrue, and it’s important we address that openly.

With regard to communication, we've reviewed the correspondence on your order and can confirm that our customer service team responded promptly and consistently. At no stage were emails left unanswered for weeks, as claimed.

We absolutely welcome both positive and critical feedback—it helps us improve. While we're sorry to hear this experience didn’t meet your expectations, we do feel it’s fair to respectfully challenge points where the feedback doesn’t reflect the reality of the interaction.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Really unhappy with the KES customer…

Really unhappy with the KES customer service. Expensive magnified mirror with a light in it. Our electrician tried three different ways of powering it but none work. When we contacted KES they replied to say that we could return it but that if they can make it work, we will have to come to Warwickshire to pick it up. Really unhelpful.

10 June 2025
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Reply from KES Lighting & Home

Hi Sarah, we're sorry to hear that you're unhappy. We always aim to resolve issues fairly and in line with Consumer Rights law, which states that if a technical fault is suspected, the item should be assessed and—if confirmed—can be repaired or replaced.

In cases where a product is returned for testing and no fault is found, it’s standard practice across the industry for the customer to arrange collection of the item, either in person or via courier. We understand this may not be the outcome you were hoping for, but we do follow a fair and transparent process in all such cases.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great products at competitive prices

Great products at competitive prices. Would be 5 stars however one light arrived faulty and it took a while to receive the replacement which held the electrician up. Will be using again for more lights!

1 May 2025
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Reply from KES Lighting & Home

Thank you for the review Jackie!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great company

Well what can I say, great prices, easy website to browse, great delivery through DPD and fantastic lights delivered in tact and looking great now they are up.
Did scandi style bathroom and as I have two light fittings needed a very plain, smart looking light fitting that took a bulb (had enough of led light fittings that just didn’t last and was costly to replace) I found my perfect lights and chose the Astro Sabina Bathroom Ceiling Light in Polished Chrome, they look perfect and so stylish, I love them and they’ve just finished off the bathroom perfectly.
Thank you to Kes lighting for a great service. I will be using this company again when I’m looking for my perfect light fitting.
Many thanks a very satisfied customer.

27 May 2025
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Reply from KES Lighting & Home

Thank you for such a lovely review Susi, we really appreciate your kind words and are so happy to read of your experiences!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bought 2x expensive outdoor lights from…

Bought 2x expensive outdoor lights from this place a while ago. Noticed a small piece/detail was missing from one of the lights. So asked for one to be sent out in the post. Only to be told because 12 months had passed they wouldn't help. Very disappointing, I now have one light looking different to the other. Not good service at all and I highly doubt they reached out to the supplier. The light fitting is still for sale on their website and they have plenty of stock

30 May 2025
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Reply from KES Lighting & Home

Hi Alistair, you made your purchase on 20th Sept 2023 and reported a missing part for it on 27th May 2025 - 20 months after it was dispatched.

We do ask that all fittings are inspected for damage/missing parts etc within 48 hours, and if there are any issues then we can resolve free of charge.

There are no spare parts available for the element you have missing, the fitting is only supplied as a unit. Had this issue have been reported at the time, we would have been able to send an entirely new unit free of charge, but due to the timelines involved doing this FOC is not possible

We are sorry to read that you feel disappointed but also hope you can understand the context regarding this situation

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic in every way

Fantastic value. Super helpful personal service. Such a treat to speak to a knowledgeable person rather than a bot. Irvin and Mitzi lights was beautiful and look amazing.

1 May 2025
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Reply from KES Lighting & Home

Thanks Wendy, we're glad to read that you're happy with your purchases!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Another refund that hasn't arrived

I returned the goods in person on 23 April.

I chased for my part-exchange and refund and was advised on 29 April that the returns team had been on annual leave and they had a backlog to work through.

Chased again on 2 May, the part-exchange got actioned, but no mention or initiation of my refund.

Chased again 5 May and was told it would be processed asap.

On 9 May told it could take up to another 10 working days.

On 20 May I was told it would be processed by midday.

Now I'm being ignored.

The lights are nice and competitively priced if you're lucky enough to have no issue, but god help you if you need a refund.

23 April 2025
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Reply from KES Lighting & Home

Hi Kerry, apologies for the fact you've had to chase this up. Checking the system it looks like this refund was actioned on 23/05

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Sales Order 200087024

Sales Order 200087024. I ordered two items on 28/3. Postage of £13.99 was calculated at time of order and paid. I then received an email on 31/3 stating that I had ordered more than one item and postage is only calculated for one box on their website and would have to pay a further £13.99!!!!! So in total I paid £27.98 for postage (Northern Ireland). I received the items on the 12/4. Unfortunately due to human error we misread the dimensions of the ceiling chandelier and had to return at our own expense. The charge for return/signed delivery was £7.80. They received items back on the 30/4. We received an email from Sharna Parker on 2/5 stating that the returns team would check over the returned product and would be passed to the accounts department for refund back to the original payment method. I have wrote several emails since asking about the refund and was told by Ms Parker that she only works Monday, Tuesday & Friday!!!! I received another email on 20/5 asking for bank details for refund to be applied. Again at the bottom of email she states she only works Monday, Tuesday & Friday!!!!!! I was clearly told it would be pasted to their Accounts Department for refund on 2/5 to original payment method but I responded to her request within the hour about bank details and asked for confirmation that this would be passed for refund immediately as she does not return to work again to this Friday. I totally understand we were at fault re dimensions but when we were initially charged for postage at £13.99 and then to ask for another £13.99 which I paid without question only to find out postage for two items could’ve cost us only £15.60!!!!! (We are part of the UK) but to wait this long on our refund is an an absolute disgrace. There’s no dispute that their stock is beautiful but their customer service is extremely poor. Would not recommend.

12 April 2025
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Reply from KES Lighting & Home

Hi Jill - no excuses here, this has been missed. We apologise profusely for the inconvenience this has caused you.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered a tall lamp which was…

Ordered a tall lamp which was manufactured incorrectly and would not screw together, had one response from the company asking for photos which I supplied then Silence, had to go through American Express for a refund then take the junk they supplied to the tip.

10 April 2025
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Reply from KES Lighting & Home

Hi Tony, sorry to read that you have experienced a manufacturing fault with your floor lamp, we understand how frustrating that must be. We did respond to the chargeback request, but checking the details this morning it has not been processed

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I write this review with a heavy heart…

I write this review with a heavy heart as I do not want to appear negative, however, the experience I have received from this company has been absolutely shocking. I have literally spent thousands of pounds with them over the last few months and was impressed with the lights, unfortunately the issue is with the after care service and their inability to resolve an issue. after receiving a light (which was a pair and the first one has been installed) to find the second light had missing parts so cannot be fitted. I have contacted the company by phone and email on a weekly basis to be told very politely this is unacceptable and they are doing their best to sort it, yet, despite this 3 months later I still do not have a light that can be fitted so is unfit for purpose and have no idea when this will be resolved. I have wires hanging outside the front of my beautiful home but no light. Having been told the parts would be arriving I have arranged for the electrician to come back only for the parts not to arrive and it has cost me the electrician fee. When speaking to the sales team and the customer service team they just keep apologising but nothing happens and the weeks go on!!!!! I have asked for this light to be returned and a fully functioning light to be sent in its place but apparently this is not an option despite the company advertising free returns if your not entirely happy with the product. This is such a shame but I really am at my wits end, these were not cheap lights, however beautiful they may be it is no good if it can't be fitted

11 March 2025
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Reply from KES Lighting & Home

Hi Christine, there's not much we can do here apart from apologise profusely. We completely understand where you and coming from and why you are so frustrated.

Please rest assured that the team really have been doing all they can to sort out the spare parts with the manufacturer, but unfortunately this has proven to be way more difficult than it should have been.

One way or another this will be sorted for you imminently - whether that be by getting those spare parts sourced or with a full replacement.

Apologies again for the issues you're encountered.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor Returns Policy

Order number: 200086806

Still waiting on a refund of £892.80 having initiated a return with them at the end of March (which did not get approved until 2 weeks later) and returned the items (brand new and unopened) 4 weeks ago (17th April). We have been calling weekly to find out when the refund will be issued but keep getting excuses. Still waiting for the refund as of today.... Although they have good products we unfortunately won't be using this company ago due to the terrible customer service and their slowness to process our return and reply to messages.

13 May 2025
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Reply from KES Lighting & Home

Hi Andrea, please accept out sincerest apologies for the delay that you experienced with your refund. Checking the records, we can see that the refund was processed on 20th May and our director reached out with a personal apology and some details around the situation. We're sorry that we fell below our own expectations here.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Chepstow Lighting

Order #200089938 I was recommended to order some lights by my client as I am an electrician and I was very impressed with the lighting and I would like to say the experience was good and I will recommend to my future clients too. Thank-You

8 May 2025
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Reply from KES Lighting & Home

Thanks very much Girish, we appreciate the kind words!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Refused exchange and in end credit card company refunded me

Very poor customer service who are not interested in solving issues but taking your money and making all sorts of excuses on how it's my fault that the item is defective. I bought a chandelier for almost £1000, when installing it, one of the wires snapped in 2 different places (clearly the wire was weak and faulty). My electrician managed to solder it however the string could not be adjusted to the desired height as the solder was too thick to pass through a small hole. I contacted KES straight away who then offered to send a new wire for me to ask the electrician that i would have to pay for to put in a new wire. I explained that the light comes as one piece, the wires are encased in housing that is sealed in the factory and that I will not be asking my sparky to perform a task that he is nit qualified to do. I should receive a new light. KES then started to blame me for not checking the wires prior to install and that i had now voided the warranty. In essence they had no interest in exchanging for a new light. I contacted my credit card company who refunded me all of the money and did not pay KES as their initial reply to the credit card company did not answer the questions they asked and then they refused to answer the credit card company. This just highlights their attitude. KES will of course deny all this but the fact that the credit card company refused funds to KES says it all!

21 April 2024
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Reply from KES Lighting & Home

Hi Ahmed, that's certainly a version of events - but not necessarily all the detail is it?

The key piece of information that you've decided to leave out here is that once your electrician had damaged the light during installation (totally the fault of the electrician, it's worth mentioning), rather than getting in touch with us first to ask advice, your electrician decided to go ahead and carry out a botched repair job, which caused further issues with installation.

If you'd have spoken to us first before deciding to go ahead and carry out a poor repair job yourself, we may have been able to advise on an outcome that could have solved your issues.

As stated at the time, carrying out repairs on the fitting and then damaging it further means the warranty was voided - this is absolutely common practice with any goods (especially electrical).

Regarding the credit card company - please don't think that an extremely lucky decision regarding the chargeback is in some way a validation that you're in right, because you're not. Credit card companies, rightly or wrongly, will always favour a consumer in a chargeback. You have knowingly manipulated this in your favour after a substandard electrician ruined a perfectly good light fitting.

Long story short - back in 2023 you carried out unauthorised and poor quality repairs on a fitting that you broke your yourself, then you got upset that your warranty was invalidated so decided to have a last roll of the dice with getting your own way by putting chargeback request in to your card company. Inexplicably, this chargeback was granted.

You have also charged back the entire order and did not return the other fitting. When can we expect that back from you?

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Lamp arrived in good time

Lamp arrived in good time. Orientation of the ceiling mounting bezel not exactly square and no way of altering it. Would be good to have been able to buy lamp bulbs to match the unit on the same site.

22 March 2025
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Reply from KES Lighting & Home

Thanks for your feedback Stefan, much appreciated!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Even though the item we wanted was not…

Even though the item we wanted was not available after paying for it there was a no issue refund and excellent communication via email

21 March 2025
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Reply from KES Lighting & Home

Thanks for the feedback Bryan and apologies that we weren't able to fulfil the initial order.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent communication

Excellent communication, lights delivered very quickly and very well priced.

26 March 2025
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Reply from KES Lighting & Home

Thanks Issy, we appreciate your comments.

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