Visual Comfort & Co. Brings a Hands-On Lighting Showroom to Boulder — A New Stop for Local Designers

A new showroom opens in Boulder and lets buyers see fixtures in real settings

Lighting maker Visual Comfort & Co. opened a new showroom in Boulder, Colorado this week, offering a place where homeowners, interior designers and trade professionals can see its lighting in real settings rather than only in photos. The space is set up to show finished looks — chandeliers over dining tables, bedside lamps in bedroom vignettes, and layered lighting for living rooms — so visitors can judge scale, finish and the quality of light. The company says the showroom will welcome both trade customers and walk-in shoppers, and it intends to host several launch events in the coming weeks to introduce local designers to its collections. For Boulder, the arrival adds a national lighting brand to a city already rich in independent designers and boutique showrooms. The location aims to be practical as well as inspiring, helping people plan projects from small home updates to larger commercial jobs.

A wide range of collections from classic to modern

The new space displays Visual Comfort & Co.’s core lighting families alongside curated pieces from partner designers. Visitors will find traditional crystal chandeliers and more relaxed, modern pendants; hardwired fixtures for living and dining spaces and portable lamps for bedrooms and offices; plus outdoor wall lights and path lighting for yards. Finishes range from polished metal to aged brass and painted tones, and the showroom includes samples of shades, glass and other materials so customers can compare options up close. The company has also set aside areas to show integrated lighting controls and bulbs that aim to balance appearance with energy use, making it easier for designers to match look and performance. While the showroom highlights ready-made collections, staff will talk through custom options for projects that need a tailored fit.

How a visit works and what to expect

The showroom is arranged in a series of curated vignettes that mimic real rooms, so visitors can see how pieces work together. Staff are on hand to demonstrate fixtures, explain mounting and to run quick tests so people can evaluate brightness and warmth. Appointments are available for designers and trade professionals who want focused time, but the space is open to walk-in visitors during posted hours. The company plans to run workshops and trade nights where local designers can preview new releases and meet the showroom team. For shoppers, the hands‑on format is meant to cut through the uncertainty of online images and help them choose fixtures with confidence.

What the showroom means for Boulder’s design community

Adding a national brand showroom gives local designers and contractors another nearby resource for sourcing decorative lighting. That matters in a city where many design firms prefer to see and touch materials before specifying them for clients. The showroom could shorten lead times on orders and make it easier for teams to assemble sample boards during client meetings. It should also bring modest local jobs in sales, display and store operations, and it creates a new hub for design events and maker meetups. Visual Comfort has said it will engage with local designers and trade buyers, which could lead to collaborations or special previews tailored to the Boulder market.

Who Visual Comfort & Co. is and what comes next

Visual Comfort & Co. is a maker and distributor of decorative lighting that works with a range of designers to produce lighting for homes, retail and hospitality. Over the years the company has grown its portfolio of collections and expanded into showrooms in other cities; the new Boulder space joins that network as a place-focused outpost for hands-on buying. The showroom offers weekday hours with appointments available and some weekend times for casual visitors; contact details and the full events calendar are listed in the company’s opening announcement. The company said the Boulder showroom is part of its broader plan to bring more local touchpoints to customers, and it will evaluate additional events and partnerships based on demand.

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Sources

• prnewswire.com