The first section of the House of Fraser website that you see is big on images and short on information. As you scroll down you get a bit more to digest, but the real information is saved for the various departments.
And when it comes to lighting, they have a good selection to look through.
Where can I find the website?
You can enter the House of Fraser website by visiting www.houseoffraser.co.uk. From there you will see the various departments listed along the top of the page for you to choose from.
How do I find the lighting section of the site?
Simply go to the ‘At Home’ section, where you will see an option to select lighting. When you do that you will be able to see the home page for that part of the website, which gives you an insight into what they have on offer.
For future reference, you can reach that page straightaway by visiting http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/lighting+accessories/504,default,sc.html.
What types and brands of lighting do they offer?
House of Fraser offers everything from ceiling lights to table lamps, and everything in between. You can scroll down the main lighting page to get a taster of what is in each section, before choosing the one that interests you most.
Many of the lights on offer on the site are House of Fraser’s own brand. But there is also a line of products from British Designers, as well as plenty of choices from Linea.
Once you enter a particular section you can sort through the results by price or brand if you wish, along with several other options. Prices appear in black unless they are part of any current sale, in which case they will appear in red.
Once you select any particular light, you can read more information about the light in question, as well as seeing it in more detail. The small details panel gives you all the pertinent facts about the item, such as measurements and care instructions (if any). You can also toggle this section between delivery charges and returns as well, so you will always know exactly where you stand with each product.
There is also another large section underneath the picture of the light, which is reserved for showing you other similar items from that range. This makes it easier to choose matching lights for a specific room, for example.
This same section also shows you other items which are part of the same brand. In this case, they may not be lights at all, but they do match in with the lighting and therefore provide you with complementary items that fit right in with the look you are trying to create. This is the kind of feature that you don’t often find on this size of website, but it does make things very easy for you if you are decorating a whole room rather than just buying a light fitting. The only downside is that you might end up spending more money as a result!
Are there any buying guides or useful sections of information about lighting?
There is a series of buying guides on the site, but none of them relate to having lighting installed in your home.
Your best bet here is to carefully read through all the product information for each individual light, so you can see whether it will be suitable for your needs.
Is there anything else I should know?
The customer services section is very comprehensive and extremely useful, especially if you haven’t visited the site before.
All the ordering information you could need, plus details of delivery, returning items and even searching the website effectively for what you need, is here. And as you would expect from such a large site, you can also read through the huge FAQ section they have provided for you.
In conclusion
House of Fraser is a name that is present in many shopping centres the length and breadth of the country. Their website is a good extension of that presence, and they do offer a good quality range of lighting that offers a certain style and class.
But while you might think that the prices here will be rather expensive, that isn’t always the case. For example, on the day we looked at the site the cheapest ceiling light was less than thirty pounds. That is a great price point at which to start your search for the lights that will enhance your home.