Lighting To Suit Your Business Needs

High quality indoor lights are essential for any business premises

, whether an office building, warehouse space, or a public space such as a shop. The indoor lights that are needed in each of these styles of business will vary greatly, but it is important to find the most suitable for each setting.

Shop floors look great with bright spotlights, as they can help to show off your products at their best. Any merchandise will always look great with good lighting, and from mobile phones to clothes and home wares, colours will look brighter and surfaces shinier. Having spotlights installed directly into the ceiling is also good for keeping areas neat and tidy, as there are no fittings which can become dusty or wires which can be unsafe.

In stock rooms and warehouse environments, indoor lights will be needed to ensure that staff can work safely at all times, particularly in large warehouses where operations may continue into the night. Many stock areas and in particular warehouses will have high ceilings to accommodate shelves and machinery. Indoor lights must be strong enough to cast a wide illumination; however an energy efficient bulb is always a good option for keeping electricity costs down. In this environment, most indoor lights will need to be covered by a protective cage, in case of any knocks which could break the glass of the bulb.

The bulbs themselves should also be long lasting, as changing used bulbs at a great height can be difficult and time consuming. The task will require a tall ladder at the very least, and may cause certain areas of the warehouse to be sectioned off for safety whilst the bulbs are changed. This is a very time consuming and potentially disruptive task, so finding bulbs which have a long life will ensure that they are changed as infrequently as possible.

Office spaces will benefit from indoor lights that create a gentle and even tone, which will not be too bright or harsh but will be sufficient for staff to work by. Up-lighters are a good office lighting source, as they bounce their light off the ceiling and walls, creating a gentler, more diffuse light. Desk lamps are also a great way to provide more localised light for those who require it, and office lighting is much easier to redesign and change around than warehouse or shop floor lighting. It should be easy to create a lighting scheme that is suitable for everyone.

When choosing a lighting scheme for any type of business property, it is important to consider the most cost effective and energy efficient options. Long life light bulbs are always a good choice, and energy saving bulbs are very good to use where appropriate. LED lights are also a very low energy choice, and can work well as spotlights in a range of different areas and styles. Choosing low energy bulbs is not only environmentally friendly, but will cut down on your electricity bills and prolong the life of the bulb itself; the perfect solution for any business!

by: Andy Ball

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