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A Buyers Guide To Commercial Lighting

Commercial lighting is important for businesses, as the correct lighting solution will enhance employees' working experience. It should help with productivity levels and performance whilst at work, whilst being responsible for creating the right ambience in the workplace.

A well-lit area is important and can often be taken for granted, but it helps to make both customers and employees feel welcomed and comfortable.

 

What is Commercial Lighting?

Commercial lighting is lighting used throughout different types of general businesses and workspaces, often within offices, shops, hospitals, restaurants, schools, universities, government buildings - to name a handful of examples. Any lighting that is fit for business purposes and not residential purposes like inside the home classes as commercial lighting.

 

Things to Consider for Commercial Lighting

The primary function of lights in a commercial space is to support the working environment. So read on for ideas to consider for the best commercial lighting guides.

 

Cost

The costs in any business is an important factor to consider - so in order to think about the costs of commercial lighting, you should think not only of the initial purchasing cost but also how much the lighting will cost to run overall.

It is worth investing in the most updated lighting solutions, involving the best energy-efficient LED light bulbs, as being smart enough to invest at the beginning and spend money on decent LED lighting will save a business a lot of money in the long term, as quality LEDs are super cost-efficient to run.

 

Look

When thinking about the design of commercial lighting, how it looks is one thing and often the primary thing we think of when it comes to design. Design should be carefully thought out for its intended purpose so that it is completely functional. This will assure an enhanced performance, boost in productivity for workers, and give both customers and employees complete satisfaction in a commercial space.

 

Layout

Part of the design element of commercial lights is the layout and the spacing in between each light. Pole lights for example can be used outdoors and indoors for lighting solutions and a general rule when using pole lights is that the space between each light should be around 3 times the pole’s height. The larger the pole light the bigger the space between them will be.

How Commercial Lighting Effects Us

Getting the lighting correct in the workplace is more important than some might think, illumination of light in an area has an effect on the human mind and how they perceive an area to be. The correct amount of light positivity impacts our health.

Therefore, when lighting is incorrect, particularly in a place of work, productivity will not be achieved because the environment will be perceived as wrong. There are even some hand guides that have been printed on critical aspects of lighting for commercial needs.

 

Why LED Lights are Best for Commercial Spaces

It’s no secret that LED lights are ideal for commercial spaces - but why? Read on to learn why LED lights are most commonly used in commercial spaces, and why they’re so popular.

 

Long-Lasting

LEDs are long-lasting so you will not need to replace the bulbs for years. Not to mention they use 50% less energy than traditional metal halide lights, which shine bright like LEDs but would require more maintenance and also emit a large amount of heat which is not good, particularly for commercial purposes when lights are likely to be on for hours throughout the day.

The ultimate purpose is to emit light not heat, so this is not a great solution to implement commercial lighting. LEDs on the other hand are made up of parts that will not burn out or break, which is ideal for commercial purposes as things should be made to last and be robust.

 

No Maintenance

LED bulbs require little to no maintenance, meaning they are the fuss-free option for commercial lighting. They may dim over time as they get older. The low level of maintenance is appropriate in a particular workplace and dimmer features can help LEDs last even longer if full brightness is not required.

 

Different Brightness and Colours Available

If bright light is required, which often is the case for commercial spaces, LEDs emit a high brightness of lumens so is perfect if brightness is what you are aiming for. Not to mention coloured lighting is available in LEDs - they have a range of colour options compared to traditional lights and lamps, as well as colour tones and temperatures without the need for special light filters.

 

Versatile

The uses of LED lights are endless and LED products will always continue to improve. They are used as home lighting too - in any room, on any wall or ceiling, in the use of outdoor space and within traffic signs to name a few things. They are so adaptable for many different uses, both residential and commercial. But the really strong brightness and longevity of them really does make them the best commercial lighting option.

 

Different Mounts Options

There are many different mount options for commercial lighting, depending on the type of lighting you need to install. Some popular options are listed below.

 

Slip Fit Mount

This is the most common mount for car park floodlights, and street lights. These lights are popular and common because they make it accessible to change the angle of the light.

 

Pole Mount

Pole mounts, otherwise known as direct arm mounts are designed to be mounted on metal, such as a large steel post or sign.

 

Flood Mounts

Flood mounts come as a U-shaped mount that connects to the light on opposite sides so it can pivot around the bracket. Brackets usually have different mounting holes for flexibility. These mounts can be used for mounting lights to walls, roofs or ceilings.

 

Other Factors to Consider

Everything from the above should be taken into consideration when planning and designing lighting for a commercial space. Whether that be through the level of watt, the display of the lights, the cost, spacing, all these things should be thought about so the perfect commercial setting can be created.

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