Buying fixtures is the first step after the decoration is completed, and good-looking lamps can not only increase the fashion of the space but also achieve the eye protection effect while lighting.

How to Choose the Best Light for A Commercial Building?

The most common commercial lighting is LED lighting, because of its energy efficiency, longevity, and versatility. Common commercial places are offices, stores, warehouses, and so on. We will introduce the following aspects to choose the right lighting fixtures.

• Consider the Right Light Fixture

Common Commercial Places	Common Luminaire
Office Buildings	Commercial Recessed Downlight  LED Strip Light Flat Panel Light
Commercial Outdoor	Flood Light Wallpack
Shopping Centers/Stores	LED Strip Light Recessed Lighting Troffer Fixture Linear High Bay Light Ceiling Mount UFO High Bay Light Wall Pack
Industrial	Led High Bay Light Vapor Tight Fixture Wall Pack Fixtures

In a commercial setup, we choose cost-effective fixtures and consider aesthetic lighting. 

• Consider the Light Fixture Output

As we all know, most businesses want to reduce operating costs as much as possible. The energy consumption of lights is one of the important considerations.

• What is the best wattage for an office? How bright should lights be in an office?

Usually, office lighting uses 40-60 watts for task lighting and 60-75 watts for general lighting. If you have a large office or need to light up a specific area, you need a higher wattage light or use some extra downlights.

The office area needs 6,000 to 8,000 lumens. Besides, the 4000K to 5000K color temperature is suitable for the work environment to offer accurate color representation and improve work efficiency.

• What to design retail/supermarket lighting? What is the best color light for a store?

Commercial buildings employ a variety of lighting fixtures to achieve their desired lighting effects.

--For Ambient lighting:

Ambient lighting is named general lighting. It lightens the space and creates a comfortable atmosphere for consumers. Pendant lights, downlights, and ceiling fixtures are used to provide ambient lighting.

--For Accent lighting:

Accent lighting is used to highlight specific products or areas of the store. It is used to focus the customer's attention on important things or products.Some common accent lighting fixtures, such as recessed lighting, track lighting, and wall-mounted fixtures.

Lighting is a strong tool, if you use it properly that can bring good economic benefits.

High CRI can better restore the true color of things, so it is recommended to choose lamps with CRI index higher than 80.

To maintain sufficient brightness, it is to use 130 to 300 lumens per square foot of workspace. Besides, it is common for retailers to choose temperature lighting within the 2700 K to 4000 K range.

• What is the best light for Commercial Buildings in Outdoors?

LED Wall Pack Lights are the best choice for commercial and security lighting needs.

1. Energy Efficiency: Building need an outdoor light to save on electricity bills without compromising on brightness. The most common lumen range is 3300 to 7100K.
2. Durability: Outdoor lighting installations need to withstand unforgiving weather. It is important for influencing light fixtures's lifespan.
3. Environmental Protection: For LED lights, it is important to cause less additional light pollution and reduce carbon emissions.

• How To Choose Lights Used in Factories? 

The industrial lighting fixture is designed for factories to withstand the harsh working environment and protect the safety of workers.

1. Enough Lumens: A minimum of 40 lumens per square foot is recommended.
2. High-quality: It is important for providing illumination in areas affected by wet, vibration, and extreme temperatures.
   
3. Without Glare or Shadows: Proper lighting effects can not only improve workers' work efficiency but also protect their eye health.

How to Choose the Best Light for Your House?

• Consider the Right Light Fixture

Space	Luminaire	Wattage & Lumens & Temperature Color
Entrance Corridor	Retrofit Recessed Light Wall Light Canless Downlight Swivel Downlight Flush Mount	25 to 40 watts 200 to 500 lumens
Living Room	Hanging Lamp Ceiling Mount Lamp Downlights	About 1.86 watts per square foot 2700 to 3500K 1000 to 2000 lumens
Dining Room	Ceiling Mount Lamp Chandelier	About 1.86 watts per square foot 3000 to 3500K 3000 to 4000 lumens
Bedroom	Ceiling Mount Lamp Pendant Wall Light	13 to 50 watts 2700 to 3000K 1500 to 3000 lumens
Kitchen	Ceiling Mount Lamp Recessed Downlight Cabinet Light	8 to 25 watts 5000 to 6000K 7000 to 8000 lumens
Bath Room	Ceiling Mount Lamp Recessed Lighting Vanity Lights	30 to 75 watts 4000 to 4500K 7000 to 8000 lumens
Garage	Linear high bay UFO high bay Wallpack	75 to 350 watts 5000K to 6500K About 50 lumens per square foot
Outside the House	Flood Light Wall Light	20 to 150 watts 2700K to 4500K 700 to 2000 lumens

Note:

1. Choose non-stroboscopic indoor lighting.
2. Kitchen lighting should have corrosion resistance and bathroom lighting should pay attention to water resistance.
3. Style selection is simple and easy to clean.

 

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