Proper lighting is essential to the success of any commercial establishment. Good lighting makes your products look more appealing and also helps prevent accidents such as customers tripping over something. There are four main types of shop lighting:

General lighting – your primary source of retail store lighting that is intended to ensure your customers feel comfortable and are able to move around your store with ease.

Task Lighting – focused lighting used for areas where tasks are often performed such as the store entrance and checkout area.

Accent Lighting – lighting used to add a sense of value to specific areas such as your product shelf.

Decorative Lighting – lighting that improves the overall look of your store.

Benefits of Using LED for Shop Lighting

LED (Light-Emitting Diode) bulbs are the globally recommended type of light bulbs not just for shop lighting but for any kind of establishment, and for good reason.

1. Unparalleled efficiency

LED bulbs may be the most expensive, but don’t let their price tag fool you. When you factor in the facts that they are the longest lasting and consume the least amount of electricity, they actually have the lowest cost-per-hour among all types of light bulbs. This efficiency is the main reason why the majority of retail stores in the country have already moved to LED for most of their lighting needs.

2. Classified as Green Energy

LED bulbs consume about 90% less energy compared to incandescent bulbs and their long lifespan means less waste is produced since they need to be replaced less frequently. So not only are you greatly reducing your electric bill by going LED, you are also helping promote sustainability and protect the planet in the process.

3. Tax Deductibility

The Federal Government advises making the move to LED lighting. As an incentive, retail owners who switch to LED for their shop lighting can get a tax deduction equal to 0.60 cents per square foot of their retail space.