If you are a Sarasota business owner or real estate developer, the type of lights you install overhead when your offices are built may not be your most pressing concern. However, the lighting design you choose actually can make a huge difference in not only the ambiance, but the productivity potential of those who will be working there.
Office lighting is typically a bit depressing or glaring, giving off an institutional feel. Fluorescent lights have conventionally be utilized in these environment, but there are options available that can change these traditional mainstays. So whether you are constructing a new office building, renovating for a tenant, or designing new flex space, these lighting options should be a part of your thought process.
Lighting Design Inspirations for Office Space
The type of lighting system that you include into your office space will depend on the purpose of the room. For instance, a break room can have more gentle lighting than a work cubicle. Workspaces typically need brighter illumination, while lobbies may be warmer and more welcoming. No matter what the purpose of the space, there are a number of lighting options which are available to you. These include:
LED Strip Lighting:
LED strips can be utilized in many creative ways, and in many locations in the room. LED strips can be used as accent lighting or as your main lighting source. They can be hidden under cabinets or placed along the ceiling; but they are most often utilized in contemporary, modern designs that have a lot of architectural interest – such as recesses and tray ceilings. They are not typically used for areas that require high illumination, but for areas that simply need ambient lighting.
Pendant and Suspension Lighting:
Pendant lighting – as well as other suspended light fixtures – can give the space an artistic and trendy aesthetic. This light design can be used in many types of spaces, even those who need direct and bright illumination. A pendant light can hang directly over each desk in a workspace, or create a casual vibe in a common space.
Standing Floor Lamps:
Some people think of floor lamps as something they might see in their grandmother’s house, not in an office space. But when properly planned, floor lamps actually offer a viable office lighting option. Floor lamps allow you to give the space style and efficiency, allowing you to only light up the areas that require extra illumination. You can also choose from a nearly inexhaustible supply of options, and fir the decor of your office space. Be sure to have an electrician wire the outlets for the floor lamps into the light switch panel so that you can easily turn it on and off.
Warmer Ambient Lighting:
Fluorescent lighting is often the best choice for your office style and design – however you may not want to install the harsh, cold light of traditional fluorescent bulbs. You can choose the ambient atmosphere that fluorescent light provides, but with the new warmer types of fluorescent bulbs on the market which provide a more natural light. You can also consider changing the type of fluorescent lighting design – such as switching out the old “tube” style for a recessed light fixture – in order to change up the room’s look and ambiance.
Promise Electric provides commercial and residential electrical services in the Sarasota area. Our team of master electricians is experienced in all aspects of electrical services, installation and repair. Call today for more information.
