What makes an office space look visually appealing? You can decorate your workspace to the nines, but without proper lighting, it won’t make much of a difference. Good lighting can work wonders in transforming the ambiance of any space.
The reception, cabins, common areas, and workstations need to be well-lit to make your employees feel safe, comfortable, and alert as they work. Office lighting can determine your employees’ perception of the workplace—better aesthetic appeal can enhance worker performance! Maintaining favorable working conditions is important to help your employees feel their best and give it their all while at work.
According to professional commercial electrical contractors, here’s all you need to know:
Lighting standards
The GSA (US General Services Administration) has set a minimum standard for office lighting for businesses across the US. An average workstation needs at least 500 lumens per square meter. This might be a bit difficult to understand if you aren’t familiar with the unit lumens. Think of it like this—for every 6×6 foot area that you have, you need to incorporate around the same amount of light as that of an incandescent bulb of 35 watts. The average desk lamp has a 60-watt bulb with around 800 lumens.
Bulb type
It’s best for large and open spaces to have LED (light-emitting diode) or fluorescent lighting, but incandescent and halogen lighting is also appropriate. Fluorescent light bulbs are extremely common since they’re older, but LED bulbs are much more advantageous. LED bulbs:
- Are cheaper to maintain and operate
- Have more longevity
- Don’t use too much energy
- Don’t emit radiation
- Don’t cause migraines
- Can be dimmed according to the season or time of day
Make sure that you consider all the detriments and benefits of your choice of lighting before installing it in your office.
Temperature and color
The temperature and color of the lighting in your office can substantially impact your employees’ productivity and health. Warm orange or yellow lights are great for unwinding or relaxing, while cool white or blue lights are great for concentrating, working, and waking up.
We can install high-quality lights in your office
Do you have a better understanding of your lighting needs? Golden Electrical Service is a top-notch electric service company that can inspect your electric system and install different types of lighting fixtures according to your requirements. We have experienced commercial and residential electricians in Philadelphia who are professionally trained to deal with any lighting or electricity problem that you might have.
Contact us to find out about our commercial electrical maintenance services!
