How commercial lighting affects moods - By: Kathryn Dawson

Did you know that lighting can have a big effect on a person’s mood? The effects are more subtle than a bright room being stimulating compared to a dark room. In fact, lights and the lighting scheme in an office building or place of work can effect the mood of the staff working there, can affect overall productivity and can even play a part in making sales. Knowing this, businesses should take their lighting schemes very seriously indeed. Getting it right can lead to good, positive outcomes which is surely the only desirable outcome for any business.

It has been researched over and over again, and categorically scientists and researchers agree that lighting, or in particular a lack of sunlight can affect a person’s mood. Seasonal affective disorder is a common condition that results from a lack of sunlight. To ensure your staff are not affected by this, invest in some good quality, bright lights for the office or workplace. Rainy, cold and wintry days can be a difficult time for anyone to lift their spirits, so you can give them a helping hand in the form of bright lights all around the office. There is no doubt that bright industrial or commercial lighting can lift the moods of both staff and customers.

Productivity is also affected by lighting. When the body is subjected to darkness, it automatically starts thinking that sleep is on the agenda. Because of this it starts preparing itself for a good rest. Dim lighting can make people extremely drowsy and so that is why in offices, warehouses and factories it is vital that everywhere is well lit. This is especially true in places where employees are carrying out routine tasks on a repetitive basis as this in particular causes drowsiness. There have been startling results shown when companies have upgraded their lighting systems. Absenteeism is often cut by a considerable amount when new, brighter and more powerful lights are installed in the workplace. To give staff the choice of all worlds, ideally they should be able to have access to their own light of some kind. A dimmer for each workstation is the ideal scenario as this gives staff their own choice as to how bright they have their lights.

Retailers and restaurant owners should think very carefully about any new lighting scheme. The way a rack of clothes or a unit full of makeup is lit can dramatically affect sales. All types of products from furniture and jewelry to clothes and handbags can have their appearance improved with the right kind of lighting. Cosmetics in particular need excellent lighting so the shades and textures can be properly appreciated by the customer.

Even in restaurants and cafes, getting it right with the lighting can encourage customers to spend more. The right ambience needs to be created in restaurants; this is the most important consideration to make. Family friendly restaurants need more light for example than restaurants aimed at romantic evenings for two. A restaurant manager may even dim the lights over the course of an evening for the sole purpose of encouraging customers to buy cocktails and other expensive drinks.

Commercial lighting is every bit as crucial to the overall atmosphere in a building as lighting in the home is. The recessed lighting, bathroom lighting and even the lighting in reception needs to be bright, high quality and given plenty of thought. Your business will thank you for it when your profits rise and your staff will thank you for it as they will be happy, free from stress and very productive. Search online for the best deals when it comes to commercial lighting.

About the Author

Kathryn Dawson writes articles for Litecraft Commercial, a commercial lighting manufacturer and distributor in the UK supplying top quality recessed lighting and bathroom lighting in an assortment of colours and finishes to create the required ambience.

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