If you go into a retail store you want to feel welcome and you want to be enticed by the products that they have in the store. As a store owner you want to make sure that you do what you can to make any and all customers feel this way. The better your customers feel about coming to your store the more likely they will be staying and even telling their friends and loved ones to visit as well. The goal of a retail store is to make sure you have returning customers to continue to make money all throughout the year. The best thing you can do is make sure that your location is set up well and that the flow of the store makes sense. Another area that makes a big difference in the store is the type and amount of lighting you have. Simon Electric outlines the best lighting for your retail store.

Main Overhead Showroom & Retail Store Lighting Design

When you are trying to get a store looking and feeling good you want to make sure the area has enough light. The first layer of lighting you want to take advantage of is called main overhead lighting. The main overhead lighting should be planned out to ensure that the light that is coming down does not leave any area of dark spaces. The layout is very important so that you can have an environment that looks welcoming. The amount of light that is in a retail store can make a big difference if someone chooses to walk in or not. The lights are often overhead and not designed to be specific to any particular area. You also want to make sure that you know what bulbs are best to use in these areas.

Retail Store Accent Lighting

Now that the store has the right amount of light to make it look and feel welcoming you want to look at what you want to highlight. The areas of the store you want to make sure catches a person’s eye when they walk in should be given an extra boost of light. This is where accent lights come into play. You want to make sure you look at the space and be sure you highlight shelves and windows that you want to brighten up. The light is usually more direct and will add a boost of light to that area.

Importance of Task Lighting in Retail Shops

The last type of light that you want to make sure you address is the need for light in areas that tasks are being performed. This might be a back office or the area around the register. This will help your employees to be able to see so that they can do their job. You also can use task lights around the dressing room and mirrors so that your customers look their best when they try on your goods.

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