Making the customers
and the merchandise look good
Lighting A Retail
Store
Lighting is one of those aspects of
construction that typically gets little
thought until the last minute, and
then it's the first item to be trimmed
down when the budget gets tight.
But lighting has a tremendous
impact on how a small commercial
project is perceived and how it works.
Good lighting draws attention to the
products and makes customers feel
comfortable. Bad lighting draws attention
to itself.
Some Basics
Whether the lighting is for a store or
a home, there are three basic ways it
functions.
Accent light. This is light that is
specifically used to highlight objects
(merchandise, art, plants, etc.).
Accent lighting needs to be highly
flexible if