LIGHTING
Jewelry Store Lighting Factors
LIGHTING Proper lighting is an essential factor for every store or to any kind of establishment, it helps to gather and attract more customers thus attracting more buyers to your products. The installation of proper lighting can also contribute to the image of the store and numerous designer are having continues argument that the most essential element of a store design is the lighting. But often times it’s the part of design that is usually neglected and worse it was set aside. Before you start choosing and deciding for the lighting that you will use for your jewelry shop or other shops with display cases, here are some few tips to consider and to keep in mind. Color Kelvin is the unit of measurement used for measuring the color of light. The cooler the color of the light the higher the temperature it produces and vice versa the cooler the temperature of the light the warmer the color it produces. Height of the Ceiling Aside from the color of the light that sets the mood of the store or any establishment, the height of the ceiling also belongs to one of the most important aspect of proper lighting that goes into a plan for lighting a jewelry store that will make the products looks spectacular. The ceiling must be close to the things that you want to illuminate because they’re not visible and sometimes if the light is not enough it will give a dull expression on things especially on jewelry. Bulb Lifespan It’s another thing to consider is the lifespan of the bulb that you’re going to use because it will save you a lot of money when the bulbs that you’re going to utilize can last longer. The lifespan of a bulb can also entail that the bulb’s light remains the same in a longer time. In terms of bulb lifespan, the LED light bulb can last longer than the standard incandescent bulb and fluorescent tube, that’s why, it’s suited for general illumination. Power of the Light Lumen is the measurement used in measuring the power of the light of the bulb while the amount of light that is generated by the bulb is measured in lux
LIGHTING or in common terms in foot-candles. The more lumen transferred, the higher the amount of lux that is generated by the bulb. By using all these considerations on choosing lighting for your establishment, then you won’t be having anymore trouble.
Sources: The Green Book (www.thegreenbook.com) http://www.thegreenbook.com/products/lighting/