Factors to consider when buying decorative light covers for business

Nick Frost
Sep 5, 2018 · 3 min read

Indoor lighting can be very beautiful, but when you must choose fluorescent lighting for your space it can be hard to bring that beauty to your lights. In the business setting, fluorescent lighting may be your only choice. So, how do you dress up your indoor lighting when you have limited options for how to light the area? Decorative fluorescent light covers are the answer.

Where can you buy these covers — and how do you choose the right ones to purchase? This is your guide to bringing the beauty of lighting to your business with decorative covers.

What to Consider When Buying Decorative Lighting Covers

There are many options for fluorescent lighting covers — so, how can you choose the right one? While pleasing everyone in your office or business setting may not be possible, here are some important factors to consider when narrowing down your options:

● Consider your field of business. Different industries will have different lighting and décor needs. What works for the offices of a pediatrician or in a primary school won’t be appropriate for an adult medical practice or legal practice. Likewise, what works in a retail location may not work for a private office. Choose the design of your lighting covers based on these factors first to avoid making the wrong selection.

● Consider your current décor. There are many styles of lighting covers, but not all of them will fit in with your current design style. If you have a clinical setting, look for something minimalistic or geometric to add clean, crisp decoration. If your setting is more casual, feel free to play with more whimsical elements — including those that match your current décor theme.

● Consider your coworkers or clients. Do you have coworkers who might have strong preferences about lighting choices? What about patients, students, or clients who have specific needs? All of this should be taken into consideration before choosing any lighting option — even décor. Very busy patterns or potentially-disorienting designs are not appropriate for most medical settings or for schools where they may be distracting. They can add visual interest to a retail location or restaurant, though, so shop with your coworkers’ and clients’ desires and needs in mind.

● Consider brightness. If you are looking to cover lights that will be used in patient rooms in a medical practice or classrooms where reading and seeing properly is of the utmost importance, choosing lighting covers that lessen lighting is inappropriate. However, office settings can actually see boosted productivity with recessed lighting, while restaurants and retail locations can seem more welcoming with softer lighting. Choose accordingly.

Where to Buy Your Lighting Covers

Once you’ve loosely determined what kind of covers you’d like for your lights, it’s time to compare your notes to the options available from your favorite local or online retailer of decorative fluorescent light covers. You may be surprised to see just how many options there are! Revise your list as needed, compare prices and materials, and look for a retailer that offers the kind of delivery options you need for your business. Your space will look more beautiful and welcoming — and everyone will ask you where you got those charming light covers!