Best Office Lighting For Eyes – 6 Actionable Tips February 24, 2023 – Posted in: General Info, Commercial Lighting, Lighting Information, Office Lighting

What Is the Eye Strain? Eye strain is a symptom that occurs when the eyes get tired from extended use of digital devices or reading for hours. It can also be caused by attempting to do tasks in very dim lighting or when exposed to glare. Is your vision feeling fuzzy after some extended focusing? You may be experiencing eye strain! Typically, it goes away on its own after you have rested, but sometimes it…

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LED Lighting Calculator – How Many Lumens To Light A Room? February 15, 2023 – Posted in: General Info, Commercial Lighting, Home Lighting, Lighting Information

This LED lighting calculator can calculate the number of lumens or wattage you will need for different rooms and applications. This room lighting calculator is simple to use and different outputs depending on the color scheme of your interior. Easily determine how many led bulbs you need for your room or how much wattage your room will require to have enough luminance. This resource is available to you free of charge, bookmark it for future…

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Types Of Lighting In Hotels – Comprehensive Guide February 4, 2023 – Posted in: General Info, Commercial Lighting, Lighting Information

What do all good hotels have in common? You guessed it, hospitality! It is a meaningful word that goes beyond being friendly, generous, and kind towards people traveling across countries and states to arrive at your hotel. “Hospitality” is closely associated with offering your guests the perfect escape from their regular lives, and it is your job to give them the an experience that they will never forget. Hopefully a good one. So lets take your…

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IES Recommended Lighting Levels: Everything You Need To Know February 3, 2023 – Posted in: Lighting Information, Commercial Lighting, General Info

Introduction to IES Lighting Levels & Applications IES Lighting recommendations are standards set by the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) and they provide guidelines on how much light should fall on each object or surface in order to achieve satisfactory lighting conditions. There are several IES standards which apply to: the quantity of light, as well as its perception (brightness/contrast) and color quality. Properly applied, IES Recommended Lighting Levels help to ensure optimally lit spaces for…

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How Many Lumens For Office Lighting? January 13, 2023 – Posted in: Lighting Information, Commercial Lighting, General Info

Getting the perfect lumens for your office lighting will make a tremendous difference in the long run. If the lights are too bright or too dim, you and your colleagues will struggle to remain productive and efficient. Running an evergreen business means that your services are available around the clock so your lights need to work well in the middle of the day and at the darkest point each night. Typically, most offices will be…

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Open Space Office Lighting Guide – How To Choose The Best One January 1, 2023 – Posted in: Lighting Information, Commercial Lighting, General Info

Open-plan offices have become incredibly popular over recent years, as the importance of collaboration and communication has become more apparent to employers. Going open-plan is not as simple as knocking a few walls down and shuffling the desks around; lighting is an aspect of office design that requires real consideration. Before we get into the types of lighting used for open-space office lighting, it’s worth going over the benefits of doing this properly! The Benefits…

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What Is The Best Color Temperature For Office Lighting? Boost Productivity Now! June 28, 2018 – Posted in: Commercial Lighting, Office Lighting

I’ll get straight to the point, avoid anything below 3500 Kelvin. It’s too yellow, and there is research behind it that will dissuade you from using it. The best light temperature for offices is between 3500 Kelvin and 5500 Kelvin . Anything above 5500K is just too blue and anything below 3500K will make your employees less productive. You can check out a study about the effect of lighting on the Circadian Rhythm and why so…

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Hospitality Lighting Selection: A Guide to Impressive Results! May 30, 2018 – Posted in: Lighting Information, Commercial Lighting

Bedrooms are the best way to make your guests feel at home. All your hospitality will go to waste if your guests find it difficult to rest well at night or just do not feel “at home” in the guestrooms. You may not be able to help how big or small your guestroom is or where it is located in the house. But you have the chance to enhance the atmosphere in the room with…

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Ultimate Guide To Selecting Commercial Lighting August 12, 2017 – Posted in: Commercial Lighting

Choosing the right lights for commercial applications can be tough, especially for special use applications. There is several factors you want to consider before settling on the right light for your facility. Often times we see glaring mistakes when lighting calculations are done poorly – especially with upgrades and renovations that don’t involve an architect or designer. For a free light plan and advice, feel free to call or email us for suggestions. Factors To…

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Hospitality Lighting Project Timeline: Everything You Need to Know July 22, 2017 – Posted in: Commercial Lighting

Lately we’ve dealt with a wide variety of hospitality lighting projects and encountered several points that either forced us to work quick, cost the customer more than expected or ended up delaying a project completely. I’m going to go over some planning timelines, how the process works and how to avoid shooting yourself in the foot when working on larger projects. Hotel Lighting – Typical Project Timelines If your planning on purchasing more than a…

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Warehouse Lighting 101: A Comprehensive Guide to Choosing the Best Option for Your Space June 2, 2017 – Posted in: Commercial Lighting

VitaliyI have been the project manager for Modern.Place since early 2016, spending three of those years working overseas on the manufacturing & procurement side of the LED lighting industry. Constantly learning and passing on knowledge to others while excited for what the lighting industry will involve into next. www.linkedin.com/in/vitaliyvinogradov

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Brighten Up Your Office: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Office Lighting February 18, 2017 – Posted in: Lighting Information, Commercial Lighting

Lighting is the most important aspect when it comes to designing your office. A poorly lit office will display dormancy and make the office environment uncomfortable for work. Many office owners have different lighting techniques for their offices depending on the nature of work handled at that particular office. Although the offices may differ in design, there are common things that office owners should consider when choosing the appropriate lighting for their offices. Today, modern…