The days of unattractive fluorescent strip lighting have thankfully gone, and the modern fluorescent lighting range is as attractive as it is functional. There is no doubt that fluorescent lighting is suitable for places or rooms without much natural light and offers excellent task lighting. Whilst it may not be appropriate for use in the sitting room, it does have many uses in both homes and commercial buildings. This article explores where and how fluorescent lighting can be used effectively and why it is a good choice.

Let's start in the home. Fluorescent lighting can be excellent where good task lighting is required. Because of this the garage or the garden shed are both ideal places to use this kind of lighting. Another suitable place might be above the cooker where you need bright light to be able to see what you are stirring and cooking. Lights are often used over the kitchen counter tops. Often downlighters are used for this purpose, but there is no reason not to use fluorescent lighting. Generally the light would be hidden from view anyway.

Fluorescent lights are much better value than other types of lighting. With fuel prices increasing and more focus on keeping costs down, they make a cost effective investment in the home. Whilst the initial cost may be higher than other types of light fitting, the ongoing electricity bills will be reduced making the savings obvious over the long term. A fluorescent bulb can last up to 10 times longer than a traditional type of bulb too. This adds up to a lot of savings over the years. Traditional filament bulbs generate considerable heat when they are on which doesn't happen with fluorescent varieties. This keeps the room a few degrees cooler and in the summer months you will be thankful, especially if you run air conditioning to keep the temperature down.

Fluorescent bulbs are an excellent choice in commercial buildings too. Offices in particular work well with this kind of lighting. Having good task lighting is crucial in an office, and when there is limited daylight having very bright lighting is crucial to keep staff morale high and day to day energy and productivity levels high. Commercial buildings tend to use a large amount of electricity so choosing cost effective lighting methods will provide a large number of savings. Because florescent bulbs need changing so rarely, there is a labour saving aspect to them in offices too. Changing bulbs often requires maintenance crews made up of specialist staff because of the safety aspect. By reducing the number of times they need to be called out, money will be saved. Today fluorescent lighting even comes with dimmer switches. This makes them a great choice in board rooms or meeting rooms in offices where sometimes the lights need to be dimmed for a presentation.

It isn't just your pocket that will thank you when you switch to fluorescent bulbs either, but the planet will too. They use up to 2/3 less energy than traditional light bulbs. The home is a big offender when it comes to carbon emissions, so making a small change such as this can really help reduce your carbon footprint. Whether it is the home or the office, fluorescent lighting may be just what you need. As a home owner or business owner, reducing costs in this expensive modern world is very important. Having these types of lights can do just that. They are great for offices where high level task lighting is vital for both productivity and morale amongst staff.

Whether it is track lights or other types of fluorescent lighting, the savings are considerable. If you want to save even more money you should investigate a lighting wholesale company who will be able to offer big savings on the initial costs of the lights.