How to Make Showcase Lighting?

Showcase lightingenhances the appearance of your shop or store from the outside. LED lighting also increases the attractiveness of shop windows. With showcase lighting, you can clearly highlight the shape, texture, colour and quality of your products. Thus, you can attract the attention of customers more easily and as a result, you can increase your sales. So how is showcase lighting done? What kind of lighting products should be used?

Why Should LED Lighting Be Preferred in Showcase Lighting?

Choosing LED lighting products in showcase lighting provides you with many advantages. LED lighting products:

• Saves money with low energy consumption.
• Long life and maintenance free.
• Does not emit high heat.
• Environmentally friendly and free of harmful substances.
• It offers armature options in different shapes and sizes.
• Easy to install.
• Light intensity and colour can be adjusted according to your preferences.

You can also choose the desired light colour with LED lighting.

Which LED Lighting Products Should be Used in Showcase Lighting?

• Bar LED Types: It can be used to illuminate the sides of the showcase, product shelves or behind the products. It has a linear form. Available in different colours, sizes and powers. Rod LED models can be glued to the surface, screwed or placed in an aluminium profile. They have a longer life in the aluminium case. Because the heat generated is quickly removed from the card thanks to the aluminium profile. The light intensity of LED bar models can also be adjusted with a dimmer or controller.
• LED Spot Models: Can be used to highlight some products or specific areas in the showcase. LED spotlights are available in different angles and colours. You can mount LED spotlights on the ceiling, wall or rail system. It is also frequently preferred in showcases with high ceilings.
• Panel LED Models: It can be used to provide general illumination of the showcase. There are panels in different sizes, shapes and colours. For example, rectangular or circular designed LED panels can be selected according to the place of application. It is basically a different form of bar LED.

What Should Be Considered in Showcase Lighting?

• You should choose the appropriate number and type of LED lighting products according to the width, height or shape of the showcase.
• You should choose an LED lighting product with a colour temperature suitable for the colours and textures of the products in the showcase. White and daylight tones are generally preferred. Because lights close to cold white help to focus attention.
• To make the showcase look aesthetic and attractive, you should make decorative lighting in different colours, shapes and sizes.
• To distinguish the products inside the showcase from its surroundings, you should use local highlighting. The light intensity of the highlighted product should be at least twice the surrounding light intensity.

For example, consider a presentation designed with cheese in a container in the centre and greens around it. The accent should be on the cheese container in the centre. You can use LED spotlights or bar LED for highlighting.