Given that garages occupy significant space in our homes, they serve as versatile areas for various activities. It’s a refuge from the weather, a potential entertainment or relaxation space, and a frequent entry point during nighttime vehicle access. We don’t spend as much as we do on insulating the space and the garage door to not use it. Lighting in the garage is paramount, contributing to both safety and usability. Enhancing the illumination doesn’t have to be expensive. Here are a few inexpensive tips on how to improve the lighting in your garage.
Avoiding Cave Lighting Traps
The common issue of “cave lighting” plagues many garages. This is characterized by strategically misplaced lights in corners or too close to other objects, casting shadows and creating a dim and challenging environment. An efficient and cost-effective solution to counteract this is the strategic use of fluorescent lighting fixtures positioned overhead. By dispersing several fixtures around the ceiling, you can eliminate shadows, ensuring even and ample illumination throughout your garage space. You can also add more windows to your space to help with this. Your garage door can have window panels on it. You can also install a transparent garage door that lets your whole garage bask in the daylight.
Keep Your Entryways Bright and Well Maintained
Juggling keys and groceries is never fun, and when you do it in the dark it can be downright dangerous. Make sure your entryways are well lit. These are the areas that receive the most traffic, often at night. Motion sensors are a perfect solution, so you can enter your home without worrying about finding the switch. This is also a great security feature to ward off burglars. If your garage door doesn’t have lights near it, you should install some there too. It’s too easy to drive into your wall when you can’t see where you’re driving.
Invest in LED Lighting
LED lighting for garages has really come a long way. Not only can LED lights substantially reduce your energy bill, but they can be bright enough to light your garage sufficiently. They light the entire garage space clear as day. This is great for those who like to work in their garages late at night. Whether you’re repairing cars, working on old hobbies, or just want to enter your garage safely, LED lighting is a great option. And today’s bulbs have gotten surprisingly affordable. If you don’t yet have LED lighting, it’s an upgrade that can do wonders for your garage.