Whether you are renovating older business premises or putting your stamp on a new office, you will want to create a light, airy and welcoming environment, and one way of achieving this is through smart lighting and lighting controls. There is a huge array of lighting options to choose from, and when looking at the sheer range of commercial lighting on the market, it can seem overwhelming. One way to rationalise the decision and achieve optimal results is to opt for refurbished lighting that incorporates new technologies rather than new fixtures.
There are many reasons why buying refurbished light fixtures makes sense, and here are the top 5:
Cost
New light fixtures can be expensive, particularly if you value quality and longevity. Conversely, refurbished lighting is often a more affordable option, allowing you to save money without compromising your style objectives.
There are several reasons why refurbished fixtures are less costly, but the main ones are that there are fewer manufacturing costs for sellers to bear, and there are no transportation costs from suppliers buying in their goods from abroad. There is a reduced overhead for salvaged products compared to new, and the refurbished product is to be of equal or better quality than a new equivalent.
Sustainability
We all want to reduce our carbon footprint, and renovating business premises is a carbon-intensive process. Therefore, finding ‘wins’ such as installing refurbished lighting rather than new fixtures is a great way to keep old fixtures out of landfills and support a circular economy. Here at DRK, we can even offer in situ upgrades, which further reduce the emissions of transporting products back and forth to and from site.
There is growing pressure on the building trade to reduce its reliance on new materials, instead reusing, repurposing, and recycling waste products and salvaged materials. Business owners, architects, and designers can support this goal through refurbished and remanufactured lighting.
Charm
Modern lighting may be interesting, but it doesn’t beat the charm of classic designs. Vintage is back in fashion in a big way right now, and what better way to embrace this trend than to use period fixtures in your refurbishment project?
When you choose refurbished pieces for your premises rather than buying new, you obtain a little bit of history, and if you choose to share your refurbishment journey online, you will reinforce your environmental credentials to your target audience and existing clientele, enhancing brand image and engendering loyalty.
Qualitative Considerations
Many modern lighting fixtures are mass-produced overseas, making them not only a carbon-heavy choice. Older fixtures, particularly British-made ones, tend to be made from superior, durable materials with detail and care which modern equivalents can’t always rival.
Of course, there are new lighting fixtures to be had that are both British-made and high quality, but they tend to attract a far higher price tag than a refurbished alternative.
Blend Old and New
You may appreciate the styling of old but the efficiency of new, and with refurbished lighting, it really is possible to have the best of both worlds. Very often, refurbished fixtures can be modified to accept modern wiring and even smart technology. This means you benefit from the charm and quality of the retrofitting, but with the energy efficiency of modern lighting.
It’s not often you can have it all, but when it comes to the lighting in your business premises, it is absolutely possible. Why not make today the day you switch to refurbished rather than new?