The best type of lighting for your garage workshop depends on what you use it for—and when you use it. Lighting your workshop for use at night may require different lights than you would install for daytime use. Calculate the square footage of your space by multiplying the length times the width. In general, you’ll need around 300 lumens per square foot for a garage workshop area that requires task lighting. For ambient or accent lighting, aim for 50 to 75 lumens per square foot. Check the color temperature of your lighting. Color temperature is measured in Kelvins (K). Lighting fixtures over 5000K, known as daylight, are best suited for workshops and areas where detailed visibility is needed. Use the same color temperatures for all lighting in an area for uniformity. If your garage work requires that you see colors truly such as wood or auto paints, check the color rendering index (CRI) rating of a lighting fixture. A rating of 85 or above is best for rendering true color. We offer a vast range of light fittings that accommodate the needs of your garage for every function.