4.8. Shopfront Lighting
- Shopfronts can help streets feel lively and safe at night by illuminating their signage and window displays.
- Shops’ signage should normally be lit using an external source directed onto it. This can include spot, bar, halo, and hidden LED lighting.
- The intensity of the lighting source should be moderate to avoid glare and light pollution. The light itself should not spill beyond the fascia and should be of a warm colour temperature to be inviting and provide an appropriate urban or town centre character.
- Where appropriate, the use of period correct lamps mounted on the cornice helps add to the architectural character of a high street.
- Internal illumination of translucent signs should not be used.
- The sign should only be lit where lettering is present, plain fascia board should not be lit.
A poor example of shopfront lighting with too many lamps, London
A good example of lighting with three traditionally-styled lamps, London
