I am building a 23 x 31' shop and am looking for bulb and fixture recommendations. I have found multiple posts on fixture layout, and plan to go with eight 8' tandems and five 4' fixtures - a total of 50 T8 bulbs. But I haven't seen much on the best fixtures and bulbs to buy.
Re the fixtures, I am considering the Lithonia brand at Home Depot, but am glad to consider others and spend more for better quality. Also, any recs on strip vs reflector vs covered fixtures?
Re the bulbs, I will buy several color types and see which I like best. But who makes the longest lasting and best value bulbs? Thanks much.