Lots of people work from home nowadays. Many employers actually offer it as a perk for the job, so it’s not just self-employed people and freelancers who have the luxury of rolling out of bed and into their office. If you have a home office, you’ve probably decked it out all nicely with a little desk and a comfy chair. But did you remember to think carefully about the lighting? An online lighting design company has put together the following advice to help you choose the right office lighting.

As human beings, we are wired to work through the day when it’s bright and sleep when it’s dark. With that in mind, it’s important to put the effort in when you’re planning a lighting design for your home office; it can’t just be thrown together on a whim. This can feel like quite the challenge, but you just have to think about the functionality of the room and be creative with the fixtures, and you’ll have something that’s both effective and stylish. 

It’s always a good idea to layer your light so that, as well as your ceiling lights, you also have something that will help you with close up work, like a desk lamp. This, of course, isn’t necessarily a must for all and depends on the nature of your job above all. Avoid putting the desk across from a window because light will shine onto your computer screen and cause a glare. Also, consider investing in some funky wall art lighting or signs from Neon Mama, where you can share your personality and mantra in a functional but fun way.

If you’re going to be using the office lights all day, it might be worth getting some LED bulbs installed so that you can save money on your energy bills. Of course, everyone’s requirements are different when it comes to a home office; there is no “one size fits all” option. However, if you plan your lighting effectively, you will produce better quality work and avoid eye strain.

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