Lighting is a very important component of your office. Having proper office lighting can make your day much more productive. Incorrect lighting, however, can cause symptoms like headaches, fatigue, depression and eyestrain. Therefore, having the correct lighting will help you concentrate, keep motivated and have a more successful and fruitful workday.
Lighting usually serves one basic purpose and that is to illuminate a room or a specific area. Centrally placed overhead lighting is the most common type of office lighting that is used to brighten a room. It serves its purpose, but is it the best type of lighting for your space? Not quite. Luckily, not every office has to have the same boring overhead lights. Here are a few other options for lighting your office from LEDwatcher.
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Natural Light
Natural lighting is always a great option for office lighting. Because it is not only easy on your eyes, it also will allow you to use less electricity during the workdays. So if you have access to natural light take a look and see how you can benefit from it and take advantage of it. If there is a well-lit area in your office, think of setting up your office desks in that area. Alternatively, maybe your reception area, so it is bright and inviting. Using something like modular office furniture will allow you to do this without a hassle. As well as change purpose of the well-lit area in seconds.
Additionally, try positioning your staff’s office chairs towards the windows, so your employees can see outside. This will also help them be more productive, since studies show that people naturally feel better and healthier when they are exposed to natural light.
Get Rid of Fluorescent Lights
Did you know that fluorescent lights have many health issues associated with them? Some of the most common health issues reported by people working in offices with fluorescent lights are melatonin suppression, cortisol suppression and seasonal affective disorder. On top of that, the flicker that often comes with aging fluorescent lights is also quite disruptive and can cause a slew of health issues including stress, anxiety, eyestrain and migraines.
Use LED lighting
Better switch to the smoother and much more energy efficient LEDs and you might just see improvement in your employee’s productivity and health. Since LED lighting doesn’t have the same negative side effects as fluorescent bulbs do. Additionally, make sure that the bulbs you use are cool-toned white and your staff will be able to feel more awake and alert at work.
Add a Task Light
Classic desk lamps on have been used on office tables for a long time as for a very good reason, they serve a very specific purpose. You can adjust these lights to meet your particular needs without bothering others with your lighting setup. Just remember that tasks lights should only be used as a secondary light source. Because having only desk lamp to provide lighting for your whole workspace can cause eyestrain and headaches.
Use Dimmable Lights
Another great idea is to add dimmer switches to your lights. Using dimmable lights can help reduce shadows and glare. They also allow employees to adjust the lights to their own needs, allowing them to feel better in their working environment and therefore be more productive.
Add Ambient Lighting
Low-intensity ambient lighting has been shown to reduce stress in the workplace and create a more peaceful atmosphere. So set up ambient lighting in your office, especially around where your reception desk is located, allowing the soft glow of the ambient lighting to make your office look more natural and create a more peaceful, stress-free atmosphere in it.
Lighting is very important in the workplace environment. Because the correct lighting can boost productivity while keeping your employees healthy and happy. Therefore, take the time to make sure that you have the correct office lighting setup to make your office space perfect for your employees.
It's a wrap now ladies & gentlemen, hope you found this article useful and will be making the most of these office lighting tips and tricks.
Guest post by: Arthur Smith, Chief Editor at LEDwatcher