{"id":79967,"date":"2022-12-27T08:44:15","date_gmt":"2022-12-27T08:44:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/?p=79967"},"modified":"2024-09-06T02:41:04","modified_gmt":"2024-09-06T02:41:04","slug":"home-office-lighting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/home-office-lighting\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultimate Guide To Great Home Office Lighting"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 6<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>\n

As more people work from home, adequate home office lighting is essential. Great lighting can boost productivity, support well-being and health, and transform your workspace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This guide will uncover the benefits of creating a functional lighting plan and show you how to do it, step-by-step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ll discuss tips from industry experts on how to maximise your space and support your well-being through lighting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Related: 7 Budget Home Office Ideas<\/a>).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How To Create A Layered Lighting Plan In Your Home Office.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s vital to create a lighting plan. A layered lighting plan that combines ambient, task, and accent lighting will assist your focus and productivity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Set The Mood With Ambient Lighting.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Ambient lighting is the overall lighting in a space, usually supported by natural, bright, soft, diffuse light. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This type of light sets the mood for the room and can be adjusted artificially with decorative ceiling lights, overhead lights, or wall sconces.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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2. Illuminate Workspaces With Task Lighting.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Task lighting is focused, directional, but soft lighting that helps define specific workspaces in your home office. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It also allows you to continue working late without disturbing the sleeping members of your family with overhead lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use desk or floor lamps that provide diffuse, soft light with cast soft shadows. <\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Pendant lights directly above a desk are another great option.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Related: Best Accounting Software For Solopreneurs<\/a>).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Create Pools Of Light With Accent Lights.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Accent lighting adds visual interest and depth, highlighting specific areas or objects in a room, such as artworks or architectural features. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can use spotlights, recessed, picture, or string lights.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Combining ambient, task, and accent lighting in your home office can create a balanced and functional space that supports your productivity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Explore LED strip lights – these can be placed subtly under cupboards or within bookshelves to infuse personality and character into the space.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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4. Add Warmth By Softening Glare And Shadows.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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It\u2019s essential to control glare and shadows where possible: <\/p>\n\n\n\n