Choosing lighting fixtures for the office
The office space needs to be well lit to be able to work in complete serenity. Whether it's an office with several people or your office in your home, the lighting fixtures to choose must meet several criteria. Hoopzi, a lighting specialist for years, guides and enlightens you for advice and the types of lighting to choose for this purpose. Discover in this article, everything you need to know to light your office properly.
Tips for choosing office lighting
It's essential to have office-specific and adequate lighting so as not to cause discomfort or fatigue. To do this, consider these few criteria:
Placing several desk lamps
Contrary to popular belief, a single lamp is not enough to properly illuminate an office space. A single lamp accentuates the contrast with the surrounding darkness. The office requires several types of lighting that will be sources of different lights:
- Install general lighting such as a ceiling lamp for even light distribution,
- Do not use spotlights, which tend to dazzle and cause eyestrain,
- If you do want to use spotlights, however, opt for indirect lighting, which will direct the light towards the wall,
- Hangings are good options: cylindrical shade suspension, bell suspension, ball suspension, etc.
Lighting the computer corner
When working on a computer in your office, put a desk lamp next to or behind it to avoid tiring your eyes :
- Desk lamps play an alkaline role on the blue light emitted by the computer that causes eyestrain, retinal damage and sleep disruption,
- The desk lamp offers accent lighting tailored to your activity,
- It is recommended to use a desk lamp between 2700 and 3000 kelvins for ergonomic lighting,
- Prefer lighting that mimics natural light as much as possible: warm, but not too white,
- The need for light varies with age: a 40-year-old needs more light than a 20-year-old.
Lighting to suit the type of work
The lighting fixtures to adopt in an office depend on the activities you perform there and the time of day you spend there:
- Theintensity of the light, the color temperature, the range of the light beam each play a role in the type of work you do,
- The more precision the work requires, the higher the number of lux should be,
- 300 lux for lighting with classic work and 1500 lux for clockwork.
Choosing the right bulb
These days, there's no shortage of bulbs to choose from, between incandescent, LED, halogen, fluorescent and other lights.
- Opt for a 15-watt bulb for computer work,
- Prefer warm, natural lighting so not too white with a temperature between 2,700 and 3,000 kelvins,
- For greater economy, choose an LED lamp that is 5 watts;
- Choose a halogen bulb for the quality of light it gives off or an LED with a white light,
- Prefer bulbs with a good CRI (Color Rendering Index) ranging from 80 or more.
Light up your office according to space constraints
Use your imagination to properly light your office according to its space.
- A clip-on lamp works perfectly when the work surface doesn't allow for a desk lamp. It's easy to attach and easy to move around while giving off a powerful light,
- A decorative garland is a clever solution that you can hang from a steel post or from shelves,
- A floor arch lamp or floor reading lamp are also choice fixtures for creating indirect, directional lighting.
Now that you've got all the tips for lighting your office well, what exactly are the right types of lighting?
The various lighting fixtures suitable for an office
As a general rule, indirect lighting is provided by ceiling and pendant lights. Direct lighting is provided by desk lamps and floor lamps.
Desk lamps
The desk lamp emits precise light without producing glare or distorting colors. It directs light to exactly where you need it. To review a printed text, for example, the desk lamp can be swivelled for optimum illumination. This direct light also makes it easy to distinguish objects, texts and images. The desk lamp must be bright without being dazzling. For a visual task, opt for a lamp with at least 500 lux and for technical sketches, choose 750 lux and very fine work, 1,000 lux.
The ceiling and recessed lamp for the office
The recessed lamp and ceiling light as explained above provide the basic lighting for an office. They guarantee pleasant, sufficient light for the room. To choose the right ceiling light, take into account that it will not be the only source of light.
- The optimum illumination offered by the ceiling light is 500 lux,
- The grid ceiling light which is very popular for office use. It is made of light metals that distribute light indirectly and dim it,
- Ceiling panels with low side radiation: UGR less than 19 is also a good alternative,
- The choice of specific materials as well as the condition of their surface allows light to be directed downwards rather than sideways, and glare is less disturbing.
Office chandeliers
Lusters also provide basic lighting for an office. The light emitted by the chandelier must be well balanced and not produce glare.
- The chandelier or pendant light influences employee well-being and increases productivity,
- It's the ideal choice for illuminating a table or an entire surface,
- Opt for a height-adjustable chandelier for their practicality and flexibility. This is the case with the ceiling suspension from Hoopzi, which is renowned for its flexibility,
- A high-hanging fixture illuminates the room better, while a lower-hanging fixture casts a precise, focused light.
Stand lamps and floor lamps for the office
The floor lamp and standing lamp are the perfect complement to office lighting.
- They emit light that allows specific visual tasks to be performed to distinguish details,
- The light emitted is adequate for reading plans, files or documents,
- The individually illuminated floor lamp promotes long working hours and efficiency.
Office accent lighting
Accent lighting is important as individual needs differ.
- The downlight is a decorative accent light that illuminates display cases and furniture;
- The typical downlight is a directional ceiling spotlight or a recessed spotlight. You've got: LED lighting, 9-slat fixtures, wallwashers and colored light for a special atmosphere,
- Decorative lighting contributes to employee mood, increases interior comfort and positively influences their state of mind.
So, lighting isn't just there to beautify and be functional in an office, it also influences productivity. With this in mind, what does Hoopzi have to offer?
Hoopzi lighting choices for office
Discover our lighting fixtures and accessories for office
Hoopzi offers a wide selection of lamps suitable for your office use:
Hoopzi deco pendant light
This suspension light meets your office expectations in every way. It comes with a 4.5 m cord BALA available in 43 colors. As for the pendant, it comes in 13 different colors to match your decor. The cord lets you adjust the height of your pendant light and express your creativity: hanging, coiled or free-standing. The steel CAGE provides directional light and there's an integrated bakelite bushing to fit 2 removable rings. The luminaires are certified to CE luminaire standards to guarantee suitable and safe luminosity.
The Hoopzi floor-standing lamp
The Hoopzi floor standing lamp is made of black forged metal. Its highly designer look is perfectly suited to office use. It comes with BALA multifunction electric wires, which come in a variety of colors and feature a highly resistant fabric coating. You can have a direct lamp on the end, or use a cage for added aesthetic appeal. The Hoopzi cage is cylindrical in shape with a sleek design that allows light to be dimmed and directed. Space-saving and adjustable at will, this type of luminaire st perfect to complete your office lighting.
BALA Hoopzi cables
The BALA lighting cables leave room for many lighting creativities for your office. You can customize them as original, colorful wall lights, and create a lighting complement in the process. These 4.5-meter-long wires with infinite color choices (43 colors) bring a minimalist design to the office. The flexibility of the wires means you can adjust the height of your lamps. You can also create shapes with these wires by using the specially adapted wire clips. The creations are endless with BALA cables and your desk will be perfectly lit.
Now you know how to properly light your office. Hoopzi is here to help.
L'Équipe Hoopzi
Leave a comment