Choosing lighting for the office
The office space needs to be well lit to be able to work in complete peace. Whether it's an office with several people or your office In your home, the lighting fixtures you choose must meet several criteria. Hoopzi, a lighting specialist for years, guides you and enlightens you with advice and types of lighting to choose for this purpose. Discover in this article, everything you need to know to properly light your office.
Tips for choosing office lighting
It is absolutely necessary to have a office specific lighting and adequate so as not to cause discomfort or fatigue. To do this, take these few criteria into account:
Put several desk lamps
Contrary to popular belief, a single lamp is not enough to properly illuminate the office space. A single lamp accentuates the contrast with the surrounding darkness. The office requires several types of lighting that will be a source of different lights :
- Install general lighting such as a ceiling light for even diffusion of light,
- Do not use spotlights that tend to dazzle and cause eye fatigue,
- However, if you want to use spotlights, opt for indirect lighting which will direct the light towards the wall,
- Suspensions are good options : suspension lampshade cylindrical, bell suspension, ball suspension, etc.
Light up the computer corner
When working on a computer in your office, place a desk lamp next to or behind it to avoid straining your eyes. :
- Desk lamps play an alkaline role on the blue light emitted by the computer which causes visual fatigue, retinal degradation and sleep disturbance,
- The desk lamp provides accent lighting tailored to your activity,
- It is recommended to use a desk lamp between 2700 and 3000 kelvins to have ergonomic lighting,
- Choose lighting that imitates natural light as much as possible. : warm, but not too white,
- Light requirement varies with age : a 40 year old needs more light than a 20 year old.
Illuminate according to the type of work
The lighting to adopt in an office depends on the activities you carry out there and the time of day you spend there :
- L' light intensity , color temperature, beam distance each play a role in the type of work you do,
- The more precision the work requires, the higher the number of lux must be,
- 300 lux for lighting with classic work and 1500 lux for watchmaking work.
Choosing the right light bulb
Nowadays, the choice of bulbs there is no shortage of incandescent, LED, halogen, fluorescent and other light.
- Choose a 15-watt bulb for computer work,
- Favor warm, natural lighting, not too white. with a temperature between 2,700 and 3,000 kelvins,
- For more savings, choose an LED lamp which is 5 watts;
- Choose a halogen bulb for the quality of light it gives off or an LED with white light,
- Choose bulbs with a good CRI (Color Rendering Index) of 80 or more.
Light your office according to space constraints
Use your imagination to properly light your office according to its space.
- A clip-on lamp is perfect when the work surface does not allow for a desk lamp. It attaches easily and moves easily while giving off a powerful light,
- A decorative garland is a clever solution that you can hang from a steel pole or from shelves,
- An arc floor lamp or reading lamp are also choice lighting fixtures for creating indirect and directional lighting.
Now that you have all the tips for properly lighting your office, what exactly are the appropriate types of lighting?
The different lighting fixtures suitable for an office
As a general rule, Indirect lighting is provided by ceiling lights 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 the light exactly where you need it. To revise a printed text for example, the desk lamp is adjustable and provides optimal lighting. This direct light also allows you to clearly distinguish objects, texts and images. The desk lamp must be bright without being dazzling. For a visual task, opt for a lamp of at least 500 lux and for technical sketches, choose 750 lux and very fine work, 1,000 lux.
Ceiling light and recessed lamp for the office
The recessed lamp and ceiling light as explained above provide the basic lighting for an office. They guarantee a pleasant and sufficient light to the room. To choose the right ceiling light, take into account that it will not be the only source of light.
- The optimum lighting provided by the ceiling light is 500 lux,
- The grid ceiling light which is very popular for office use. It is made of light metals which distribute the light indirectly and attenuate it,
- Ceiling panels with low side radiation : UGR less than 19 is also a good alternative,
- The choice of specific materials and the condition of their surface allows the light to be directed downwards rather than to the side and the glare is less disturbing.
Chandeliers for the office
Chandeliers also provide basic lighting for an office. The light emitted by the chandelier must be well balanced and not produce glare.
- The chandelier or hanging light influences the employee's well-being and increases his productivity,
- It is 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 of the ceiling suspension from Hoopzi which is known for its flexibility,
- A high pendant light illuminates the room better while a lower pendant light projects precise and targeted light.
Floor lamps and standing lamps for the office
The floor lamp and the standing lamp perfectly complement the office lighting.
- They emit light that allows specific visual tasks to be performed to distinguish details,
- The light emitted is suitable for reading plans, files or documents,
- The individually illuminated floor lamp promotes long working hours and efficiency.
Accent lighting for the office
Accent lighting is important as individual needs differ.
- Downlight is a decorative accent lighting that illuminates display cases and furniture.
- The typical downlight is an adjustable ceiling spotlight or a recessed spotlight. You have : LED lighting, light fixtures 9 slats, wall washers and colored light for a special atmosphere,
- Decorative lighting contributes to the mood of employees, increases interior comfort and positively influences their state of mind.
So, lighting is not only made to beautify and be functional in an office, it also influences productivity. With this in mind, what does Hoopzi offer you?
Hoopzi Office Lighting Options
Discover our lighting and accessories
Hoopzi offers you a wide choice of lamps adapted to your office use :
The Hoopzi decorative light pendant
This pendant light meets all your expectations for the office. It comes with a lead cord BALA of 4.5 m available in 43 colors. As for the suspension, it comes in 13 different colors to match the color to your decor. The cord allows you to adjust the height of your suspended light and express your creativity : suspended, rolled up or to place. The CAGE steel allows directional light and there is an integrated bakelite socket to equip 2 removable rings. The luminaires are certified to CE luminaire standards to guarantee suitable and safe brightness.
The street lamp Hoopzi stand
THE floor lamp on foot Hoopzi is made of black forged metal. Its very designer look is perfectly suited to office use. It comes with BALA multi-function electrical cables which come in various colors and have a very resistant fabric covering.You can have a direct lamp on the end or put a cage for more aesthetics. The Hoopzi cage is cylindrical in shape with a sleek design that allows the light to be attenuated and directed. Space-saving and adjustable as desired, this type of luminaire is perfect for completing the lighting in your office.
BALA Hoopzi Cables
THE BALA lighting cables leave room for many lighting creativity for your office. You can customize them into an original and colorful wall light, and thus create additional lighting. These 4.5 meter long wires with infinite color choices (43 colors) bring a minimalist design to the office. The flexibility of the wires allows you to adjust the height of your lamps. You can also create shapes with these cables using the wire clips specifically adapted for this use. The creations are endless with BALA cables and your office will be perfectly lit.
Now you know how to properly light your office. Hoopzi helps you with this process.
The Hoopzi Team
