{"id":1849,"date":"2018-01-18T16:14:20","date_gmt":"2018-01-19T00:14:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/ideas-and-advice\/?p=1849"},"modified":"2023-10-06T11:22:35","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T18:22:35","slug":"designing-with-light-in-the-home-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/ideas-and-advice\/designing-with-light-in-the-home-office\/","title":{"rendered":"Designing with Light &#8211; Getting the Best Home Office Lighting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When it comes to home office lighting, it&#8217;s important to create a comfortable environment that is free of harsh contrasts and distracting glare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will need <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/products\/desk-lamps\/type_task-@-reading\/\">task lighting<\/a> for reading, writing, and computer work, and general lighting for the surrounding area. You may also want to include accent lighting for prized possessions and collections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/products\/desk-lamps\/type_adjustable\/\">An adjustable desk lamp<\/a> will provide task light for desk and keyboard areas. Position all lights so that their bulbs do not reflect in the computer screen. Look to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/products\/desk-lamps\/type_halogen\/\">halogen desk lamps<\/a> for bright, clean home office lighting that&#8217;s perfect for reading and other tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Newer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/products\/desk-lamps\/type_led\/\">LED desk lamps<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/products\/desk-lamps\/type_energy-efficient\/\">energy efficient desk lamp<\/a> designs offer great reading light with cost-saving, energy efficient design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are right handed, place your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/products\/desk-lamps\/\">desk lamp<\/a> on the left side of the desk so you don&#8217;t cast shadows across your paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"> \n\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/3bGo2aJarEI?si=5VE_oWX2Hk478R3z\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Best Desk Lamp for Your Home Office &#8211; Work From Home Desk Lighting Tips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exclusive Tree Torchiere Floor Lamps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An exclusive design from Lamps Plus,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/products\/floor-lamps\/type_torchiere\/\"> torchiere lamps<\/a> with 2 side lights can handle several tasks at once. 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For more tips on choosing the perfect office chair see our article, Buying an Office Chair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Have Questions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For more inspiration, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/shop-by-room\/\">Shop By Room<\/a> pages where you can browse dozens of home office inspiration rooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact Lamps Plus<\/a> or visit one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/stores\/\">lighting stores<\/a> for questions or product recommendations; we&#8217;re here to help!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Home Office Lighting Ideas and Advice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We have additional tips and videos about home office lighting. 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