Lighting in the home office, or how to ensure an ergonomic and functional space for remote working

Working from home has become a daily reality for many people. However, in order to perform your duties effectively, you need to ensure that your space is properly organized. In this context, it is important not only to invest in ergonomic furniture, but also to ensure lighting that will reduce the risk of glare and at the same time illuminate both the desk and its surroundings.

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While working in an office provides appropriate standards of comfort, which results from the restrictions adopted from above, the so-called home office is different. We do not always pay attention to the guidelines and recommendations that are supposed to make our everyday life easier. In this way, we expose ourselves to the risk of poor well-being, and in the long run, various types of degenerations or defects. However, we pay the least attention to the aspect of lighting, which has a huge impact not only on the quality and efficiency of the work we do, but also on our health.

Ergonomics in practice

Ergonomics is the foundation without which it is difficult to talk about conditions for remote work. It is therefore worth choosing the right furniture that reduces the risk of back or leg pain. The desk should have a top on which all the necessary tools and accessories will be placed, and its height should be adjusted to the user's height. Manually or mechanically adjustable desks are an extremely functional solution, which allow you to adjust to the person - regardless of whether they do their work sitting or standing.

An office chair must, in turn, provide solid support for the spine, have adjustable seat height and armrests. Thanks to this, the forearms find proper support at the height of the desk top, so that the muscles and joints are not overloaded. Correct posture during work also reduces the risk of injury.

Lighting – the key to efficiency

Properly designed lighting that eliminates the so-called glare effect is one of the most important elements of a well-organized space for remote work. The glare effect is a phenomenon that occurs when the light source is too intense or directed directly at the eyes, which can cause fatigue and reduced concentration. The limits of glare in office work are strictly defined by standards (e.g. UGR<19 for office lighting).

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The lamp that we can definitely recommend in this respect is Baris 52 LED. It emits neutral, diffused light that perfectly illuminates the workplace: not only the surface of the desk, but also its surroundings, minimizing shadows and darkening. Additionally, Baris 52 LED allows you to create lines up to 6 meters long without profile joints and up to 25 meters without lampshade joints.

Comfort for sight and hearing

The acoustics of a home office often leave much to be desired. When sounds reach our ears, it is much harder to concentrate and find the quiet necessary for work. In addition to standard acoustic panels that allow you to quieten the space, it is worth considering much more innovative solutions. A great example is the Colline x Terrano acoustic lamp, which combines lighting with noise absorption.

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The use of a triple layer of felt in a selected color (high sound absorption class), which surrounds the light modules, allows you to arrange an extremely pleasant, comfortable place to work at home. Colline x Terrano is compatible with DALI control, which allows you to adjust the light flow to the conditions outside, and with the proprietary Lena Lighting Clue control system, which allows you to program light scenes.

Space zoning and personalization

Zoning is a way to separate your workspace from your private life, which effectively eliminates the uncomfortable feeling of the two “merging.” You can achieve this with screens, furniture, or lighting, creating a mental boundary between your home office and the rest of your home.

Personalizing the office has a positive effect on well-being and motivation. Adding plants, favorite decorations or photos to the workspace makes it more friendly. Design elements help reduce stress, which has a positive effect on creativity.

Comfort and order

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Finally, let's not forget that a remote workspace should be tidy to minimize the negative impact of "distractions." It's a good idea to allocate space for documents, office accessories, and equipment. Drawers, shelves, and desk containers will help organize this space effectively.

In a home office, it's worth investing in plants, the presence of which improves mood. Some of them have air-filtering properties, which additionally support well-being.

Designing the right place for remote work is an investment that pays off during the first few hours spent at the desk. Therefore, when organizing the space, take care not only of the right furniture, but also of the right lighting that will not tire the eyes and effectively reduce the risk of unpleasant ailments.

FAQ

What are the most important elements of organizing a remote work space?

The most important elements are: choosing the right lighting, ergonomic furniture (desk, chair), arranging space taking into account acoustics, as well as personalizing and zoning the work area.

Why is lighting so important in a home office?

Proper lighting helps eliminate glare, which can cause fatigue and decreased concentration. Well-chosen lighting illuminates the desk surface and its surroundings, minimizing shadows and obscurations.

How important is acoustics in a home office?

Acoustics are very important because the sounds reaching our ears make it difficult to concentrate and calm down, which is necessary during work. It is worth considering solutions such as acoustic panels or lamps that combine lighting with noise absorption.

Why is personalizing your workspace important?

Personalizing your office, such as adding plants, favorite decorations, or photos, has a positive effect on well-being and motivation. Design elements help reduce stress and promote creativity.

How can space zoning help with remote work?

Zoning, e.g. with screens or furniture, allows you to separate your workspace from your private life. It creates a mental boundary between your "home office" and the rest of your home, which reduces the feeling of these two spheres "merging".

Lighting in the home office, or how to ensure an ergonomic and functional space for remote working

Ergonomics in practice

Lighting – the key to efficiency

Comfort for sight and hearing

Space zoning and personalization

Comfort and order

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