To light a home office well, combine good ambient light with a dedicated task lamp positioned to the side of your screen (opposite your writing hand), use cool-to-neutral white (4000–5000K) for focus during the day, and control glare on your monitor. The right lighting reduces eye strain and boosts productivity. Here's how to set it up.

Layer your office light

Start with ambient downlights or a central fitting for overall brightness, then add a desk lamp for focused task light. Relying on the ceiling light alone creates shadows and screen glare.

Choosing a desk lamp

Look for an adjustable arm and head so you can direct light onto your work, not your screen. The Forma Desk Lamp offers clean, focused task light, while the Henk Desk Lamp with USB adds a handy charging port. Position the lamp on the opposite side to your writing hand to avoid shadows.

Colour temperature & glare

Use neutral-to-cool white (4000–5000K) during work hours to aid concentration; warmer tones for evening. Angle screens away from windows and bright lights, and avoid placing a lamp where it reflects on your monitor.

Frequently asked questions

What colour temperature is best for a home office? 4000–5000K (neutral to cool white) supports focus and alertness during the day.

Where should a desk lamp go? On the opposite side to your writing hand, angled onto your work — not toward your screen — to reduce shadows and glare.

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