Architect and lighting specialist Nicole Gomes, teaches how to light up the home office in a practical way, in any room in the house
The importance of good lighting in the work area influences productivity, professional health and well-being. In addition to psychological adaptation, suddenly individuals had to rethink where and how they would work when the idea of working from home unexpectedly became reality.
A survey carried out by Catho pointed out that home office vacancies grew 496% in the first semester, compared to the same period in 2021. Currently, the home office space, even with adapted versions, became indispensable in people's lives.
Some studies indicate that, if the individual does not make use of the appropriate light, your productivity can be impacted, not to mention the comfort, health and wellness. The lighting from the home office needs to be functional and, at the same time, versatile. After all, often the desktop is not located in an isolated environment, but integrated in some space of the house.
According to the lighting specialist, Nicole Gomes, in addition to investing in the appropriate chair and work table, you need to pay attention to the lighting. It is important to balance delivering the right light, in the three moments of intensity (Day) and ideal color temperature. After all, these two points influence our body a lot.
To ela, the shade of the lamp, for example, must be very well aligned. If she's too white, shakes too much and gets tired in a few hours, while the lamps with a very yellowish hue make the person more relaxed, not making it as productive as I would like. Ideally, you should use a neutral-toned lamp..
Thinking about it, Nicole separated 3 practical tips to light up your workspace, regardless of where it is located in your home.
1. design lamps
It is important to bet on a table lamp with a differentiated design, when the home office is integrated into living. In this way, while providing the necessary lighting for hours of intense work, the lamp helps to frame the space in the social context. In this case, the table lamp option is ideal due to the flexibility of the layout.
In the case of a dining room that transforms into a work station during the day, the light needs to be more homogeneous. The height of the pendant must be 70 to 90 cm so as not to overshadow and leave the more comfortable environment. In case you still miss supporting lighting, opt for a table lamp that can be removed easily.
2. focused lighting
If your home environment is designed exclusively for home offices, lighting should be focused on the table. The lamp should be placed on the table, not after her, otherwise, a shadow will appear on the work surface. Just adjusting the spotlight position, lighting is now much more functional.
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Another attractive option for a home office is lighting the woodwork.. In this way, we are able to combine aesthetics and functionality in the same sense.. The LED strip built into the cabinet works not only to highlight the furniture, but also as a table support light. If carpentry work is not planned, Do not worry, as lighting is also possible with the installation of an external profile with diffusion acrylic.
3. flexible lighting
If your workspace is in the bedroom, it is possible to make the lighting pleasant for both functions. A table lamp on one side and a pendant on the other with the same language fulfill the function of decorating and illuminating as both situations require.. If the table lamp has a very bright light, one dimr solves the issue.
Nicole Gomes (@nicgomesarq) is an architect specializing in residential and corporate lighting.
