Study
If you work or study from home, good light is good for your eyes and your focus. A home office needs even ceiling light, a task lamp on the desk and a quiet fan for long summer days. Our study collection includes desk and table lamps from Eglo and CLA, ceiling lights from Calibo and Domus, and Atom ceiling fans.
Setting up a workspace
- Even background lightA ceiling light or downlights so the room isn't dark around the screen.
- Task lampAn adjustable lamp beside the screen, on the side away from your writing hand.
- Cooler colour4000K natural white helps with focus during the day.
- GlareAvoid lights directly behind or in front of the screen.
Questions we get asked
What colour light is best for working?
Natural white, around 4000K, for focus. Tri-colour lights let you switch to warm in the evening.
Should my desk face a window?
Side-on to a window is best, to avoid glare on the screen and squinting into the light.
Which fan suits a home office?
A quiet DC fan, so it won't be heard on video calls.
See our task lamps. Planning a room? Send us your plans or a photo on sales@alstra.lighting, or call 02 4040 0599. Our lighting design help is free.
