Throughout our lives we spend many hours working in the office. For this reason, it is essential that they have correct lighting to facilitate visibility, prevent eye fatigue and stimulate the desire to work.
At Emuca we would like to show you the latest trends in office lighting so that, when a client asks you for a new project, you can take everything necessary into account in order to make the result spectacular.
The importance of good lighting in the workplace
Before starting any project, you should know what the real importance of getting the right lighting in the offices is, so that you can pass it on to the client.
– Adequate workplace lighting can increase productivity by up to 20%, according to experts.
– Possible errors are significantly reduced and the quality of the work carried out is improved.
– Furthermore, it helps to reduce the number of absences from work, as it increases safety at work by reducing the risk of accidents, eyestrain and, moreover, by reducing stress.
Lighting trends: modernity is the order of the day
Office lighting requires time and dedication in order to achieve the best possible results. To do this, in addition to the need for it to be beneficial to workers’ health, the design and placement of the different light points must also be taken into account. And, in this regard, modernity is the order of the day. It is about creating minimalist, diaphanous and multifunctional spaces.
Therefore, you should value each specific space to design a perfect lighting. Bear in mind whether it is a recently built space or an old farm, and play with and take advantage of the natural points of light with functional lighting and even highlighting the decorative ones. In this way, you will manage to preserve the essence of each place, and highlight the modernity of each one of them by combining the different points of light.
New forms and styles in office lighting
The new trends in office lighting foster the optimisation of the different areas. In other words, the decoration of each space must be encouraged to the maximum, taking advantage of high ceilings, for example, and making use of ceiling lamps that illuminate the work stations but do not explicitly fall on them.
For common areas, such as corridors or lobbies, indirect light is most commonly used, such as the LED wall lights that illuminate the way without being too aggressive.
In each of the different offices, it is also ideal to have light points that offer more concentrated lighting and facilitate concentration.
One of the latest trends in office lighting is large format lighting. They provide a modern style and bring an added bonus to the design.
Tips for good office lighting design
It is clear that office lighting is an important issue that affects all workers in a company on a daily basis. It is a busy place where many hours are spent every day. It is therefore important, when designing an office space, to correctly design the lighting in it. For your projects and designs to be a real success, take into account these tips.
– Use the different light points to highlight the values of your client’s brand.
– Take advantage of natural light and place the various workplaces close to it. In this way, as well as improving your employees’ health, you will also save on electricity.
– Harmonise the lighting by making a detailed calculation of the placement of the different light points. Avoid leaving spaces that are less well lit than others.
– Choose LED lights. They increase energy efficiency and offer quality light.
– Give preference to white lights. They increase concentration and productivity in the workplace. However, in rest areas, for example, yellow lighting should be installed. This will create a warmer atmosphere.
And, of course, install intelligent control systems. This will also help you lower your electricity bill.
At Emuca we offer you a wide selection of lighting fittings to make your designs your clients’ first option. Do not hesitate to contact us for more information.
