Office Productivity: Quality Lighting Matters

Have you ever been having a bad day for no apparent reason, and suddenly the sun comes out and everything is instantly better? The same applies to indoor lighting.

Benefits

In an office situation, lighting can:

• improve the general mood of the office
• create fresh energy
• keep employees alert
• increase overall productivity

Those are all desirable things for employees and bosses alike. But what gives your office the perfect lighting combination? It may depend on the day.

Flexibility

An important aspect of quality lighting is flexibility. You should be able to switch things up for various situations. Whether you need warm light, cold light, low light or bright light, there are tons of options using lamps and overhead lighting with multiple settings.

Also, never underestimate the benefits of natural light. If you have windows, don't block them. If you're remodeling, add more windows. It'll save you money on power and keep your employees happy and healthy.

Don't Mess with the Rhythm

Circadian rhythms are incredibly important, and employees tend to be more healthy in environments that natural help keep those rhythms consistent. This is another reason to utilize natural light, or use lamps and overheads that are meant to feel more natural.

One Size Won't Fit All

You'll find that lighting needs to change from one type of job to another. For some jobs, a high amount of natural light makes sense. If you're designing something on a computer, however, a soft yellow light might be a little more helpful.

If you're trying to figure out where on earth to start with the lighting of your own office, check out our selection, or give us a call! We'd love to lend your our knowledge when it comes to lighting.