Lightings

The best home office lighting combines three layers: ambient, task, and accent lighting. Start with overhead ambient lighting that provides even illumination without glare. LED ceiling fixtures with 4000K-5000K color temperature promote alertness and reduce eye strain. Add dedicated task lighting, such as a desk lamp positioned to your non-dominant side to minimize shadows while writing or typing. Our adjustable desk lamps offer focused light exactly where you need it. Finally, incorporate accent lighting like wall sconces or geometric panels to reduce screen glare and create visual interest. Avoid placing your desk directly facing or backing windows, as this creates harsh contrast. If possible, position your workspace perpendicular to windows and use our dimmable options to adjust brightness throughout the day. Natural light is ideal, but supplement with quality artificial lighting for early mornings, evenings, and overcast days.

Selecting the right size light fixture ensures proper proportion and adequate illumination. For ceiling fixtures and chandeliers, use this formula: add the room's length and width in feet, then convert to inches. That's your ideal fixture diameter. For example, a 12' x 14' room would suit a 26" diameter fixture. For wall sconces, place them 60-66 inches from the floor (at eye level) and space them 6-8 feet apart in hallways. Desk lamps should be proportional to your workspace. The shade should sit at eye level when seated to prevent glare. For accent lighting like our hexagonal panels, consider the wall space available. A larger wall can accommodate a more expansive arrangement, while smaller spaces benefit from compact configurations of 3-7 panels. Always consider ceiling height too. Rooms with 8-foot ceilings need more compact fixtures, while 10+ foot ceilings can handle larger, more dramatic pieces. When in doubt, go slightly larger rather than smaller, as undersized fixtures can make a room feel unbalanced.

Color temperature, measured in Kelvin (K), dramatically affects a room's mood and functionality. For living rooms and bedrooms where relaxation is key, choose warm white light (2700K-3000K) that creates a cozy, inviting atmosphere similar to traditional incandescent bulbs. Our wooden wall sconces excel in these spaces with their warm glow. Home offices and kitchens benefit from cool white or daylight (4000K-5000K), which promotes focus, clarity, and alertness. This is ideal for our task-oriented desk lamps. Bathrooms work well with 3500K-4100K, providing accurate color rendering for grooming without being too harsh. For versatile spaces like dining rooms, consider dimmable fixtures or smart bulbs that adjust from warm to cool, allowing you to shift from energizing morning light to intimate evening ambiance. Our hexagonal art lighting often offers adjustable color temperature, giving you complete control. Stick to consistent color temperatures within open-concept spaces to maintain visual harmony, and avoid mixing warm and cool lights in the same room, as this creates an unbalanced, disjointed appearance.

Installing wall-mounted fixtures requires careful planning and attention to electrical safety. First, turn off power at the circuit breaker, never just the light switch, and verify it's off using a voltage tester. Choose your location based on the fixture's purpose: 60-66 inches high for hallway sconces, 66-72 inches for living room accent lights, or 48-54 inches for bedside reading lights. Use a stud finder to locate studs for secure mounting, especially important for heavier fixtures. If the location has existing electrical wiring, remove the old fixture and note the wire connections (typically black to black, white to white, and green/copper to ground). If installing in a new location, you'll need to run electrical wire from an existing junction box. This often requires professional help unless you're experienced with electrical work. Mount the fixture's bracket to the wall using appropriate anchors or screws into studs. Connect the wires according to manufacturer instructions, secure them with wire nuts, and carefully tuck them into the electrical box. Attach the fixture to the bracket, install bulbs, and restore power to test. For hardwired fixtures without electrical experience, hiring a licensed electrician ensures safety and code compliance. Many of our fixtures, including our hexagonal panels, offer plug-in options that eliminate the need for hardwiring. Simply mount the panels, connect them together, and plug into a standard outlet for easy DIY installation.