Desk Lamp: How do I choose?

Let’s start at the beginning: setting up your workspace!

In this article, we will explore some ways to best organize your workspace, but above all, choose the right desk lamp, which will be an essential element of your furniture.

Passionate about interior design, I decided to share with you some tips for designing your office according to your tastes and needs. You'll see: choosing the right lighting is essential!

Whether you choose a vintage, cordless, foldable, or modern lamp, you'll be spoiled for choice! Our store offers a wide range of LED desk lamps that will help you optimize the ergonomics of your workspace.

How to arrange your office?

Organization is essential for professional success. Choosing the right workspace allows you to be more efficient and productive from home.

The first step is to find a place where you will set up your office. Ideally, you should have a room dedicated solely to this purpose . If you are lucky enough to have an empty room at home, it can be used as an office.

In this case, place your desk in the center of the room and, ideally, facing a window. This will provide optimal natural lighting during the day. Once the sun goes down, your desk lamp will take over (hence the importance of choosing the right one).

By placing your desk in the center of the room, all walls will be free and accessible. You can place furniture or decor on them. This will give you the opportunity to decorate them with paintings, designer armchairs, wall shelves, original lamps , or even a beautiful bookcase.

Don't have an extra room to use as your office? So how do you choose the right space for work and creativity when you don't have enough space in your home?

In this case, you have two options: the bedroom or the living room.

In both cases, try placing your desk in a corner to create floor space and therefore more space in the room. Choose the most spacious room and keep it free of clutter. This will be more pleasant and will make your work more efficient.

Position your desk perpendicular to your window to maximize brightness. Light coming from behind or from the side of you will illuminate your desk just as needed.

For reading or writing, you can trust me, it's the most practical! If you are easily distracted, avoid placing your desk in front of the window . You will have no excuse to daydream while watching the birds fly by.

The less you procrastinate, the less time you waste, and the more efficient you become. A final solution is to place your desk facing the door, if the other two options don't suit you.

Let’s get to the point: how do you choose your desk lamp?

The choice of your lighting fixtures depends largely on where you live, the room where you plan to place them, and the audience they are intended for. Indeed, whether it's a house, an apartment, or a studio, the choice will vary. You might opt ​​for a taller desk lamp for large spaces like the living room, and a smaller, wireless or "gamer"-style lamp for a small teenager's bedroom.

Some suggestions for choosing the right desk lamp

The articulated desk lamp, ideal for your office

First of all, choose LED lighting for your desk lamp.

Warm lighting will make your workplace pleasant. Remember, an office is designed to help you advance professionally while remaining efficient and focused.

If you want to add character to your room, I recommend choosing an architect-style desk lamp . However, if you are a self-employed professional (e.g., doctor), I recommend choosing an articulated desk lamp for your office. The most important thing is that the ambiance and atmosphere are to your liking!

Foldable desk lamps for your living room desk

For a desk in a modern living room, consider a desk lamp that blends well with your room's decor. Foldable desk lamps with a dimmer switch are ideal because when you're not working at your desk, you can unfold the lamp and it won't interfere with your interior decor.

Keep in mind that your home will inspire your guests. So, don't hesitate to choose a stylish desk lamp!

A cordless desk lamp for your child's room

For a child's room, you can opt for a cordless desk lamp, so they can be flexible. Children's desk lamps often come with a shelf, which is very effective when your child is still studying.

There are also other types of desk lamps: Desk lamps with induction chargers . You can charge your phone directly using the lamp!

For an adult's bedroom, you can, for example, opt for a night light type lamp for adults . If desk lamps aren't for you, night lights can do the trick; they will add a designer touch to your bedroom.

The ergonomics of your workspace depends on light

If you tend to suffer from muscle, joint, and eye pain, consider optimizing the ergonomics of your workspace . Your well-being is important; you need to feel good and minimize harmful effects.

Choose a high-quality, comfortable chair with soft material that conforms perfectly to the curves of your body. Also, remember to get up every hour, take a few steps, or stretch properly during your breaks.

I recommend a workspace positioned at right angles between your arms and the desk. Your eyes should be level with the top of the screen for greater comfort. Your gaze should be as fixed as possible to avoid injuring your neck or back.

If your screen is not adjustable, there are several solutions available to you.

The first solution is to place books or documents underneath. This technique is precarious, but very effective when you have no other options.

Another, more expensive solution is to place adapters under the screen. Some brands like Apple have created very nice adapters that allow you to adjust the screen height. The product itself is expensive, but for those who appreciate detail, you might find something that fits!

There are also articulated arms to hang your computer screen and hold it on the wall.

On the other hand, if you work with a laptop , the ideal would be to buy a second fixed screen . This way, you will have the choice of positioning the image wherever you want. You will therefore have two screens for browsing the internet and working.

What choices do I have when it comes to office furniture?

Now let's move on to choosing furniture for your office, which will need to be adapted to the size of the room. The office room or corner is the best place to showcase designer shelves.

Keep in mind that comfort and quality of the furniture are elements that should not be compromised.

Opt for a solid wood desk , which will be very beautiful and of very good quality. If you work from home, treat yourself, because it's the place where you will spend the most time.

The chair, as explained above, must be ergonomic. Desk lamps, as mentioned above, are always a very good choice for decorating an office.

On the other hand, if your workspace is located in the living room or bedroom, focus on storage instead. The desk should be as discreet as possible. Consider adding white shelves that blend in with the wall.

Decorative tables are often less expensive than office furniture sold on the market. They are practical to install and can be used to hide storage boxes.

There you have it, everything you need to make your office optimal and welcoming . Everything will be perfect to improve your efficiency in your projects.

You may have noticed that choosing the right furniture layout remains important. I invite you to share your thoughts and ideas for future articles.

My name is Norah, I'm passionate about decoration and I share with you lots of practical tips to make your home pleasant day and night.