Green Building Forum - Small Office Lighting Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:12:05 +0100 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/ Lussumo Vanilla 1.0.3 Small Office Lighting https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17285&Focus=293106#Comment_293106 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17285&Focus=293106#Comment_293106 Mon, 15 Nov 2021 14:48:03 +0000 Victorianeco
I understand 500lux is required fro Office lighting, so I would need a light of 4300lumens? I have found a 4000 lumen one in Toolstation but wondering if that is up to the task?

As such can anyone recommend a light for this purpose? The wiring will need to be surface mounted

It will be myself in this office so have no requirement for any sensors etc, just a standard switch but maybe dimmable?]]> Small Office Lighting https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17285&Focus=293108#Comment_293108 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17285&Focus=293108#Comment_293108 Mon, 15 Nov 2021 15:40:51 +0000 djh Posted By: VictorianecoI understand 500lux is required fro Office lighting, so I would need a light of 4300lumens? I have found a 4000 lumen one in Toolstation but wondering if that is up to the task?

Leaving aside the numbers, I would never fit just one light in a room. Firstly, as and when the lamp fails it's useful to have an alternative source of light. Secondly, multiple sources help to fill in shadows that can otherwise be quite annoying. And thirdly, if they can be controlled separately, they give some flexibility in lighting to suit circumstances.

Make sure there's at least some overhead light in front of a desk rather than behind the person in the chair.]]> Small Office Lighting https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17285&Focus=293110#Comment_293110 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17285&Focus=293110#Comment_293110 Mon, 15 Nov 2021 16:21:09 +0000 Victorianeco Small Office Lighting https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17285&Focus=293112#Comment_293112 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17285&Focus=293112#Comment_293112 Mon, 15 Nov 2021 17:01:03 +0000 djh Posted By: VictorianecoEven in a room 3.6m x 2.4m?
I have 6 LEDs split between two fittings in our shower :bigsmile:

You can always plug in standard lamps or desk lamps I suppose, but I'd rather have too much than too little.]]> Small Office Lighting https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17285&Focus=293117#Comment_293117 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17285&Focus=293117#Comment_293117 Mon, 15 Nov 2021 19:01:21 +0000 Victorianeco
Couldn't find anything related to sizing other than lux]]> Small Office Lighting https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17285&Focus=293125#Comment_293125 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17285&Focus=293125#Comment_293125 Tue, 16 Nov 2021 08:33:55 +0000 GreenPaddy
The LED panels give a very flat light, and do a much better job, look much better in my opinion.

A 300x1200 would be good for a rectangular room, but various dims in 300mm steps are avail (300x600 , 600x600, etc)

They come as recessible, but can buy a frame to make surface fix.

Office working usually are daylight 5000K. I'd have thought a 30W unit would be fine]]> Small Office Lighting https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17285&Focus=293127#Comment_293127 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17285&Focus=293127#Comment_293127 Tue, 16 Nov 2021 08:42:47 +0000 GreenPaddy Small Office Lighting https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17285&Focus=293163#Comment_293163 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17285&Focus=293163#Comment_293163 Wed, 17 Nov 2021 08:03:25 +0000 Victorianeco
Thanks]]> Small Office Lighting https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17285&Focus=293280#Comment_293280 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17285&Focus=293280#Comment_293280 Mon, 22 Nov 2021 17:59:00 +0000 rhamdu Use one lamp to create a pool of light in front of you that reduces contrast between your screen and its surroundings (i.e. screen glare). Deploy the other lamp for comfortable reading/writing on paper.
I'm assuming this is a one-person home office and you want it for typical office work, not watch repairs or something like that.
Good advice here:
Posted By: djhLeaving aside the numbers, I would never fit just one light in a room.
]]> Small Office Lighting https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17285&Focus=293291#Comment_293291 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17285&Focus=293291#Comment_293291 Mon, 22 Nov 2021 21:15:48 +0000 Victorianeco
This is for a 1 person office within a bigger office/storage unit]]> Small Office Lighting https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17285&Focus=293307#Comment_293307 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17285&Focus=293307#Comment_293307 Tue, 23 Nov 2021 10:36:30 +0000 djh Posted By: VictorianecoAny recommendations on a decent desk light?
I always liked Anglepoise.]]>