How to find the right desk lamp - tips & types
Due to the corona pandemic, more and more people are working from home permanently - even on cold and dark days in autumn or winter. Many people underestimate the effect of light - if there is not enough, you are less productive and have a harder time concentrating.
In this article, we look at the tips and types of desk lamps . We will help you to find the right model for you and your home office!
Light in the office - that's why you need a desk lamp!
No matter what work you have to do in the office, good light is essential for this. For example, if you need to write or read, too dark an environment will put undue strain on your eyes and sooner or later you will feel pain. You also need your eyes when doing other work, so a good desk lamp is essential.
You have these advantages with a pleasant light from the desk lamp in the office:
- Higher productivity because your eyes tire less quickly and you stay much more focused
- Improvement of health, since natural light and daylight lamps regulate the biorhythm and keep you fit
- Fewer mistakes, because the better light allows you to recognize little things better and no longer overlook any subtleties
- Better room design, because there are numerous visually appealing and beautiful desk lamps that beautify the room
- Energy saving, because you don't have to switch on the light in the entire room, but can activate the economical LED light
If you choose the right desk lamp, it can also illuminate a larger part of the room at night - we'll look at the options in more detail later. In general, however, one can say that a desk lamp can become necessary in every office - even in one where there is actually enough natural light. On cold and cloudy days you can be just as productive and do your work carefully!
Tip: A height-adjustable desk also helps to increase your productivity. By working while standing, you benefit from better blood circulation and can work more focused, even on long days. Take a look at the desqup Pro , a height-adjustable desk with all the important functions at a fair price!
Daylight lamp & Co: Your new desk lamp should be this bright
With a good desk lamp , it is important that it illuminates the table surface evenly - and with the right brightness. Because if the desk lamp is too dark, the eyes will be overly strained again. However, if it is too bright, it can dazzle and hinder your work.
We advise that the desk lamp is as close to real daylight as possible. We therefore recommend an illuminance of 400 to 500 lumens for this lamp. In particularly large workplaces with two or more people, the lamp can also be a little more powerful.
The Lux unit is a little more meaningful for the actual intensity of your new desk lamp. There are also specifications for this illuminance in the workplace ordinance. At workplaces where data processing or writing is carried out, this must be at least 500 lux, for technical signs it would then be 750 lux.
Location: This is how the desk lamp should be placed
Once you have decided on a suitable desk lamp , all you have to do is find a suitable location. Because if you place the desk lamp wrong, it can become more of an obstacle than a help in everyday work. Glare is more than unfavorable, because it keeps you from your work.
Light-dark contrasts in your study are also more than unfavorable. These are caused, for example, by bright screens or standing lamps, which represent the only light source in an otherwise dark room. This very large difference in brightness strains your eyes and makes you tired and unproductive more quickly.
Tip: In addition to the desk lamp, always activate a large ceiling light in the room, which ensures good basic brightness. The light-dark contrast is pleasant and you are not kept from your actual work. There are also special daylight lamps that ensure the best possible light in the room.
In addition, it is also crucial that the overlay at the desk is well regulated. Because when the light from the desk lamp shines directly in your face, you are more likely to be held back from your work than helped with it. Desk lamps with a shade or integrated lenses that direct the light onto the table and keep it away from your face are particularly suitable here.
In addition to a bright desk lamp, a good and modern office also includes equipment that supports your health. With an ergonomic sitting and standing stool, you can always decide for yourself whether you want to work sitting or standing. Take a look at it here!
The different types of desk lamp
In this paragraph we look at the different options you have when deciding on a new desk lamp. These three types are particularly popular:
- Flexibly adjustable desk lamp
- Desk lamp with shade
- The LED desk lamp
The flexibly adjustable desk lamp
You can easily adapt this type of lamp to your needs. The flexibly adjustable desk lamp can be easily aligned and adjusted, the arm and shade can be moved flexibly. This is particularly good if, for example, you want to influence the beam angle or illuminate a larger part of the room.
In addition, these desk lamps are usually very large and make a good addition to a height-adjustable desk from desqup.
Desk lamp with shade
This is a somewhat modern type of desk lamp , because the shade makes it timeless and protects against glare. The desk lamp with shade is available in many sizes and designs, both for more classic offices and for modern home offices. In a modern office and in combination with a height-adjustable desk, for example, a desk lamp with a matt black frame and white shade is suitable.
The LED desk lamp
The LED desk lamp, which is also the most popular technology for these lamps, is particularly energy-saving. Often these lamps are rectangular and form a kind of angle for the desk that illuminates the work surface. It is also particularly suitable for modern offices and study rooms.
As you can see, the desk lamp is an indispensable accessory in your study - no matter what you are working on, good light is always important. We hope we were able to help you with your choice with this article!
