One of the most important factors of any office environment is proper lighting. The type of lighting, brightness, and position can drastically affect how workers feel and therefore how productive they can be. If you find yourself feeling tired at work or straining your eyes to read papers or your computer screen, adjusting the lighting in your office may be at least part of the solution. Utilizing a combination of lighting types can help to improve your workplace environment and energy level.
Overhead Lighting
Quality overhead lighting is important for any workplace. When office lights are too dim or overhead lights are spaced too far apart, office workers may not have the light that they need to stay energized and complete their work. Eye strain, lack of focus, and drowsiness are all symptoms of poor lighting. By simply increasing the brightness of ceiling lights, the entire atmosphere of an office can be transformed. However, an office that is too bright can also have a negative effect on productivity. Natural lighting is preferable to harsh fluorescent lighting, because natural lighting promotes better visibility of the workspace and more closely resembles natural outdoor lighting conditions.
Task Lighting
In contrast to overhead lighting, task lighting refers to more focused lighting that helps to brighten a specific part of the office. Typically task lighting is installed on or near the desk to add 
additional spotlighting and to reduce eye strain. While overhead lights largely determine the overall atmosphere of an office, task lights are more functional in nature. Good task lighting can be easily adjusted to the proper height, brightness, and angle so that a worker can customize his or her lighting for each assignment. Creating the ideal lighting conditions necessary for individual assignments can boost energy levels and therefore increase productivity.
Combining Lighting Types
Using a combination of overhead lighting and task lighting in your office can help you focus on your assignments without experiencing eye strain or headaches. In addition, you will likely notice that your mood and energy level improve, allowing you to work more efficiently. With proper lighting, your office environment will work for you, not against you. Promoting a quality environment through proper lighting choice and placement is essential to the success of any modern office.
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