Working in an office building can sometimes be depressing. Many people find it difficult to work in an environment without any natural lighting, and many office buildings do not have a lot of windows. Here are some ways that you can use office lighting and other things to make an office building more enjoyable for staff to work in.

First, consider putting windows or skylights in if possible. If you do not own the building, cannot afford windows or skylights, or for whatever other reason choose not to have new windows put in, there are a few things you can do with lights to make an office working environment both more aesthetically pleasing and a more uplifting, rather than depressing, place to work in.

As lighting suppliers for businesses all over the UK, we can provide you with more than 3,500 light and light fixture products for all your office lighting needs. We offer some fairly standard pieces as well as many unique pieces you won’t find anywhere else, because we manufacture all our own products. You’ll also find our prices highly competitive in comparison to many other lighting product companies.

Here are some of our products than can really help light up a room and make it feel less depressing, and in fact a very inviting working atmosphere for your office staff.

Bright white down lights can often have a much more natural feel than florescent lighting. Here are some recommended products from our wide range of down lights. If you’re thinking of using LED down lights, our Zante tilt 5 watt LED might be the perfect choice. This LED product allows you to tilt the direction of the light where you need it most, making it perfect for over desks or other working areas.

Another good choice for down lights are our high quality halogen lights, DL104V – 240v 50w GU10. These long lasting lights are made of die cast aluminium, electroplated, and come with a ceramic lamp holder, saddle bar, and terminal block. We also offer down lights in low voltage halogen, compact florescent, and fire rated products.

Bulkhead lights are another common choice for office lighting. The Texas luminaire (product code (TEXAS – 28w 2D White) is a classic choice. This light fixture is made of polycarbonate and includes high a high frequency control gear. It can be wall or ceiling mounted and is extremely cost effective.
Another bulkhead light option you may prefer is our SPARTICUS – 28w 2D Silver Emergency light. This bulkhead light can also be wall or ceiling mounted, is low energy, and is suitable for commercial and domestic uses.

These are just a few of the great products from National Lighting that can help transform any office room into a much more enjoyable place to work. Think of light as atmospheric and not just as practical. There are many ways to use light to make a place more uplifting. You could also add small desk lamps to each person’s desk for an added touch.