The events of 2020 have seen a surge in home working and this is likely to remain the case for the foreseeable future. Some companies have even embraced this change for the long-term, and we may see either full home working in the future for lots of us, or a split between the office and working from home.

When creating a dedicated space for working at home, make sure you consider the lighting. Having good working light is extremely important - not having the right light will lead to more stress and lower productivity.

Here are MS Lighting Design’s top tips for lighting your home office or working space:

1. Make sure you have a light source for the work surface. This should be positioned so that it is in front of you, ensuring there are not shadows.

2. Avoid discomfort glare. This is having a bright surface and dark background, and can cause tiredness and headaches. Add some ambient light to help reduce this.

3. Take advantage of daylight, but consider a sheer shade if it is very bright, to allow some softer light in.

If you want more help, then MS Lighting Design offers a consultation service to make your home office a space you want to stay in all day.