Working From Home? Here's the Electrical & Lighting Your Office Should Have
Home offices are becoming an increasingly popular need among employees due to many businesses' decisions to convert to full-time remote work systems. As the professional world further establishes in this new working environment, homeowners are in need of an at-home office that promotes comfort and productivity.
While you may already have a comfortable desk and chair ready for use, your home office will need much more. Creating a home office that meets your needs and requirements starts by ensuring that the area has high-quality electrical systems and components.
Here's how you can enhance your home office and establish a space that allows you to get your work done efficiently.
Efficient & Thoughtful Lighting
Nothing makes working more difficult than a poorly lit room. Your home office should have optimal lighting to complete your daily projects without hassle or complications.
While a big window will provide sufficient natural light, you will need indoor lighting to tackle projects during overcast days or late nights. By installing custom lighting that meets your specific needs, you'll be able to establish a home office that allows you to get your work done.
From handheld devices to overhead lights, they make up the majority of the illumination in your office space. So it is recommended to choose customized lighting options with dimming and correct pin positioning to help with winding down and relaxation into the evening.
Energy-Efficiency
Making a thoughtful and thorough decision about your lighting also means considering the energy costs in your office. If you're still using incandescent bulbs, the fact is you're going to be paying a higher price than if you switch to LEDs.
Incorporating dimmers can also help keep a more consistent schedule and add put more money in your pocket each month from decreased use.
Color Tuning with Automation
Automation features like color tuning let you allow the color of the lighting at any time and can mimic the sun's natural course in the day with dim-to-warm, tunable white, and full-color tuning that allows you to have full customization can help you match any mood or situation.
Lumens and Lighting Types
Working in an office can wreak havoc on your eyes, so you want to ensure that you have the right number of lumens for the room, with a 100-lumen light bulb being able to illuminate 6 feet, whereas 1000 can get upwards of 200 meters.
Also, consider the lighting options available, like task lighting for activities like office work and reading, accent lighting for creating focal points, and ambient lighting to bring attention to certain areas of the room.
Any lighting feature you choose brings different effects and experiences, and if you've heard about blue light, it's because it stimulates the senses to raise blood pressure and stop the melatonin secretion that naturally takes place during the day.
From handheld devices to overhead lights, they make up the majority of the illumination in your office space. It is recommended to choose customized lighting options with dimming and correct pin positioning to help with winding down and relaxation into the evening.
Surge Protection
A home office typically contains a variety of powerful electronic devices. From large monitors to computers and telephones, each device in your office will require reliable and consistent powering. Protect all of these devices and your home with a surge protector!
Surge protectors prevent your devices from becoming damaged due to large voltage increases. Surge protectors help diminish fire hazards from too many devices being powered simultaneously.
To maximize your surge protector's performance and reliability, schedule a professional installation by a team of certified electricians.
Home Automation Installation
Everything in your office should work seamlessly and efficiently. On your busiest days, you won't want to take the time to constantly check up on various ongoings throughout the house.
With a smart home system, you'll be able to adjust your thermostat, operate lightning, and set kitchen timers simply by speaking to the system. A home automation system will make every aspect of working from home more efficient and comfortable!
Safe Electrical Wiring & Outlets
Because your home office requires various electrical devices to be connected to the electricity, you will need to revisit your home's electrical wiring system. Overcrowded outlets and exposed wiring can put your home at serious risk of a fire hazard.
Your wiring will give off definitive signals that it needs a professional inspection, including:
● Crackling or buzzing sounds
● Dimming and flickering lights
● Frayed wires
● Warm spots coming from outlets and appliances
● Electrical fixtures with scorch marks
● Tripped circuit Breakers
If you are experiencing these signs or have any doubts, contact a team of professional electricians to thoroughly inspect your office's current wiring system. Professional electricians will be able to provide you with fast and effective solutions capable of maximizing your home's safety and protection.
Modern Electrical Switches
Your electrical switches and outlets will also affect the system, so if you're doing an upgrade or renovation, consider investing in an outlet that is right for your office.
Standard homeowner outlets are made for smaller appliances and tend to be more inexpensive. Commercial grade is generally found in businesses like electronic stores or restaurants that need consistency in their electrical supply.
There's also medical grade, but these are generally used in hospitals or homes to support machines that cannot risk the electrical flow being interrupted.
Modern switch options are also available, with traditional toggles and dimmers as popular options. However, there are now proximity switches with motion sensors and sound-activated designs, photoelectric styles that detect natural light and can be programmed, and remote power and smart switches that can be controlled from anywhere.
A Ceiling Fan
When you're comfortable, it's easier to get more work done and have higher productivity levels, and having great air circulation can help with this.
Installing a ceiling fan can make all the difference. With some simple measurements determining the height of the room combined with the square footage you need covered, you can get a model with the right settings and controls to help you stay comfortable in the warmer months.
Contact SoCal for Expert Home Office Electrical Services
Enhancing your electrical and lighting helps increase the security of your office and lets you utilize cool electrical upgrades like smart lights and home automation for the ultimate experience.
Are you ready to create a home office that's safe and efficient? SoCal Electrical & Lighting provides five-star home office electrical solutions for homeowners in the Coachella Valley area. From wiring to custom lighting installation, we have the tools and expertise to bring your dream home office to life.
If you're ready to start your service off with an estimate, contact SoCal Electrical & Lighting today at 760-699-2686.