42 Home Office Lighting Ideas to Brighten Up Your Workspace

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Lighting is a key component when it comes to designing a beautiful and practical home office because it brightens up your space for a variety of different tasks. Lighting also provides the opportunity to make a stunning design statement, add texture, and continue a color scheme.

There are countless options, from a traditional table lamp to ceiling track lighting, and depending on the size and style of your office, you may find that the space can accommodate multiple sources of light.

We’ve rounded up 42 office lighting ideas to transform any room into a beautiful and productive space you love spending time in.

Pendant Lights and Chandeliers

Rattan Pendant Light

Rattan pendant light hanging in a home office with a wood built-in desk and shelves above it

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Michelle Berwick Design


Hang a rattan pendant light to incorporate a textural piece into your office. In addition to providing overhead lighting, it casts beautiful shadows that set a calming atmosphere.

Statement Pendant Light

Statement pendant light in a home office with green walls

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Kate Marker Interiors


A statement pendant light is a great way to add an interesting shape and contrasting material to an office. Consider the furnishings and decor in your office and, if you find lots of linear elements, opt for a round pendant light that breaks up the straight lines.

Farmhouse Lantern

Lantern-style pendant light above a desk in a home office with a grid wallpaper

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Musings by Madison


Hang a farmhouse-style lantern-style pendant to infuse your office with historic charm. This timeless fixture makes a dramatic statement with its size. It also looks stunning in a transitional space with a neutral color palette, a subtly patterned wallpaper, and layered materials.

Milk Glass Pendant Light

White pendant light in an office with light blue built-ins and trim

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Britt Design Studio


Milk glass is opaque white glass that’s commonly used for light fixtures. Unlike clear glass which is see-through or frosted glass that’s semi-transparent, milk glass has the appearance of white porcelain. It’s an elegant option for a pendant light that’s both traditional and timeless.

Glass Shade Pendant

Glass shade pendant hanging in a vintage-inspired home office with filing cabinet and wood desk

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Design by Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Tramp


Maintain a light and airy office aesthetic with a glass shade pendant light. The clear glass construction prevents the fixture from looking bulky or cluttering the room and doesn’t diffuse the light for maximum brightness.

Geometric Pendant

Closet turned into a home office with a geometric ceiling light fixture

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Ursula Carmona of Home Made by Carmona


If you’re working with a small office space or even a closet turned into an office, a ceiling light provides a great opportunity to introduce an interesting detail. This geometric chandelier doesn’t overwhelm the tiny office space but packs a design punch for maximum visual impact.

Three-Arm Light Fixture

White and brass three-arm ceiling light in an office with white built-ins

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Britt Design Studio


A three-arm ceiling light fixture adds an interesting sculptural element and disperses light in multiple directions to fully illuminate the room. Adjustable arms allow you to angle each light as needed and the metal base adds a shiny detail to dress up a standard white ceiling.

Sputnik Chandelier

Brass sputnik chandelier in a home office with black walls and modern furniture

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Kate Marker Interiors


Add a touch of mid-century modern style to your office with a sputnik chandelier such as this brass fixture with exposed bulbs. Multiple bulbs provide plenty of light and the sculptural design instantly draws the eyes up to the ceiling, visually enlarging the space.

Antler Chandelier

Antler chandelier in a modern rustic home office with leather chairs and wood built-ins

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Charbonneau Interiors


Create a modern rustic office with dark woods and cozy worn-in leather, and hang a statement antler chandelier for a striking effect. The unique fixture brings in a mountain cabin-inspired look, draws the eyes up, and fills negative space.

Contemporary Candelabra

Modern brass candelabra in a home office with a wood and metal table in the center

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Kate Marker Interiors


Put a modern spin on a traditional candelabra chandelier with a more streamlined and contemporary version of the classic light fixture. It’s a simple way to instantly elevate an office and give the space a more sophisticated feel.

Crystal Chandelier

Chrystal chandelier hanging in a home office with bay window and pink curtain panels

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Design by Jess Bunge and styled by Emily Bowser for Emily Henderson Design, Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp


Take a glamorous approach with a crystal chandelier to give your office a sophisticated makeover. Emphasize its elegance and a tall ceiling height with floor-to-ceiling curtain panels and a soft off-white wall color that keeps the room bright and open.

Exposed Bulb Fixture

Brass exposed bulb chandelier in a home office with a wood desk and slate blue built-ins

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Ashley Montgomery Design


Infuse your office with industrial style by opting for an exposed bulb chandelier. The geometric design adds visual interest to the ceiling and since the light bulbs are exposed, make sure they all match. Go with clear Edison light bulbs if you want to emphasize the vintage effect.

Ornate Candelabra

Ornate candelabra chandelier in a home office that doubles as a closet

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Charbonneau Interiors


Choose an ornate brass candelabra to adorn your office ceiling if you want to create a glamorous aesthetic. Juxtapose warm brass with cool gray tones on the walls and continue the metal throughout the room in the form of wall sconces, table legs, and hardware on built-ins.

Globe Chandelier

Industrial-style chandelier in a home office with dark walls and ceiling

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Whittney Parkinson Design


Make a dramatic statement with a globe chandelier. A ceiling fixture of this size and with such a bold impact needs breathing room, so make sure that there is plenty of clearance for the hanging light and it doesn’t look cramped.

Beaded Chandelier

Ombre blue beaded chandelier

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Stephanie Hoey Interiors


A beaded chandelier ushers in a playful touch and lots of visual interest. This type of chandelier comes in a variety of designs—from neutral wood beads to colorful ombré versions. The beads differ in size and arrangement too and often have a tiered design that makes a dramatic visual statement.

Ceiling Lights

Recessed Lighting

Recessed lighting in a basement home office with blue wainscoting and modern furniture

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Michelle Berwick Design


Install recessed light for a practical way to brighten a finished basement office or one with low ceilings. They provide an even distribution of light without taking up any physical space and work well in combination with other lighting sources such as a desk or floor lamp.

Semi-Flush Mount

White semi-flush mount in an office

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Ursula Carmona of Home Made by Carmona


A semi-flush mount is a popular choice for an office light fixture. It has a low profile, tends to be inexpensive, comes in a variety of styles, and is a little more decorative than a regular flush mount.

Track Lighting

White track lighting above a wood desk in a home office with wood built-ins

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Design by @yaelweissinteriors and @sketchfortytwo / Instagram


Install track lighting on the ceiling in your office to illuminate the room. Multiple bulbs brighten the space and their low profile is an excellent choice for a basement office or room with low ceilings.

Sculptural Ceiling Light

Sculptural ceiling light in an office with dark wood desk and built-ins

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Whittney Parkinson Design


A sculptural ceiling light such as this one doubles as a piece of art in an office. It’s an unexpected design choice that makes a statement and adds a stylish edge to a utilitarian workspace such as an office.

Starburst Ceiling Light

Starburst ceiling light in a modern home office with white built ins

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Charbonneau Interiors


Light up your office with a starburst ceiling light that adds a glamorous touch. Its sculptural design is highly decorative and casts beautiful shadows on the ceiling.

Brass Ceiling Fixture

Modern brass ceiling light fixture in an office with a black desk and built-ins

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Britt Design Studio


Brass is a timeless material when it comes to office lighting. It’s used for a number of light fixtures, from table lamps to picture lights, but in this modern office, it makes for a stunning ceiling fixture.

Lighted Ceiling Fan

Ceiling fan in a home office with floor to ceiling built-ins

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Charbonneau Interiors


A ceiling fan with a light is often more of a practical rather than a decorative choice. There are many stylish options available in a variety of metals as well as wood types, and the light is typically dimmable so you can adjust the brightness to your liking.

Task Lights

Adjustable Arm Task Light

Brass task light on a wooden desk in a dark and moody home office

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Whittney Parkinson Design


Place an adjustable arm task light on your desk for direct lighting. You can position it at any height and angle to suit the task at hand and it doesn’t take up excessive surface space.

Black Metal Task Light

Black metal table lamp on a wood desk in a white home office

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Becca Interiors


This black metal task light adds vintage charm to a wood office desk and introduces an unusual shape to the space. Wrought iron or matte black-coated stainless steel are materials that will never go out of style when it comes to lighting and work just as well in a modern space as they do in a traditional style home office.

Table Lamps

Rattan Table Lamp

Rattan table lamp in a vintage-inspired home office

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Ashley Montgomery Design


Introduce a textural element into your office with a rattan table lamp. It brings in a natural element and a touch of vintage charm for a beautiful way to soften a workspace.

Ceramic Table Lamp

Colorful ceramic table lamp on a white console in a home office with a fun tropical wallpaper

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Casa Watkins Living


Use a colorful ceramic table lamp to brighten your office and add a fun pop of pattern and color. In this eclectic home office, the blue and green lamp ties in a tropical wallpaper while its shade is a design nod to the white office furniture.

Mushroom Table Lamp

Mushroom table lamp on a desk with a computer and various office supplies

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Design by Jess Bunge and styled by Emily Bowser for Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp


Bring in 70’s-inspired vintage flair with a mushroom table lamp that adds a fun decorative element to an office desk or console table. The retro light has a simple shape and its curved design is a great way to break up other more linear elements in the office.

Decorative Table Lamp

Decorative table lamp on a rounded desk in a home office

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Studio Peake


A decorative table lamp on the desk adds height and a lovely silhouette while providing direct task lighting. It’s a great addition or alternative to harsh overhead lighting and a great way to bring in an interesting shape, material, or color.

Exposed Bulb Lamp

Brass table lamp with an exposed bulb on a white console in an office

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Calimia Home


An exposed bulb table lamp is a minimalist light option that looks great on a desk or cabinet in a home office. Use a vintage-style Edison light bulb since it’s exposed to add extra character to the lamp and the room in general.

Arc Table Lamp

Brass arc table lamp on a wood desk in a traditional style home office

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Charbonneau Interiors


An arc table lamp has an elegant shape, makes a beautiful design statement, and adds direct light. It’s a timeless choice for an office and if you want to add a little extra height, prop it up on a stack of books.

Glass Base Table Lamp

Glass table lamp with gold detail on a desk with artwork above it

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Ursula Carmona of Home Made by Carmona


A glass table lamp is visually light if you want to prevent your office from looking cluttered. It’s clean and classic, and an excellent choice for a desk or console table.

Table Lamp With Fabric Shade

Table lamp with white shade on a modern desk in a home office

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Whittney Parkinson Design


In a clean and classic office, you can’t go wrong with a table lamp with a white fabric shade. When choosing a lamp with a linen shade, turn it on first to see the color of the shade when the lamp is lit to ensure it’s what you envision, as it can look significantly different when the light is on as opposed to off.

Wall Sconces

Industrial Wall Sconce

Green and black metal wall sconce above a desk and floating shelf

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Design by Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Tessa Neustadt


For a touch of industrial style, mount a metal sconce on the wall above the desk in your office. The utilitarian design adds character and personality, and a wall-mounted fixture is a space-saving option if your desk isn’t large enough to hold a table lamp.

Plug-In Wall Sconce

Black wall sconce above a white desk in a modern home office

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Tina Ramchandani Creative


A plug-in wall sconce is a bedroom staple, but it’s also the perfect way to illuminate your office. It offers great flexibility since it doesn’t require any electrical wiring, can be easily portable, and doesn’t take up any surface space, which makes it the ultimate pick for a small office.

Double Wall Sconce

Modern wall sconce on a wallpapered wall above a desk in a home office

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Tina Ramchandani Creative


A double wall sconce is a two-light fixture that is mounted directly on the wall, whether above a desk or to fill an empty office wall. It adds ambience and style, and comes in both a side-by-side horizontal design as well as a vertical configuration.

Floor Lamps

Three-Arm Floor Lamp

Brass three-arm floor lamp in a home office with dark paint color and eclectic gallery wall

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Design by Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Zeke Ruelas


Whether you have a reading chair in your office that could use a nearby light or you want to add some height to an empty corner, a beautiful floor lamp is the perfect option.

This mid-century modern style floor lamp features three arms for added light and its brass exterior pops against moody dark blue walls for a stunning design statement.

Brass Floor Lamp

Brass floor lamp next to a rattan chair in an office

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Casa Watkins Living


A simple floor lamp is an inexpensive addition to an office when you need an extra source of light. Since it’s not installed into a wall or ceiling, it offers complete flexibility and creates a cozy reading nook when paired with an armchair.

Accent Lights

Picture Lights

Brass picture lights on wood built-ins in a traditional home office

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Ashley Montgomery Design


Dress up built-in shelves in an office with picture lights. They add an elegant touch and offer a softer, ambient glow than an overhead light. Many picture lights are dimmable so you can adjust their brightness and there are also plug-in options available if you want to avoid electrical work.

Neon Light

Neon wall light in a dark and moody home office

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Malcom Simmons for Emily Henderson Design


For an element of surprise, hang a neon wall light in your office. It’s a whimsical feature that relaxes the room and looks particularly striking in a space color drenched with a dark and moody paint color.

Bookshelf Lighting

Lights inside built-in bookshelves in a modern home office

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Charbonneau Interiors


If you have built-in bookshelves in your office, elevate them with lights on the bottom of the shelves. To forgo expensive electrical wiring, opt for battery-operated puck lights that are self-adhesive, dimmable, and typically come with a remote for easy operation.

LED Lighting Strip

Lights under floating shelves above a built-in desk in a white home office

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Charbonneau Interiors


Attach a lighting strip under floating or built-in shelves for a soft glow. If you want to skip the electrical work, purchase a plug-in or battery-operated version. In addition to brightening the office, the lighting strips also highlight shelf decor and are a great way to display collectible items.

Multiple Light Sources

Two black wall sconces and a white pendant light in an office

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Kate Marker Interiors


Most home offices require multiple sources of light, as each has its own purpose. An overhead light such as a chandelier or track lighting provides general lighting for the whole room.

A small table lamp on the desk offers concentrated task lighting if you are typing or going through paperwork. For more ambient lighting, consider installing picture lights or wall sconces that bring a soft glow for a restful atmosphere.



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