In addition to providing overhead lighting, it casts beautiful shadows that set a calming atmosphere.

Farmhouse Lantern

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.

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

Michelle Berwick Design

It’s an elegant option for a pendant light that’s both traditional and timeless.

This geometric chandelier doesn’t overwhelm the tiny office space but packs a design punch for maximum visual impact.

The unique fixture brings in a mountain cabin-inspired look, draws the eyes up, and fills negative space.

Statement pendant light in a home office with green walls

Kate Marker Interiors

It’s a simple way to instantly elevate an office and give the space a more sophisticated feel.

Go with clear Edison light bulbs if you want to emphasize the vintage effect.

Globe Chandelier

Whittney Parkinson Design

Make a dramatic statement with a globe chandelier.

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

Musings by Madison

This pop in of chandelier comes in a variety of designsfrom neutral wood beads to colorful ombre versions.

Semi-Flush Mount

A semi-flush mount is a popular choice for an office light fixture.

Starburst Ceiling Light

Light up your office with a starburst ceiling light that adds a glamorous touch.

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

Britt Design Studio

Its sculptural design is highly decorative and casts beautiful shadows on the ceiling.

Brass Ceiling Fixture

Brass is a timeless material when it comes to office lighting.

It’s clean and classic, and an excellent choice for a desk or console table.

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

Design byEmily Henderson Design/ Photo by Sara Tramp

Accent Lights

Picture Lights

Dress up built-in shelvesin an office with picture lights.

They add an elegant touch and offer a softer, ambient glow than an overhead light.

LED Lighting Strip

Attach a lighting strip under floating or built-in shelves for a soft glow.

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

Ursula Carmona of Home Made by Carmona

If you want to skip the electrical work, purchase a plug-in or battery-operated version.

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.

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

Britt Design Studio

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

Kate Marker Interiors

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

Charbonneau Interiors

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

Kate Marker Interiors

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

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

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

Ashley Montgomery Design

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

Charbonneau Interiors

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

Whittney Parkinson Design

Ombre blue beaded chandelier

Stephanie Hoey Interiors

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

Michelle Berwick Design

White semi-flush mount in an office

Ursula Carmona of Home Made by Carmona

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

Design by@yaelweissinteriorsand@sketchfortytwo/ Instagram

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

Whittney Parkinson Design

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

Charbonneau Interiors

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

Britt Design Studio

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

Charbonneau Interiors

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

Whittney Parkinson Design

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

Becca Interiors

Rattan table lamp in a vintage-inspired home office

Ashley Montgomery Design

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

Casa Watkins Living

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

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

Decorative table lamp on a rounded desk in a home office

Studio Peake

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

Calimia Home

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

Charbonneau Interiors

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

Ursula Carmona of Home Made by Carmona

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

Whittney Parkinson Design

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

Design byEmily Henderson Design/ Photo by Tessa Neustadt

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

Tina Ramchandani Creative

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

Tina Ramchandani Creative

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

Design byEmily Henderson Design/ Photo by Zeke Ruelas

Brass floor lamp next to a rattan chair in an office

Casa Watkins Living

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

Ashley Montgomery Design

Neon wall light in a dark and moody home office

Malcom Simmons forEmily Henderson Design

Lights inside built-in bookshelves in a modern home office

Charbonneau Interiors

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

Charbonneau Interiors

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

Kate Marker Interiors