A Dark Wood Desk with Lighting at Two Heights

Light occupies different heights above the desk

A ceiling-hung light appears above the monitor, with a low lamp on the left. Different lighting heights give the wall and desktop distinct expressions, adding warmth to a desk full of black equipment.

Before adding a light, identify the dark area: around the screen or where your hand rests on a notebook. The required position changes with the task. Divide functions before increasing the number of lamps to match a photograph.

Black equipment and a mat define the work area

The monitor, wide mat, and small devices continue in dark colors. Black gathers at the central work area rather than covering the entire wood top. Grain left visible at both sides supports the equipment's outlines.