Eye strain, headaches, constant fidgeting, and bad posture. Screen glare can wreak havoc on your home office routine. Well, your home working days needn’t be a pain in the glass. There are plenty of things you can do today to control screen glare and make your home office a place of peace and productivity. So, let’s get started, shall we?

Position Your Monitor

Let’s get the easy one out of the way first. Remember to position your monitor so your windows are to the side, rather than directly in front or behind. This reduces direct light and prevents those annoying glares. And as a bonus, you can still enjoy your (hopefully) lovely view.

Invest in an Anti-Glare Monitor

A straightforward yet effective solution is upgrading to an anti-glare monitor. It's a small investment that’ll make a big difference. And when we say “small investment”, we mean it.  Anti-glare monitors sell for as little as $20 with certain online retailers.

Soft and Indirect Lighting

It’s important to design light for your home office to minimize glare. Soft and indirect lighting reduces glare and shadows, which can strain your eyes. Consistent lighting also creates a uniformly illuminated environment that's easier on the eyes. It also contributes to a more relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, which can improve focus and productivity.

Indirect lighting reflects off walls and ceilings, providing diffused light that’s better for concentration and well-being. This is super important for those longer days, although hopefully, they don’t happen too often!

Shutters: The Stylish Solution

Arranging the best home office lighting for your eyes isn’t just about lamps and monitors; it’s about controlling the light that comes into your home. Enter wood interior shutters. With their movable slats, shutters let you fine-tune sunlight, reducing glare with a simple tilt.

And while very practical, they’re easy on the eyes too, giving your home office a stylish feel and upgrading your video call backdrop in one fell swoop.

Whether you choose full height shutters for total coverage, café style shutters for light-and-privacy balance, tier-on-tier shutters (or “double-hung) for flexibility, or solid shutters for maximum light blockage, you’re sure to create the best home office lighting for your eyes.

Installing window shutters from The Shutter Store is a breeze too, especially with our easy how-to guides and expert advice.

Shop The Shutter Store Today

The right set of shutters is guaranteed to transform your work-from-home experience, marrying functionality with cutting-edge aesthetics. So, you can say goodbye to glare and hello to a comfortable, productive home office.

Shop our shutters today and find your style. Need some help? Click the chat button on the bottom right of the screen or send an email to support@theshutterstore.com. One of our expert team members will be happy to help.