Short answer: for an office and meeting room, 4000 K is the best choice. It's a neutral light where faces look natural in video calls and your eyes don't tire over the course of the working day. 6500 K suits spaces where precise manual work is done or where an especially crisp look is desired. The target light level is 500 lux on desks and the meeting table, and 300 lux in walkways and break areas. As a rule of thumb, a 30 m² meeting room needs about 7 Hexagon cells. Below, we go through the figures, colour temperatures, screen work, video calls and placement.
How Much Light Do an Office and Meeting Room Need?
In an office, light is a working condition. On desks and the meeting table, the recommendation is 500 lux, so screens, papers and people's expressions are easy to make out. For walkways, break areas and archiving, 300 lux is enough.
One Hexagon cell produces about 2760 lumens and consumes 24 W. As a rule of thumb, you can use the table below:
| Space size | Cells | Total power | Total luminous flux |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 m² – small meeting room | 5 cells | 120 W | about 13 800 lm |
| 30 m² – meeting room or small office | 7 cells | 168 W | about 19 300 lm |
| 50 m² – open-plan office | 11 cells | 264 W | about 30 400 lm |
| 80 m² – larger open-plan office | 18 cells | 432 W | about 49 700 lm |
These figures are indicative. Ceiling height, surface colours and the number of workstations all affect the result, so it's worth concentrating cells where the work actually happens. Hexagon lights have a lifespan of 50 000 hours, so even long office days don't mean constant maintenance.
4000 K or 6500 K for the Office?
Colour temperature determines how a space feels throughout the working day and how people look on camera.
4000 K is a neutral light that resembles daylight. It's the most common choice for offices because it stays pleasant from morning to evening and renders skin tones and clothing colours naturally.
6500 K is cooler and distinctly crisp. It gives maximum clarity for handling small details, so it suits spaces such as laboratories, studios or assembly areas. For a full day of screen work, it can feel harsh.
| Space | Recommended colour temperature | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Open-plan office, screen work | 4000 K | Pleasant all day, doesn't tire the eyes |
| Meeting room and video calls | 4000 K | Skin tones render naturally on camera |
| Precise manual work, studio, assembly | 6500 K | The sharpest possible detail resolution |
| A space with varying use | 3-colour-temperature light (3000/4000/6500 K) | The light can be switched to suit the situation |
If you don't want to commit to a single option, take a look at Hexagon lights with three colour temperatures. Ready-made options can be found in the collections Hexagon lights 4000 K and Hexagon lights 6500 K.
Screen Work: Reflections and Glare
The biggest mistake in an office is a light fixture that reflects off the screen. A few simple rules are enough:
- Position the honeycomb array above the workstation, slightly to the side – not directly behind or in front of the screen.
- Choose a dimmable model, so you can lower the light in the afternoon and raise it during darker hours.
- Light-coloured ceiling and wall surfaces even out contrast and reduce the sense of glare.
- Leave separate adjustment room near windows: natural light varies by time of day and season.
Video Calls and Camera Image
A video call immediately reveals poor lighting. Faces need even light from above and in front, and no participant should be left backlit against a window.
A honeycomb array centred above the meeting table gives the same light to everyone seated around it. Because the light comes from a broad surface rather than a single point source, no hard shadows form under the eyes. In 4000 K light, skin tones render naturally, without a bluish cast in the image.
Why the Hexagon Shape Works in a Meeting Room
An ordinary ceiling light comes from a single direction and casts hard shadows on the table and papers. In a Hexagon honeycomb array, light comes from six sides, so the table surface is lit evenly.
A honeycomb ceiling is also a design feature in its own right. A meeting room with a distinctive ceiling stands out during client visits, in photos and in recruitment materials. The array can also be expanded later with corner connectors if the space changes or more workstations are added.
Dimming: Presentations and Work in the Same Space
A meeting room needs both bright working light and dimmer light for presentations and projector use. There are three options:
- Stepless dimming 0–100 % – bright light for work and soft light for presentations. Requires a controller and remote.
- Step dimming 100/60/30 % – operated from a standard light switch, three light levels without separate controls.
- Non-dimmable – the simplest solution when the light doesn't need adjusting.
You'll find these options in the collections dimmable Hexagon lights and non-dimmable Hexagon lights.
Placement and Installation
- Centre the cells above desks and the meeting table, where 500 lux is needed.
- Use fewer cells in walkways and break areas, where 300 lux is enough.
- Assemble and test the light fixture on the floor before mounting it on the ceiling.
- Have suspension wires, ceiling anchors and corner connectors ready for installation.
- A fixed electrical connection should always be made by a qualified electrician.
You can calculate the parts needed and the price with the Hexagon configurator.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Hexagon cells do I need for a 30 m² meeting room?
As a rule of thumb, about 7 cells (168 W). A 50 m² open-plan office suits about 11 cells, and an 80 m² space about 18 cells. Concentrate the cells above workstations and the meeting table.
Which colour temperature suits an office, 4000 K or 6500 K?
4000 K. It's neutral and stays pleasant throughout the working day. 6500 K is only worth choosing if the space is used for precise, detailed work.
Does Hexagon lighting cause glare when working on a screen?
No, as long as the honeycomb array is positioned above the workstation, slightly to the side, and not directly behind the screen. A dimmable model also gives you adjustment room for different times of day.
Can the honeycomb array be expanded later?
Yes. Cells are added using corner connectors, so the fixture can be expanded if the space changes or more workstations are added.
Do you also ship elsewhere in Europe?
Yes. We ship within the EU, products come with a 24-month warranty and a 14-day right of return.
Let's Plan Your Lighting Together
Stylebox supplies lighting for offices and meeting rooms in Finland and elsewhere in Europe. See ready-made packages in the Hexagon light sets collection, or send us your space's dimensions and we'll suggest a layout: contact us.