Upgrade Guidance

Artemide Blog & Insights

Guidance for retrofit planning, building types, and practical upgrade decisions.

Blog Wednesday 16th of September 2026

Office Lighting Procurement: An 8-Step Checklist Before You Approve the PO

An office administrator's pre-order checklist for commercial lighting purchases—covering power mapping, Zigbee compatibility, clamp lamp mounting, LED strip flickering prevention, and the receiving inspection that catches problems before installation.

Blog Wednesday 16th of September 2026

Artemide Bathroom Lighting: The $4,200 Mistake I Made Twice

A project manager's pitfall log on specifying Artemide bathroom lighting, the difference between Tolomeo LED and LED bulbs, and why crystal chandelier comparisons (Lalique, Kristal) mislead buyers.

Blog Wednesday 16th of September 2026

Artemide FAQ: Table Lamps, Tolomeo Ceiling Lights, Princess Chandeliers, and the Mistakes That Cost Me $4,700

A procurement manager documents the most common — and expensive — mistakes when spec'ing Artemide lighting for commercial projects, from Tolomeo ceiling installations to fixture wattage oversights.

Blog Wednesday 16th of September 2026

Artemide Lighting vs. Generic Commercial Fixtures: A Procurement Manager's Honest Cost Comparison

A procurement manager with 6 years of lighting budget experience compares Artemide against generic commercial fixtures on total cost, design value, energy use, and long-term reliability.

Blog Wednesday 16th of September 2026

I'm a Cost Controller. Here's How I'd Spec Artemide, From the Tizio Lamp to Mini Downlights

A procurement manager's TCO take on Artemide The Human Light, the Artemide lamp Tizio, mini downlight choices, chandelier bathroom specs, and how to install recessed lighting in existing light fixture openings without regret.

Blog Wednesday 16th of September 2026

Check the Boring Parts Before Buying an Artemide Hanging Lamp

An office administrator explains why she verifies specs before buying Artemide hanging lamps and why chandelier stores and even the brake light switch question point to the same rule: prevention beats rework.

Blog Wednesday 9th of September 2026

An Office Buyer’s Story: Artemide Alfa Table Lamp, Tolomeo Artemide Lamp, Jacqueline Chandelier, and One Junction Box

An office administrator shares what a lighting refresh taught her about choosing between an Artemide Alfa table lamp, a Tolomeo Artemide lamp, a Jacqueline chandelier, and a Sofary chandelier — plus the flood light junction box lesson.

Blog Tuesday 8th of September 2026

Artemide Lighting Products vs. Lookalike Fixtures: What a Procurement Manager Compares

Comparing genuine Artemide lighting products with lookalike fixtures has to go beyond unit price. This procurement breakdown uses the Artemide Talo wall light as a test case and covers photometric files, Zigbee LED controls, replacement parts, and why a seagrass chandelier belongs in a different buying category.

Blog Tuesday 8th of September 2026

Artemide Icons or Trend Chandeliers? A Quality Inspector’s Guide to Lamp Reviews and Sizing

An Artemide-focused quality guide comparing Tolomeo Micro and Tizio lamps with arc and boho chandeliers. Includes floor lamp shade sizing rules, total cost insights, and practical selection advice.

Blog Monday 7th of September 2026

An Artemide Order Taught Me About Bulb Types, Chandelier Roses, and Entryway Lamp Sizes

A lighting quality manager explains what a fast-track Artemide project taught him about checking the details that really matter: the Tolomeo Micro bulb type, an outdoor downlight, and the size of a chandelier rose.