Upgrade Guidance

Artemide Blog & Insights

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

Blog Wednesday 22nd of July 2026

Why Skipping Artemide for a "Dark Chandelier" Is the Most Expensive Mistake You'll Make

A lighting designer shares the hard lessons learned from choosing cheap, trend-driven chandeliers over lasting design. Why Artemide's investment logic wins every time.

Blog Wednesday 22nd of July 2026

Why I Finally Gave Up on 'Cheap' Lighting and Standardized on Artemide for Our Office

An office buyer's honest story: how trial-and-error with budget fixtures led to a smarter, more efficient procurement strategy centered on Artemide's iconic designs like Tolomeo, Tizio, and even outdoor chandeliers.

Blog Tuesday 21st of July 2026

The Hidden Cost of Beautiful Lighting: What Small Buyers Need to Know About Artemide

A procurement manager breaks down the real cost of owning Artemide lighting — and why small clients shouldn't be priced out of great design.

Blog Tuesday 21st of July 2026

Artemide Table Lamp vs Desk Lamp: The Truth Behind Design and Price (A Procurement Perspective)

A procurement specialist breaks down common myths about choosing between Artemide table lamps and desk lamps. Based on 12+ years of project experience, including rush orders for museums and luxury hotels.

Blog Monday 20th of July 2026

Artemide Lighting: What a Procurement Pro Looks For (2025 Update)

A cost controller's FAQ on Artemide, covering Gople, downlight types, chandelier piercing, and baffle trim. We break down what's worth the premium and where to save.

Blog Monday 20th of July 2026

Why Your 'Quick Fix' Lighting Order Is Costing You (And Your Clients)

Based on handling over 150 rush orders, I uncover the hidden costs of rushed lighting decisions and how to pull off a great project without compromising design integrity.

Blog Friday 17th of July 2026

How to Buy Artemide Lamps for Your Project: A Cost Controller's Checklist

A procurement manager's practical, step-by-step guide to buying Artemide desk lamps, wall lights, and chandeliers without blowing your budget.

Blog Friday 17th of July 2026

Why I Stopped Guessing on Light Fixture Specs (and You Should Too)

An office administrator's honest take on navigating lighting specifications, hidden costs, and why 'guaranteed delivery' is worth the premium for commercial projects.

Blog Thursday 16th of July 2026

Commercial Lighting Procurement: A 5-Step Checklist for Specifying Artemide in Your Next Project

A practical, step-by-step guide for specifiers and procurement teams on how to successfully order and install Artemide lighting for commercial projects, from initial needs assessment to final quality checks.

Blog Thursday 16th of July 2026

Artemide Tolomeo vs. Abstract Chandeliers: A B2B Buyer's Guide from Someone Who Screwed Up Both

A practical, experience-based comparison of Artemide's iconic Tolomeo series with abstract chandeliers like the Fiore. I broke things, wasted budget, and learned the hard way what to recommend for commercial projects.