Upgrade Guidance

Artemide Blog & Insights

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

Blog Tuesday 16th of June 2026

When a Dandelion Chandelier Is Your Only Option (And You Have 48 Hours)

A practical, experience-based guide for commercial project managers and designers facing a tight deadline for an Artemide Dioscuri ceiling light or a dandelion-style chandelier. Includes real-world rush order scenarios, cost data, and a candid look at when this iconic fixture is the right call—and when it isn’t.

Blog Tuesday 16th of June 2026

Is Artemide Right for Your Project? A Buyer's Guide Based on 3 Real Scenarios (and What I Had to Learn the Hard Way)

Artemide lighting isn't a one-size-fits-all solution. Based on orders for Tolomeo, Tizio, Melampo, and Broche, here's a practical guide to which scenario fits your needs—and where to save your budget.

Blog Sunday 7th of June 2026

Artemide vs. Etsy Chandeliers: A Cost Controller's Total Cost Analysis for Office Lighting

Compare the total cost of ownership between Artemide Zigbee pendant lamps and Etsy alternatives for commercial spaces. Includes tips on hiding lamp cords.

Blog Sunday 7th of June 2026

Artemide Lighting for Professional Specifiers: 8 Questions from a Buyer Who’s Managed 10+ Office Projects

An office administrator with hands-on experience in commercial lighting procurement answers common questions about Artemide fixtures. Covers the Mushroom lamp, Victorian chandeliers, the red light trend, and practical buying advice for architects and designers.

Blog Friday 5th of June 2026

The Hidden Cost of Cheap Baffle Trim: What Every Specifier Should Know

Why the cheapest baffle trim for recessed lighting often costs more in the long run – a quality inspector's perspective on total cost of ownership and why professional specifiers choose wisely.

Blog Friday 5th of June 2026

Why I Stopped Buying Cheap Lamps: A Procurement Manager's Artemide Table Lamp Lesson

A cost controller's story of discovering hidden costs in budget desk lamps and why switching to Artemide table lamps and Cosmopolitan chandeliers cut long-term expenses. Includes actionable TCO analysis for B2B buyers.

Blog Thursday 4th of June 2026

How Many Amps Does a Light Fixture Use? A Specifier's Guide to Avoiding Electrical Surprises

A quality inspector at Artemide shares real‑world advice on calculating amperage for designer lighting – from the Alphabet of Light to standing lamps and chandeliers. Learn how to choose the right fixture for your project without tripping breakers.

Blog Thursday 4th of June 2026

Why the Cheapest Fixture Isn't the Cheapest: A Quality Manager’s View on Lighting Procurement

A quality inspector shares real cases where low upfront prices for designer lighting led to hidden costs 2–3× higher. Learn how total-cost thinking applies to Artemide, track lighting wiring, and specifier decisions.

Blog Wednesday 3rd of June 2026

Artemide Lighting: How to Choose the Perfect Fixture – A Specifier’s Honest Guide

A practical, scenario-based guide for selecting Artemide lighting. Written by someone who's made expensive mistakes so you don't have to. Covers Falkland floor lamp, Loire chandelier, and more.

Blog Wednesday 3rd of June 2026

Artemide Desk Lamps: The Real Cost of Design & Specification

An honest, experience-based guide to specifying Artemide desk lamps for commercial and professional environments. Covers hidden costs, specifier pitfalls, and the value of transparency.