Upgrade Guidance

Artemide Blog & Insights

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

Blog Monday 1st of June 2026

Tolomeo vs. Nessino: A Floor Lamp Comparison for Real-World Spec Projects

Compare Artemide's iconic Tolomeo and Nessino floor lamps for commercial and residential design projects. A lighting specialist shares candid insights on performance, durability, and real-world trade-offs.

Blog Monday 1st of June 2026

Why I Stopped Recommending Artemide for Plant Growth (and Why That's a Good Thing)

A lighting specifier shares a costly mistake about recommending Artemide designer lamps for plant growth, and why acknowledging expertise boundaries builds trust.

Blog Sunday 31st of May 2026

Why I Won't Buy Another Hall Chandelier Without a Certified Installer Involved

An administrative buyer shares a costly lesson learned from skipping certified chandelier installation, explaining why upfront transparency on installation costs is more trustworthy than hidden fees.

Blog Sunday 31st of May 2026

Artemide Flood Lights & the Rush Order: Why 'Flood Light' Exists (and When You Actually Need One)

A practical FAQ for specifiers and contractors covering the Artemide Teti Light, Tolomeo Micro Wall Lamp, earthy and green chandeliers, and a no-nonsense breakdown of why they call it a 'flood light' — all from the perspective of someone who's handled last-minute lighting emergencies.

Blog Saturday 30th of May 2026

The Unspoken Risk of Hanging a Pendant Light: What No One Tells You About Ceiling Reinforcement

A quality inspector reveals the overlooked structural considerations for installing a tall chandelier or heavy pendant light, drawing on real-world audit failures and specifier errors.

Blog Saturday 30th of May 2026

The Truth About Chandelier Restoration: Why Your 'J Chandelier' Might Not Be Worth Saving (And What To Do Instead)

A lighting specifier shares hard-won lessons from chandelier restoration projects, explaining when restoration makes sense, when it doesn't, and how modern alternatives like the Artemis Dioscuri ceiling light often deliver better results for less money and headache.

Blog Friday 29th of May 2026

7 Things Nobody Tells You About Specifying High-Power LED Luminaires (Until You Learn the Hard Way)

A lighting professional shares costly mistakes from specifying 100lm/W to 180lm/W LED panels, floodlights, tri-proofs, and high bays—and the checklist that saved us $8,000+ in rework.

Blog Thursday 28th of May 2026

Artemide Tolomeo vs. Minimalist Chandeliers: A Cost Controller's Guide to Lighting Specs That Won't Burn Your Budget

A procurement-focused comparison between Artemide's iconic Tolomeo task lighting and modern minimalist chandeliers, analyzing total cost of ownership (TCO) for B2B specifiers and facility managers.

Blog Thursday 28th of May 2026

The Artemide Shogun Table Lamp: A Cost Controller's Verdict on Value, Beauty, and Long-Term ROI

A procurement-focused review of the Artemide Shogun table lamp. We break down the total cost of ownership, compare it to alternatives, and explain exactly who should (and shouldn't) buy it.

Blog Wednesday 27th of May 2026

10 Questions About Artemide: Design, Specs, & Plant Growth Myths

An experienced administrative buyer answers the most common questions about Artemide lighting, from the iconic Tizio lamp to the Collins chandelier, and gives you the real deal on how light affects your indoor plants.