Upgrade Guidance

Artemide Blog & Insights

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

Blog Wednesday 27th of May 2026

A Practical Guide to Buying Artemide Lighting for Your Office: What an Admin Wishes the Sales Rep Told You

A straightforward, 8-step checklist for office administrators on how to specify, quote, and order Artemide designer lighting without hidden costs or delays, based on real procurement experience.

Blog Tuesday 26th of May 2026

The Jellyfish Chandelier That Almost Sank My Budget (And What I Learned About Specifying Artemide)

An office administrator's honest account of navigating the procurement of a signature Artemide jellyfish chandelier for a corporate lobby, including lessons on lead times, wall lamp coordination, and the dreaded LED strip removal.

Blog Tuesday 26th of May 2026

Artemide Lighting Is Expensive. So Why Do Architects Keep Specifying It?

A procurement manager breaks down the real cost of Artemide fixtures for commercial projects. Three scenarios, three budgets, one honest answer about whether the design heritage is worth the investment.

Blog Monday 25th of May 2026

How to Choose Artemide Lighting for an Office: A Buyer’s Checklist for Procurement Managers & Designers

A practical checklist for office administrators and designers selecting Artemide pendants, floor lamps, and desk lamps. Covers specifications, pitfalls, and small-order tips.

Blog Monday 25th of May 2026

A $15,000 Lesson in the Dark: Why I Now Budget for Artemide Outdoor Lighting

A project manager's firsthand account of a near-disaster involving a hotel chandelier, an urgent deadline, and a rushed order for Artemide outdoor lighting. The hard-won lesson on why paying for delivery certainty is worth every penny, with a surprising tangent about mushroom grow lights.

Blog Friday 22nd of May 2026

Artemide Floor Lamps vs. Pendant Spotlights: A Buyer's TCO Reality for 2025

An admin buyer's honest comparison of Artemide floor lamps versus pendant spotlights for office and commercial spaces, focusing on total cost of ownership, installation, and maintenance. Learn the hidden costs that affect your budget.

Blog Friday 22nd of May 2026

How to Budget for Project Lighting: A Specifier's 7-Step Cost Control Checklist

A procurement manager's breakdown of how to budget for designer lighting on commercial projects. A 7-step checklist covering specifications, hidden costs, vendor negotiation, and total cost of ownership.

Blog Friday 22nd of May 2026

Lighted Cocktail Tables vs. LED Light Cube Chairs: Which Makes The Better Statement Piece?

Choosing between a lighted cocktail table and an LED light cube chair for your hospitality or event space? This comparison breaks down the key differences in function, maintenance, and visual impact to help you decide.

Blog Thursday 21st of May 2026

The Cost Controller’s 5-Step Guide to Buying Artemide: Avoiding the ‘Cheap’ Fixture Trap

A practical, step-by-step guide for procurement managers and specifiers on how to budget for and buy Artemide lighting without hidden costs, based on real TCO analysis.

Blog Thursday 21st of May 2026

Artemide Melampo Table Lamp: Is It Right for Your Project? (A Specifier's Honest Take)

A quality inspector's honest, scenario-based guide to the Artemide Melampo table lamp. We break down when it's the perfect choice, when it's not, and how to tell which you're dealing with.