Hello everyone,
after a month, I'm slowly getting tired of the lamp holders and would like to buy some lamps... easier said than done.
Specifically, I would like to focus on the kitchen and dining area:
2 outlets above the countertop
1 outlet in the middle of the kitchen area
1 outlet above the bar counter
1 outlet above the dining table
and the living room:
2 outlets in the room
My wife likes the Batista model from Eglo – we could get a 4-light fixture for the dining table, a 3-light for the bar counter, and three single lights for the rest (?) – does that make sense?
That would mean no ambient lighting or spotlights – just a lot of lamps 😀
Although there is also some ambient lighting from the wall cabinets and the range hood.
I’m unsure about the living room – my wife likes chandeliers… but two? I think only very delicate fixtures look good.
In our office, we have a lamp that lights the table from below and shines on the ceiling above (nickel bars suspended on two cables from the design) – are you familiar with something like this?
after a month, I'm slowly getting tired of the lamp holders and would like to buy some lamps... easier said than done.
Specifically, I would like to focus on the kitchen and dining area:
2 outlets above the countertop
1 outlet in the middle of the kitchen area
1 outlet above the bar counter
1 outlet above the dining table
and the living room:
2 outlets in the room
My wife likes the Batista model from Eglo – we could get a 4-light fixture for the dining table, a 3-light for the bar counter, and three single lights for the rest (?) – does that make sense?
That would mean no ambient lighting or spotlights – just a lot of lamps 😀
Although there is also some ambient lighting from the wall cabinets and the range hood.
I’m unsure about the living room – my wife likes chandeliers… but two? I think only very delicate fixtures look good.
In our office, we have a lamp that lights the table from below and shines on the ceiling above (nickel bars suspended on two cables from the design) – are you familiar with something like this?
Everyone really has to decide on the lamps themselves. Just head to the hardware store and take a look, or visit a lighting store, although some of them have quite expensive prices.
All our lamps were installed before moving in, except for two. We did a lot of shopping on Amazon. For the hallway and living room, we still had some lamps left from the previous rental. The rest of the rooms mostly have LED lights or whatever we liked. In many rooms, I honestly didn’t care much. I personally also have a stylish lamp in my office 🙂
The kitchen lighting needs to be arranged so that it doesn’t cast shadows on the work surface when you are standing in front of it. It should also properly illuminate the countertop without causing glare. Other than that, there is not much else to consider.
The table lamp should be height-adjustable to, for example, change the lighting on the table. Alternatively, you could consider dimmable lamps in various locations.
All our lamps were installed before moving in, except for two. We did a lot of shopping on Amazon. For the hallway and living room, we still had some lamps left from the previous rental. The rest of the rooms mostly have LED lights or whatever we liked. In many rooms, I honestly didn’t care much. I personally also have a stylish lamp in my office 🙂
The kitchen lighting needs to be arranged so that it doesn’t cast shadows on the work surface when you are standing in front of it. It should also properly illuminate the countertop without causing glare. Other than that, there is not much else to consider.
The table lamp should be height-adjustable to, for example, change the lighting on the table. Alternatively, you could consider dimmable lamps in various locations.
Even though this thread is a bit older and @BeHaElJa has probably already set up their equipment:
In our kitchen, we have two LED strips installed under each of the wall cabinets, which can be turned on directly at the strip. The range hood also has two LED spotlights, which, to my surprise, are used more often than I initially thought.
We spent the longest time searching for the lamp above the table. We actually started looking for suitable lamps before the first ground was broken. We only found the right one shortly after moving in. I wanted a lamp that would illuminate specific kitchen areas as well as the dining table, preferably using LEDs. At the same time, it needed to be designed in a way that it wouldn’t get excessively dirty from the greasy film that can build up from cooking steam in the kitchen. Many pendant lamps were ruled out for this reason. Others were priced around 300 euros ++ (for a kitchen light). I was willing to spend up to 100 euros, maybe up to 150 euros.
After a long search, we found what we were looking for where I least expected it: at ALDI. They once had a lamp on offer with two adjustable spotlights and in the center a LED light with a glass plate directly underneath it. (Maybe I’ll manage to take a photo of it sometime.) Before that, I always thought: “Oh, stop it – everything looks ugly and cheap” (and it really did). But this lamp matched my requirements very well.
In our kitchen, we have two LED strips installed under each of the wall cabinets, which can be turned on directly at the strip. The range hood also has two LED spotlights, which, to my surprise, are used more often than I initially thought.
We spent the longest time searching for the lamp above the table. We actually started looking for suitable lamps before the first ground was broken. We only found the right one shortly after moving in. I wanted a lamp that would illuminate specific kitchen areas as well as the dining table, preferably using LEDs. At the same time, it needed to be designed in a way that it wouldn’t get excessively dirty from the greasy film that can build up from cooking steam in the kitchen. Many pendant lamps were ruled out for this reason. Others were priced around 300 euros ++ (for a kitchen light). I was willing to spend up to 100 euros, maybe up to 150 euros.
After a long search, we found what we were looking for where I least expected it: at ALDI. They once had a lamp on offer with two adjustable spotlights and in the center a LED light with a glass plate directly underneath it. (Maybe I’ll manage to take a photo of it sometime.) Before that, I always thought: “Oh, stop it – everything looks ugly and cheap” (and it really did). But this lamp matched my requirements very well.
I also find lamps challenging: we have wall outlets on both sides of the bed—maybe I’ll eventually find suitable reading lamps with an adjustable arm and a switch at the head for under €100.
In the bathroom, we also have an outlet for an accent light—a socket would be easier since most suitable lamps come with a plug.
Above the dining table, we temporarily hung a lamp from Ikea for €5.99. I guess it will still be there in 19 years. In the dressing room, I had a switched socket installed high up for indirect lighting of the shelves... priority list is very low.
🙂
In the bathroom, we also have an outlet for an accent light—a socket would be easier since most suitable lamps come with a plug.
Above the dining table, we temporarily hung a lamp from Ikea for €5.99. I guess it will still be there in 19 years. In the dressing room, I had a switched socket installed high up for indirect lighting of the shelves... priority list is very low.
🙂
S
Sebastian793 Jun 2016 14:29ypg schrieb:
In the bathroom, we also have an outlet for an accent light – a standard socket would have been easier, since most of the lamps we’re considering have plugs.Cut off the plug and hardwire it 🙂
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