Hello everyone,
I am currently at the point of choosing lighting.
So far, mainly DIY store lamps have been installed in my current apartment (which have served their purpose), but now I want to treat myself to something nicer.
Especially the hallway and the dining table (extendable from 1.60 to 2.40 meters (5.3 to 7.9 feet)) are challenging me.
For the dining table, I could imagine three Gople or Orient P1 lamps (although they would need to be combined).
Since the dining room wall will be painted dark blue (SW Belem), I think copper or bronze could work well here.
In the bedroom, I am considering an Artemide Pirce (mini).
A special challenge is the staircase area. There are three outlets: one above the landing, one at 5 meters (16.4 feet) height, and one at the terrace exit.
I have attached some photos. I have no idea what to do with these at all.
There are many beautiful lamps, but what makes them “high quality”? Or is it like with wine in the end: quality doesn’t matter as long as it tastes good (or it looks good)?
I don’t want designer pieces throughout the entire apartment (my budget won’t allow that), but if it really clicks, I’m willing to spend more.
Stylistically, I am very drawn to Occhio Mito, for example, but that would exceed the budget.
I have also attached a floor plan to help with assessment.
The outlets are marked with an X, as usual.
Looking forward to ideas in any direction.
I am currently at the point of choosing lighting.
So far, mainly DIY store lamps have been installed in my current apartment (which have served their purpose), but now I want to treat myself to something nicer.
Especially the hallway and the dining table (extendable from 1.60 to 2.40 meters (5.3 to 7.9 feet)) are challenging me.
For the dining table, I could imagine three Gople or Orient P1 lamps (although they would need to be combined).
Since the dining room wall will be painted dark blue (SW Belem), I think copper or bronze could work well here.
In the bedroom, I am considering an Artemide Pirce (mini).
A special challenge is the staircase area. There are three outlets: one above the landing, one at 5 meters (16.4 feet) height, and one at the terrace exit.
I have attached some photos. I have no idea what to do with these at all.
There are many beautiful lamps, but what makes them “high quality”? Or is it like with wine in the end: quality doesn’t matter as long as it tastes good (or it looks good)?
I don’t want designer pieces throughout the entire apartment (my budget won’t allow that), but if it really clicks, I’m willing to spend more.
Stylistically, I am very drawn to Occhio Mito, for example, but that would exceed the budget.
I have also attached a floor plan to help with assessment.
The outlets are marked with an X, as usual.
Looking forward to ideas in any direction.
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Alessandro28 Aug 2020 11:31+1 hampshire
hampshire schrieb:
I would never wear a fake Rolex, Breitling, or Patek Philippe either.rick2018 schrieb:
I agree with @hampshire: either original or nothing.Do the fake lamps also have the brand name on them like the Chinese Rolex replicas?Personally, I’m not familiar with Occhia, and the name doesn’t ring a bell. If I saw a knockoff of it, I would just walk past. To me, they look like typical lamps you’d find in the lighting section of a furniture store. They lack that “designer casualness.”
My advice: Buy what you like—whether it costs only ten or “just” a hundred. It only matters to you, so it comes full circle: buy what you like!
jakobus85 schrieb:
I agree, first and foremost, in my opinion lamps should be seen as decorative,I have also bought and installed quite a few lamps. The fact is, just like with everything else, if you buy cheap, you end up buying twice. You can really save yourself some of those cheap Chinese products. And before I have poor lighting in a room, I’d rather use a candle.
In my opinion, what definitely reflects in the price (starting around 80 euros) is safe and convenient installation. Hanging and wiring a lamp can really drive you crazy if the quality is bad. Just as important is the quality of the light you have in the room after the lamp is installed. Too harsh, too many shadows, too white, too dark—there are definitely differences.
Then there’s the appearance. Fully enclosed lamps that are only open at the bottom may look good but produce poor lighting. If hung too high, they cause glare, and if too low, you can only see the table but not the people sitting around it.
My advice, even if it’s a new house or apartment, is to keep it simple. Very few people really pay attention to the lamps themselves. A nice, understated lamp that provides good light is all you need. Trendy designer stuff eventually gets tiring. And if you walk into the living room and the first thing you see is a huge copper-colored spherical lamp that, sorry, almost makes you feel sick, then it’s not worth it.
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nordanney30 Aug 2020 08:41hampshire schrieb:
I would never wear a fake Rolex, Breitling, or Patek Philippe either. If in doubt, I’d rather have none.You wouldn’t be able to tell a replica when holding it in your hand. It’s a bit different with the lamps, though.A
Alessandro31 Aug 2020 08:09Supporting the purchase of replicas is rejected on principle. There is no other opinion on this!
However, if a design is available on the market in a slightly modified form, which is also not contested, I see no reason not to buy it.
However, if a design is available on the market in a slightly modified form, which is also not contested, I see no reason not to buy it.
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hampshire31 Aug 2020 11:10nordanney schrieb:
You wouldn’t be able to tell the replica apart if you held it in your hand.Apart from the fact that I doubt that with watches, identifying them is not the issue I have with unauthorized replicas. It’s the principle of counterfeiting, theft, and monetizing someone else’s intellectual property. I find that highly unethical and therefore do not want to buy any of it.Alessandro schrieb:
However, if a design is on the market with slight modifications and that is not disputed, I see no reason not to buy it.Most of the time, changes in the design also lead to a loss of functionality. In the example of Occhio lights, this is very easy to see. Many lamps look similar in shape, but user interface, LED technology, and therefore the lighting performance fall far behind. I am reluctant to buy a less functional fake. I would much rather have something honestly simple.Similar topics