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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nordanney31 Aug 2020 14:36rick2018 schrieb:
A few hundred € is still quite affordable when it comes to lighting fixtures.For the average home builder, though, a few hundred € is still a bit too much.
One of the lamps I appreciate the most is called the Occhio Sento.
Its very minimalist, small head can be equipped with a dichroic filter, and for me, the filtered light is some of the most beautiful we have in our home. (no longer halogen for a few years, but LED) The filter changes the color of the light depending on the angle of incidence. With a magenta filter, the light on the wall resembles the character of a sunrise or sunset.
Strangely, I was only able to find very few pictures of it during a brief search – but in my opinion, it is definitely worth exploring further.
I make lamps myself and of course think mine are better than (almost) anything else, but the Occhio Sento with a dichroic filter is absolutely top quality.
Its very minimalist, small head can be equipped with a dichroic filter, and for me, the filtered light is some of the most beautiful we have in our home. (no longer halogen for a few years, but LED) The filter changes the color of the light depending on the angle of incidence. With a magenta filter, the light on the wall resembles the character of a sunrise or sunset.
Strangely, I was only able to find very few pictures of it during a brief search – but in my opinion, it is definitely worth exploring further.
I make lamps myself and of course think mine are better than (almost) anything else, but the Occhio Sento with a dichroic filter is absolutely top quality.
We have the Occhio installed above our kitchen island. We saw it and instantly fell in love.
Yes, there are many round ring lamps, but none with this level of functionality. We can change the light color via a touch sensor, we were able to choose the beam angle when ordering, either upwards or downwards, and we can dim the light separately upwards and downwards, or completely turn off the downward light while keeping the upward light on for a cozy ambient effect (downwards is our task lighting).
And the sensors actually respond very well (I’ve had cheap lamps with touch sensors before – those don’t always work reliably). In fact, they respond so well that both of us were genuinely startled when the light suddenly turned on. We had the downward lighting off and the upward light dimmed softly, and then suddenly the lamp lit up downwards.
At first, we were annoyed and thought the fluctuating power supply in our home was the cause (we’d seen that issue before with a cheaper lamp that would turn on unexpectedly). The solution came a few days later: a fly had landed on the sensor.
And then there’s the light quality itself. This is crucial, especially in the kitchen area, because the composition of the light greatly affects how colors appear. You really have to pay attention here (it’s no coincidence, for example, that meat counters in supermarkets have different lighting than produce sections – colors react strongly to light, and well-lit meat looks much fresher!). Many people underestimate this.
I admit, lamps are a bit of a personal obsession for me. Unfortunately, an expensive obsession. I would buy cheap ones too, but what really appeals to me usually ends up being the more costly option. For example, we have the Dune by Braga over the dining table, which is definitely not bargain basement. But originally, we wanted the Stchu-Moon by Catellani & Smith. The argument was partly price-related (the Stchu-Moon costs almost four times as much, and that multiplied by two…), and also that the Dune looks good enough.
I regret that now, I admit it. The Stchu provides indirect lighting: an LED shines into a dome and reflects from there. The Dune has three lamps inside the shade that shine directly. If you’re short or slouch in your chair, the light from the Dune can be a bit uncomfortable. Also, the inner design of the Stchu is more interesting.
At some point, we’ll probably replace the Dune and actually hang the Stchu.
And saving money on lamps? Definitely not here! Lighting is such a crucial factor for comfort—especially with fixed installations that you will probably keep forever or at least for a very long time.
That said, I also have lamps from IKEA and Lidl—sometimes cheap is fine. A few floor lamps, a glowing orb, and our bedroom lamp, which is that pillow made from Chinese paper by IKEA that you crumple up—it’s really nice.
But when I think of what a hassle it was to hang the large chandelier in the gallery—phew—I definitely don’t want to have to do that again anytime soon.
Yes, there are many round ring lamps, but none with this level of functionality. We can change the light color via a touch sensor, we were able to choose the beam angle when ordering, either upwards or downwards, and we can dim the light separately upwards and downwards, or completely turn off the downward light while keeping the upward light on for a cozy ambient effect (downwards is our task lighting).
And the sensors actually respond very well (I’ve had cheap lamps with touch sensors before – those don’t always work reliably). In fact, they respond so well that both of us were genuinely startled when the light suddenly turned on. We had the downward lighting off and the upward light dimmed softly, and then suddenly the lamp lit up downwards.
At first, we were annoyed and thought the fluctuating power supply in our home was the cause (we’d seen that issue before with a cheaper lamp that would turn on unexpectedly). The solution came a few days later: a fly had landed on the sensor.
And then there’s the light quality itself. This is crucial, especially in the kitchen area, because the composition of the light greatly affects how colors appear. You really have to pay attention here (it’s no coincidence, for example, that meat counters in supermarkets have different lighting than produce sections – colors react strongly to light, and well-lit meat looks much fresher!). Many people underestimate this.
I admit, lamps are a bit of a personal obsession for me. Unfortunately, an expensive obsession. I would buy cheap ones too, but what really appeals to me usually ends up being the more costly option. For example, we have the Dune by Braga over the dining table, which is definitely not bargain basement. But originally, we wanted the Stchu-Moon by Catellani & Smith. The argument was partly price-related (the Stchu-Moon costs almost four times as much, and that multiplied by two…), and also that the Dune looks good enough.
I regret that now, I admit it. The Stchu provides indirect lighting: an LED shines into a dome and reflects from there. The Dune has three lamps inside the shade that shine directly. If you’re short or slouch in your chair, the light from the Dune can be a bit uncomfortable. Also, the inner design of the Stchu is more interesting.
At some point, we’ll probably replace the Dune and actually hang the Stchu.
And saving money on lamps? Definitely not here! Lighting is such a crucial factor for comfort—especially with fixed installations that you will probably keep forever or at least for a very long time.
That said, I also have lamps from IKEA and Lidl—sometimes cheap is fine. A few floor lamps, a glowing orb, and our bedroom lamp, which is that pillow made from Chinese paper by IKEA that you crumple up—it’s really nice.
But when I think of what a hassle it was to hang the large chandelier in the gallery—phew—I definitely don’t want to have to do that again anytime soon.
Interesting discussions.
If you don’t take a close look at lamps, you usually won’t even know if you’ve bought a replica, since you may not be familiar with the original. With homage designs, it gets even more difficult.
A Rolex logo is more revealing in that regard.
Back to the topic: For the dining table, I’m currently favoring the Knapstein Runa in bronze. I find its features practical and well thought out, and visually it’s really elegant and modern. In photos on the internet, it looks much bulkier than in reality.
The only thing I’m still unsure about is the length – over a 240 x 100 cm (94 x 39 inches) table, should I go for the 132 cm (52 inches) or the 152 cm (60 inches) version?
If you don’t take a close look at lamps, you usually won’t even know if you’ve bought a replica, since you may not be familiar with the original. With homage designs, it gets even more difficult.
A Rolex logo is more revealing in that regard.
Back to the topic: For the dining table, I’m currently favoring the Knapstein Runa in bronze. I find its features practical and well thought out, and visually it’s really elegant and modern. In photos on the internet, it looks much bulkier than in reality.
The only thing I’m still unsure about is the length – over a 240 x 100 cm (94 x 39 inches) table, should I go for the 132 cm (52 inches) or the 152 cm (60 inches) version?
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