ᐅ Lighting for the Entire Home – Looking for Advice

Created on: 17 Aug 2020 20:35
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Hamburch
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.


Three copper pendant lamps hanging over a dining table; chairs next to it, glass on the table.



Copper-colored pendant lamp with teardrop-shaped shade in front of a dark wood wall.



Modern dining table with bread, olives, and wine; three glass pendant lamps hanging above.



Modern dining table in front of a dark green wall; vase with dried branches, bowl with tomatoes.


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.


Unfinished living space with staircase on the left, large window front, and open passage on the right.



Narrow concrete shaft interior with metal ladder on the floor; cables hanging from the ceiling.



Construction corridor: exposed cable from ceiling, yellow hose on the floor, outdoor area visible.


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.


Long, dark hallway with several ring-shaped ceiling lights, perspective looking forward.


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.


Floor plan of an apartment with kitchen, living room, hallway, balcony; legend on the left.
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evelinoz
19 Sep 2020 04:37
We also have a Sento; I like it because it is unobtrusive and produces very nice light. I would like to have several of them; we’ll see if I want to afford that. My daughter has one from the Arrangement series by Flos above her dining table—delicate and discreet, which I also really like.
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Hamburch
24 Sep 2020 21:16
I have now ordered the Knapstein Runa in 132 cm (52 inches) because the 152 cm (60 inches) version seemed too large to me when measured with a tape measure.
The new table will also arrive in the next few days.
Let's see how it looks in real life then.
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DerGuteTon
26 Sep 2020 22:37
Does anyone have a good tip for an eye-catching light fixture above the dining table? Either a long "bar" style or a multi-light pendant would be welcome.

Conditions: Open-plan living area, modern style, black/white/gray color scheme. Dining table is gray live edge, 220cm x 100cm (87 inches x 39 inches).
Price range for the lamp: Up to 500 EUR.

Bonus points for a matching lighting suggestion for above the round coffee table.