Illuminating insights

How bright are the lamps?

The light output depends on the one hand on the power of the bulb (expressed in lumens) and on the other hand on the colour of the paper and the shape of the lampshade.

• Of course, the white models of my snail lamps can be used as the main light source.

• While the coloured bud-shaped table lamps in bud form serve more as decorative background lighting.

Ultimately, my lamps are compatible with any standard light bulb as long as the socket is the same. I use E14 sockets for most desk lamps and E27 sockets for the other types (floor lamps, wall lamps, ceiling lamps).

But modern solutions in the form of space-saving LED light wires with USB connection are also used, e.g. in the flower lamps.

Which bulbs are suitable?

For my handmade lamps made of paper and wire, I recommend LED bulbs. These offer several advantages that perfectly match my natural organic lamp designs:

• Low heat generation: LED bulbs generate less heat compared to conventional bulbs. This keeps the lampshades and paper protected from heat, ensuring the longevity and safety of your lamp.

• Power saving: LEDs are highly energy efficient and use less power compared to traditional incandescent bulbs.

• Longer life: LED bulbs have a significantly longer life than traditional bulbs. So you need to replace them less often, which saves time and money.

• Environmentally friendly: LED bulbs do not contain harmful chemicals such as mercury and are therefore more environmentally friendly.

Which lamp sockets are suitable?

The ceiling and wall lights in the AQUA collection are mounted independently of the socket, i.e. you can use any socket as long as it does not protrude too far and the bulb does not touch the lampshade.

• For the wall and ceiling lamps, I recommend flat surface-mounted sockets. When you order such a lamp, I will supply the matching socket at the same time if you wish.

  These E27 sockets are made of plastic and are designed for surface mounting on walls or ceilings. E27 lamp sockets of this type are suitable for incandescent lamps and halogen lamps up to 75W, as well as for energy-saving lamps and LED lamps due to the low temperature development.

  Since it is a lamp socket made of plastic, the material is not conductive for electric current. For this reason, only a 2-core lamp cable with the colour coding brown (conductor) and blue for the neutral conductor is required. The cable cross-section of 2x0.75mm² is completely sufficient for normal lamps if the power of 800W is not exceeded.

• Furthermore, please note that this socket has plug-in contacts, i.e. when using fine-stranded wires, the use of wire end ferrules is required. When using rigid NYM cables, on the other hand, plug-in contacts are optimal.

Are the lampshades supplied with or without bulbs?

The lampshades are supplied without light bulbs, because the choice of light source is a question of personal taste and the place of use. Do you prefer soft or accentuated light? Would you prefer it to be cosy, or should the lamp be used to illuminate the room?

For most applications, I recommend clear LED bulbs.
They are brighter and compensate for the use of lower wattage bulbs. My paper lampshades are designed to give an evenly diffused light.

There is an immeasurably large selection of light bulbs. They differ in shape, colour, warmth or coolness, surface finish and energy efficiency. The type of bulb influences the colour of the paper and the quality of the shadows produced by the lamp or luminaire.

Should I use frosted or clear bulbs?

Incandescent bulbs and LED lamps are available with frosted or coated inner surfaces.

• Frosted or coated light bulbs emit an even, soft light in a wide colour spectrum, usually between warm and cool.
  The matting or coating prevents glare, minimises shadowing and slightly reduces the effective light output of the lamp.
  For table lamps or open wall lamps, I recommend frosted bulbs because of the reduced glare.
  

• Clear bulbs produce the sharpest light, but they also appear brighter. Clear bulbs can create unwanted spots and shadows in diffusing paper luminaires.

Which is better: warm white or cool white light bulbs for the paper lampshades?

When buying a light bulb, you should choose the "colour" or "colour temperature" of the bulb that is best suited to the environment. All light bulbs are available in a wide range of colour temperatures.

• The higher the colour temperature of the bulb, the cooler the colour quality of the light.

• Conversely, low colour temperature bulbs produce warm colours.

On the packaging of light bulbs, either the light colour (e.g. warm light) or the colour temperature (measured in Kelvin, e.g. 2800K) is indicated.

• Warm white is at the yellow end of the colour spectrum.

• Daylight is at the blue end of the colour spectrum. Warm white therefore appears much "warmer" than daylight, which appears "cooler" or bluish-white.

• My colourful table lamps often come out better with cool white bulbs because the colours in this colour spectrum appear more brilliant.

What is the best way to attach the lampshade?

I would like to make the attachment of my lamps as simple as possible to save you the time-consuming and nerve-racking lamp assembly.

• The ceiling lamps are attached with the help of magnets. Replacing the bulb is child's play and can be done in a few seconds without tools.

• The wall lights are hung on the wall with a hook on an eyelet. Here, too, the light source can be changed easily and without complications.

• In the flower lights, the LEDs are permanently installed in the luminaire, so it is not easy to replace the light source here. This is also not necessary, as the LEDs are almost maintenance-free. However, if this should happen, please send the lamp to me by prior arrangement.

Can I simply change the lampshade if I change my interior style?

Yes, on the condition that the size of the ring is the same for the ceiling lights, you can attach a different lampshade with the help of magnets.

Wall lights can also be replaced as long as the distance between the socket and the suspension fits the new light.

I live abroad, can I connect the lamp to a power grid that has a different potential than Germany?

At the moment I don't have a standard for this question, but get in touch with me and we will find a solution together.