For the open space:
In residential homes we recommend leaving a minimum of 230cm and a maximum of 280cm of space between the bottom of the lowest lamp and the floor. At less than 230cm the lamp hangs too much in the barrel and at more than 280cm it feels as if the lamp is no longer part of the lowest floor.
For commercial premises, we recommend leaving a minimum of 260 cm and a maximum of 300 cm of space between the bottom of the lowest lamp and the floor.
For a loft lamp above a dining table:
For a loft lamp that also functions as a dining table lamp, we recommend leaving a minimum of 150 cm and a maximum of 180 cm of space between the bottom of the lowest lamp and the floor.
Do you still want advice? Send an email with the dimensions and photos of your space.
Call, email or visit the showroom in Hilversum (by appointment). We usually have all parts in stock here. We can send you photos of combinations and possibly samples if you would like to see the combination in real life, but the distance is very great.
In our experience, light needs vary considerably per room and per person, so it is a difficult question to answer.
To give a general answer, you can assume 200 lumens per floor per m2. So if you have a void of 8m2 over 2 floors, 2 x 8 x 200 lumens = 3200 lumens are sufficient as main lighting. However, this is not exact mathematics and every room is different. If your loft lamp is also the dining table lamp, then you need more light, for example.
You can assume that most dark lamps (shades) are mainly for mood lighting and the gold and clear lamps are also for functional light. The number of lumens is indicated when you click on the icon of the lamp in the webshop.
Are you unsure whether the lamp of your choice provides enough light? Please ask us for advice by email or telephone.
Yes, all our lamps are dimmable.
Yes, all our lamps are LED lamps.
According to the manufacturer, most Lichtbeurs lamps last 15.000 hours, which is about 7 years with normal use. There are exceptions that last 25.000 hours. Inquire by email about the expected lifespan of the lamps you have in mind.
In the majority of cases, yes. If they are no longer produced, we can look for a good alternative.
The cords can be shortened fairly easily by any electrician or do-it-yourselfer, making them longer is more difficult, for this we will have to rewire (part of) the lamp, but it is possible. Inquire about the options and costs.
In the webshop you can choose a cord length of up to 999cm, do you want longer cords? Then submit a request for customization.
Yes, that is also possible, we regularly only make the ceiling plates with cables in the correct lengths. Please inquire about the options and prices.
We have many more sample photos than the ones on the website. Send us an email about this.
Yes, that is also possible, please inquire by email about the options and prices.
It is possible that it was a custom-made lamp or a model that we no longer actively sell. In both cases you can make a custom request and in most cases we can simply make the lamp for you.
For dining table lamps, we recommend leaving a minimum of 150 cm and a maximum of 180 cm of space between the bottom of the lowest lamp and the floor.
Do you still want advice? Send an email with the dimensions and photos of your space.
Call, email or visit the showroom in Hilversum (by appointment). We usually have all parts in stock here. We can send you photos of combinations and possibly samples if you would like to see the combination in real life, but the distance is very great.
In our experience, light needs vary considerably per room and per person, so it is a difficult question to answer.
To give a general answer, you can assume 1000-3000 lumens. Depending on the size of the table and its use. For example, if you want good work light above your dining table, you can choose more lumens. This is the same with a lamp above a kitchen island or countertop.
You can assume that most dark lamps (shades) are mainly for mood lighting and the gold and clear lamps are also for functional light. The number of lumens is indicated when you click on the icon of the lamp in the webshop.
Are you unsure whether the lamp of your choice provides enough light? Please ask us for advice by email or telephone.
Yes, all our lamps are dimmable.
Yes, all our lamps are LED lamps.
According to the manufacturer, most Lichtbeurs lamps last 15.000 hours, which is about 7 years with normal use. There are exceptions that last 25.000 hours. Inquire by email about the expected lifespan of the lamps you have in mind.
In most cases you can simply reorder them from me. If they are no longer produced, we can look for a good alternative.
The cords can be shortened fairly easily by any electrician or do-it-yourselfer, making them longer is more difficult, for this we will have to rewire (part of) the lamp, but it is possible. Inquire about the options and costs.
Yes, that is also possible, we regularly only make the ceiling plates with cables in the correct lengths. Please inquire about the options and prices.
We have many more sample photos than the ones on the website. Send us an email about this.
Yes, that is also possible, please inquire by email about the options and prices.
It is possible that it was a custom-made lamp or a model that we no longer actively sell. In both cases you can make a custom request and in most cases we can simply make the lamp for you.
Yes, this is possible in many cases and we do this regularly, please contact us by email or telephone for the costs and options.
We do not work with LED strips, 12volt or 24volt lighting!
We do not measure on location as standard. We actually only do this when there is no other option. For example, with non-overlapping stair openings with a sloping roof above them or in other complex situations. We sometimes also come by for very large projects, otherwise it takes too much time to go through all the measurements and the margin of error for incorrect measurements is too large.
Do you think this is necessary space for you? Please send an email with an explanation and photos.
Since almost all our lamps are custom-made for you, you cannot simply return them, for example because you want a different lamp. However, we think it is very important that you are satisfied, so if there is anything, please contact us and we will see what is possible.
For custom work we always ask for a down payment of at least 50% of the total amount. This is to cover the risk of the parts. We cannot easily return these either.
Lumen is a measure of the total amount of visible light emitted by a light source. It indicates the brightness of the lamp, regardless of color. In the past, we often expressed light intensity in Watts.
For comparison:
- 15 watts = 100-150 lumens
- 25 watts = 200-300 lumens
- 40 watts = 400-500 lumens
- 60 watts = 700-800 lumens
Do you have questions about how many lumens you need for your space? Look at the heading loft lamps or dining table lamps or send an email.
Kelvin is a unit that indicates the color temperature of light, where lower values represent warm and yellow light and higher values represent cool and blue light. It is used to describe the hue of lighting, where lower Kelvin values typically create a cozy atmosphere and higher values produce a brighter, colder light.
Almost all Lichtbeurs lamps provide pleasantly warm light between 1800-3000 Kelvin.
If you are curious about the color temperature of your lamp, please send us a message.
All Lichtbeurs lamps are dimmable with a universal LED dimmer. It is always difficult to say in advance which types of LED dimmer are suitable for the lamps, but Lichtbeurs lamps work with 90% of the larger brands such as Jung and Gira and with 95% of the smart dimmers. We therefore cannot say with certainty whether your dimmer works with our lamps, although there is a good chance. Fortunately, a dimmer is easy to replace and dimmers are becoming increasingly smarter.
Pendant lamps and dining table lamps from the webshop: 4-6 weeks
Full Customization: 5-6 weeks
Laboratory glass lamps from the webshop: 3 working days
Since we also depend on several external parties and because things can sometimes go wrong, the delivery time may sometimes be slightly longer. Fortunately, this rarely happens!
Our products have a 2-year warranty on all parts. All lamps are tested before they are shipped. If something breaks within 2 years through no fault of your own, such as bumping, dropping or incorrect installation, we will send replacement parts free of charge. Fortunately, this rarely happens.
If you have a problem with a lamp, let us know quickly and we will look for a suitable solution!
Please let us know. There is still a few weeks after ordering before the lamp is wired, then we can adjust it. If you would like a different number of cables or a different shape/color ceiling plate, please let us know as soon as possible, this will be signed and sent to our furniture maker/welder quite quickly after ordering.
Please let us know as soon as possible! There is usually still a number of days before the parts are ordered.
No problem, just send us an email with the order number and new delivery address.
The invoice will be automatically emailed to your specified email address after completing the order.
You can pay with Ideal, Credit Card, Paypal, Bank Transfer or cash in the showroom.
On request you can also pay 50% down and the rest after delivery, but this does not apply to webshop orders. Let us know your lamp choices and we will prepare a quote and invoice for you.
It is of course possible that there is an error message during the payment process. In this case, please contact us. We will then solve it as soon as possible.
We always require a minimum of 50% down payment to cover the risk of the parts to be ordered. Since many parts are custom-made, we cannot easily return them.
Webshop orders can only be made from the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France and Austria. Are you from another EU country? Please let us know your choices by email and we will prepare an invoice for you.
We sometimes give discounts for very large orders. This usually concerns 3 loft lamps/dining table lamps or more. Send us a message or call us.
If the package or pallet has arrived damaged, please take photos immediately for insurance purposes. Fortunately, this rarely happens and we pack our lamps very well. Sometimes it happens that a bulb is damaged during shipping. In this case, please contact us and we will arrange it!
Since almost all our lamps are custom-made for you, you cannot simply return them, for example because you want a different lamp. However, we think it is very important that you are satisfied, so if there is anything, please contact us and we will see what is possible.
Yes, it is possible to pick up your lamp in our showroom in Hilversum. Then click on pick up in the checkout process.
Yes, you can easily change the shipping address by sending us an email with your order number and the new address.
Shipping costs for all webshop orders within the Netherlands are free. They are included in the quotation for customization.
The standard shipping costs for Belgium, Germany, France and Austria are €85. For other countries it is not possible to order in the webshop, and you will have to request a quote by email. The shipping costs are stated in this quotation.
You will receive a track and trace from us the day before shipment.
We deliver our orders with DHL and PostNL and some pallets abroad with DSV.
Unfortunately we do not deliver to countries outside the EU. We have not had good experiences with such large packages in the past.
Installing the ceiling plates is very simple. Click here for the installation manual in Dutch en here for the installation manual in English.
Still have questions? Feel free to send us a message by email or telephone.
If you are a little handy, it is no problem to install a pendant lamp. Any handyman and do-it-yourselfer can do it.
Yes, all mounting materials are included. You only need a drill, screwdriver and measuring tape or laser meter.
No, the lamp is already completely finished, including the correct cord lengths. It is just a matter of mounting the ceiling plate or frame with the supplied mounting materials, loosening the cable bundles and screwing in the lamps (shades).
Since all lamps are custom-made, the weight varies. A standard pendant lamp with 13 cables over two floors weighs around 12 kg.
Do you want to know the weight of your custom lamp? Send an email or call!
The address of the showroom is:
Mierenmeent 122 studio no. 5 (through the gate and then straight ahead)
1218EM Hilversum
Our showroom/workshop is not large enough to hang many lamps. There are a number of examples, but we do have all materials, pears and lampshades in stock. So feel free to come by.
Make an appointment to come by by email or telephone, and I will make sure we have time.
Lichtbeurs is open from Tuesday to Friday during the day. We are also often open on Tuesday evenings. If you can only go during the weekend, we will sometimes make an exception.
Yes, there are always free parking spaces available. Please do not drive onto the site.
Yes, that is possible, Lichtbeurs regularly supplies to companies. Unfortunately, you cannot mention a company name in the webshop so that it appears on the invoice. This is because the prices in the webshop are consumer prices, but VAT is added for business customers. Would you like a company invoice? Send us an email for a business quote.
Because all our products are custom-made, the margins are not high enough to provide a standard company discount. However, if you have a larger project of 3 loft lamps/dining table lamps or more, we sometimes give a discount. Ask about this by email.
Yes, we sometimes also work with interior designers or architects and are happy to do so.