Picking the right shade for your lamp will make your lamp even more attractive, and if you need help of picking one, just follow these simple guidelines.
Consider the lamp shade's fabric. Shades made from translucent sheer fabric or thin paper are ideal for allowing plenty of light in a room for reading. Shades made from opaque material, such as silk and parchment paper, are ideal for setting a mood in a space or room.
To figure out the right width for your shade, measure your lamp base and multiply by two. For a round base, measure straight across; measure diagonally for a square base. The widest part of your shade should be at least a half-inch wider than the widest part of your base on each side. And when you’re considering width, don’t forget location. If your lamp is going next to a bed or in a busy hallway, pick a narrower shade to avoid flying elbows.
Complement the lamp base's shape with the shade's shape. If the lamp has a round base, then choose a round shade; if its base is square, then choose a lampshade that is more angular.
Pick a lampshade that is the right combination for its base .When looking for the perfect lampshade, look at the base and lampshade as a pair. Depending on if you have a tall and slender or a wide and broad shade will help you choose the right shade. The lamp shade should be low enough to cover the switch just slightly, but not too low that you have to reach up under it to operate the lamp switch.
Match the style of the lamp. A Victorian-era lamp would be complemented by a fringed tapestry lamp shade. A pleated-silk lamp shade would enhance an art deco style lamp. Choose a lamp shade with clean lines and decorated with modern prints for a contemporary lamp.
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