![]() ![]() Hexagon shape: This unusual shape evokes an early-twentieth-century rustic feeling. “The lamp shade that you like is always the correct one.”īell shape: Popular in the Victorian era, bells are well suited to traditional interiors.Ĭoolie shape: This shape gives any base a contemporary look.ĭrum shape: At home in mid century modern interiors, a drum shade is best paired with spherical or pure geometrical bases.Įmpire shape: This classic shape looks right atop nearly any base. “Just go for a shape that works,” Leddusire says. For example, a rounded shade might look fabulous with a square base when placed on an oval table. For example, square bases typically go with square shades, and slender bases pair well with sleek shades. The shape of the shade - bell, coolie, drum, empire, hexagon, square - is usually determined by the size and shape of the lamp base. Otherwise the bulb and assembly will be in view. Where will the lamp be placed?Generally, the lower the placement of the lamp (e.g., on an end table), the shorter the shade can be the higher the placement (e.g., on an upper shelf), the longer the shade must be. If the lamp is being used for a task light, how many people will be using it at once? The answer will determine how broad the bottom of the shade needs to be (the greater the audience, the wider the shade).ģ. ![]() ![]() Understanding your purpose will determine if the shade needs to be broad and translucent (task and ambient) or colorful and opaque (decorative and accent).Ģ. What type of lighting do I need?There are four types of lighting to consider -decorative, accent, task and ambient. The cardinal rule of lamp shade size and placement, according to our own Ron Leddusire, Senior Designer at Destination Lighting, is, “Never let the hardware show at eye-level.” Mixing and matching styles, shapes and colors are all acceptable, but if the shade is too short-especially if the lamp is placed on a mantle or higher surface-then the hardware will show, and that’s definitely a fashion faux-pas.īecause the effects of a lamp shade can be so dramatic and divergent, determining the function and placement of your fixture is the first order of business. At times this will mean keeping it simple and understated, to create a clean aesthetic or emphasize different accessories other times it will mean making a decadent, bold statement where the shade commands attention and becomes a focal point of the room. Do you have a minimalist taste? Traditional? Eclectic? There is no right answer, but your lampshade should serve as an extension of your personality. Think about the broader goal of your room. Two-Light Table Lamp with Shade by Design Classics LightingĬhoosing a lamp shade is all about style. ![]()
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