Styles of Lampshades
Are you tired of your lamps but new lamps are not in the budget? Here are affordable solutions you can start with today.
It’s been a busy week here at The City Cottage I have been preparing for my upcoming Updates to our NEW Home.
As always, I will keep you updated. I am so excited, I can’t wait to share.
As promised, this is the final segment on lamps, shades and styles. I believe I have given you a thorough insight to how simple it is to update a room with just a lampshade. If you are so inclined to take it one step further, if your lamp allows, you can always add a coat of paint. Guess which paint I would recommend? Yep, you guessed right. Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. So many colors to choose from, endless possibilities.
I’m going to respond to questions that I have received in the past with regards to changing your Lampshades.
The #1 question is; “ do people really changed their lampshades today”?
Well now that’s a really good question, I would have to say it is probably close to a 75% either have or have entertained that notion. While the other 25% are more inclined to just purchase a new one. That’s obvious when you go to a resale shop, goodwill, or even on Marketplace on Facebook.
There is an old saying, “What is one Woman’s junk is another Women’s Treasure”.
People do change their lampshades for several reasons, and it’s not always about avoiding buying new lamps. Here’s why:
- Saves Money: Lampshades are often more affordable than buying a new lamp. If you have a lamp base that you love, changing the shade can give it a fresh look without breaking the bank.Just visit Pinterest and see all of the “Trash to Treasure” lamps that were found and now they are a thing of beauty.
- Personalizing: Lampshades come in a wide variety of styles, colors, and patterns, allowing you to personalize your lighting to match your décor. Even better is updating the shade as a DIY project. I am sure you have. Seeing the many DIYers on Pinterest as well as newbies that have done amazing things with a simple lamp. They have breathed new life into them. That goes along with the theme of this series… “What’s Old is New”
- Sentimental Value: this is a hard one, not just for lamps, but for family heirlooms. Sometimes we just can’t part with it, not so much the item as the memories. I think it helps to make the memories live on. Changing the lampshade allows us to keep these cherished pieces while still giving them their personality and style.
So, while some may opt to buy new lamps, changing lampshades offers more flexibility and certainly is a cost-effective way to refresh and personalize your lighting, all while considering budget, sentimentality, and sustainability.
What Are The Types of Lampshades
Moving on to some terms and images that are very helpful when choosing a lampshade. This image is being provided by Homestrasophere, a leading online home and garden publication with a focus on interior design and home design.
Empire Lampshade
Empire lamp shades the more classic cone-shaped shades that has a small diameter at the top and a larger diameter at the bottom.
This lamp from the My Texas House at Walmart is a perfect example of how these shades work well with most shapes and styles of lamp bodies. In general, this shade goes well with any style décor you might have.
Suggestions: (Empire) Can have a contemporary look and fit well with modern décor. They also go with a traditional candlestick lamp.
Bell Shaped Shade
Bell lamp shades are cone-like shape but curved, sloping sides and several separate panels.These shades are generally seen in traditional décor.
When to use:. Bell shades also can be used for several styles of their décor such as French, Cottage Country, style lamps. to mix your styles of lamps. It gives it visual interest. As shown in the photo of this gorgeous Barnes and Ivy Duval Antique Finish Candlestick Lamp from Walmart.
Drum Shades
This Modern Style Lamp is a perfect example of the Drum shade on The Gio Metal Table Lamp with its sleek lines but it does make a nice statement from All Modern.
When to use: Drum shades work great with geometric bases and have a modern look. These are my favorites lately, I think because they look sleek and sophisticated.
Rectangular Shape
These lampshade styles look best one paired with a similar square or rectangle or lamp base. As you can see in this little lamp this unique styled lamp the Franklin Iron Works Zion Rustic Lamp from Walmart. It is surely a statement piece. It has so many elements going on at the same time, but yet it is cohesive and its style.
When To Use: the shades lean towards a modern and contemporary style. These are my second choice and style of the lamp and shade. This lamp to me is a work of art.
Dreamy Shade Material and Design
Fabric Lamp Shades
Straight out of the pages of Vogue, the couture aesthetic and material mix of this set of two table lamps commands attention. Embellish an already artistic setting with a fashionable pair of lamps, from Vienna Full Spectrum, and revel in the tasteful pale palette blending columns of crystal shapes with shades offering a romantic exaggerated hourglass silhouette. Finishing with a charmingly boisterous pair of fabric roses.
Paper Shades
Simple lines paper lanterns blends modern and traditional design
Off-white textured paper shade produces a warm and peaceful light.
Heavy walnut base recalls natural beauty and ensures stability
Conclusion
Well now you have a “Full Arsenal” of style, shapes, colors as well to help you when you decide to refresh, renew, and update any land in any room of your home.
Now you can make an informed choice as to which avenue of change you will choose.
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