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A Perfect Fitting Lampshade
If you buy a lamp that doesn’t comes with a lampshade or you want to get a new lampshade then use these design tips to find a shade that will perfectly match your lamp and lighting requirements:
- At eye level, the shade should sit just above the top base of the lamp.
- For decorative task lighting, the bottom of the shade should be at shoulder height when seated, so you don’t get excess glare from the light.
- For reading lights, use bigger shades to provide more directed, brighter light.
- Choose a lamp shade that matches the size and shape of the lamp base - make sure the shade is large and low enough to cover the lamp components and prevent glare from the light.
For more lampshade lessons check out this article from Southern Accents Magazine and these lamp tips from Lowe’s. See more lamp photos in the Central Roost Home Gallery.
Various lampshade styles:
Bell - curved ‘bell’ shape
Box Pleat
Drum Empire
Empire
English Barrel
Pagoda
Flare
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