subject: A Little Effort And A Shade Of Difference [print this page] The way your home is designed speaks volume of your personal tastes. Appropriate lamps matching with the decor adds a dash of color in your home. They are marvelous objects of enhancing the decor of a home. They are both beautiful and functional. Actually it is the lampshade that is the most attractive feature of the lamp. The color, style and designs on the lampshade will make a great deal of difference. The lampshade is the key to the perfect lamp.
Types of shades
There are many kinds of lampshades to choose from on the market nowadays. Some of the lampshade types include those made of glass, paper silk and fiber glass. Some are beaded, chandelier clip-on or rawhide. They are used on many types of lights, including floor lamps, table lights, and ceiling fixtures.
Things to remember
There are a few points to remember when you buy one. Color is one of the important factors. Usually, shades are white or off-white. But that does not been you cannot experiment with other colors. You can use warm colors like red, auburn or black. They would also tone down the harsh glare. Choose the color according to that of your decor. Other factors include the fabric of the shade, the size and the proportion. Keep it according to the size of the lamp. Selecting one depends on the personal choice. The essential purpose of a lampshade is to hide the hardware surrounding the bulb and subdue glare. For this reason, it needs to be large and low enough. If possible, you can bring your lamp base or its measurements to the store.
Before purchasing the shade, check it with the light on and with it off and see if you like the effect. It is essential to see what it will look like during the day and at night as the textures could vary. You need not stick to the same old type of shade. Try something different like a new fabric, material or shape. Also it is important for you to think of the lamp's role in the room how would you perceive it? As piece of art or a functional tool? Choose an elaborate shade for the former and a simple one for the latter. Investing some money to enhance the beauty of the illumination fixtures of your home would not leave you with an iota of regret. Infact, expect praise for your personal taste.
