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Do lamp shades fit any lamp?
A properly fitted lampshade will match or compliment the lamp base in Size, Proportions, Shape, Style, and Color. Larger lamp bases will also require larger shades. Floor Lamp Tip: Floor lamps are much taller than table lamps, typically a drum shade or `floor shade` with a slight slant usually looks best.
How do I know what shade my lamp is?
Your shade should be about two-thirds the height of your lamp base (give or take an inch).
- Your shade should be about two-thirds the height of your lamp base (give or take an inch).
- Proportion is the key – too tall and the effect will be top heavy, but too short and your lamp will look out of balance.
Are all lamp shades compatible?
Mix and Match Lamp Bases and Shades In most cases, the type of fitter is not interchangeable, so be sure to match the shade attachment to a compatible lamp base.
Why does my white lamp shade look yellow?
When your white lampshade develops a yellow shade, it’s because you haven’t cleaned it in a while. The accumulated dust is often projected through the yellow appearance. A sure way to restore its white condition is through some good, old-fashioned cleaning.
What’s the best way to choose a lamp shade?
Just like a slip, you never want your harp to show. So if your lamp sits on a mantel or close to eye level, this is especially important. To choose the right lamp shade width, measure your lamp base and multiply by two. For a round base, measure straight across; measure diagonally for a square base.
How do you determine the size of a lampshade?
To determine what lampshade size you need for your floor lamp, measure the height of the lamp base from the bottom to the top of the bulb rod, then divide by four to get an approximate height for the shade.
What’s the best way to hang a lamp?
Place a themed shade over a hanging pendant light to help tie together a room. Lamp designers often use square or rectangular shades with square-based lamps and round shades with curved or rounded bases.
What’s the best way to make a lamp look lighter?
If a base is straight, choose a shade with straight edges, even if they’re angled. Some other shape rules-of-thumb to consider: Bottom-heavy lamps can be made to appear lighter by the addition of cone-shaped shades on top.