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by: experthometips | last updated: October 31, 2009
Category: Lighting | Tags: lamp shade, lamp shade for your home, how to chose a lamp shade, choosing a lamp shade, right lamp shades, selecting lamp shades
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How To Choose The Right Lamp Shade

Lamp shades are an inexpensive way of giving style statement to your home or decorating a room. The market is loaded with varied patterns and shades which enable you to choose one according to your style and liking. The lamps are also available with or without shades. The lamp shades are not an accessory which fits all therefore it is always better to take your time and then choose one for your home.

This article elaborates few tips to be considered before choosing a lamp shade for your home. Please leave me a comment and share your experiences of choosing a lamp shade for your home with us.

 
Size – Consider the size or diameter which is required for lamp’s socket before buying a lamp shade. You can do this by measuring the length from the base of the lamp's socket to the top of the bulb.
 
Kind Of Filter – All the lamps have different kind of filters – few have lamps attached to the shade of the socket while others have it attached to the bulb. So always consider what kind of filter you require before purchasing a lamp shade.
 
Height – Choose a lamp shade according to the height you want for you lamp. The taller lamp shade has a tendency to trap some of the bulb heat inside, so always consider this fact before adjusting the bulb strength.
 
Color – The color of the lamp shade plays a major role in giving your lamp shade a stylish look. Always select a color goes well with your lamp’s base and the décor of your room
 
Fabric – The light of the lamp shade various according to the fabric used. The heavy weighted fabric dims the light while the lightweight fabrics give more light.
 
Lamp Shade Decor – Always go for a lamp shade décor as per your family i.e. if you have kids at home do not go for lamp shades with dangling fringe/sparkling colors as they attract the kids.

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