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Lampshades were originally designed to help to diffuse light. If the lamp did not have a shade, the brightness from the light bulb would be way too much for any room. But there is much more to a lamp shade than its primary function. A lamp shade also provides additional accent to the base of the lamp as well as to the room.
There are a variety of lamp shades that you can purchase. There are lampshades that have pleaded fabric. There are others that can be made from leather or fake leather as well. No one can underestimate the absolute beauty of stained glass lamp shades. You can purchase lampshades that have a single color or ones that have intricate designs.
The lamp shade can complement the lamp itself. The most important thing is when you are looking to purchase a lamp to make sure it is the right size for your room. This is also true if you are looking to replace an existing lamp shade. You can create a brand-new looking lamp just by changing the shade. When you purchase a new shade, you need to make sure that you have at least 3 inches of room so that the light bulb will not get too hot for the shade. You will also want to make sure that the shade will blend in well with the existing base.
The shape of the lampshade is also important. Depending on the use of the lamp, the shape of the shade will matter. For example, if you are using it as a reading lamp, you may want a bell shaped shade to give you that much needed light. If the base of your lamp is intricate and quite stunning, you may want to shade the does not detract from the beauty of the base. On the flip side, if you have a plain base a shade can add definite design style to any room. There are many websites that you can purchase lampshades from. There are also some that will give you suggestions on the size and shape based on the size of the base. You of course can also purchase the shade and lamp together. A new lamp shade can brighten up your existing lamp, as well as add accent to the overall room.
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