Replacing a Lamp Shade - Style Tips from Lamps Plus

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Video Overview

0:00 - Video Begins
0:12 - Measure for a New Shade
0:30 - Tip 1 - Change the Color
0:48 - Tip 2 - Change the Pattern
1:02 - Tip 3 - Change the Shape
1:20 - Tip 4 - Use a Pleated Shade
1:46 - Tip 5 - Lined and Hardback Shades
2:19 - Tip 6 - Shade Fitters

Before finding a replacement lamp shade, you'll need to measure for a new shade. You will need to take some basic shade measurements to ensure your replacement will fit perfectly: the top width, the bottom width, the slant measurement, and the height. For more information, you can check out our more in-depth video regarding measuring lamp shades:

If you like the basic shape of the shade you have, but still want to try something new, changing out the color is a great way to add visual interest to your space. Bold colors can add a bright accent and pop to a room, while natural fabrics and color tones are perfect for subtle and coastal style spaces.

Also to consider is trying out a shade with an interesting pattern, rather than a solid color. Try to choose a pattern that fits the rest of your room's décor. You can find themed patterns or modern abstract designs to really change it up.

You can also completely change the look of your lamp by replacing the shade with a different shape. Bell and flared lamp shades tend to appear more formal, while empire shades have a dramatically wide flare. Drum shades lean towards a cleaner, more contemporary look, and oval and rectangular shades provide geometric form.

If you are looking to add wonderful visual texture to a lamp, pleated shades are the obvious choice. With a wide range of designs, pleated shades are a hot look right now. Sheared mini pleats, box pleats, knife pleats, mushroom pleats, and draped pleats (sometimes called French pleats) are among the many style options.

Another factor to consider is the shade lining. Some shades do not have a lining, meaning the light from the bulb will directly illuminate the exterior of the shade and you may even see the outline of the bulb itself. Lined shades will direct the light up and down, but not through the shade itself. For an extra bit of elegance, some shades even have colored linings. Others have a hardback lining, which adds an element of rigidity to the shade design.

Lastly, when replacing a lamp shade, remember to find a shade with the correct shade fitter that your lamp base requires. Most lamps use a classic spider fitter, which pairs with a harp and finial. But others use clip-on shades (which clip onto the bulb), or UNO shades, which screw in around the base of the bulb.

If you require assistance looking for the right shade style or fitter for your lamps, the design experts at Lamps Plus are ready and available to help!

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