Lamp Shades

Lamp shades are a great way to not only control the lighting of the room but also to decorate it. It is in fact a cheaper option for giving your home a fresh makeover. Lamp shades also spread the light uniformly all around the room creating a dramatic ambience. With the right lighting by the lamp shade, a simple living room can turn into a hotspot for parties or a casual get together. Lamps and lamp shades come with a range of options like whether it can be hung from the ceiling, kept on a table or bed side or on the floor. There are a number of parameters than one need to consider while selecting a lamp shade.

Lamp shades come in a variety of shapes and sizes. It is advisable to choose the one according to the size of the room and the place you wish to place the lamp shade.
Another point to consider while selecting the shape of the lamp shade is the wattage of the bulb that you will be using, as it directly translates into the heat produced by the bulb. Experts’ advice having at least 2 to 3 inch gap between the shade wall and the bulb, if it is of high wattage. Compact fluorescent lights or CFLs provide a comparatively less heat generating bulb option and is ideal for tall lamp shades.
In case the room is small, it is better to select a lamp shade that has enough area to withstand the heat produced by the bulb inside.
The color of the lamp shade determines the amount of lighting. Dark colors emanate softer light and is ideal as a night stand or for romantic lighting. Light colored lamp shades are better for reading purposes and for lighting a large room.