Lamp Shades Guides

Learn all about bedroom lamps and living room lamps, including floor lamps, table lamps, desk lamps and more.

Read this handy guide to all types of lamps and which ones to use for specific purposes.

Lamp finials are in one sense a crowning ornament and yet they are also that practical little detail that simply cannot be forgotten. Lamp finials can be that extra piece of decor that adds the final touch to a room, but what is a lamp finial?  A lamp finial is a decorative piece that screws onto the top of the lamp that holds the lampshade in place. While most people don’t give a second thought to this piece, there are many different designs and styles to choose from that can completely change the look of your lamp.

The shape of a lamp shade will help determine the kind of light it outputs and the style of your lamp. Lampshade shapes each have their origin and purpose.

Shades are divided into 4 main groups: Drums, Empire, Bell, and Coolie. Learn more about the types of lamp shades in this guide.

DIY Lampshade: Painting Lampshades

For this exercise, the creative team at LampsUSA salvaged some lampshades damaged in shipping. A whole box of scratch and dent shades is a whole lot of blank canvas ready for exploration and fun!

Practice What You Pin. As part of this ideology, LampsUSA will be handcrafting DIY lampshades, DIY table lamps, and other DIY lamps.

LampsUSA is a company that is highly active in the Pinterest community. The whole staff loves seeing the innovative and creative lighting ideas/concepts conjured up all over the world. 

One of the biggest trends in shades today is the twist pleat. These kinds of shades are made up of fabric that is spun and folded around a shade to create a somewhat pleated look, reminiscent to that of an elegant gown.

Since 1953, Laura Ashley has grown into an empire that specializes in lifestyle home wear and soft home furnishings. Her collection allows you to give that one final touch to mirrors, rugs, cushions, throws, and, of course, lamps.