You wouldn't ordinarily think that something as simple as a lampshade could have such an impact on the mood and aesthetics of your home. Good interior designers, on the other hand, know that it's all about the details. Making just a few simple tweaks to the current décor of your home can completely change the look and feel of a room without making a huge dent in your wallet. Below is an overview of some different styles of fabric lampshades with ideas on how they can transform your current home design.
An empire lampshade is a very traditional style perfect for traditional and classic style homes. They are circular in shape with a subtle size difference between the smaller top and larger bottom opening. The simplicity of the empire shape allows you to use a wider variety of fabric choices, from simple solid colors to modern prints, giving you more freedom to match the current decor of your room.
The basic coolie lampshade is another great option. This type of fabric lampshade is also round, but with a much more dramatic size difference from the top to bottom than the empire lampshade. The exaggeration of its construction makes it better suited for more contemporary or funky design choices. A simply-patterned coolie lampshade can be a great compliment to a statement or oriental read style lamp base, whereas a simple lamp base can look more upbeat and modern with a brightly printed fabric lampshade.
Lampshades also come in different shapes, like the cut corner square lampshade. This square shade has added lines on the corners, giving it a much more upscale look than a four sided square lampshade. Because of its very classical shape, this lampshade is perfect for making a traditional room look more rich and luxurious. Keeping the fabric print simple but with an expensive looking texture can help to convey a more upscale mood as well.
Of course, these are just a few of the different styles of lampshades you can consider when designing your room. There are many other types of fabric lampshades to choose from, all with different abilities to change the style of your décor. At Jovin, we truly care about lighting and design and we want to help you create the room of your dreams. Browse our wide selection of lampshades and lighting to find just what you need, and feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
