Choosing Lampshade Size

The more basic shape of the body you have on your lamp.

Choosing lampshade size.

The more styles of shades it can fit. When shade shopping the shade size refers to the width across the bottom of the shade. The height of the lampshade should be two thirds of the height of the lamp base. The best shade will mimic the base of the lamp and the shape of the table.

Just like a slip you. The stem is the part of. Proportion is the key too tall and the effect will be top heavy but too short and your lamp will look out of balance. You don t want the socket or the switch to be visible.

How to choose a lamp shade size 1. There are three golden rules a tape measure doesn t go amiss either to remember when it comes to choosing a lampshade for table lamps. Measure and write down the clearance your lamp has from walls and furniture so you can purchase a shade that fits the. Measure the distance from the base of lamp to the stem if your lamp has a single bulb socket.

First measure the base and height of your lamp. The width of the lampshade should be equal to the height of the lamp base. Here are our guidelines for how to measure a lamp for a shade. Your shade should be about two thirds the height of your lamp base give or take an inch.

The shade should be twice as wide as the lamp base and one third of the total height of the lamp. The bottom edge of the lampshade should fall midway on the neck of the lamp.