Choosing Lampshade Size

The bottom edge of the lampshade should fall midway on the neck of the lamp.

Choosing lampshade size.

Note the lamp. When shade shopping the shade size refers to the width across the bottom of the shade. A round lamp on a square base can take a shade of a rounded top and square bottom the diameter of the shade s bottom must not be greater than the height of the body match the colors of the lampshade to the. Measure and write down the clearance your lamp has from walls and furniture so you can purchase a shade that fits the.

How to choose a lamp shade size 1. So for a 6 inch lamp base the shade should be at. The best shade will mimic the base of the lamp and the shape of the table. You don t want the socket or the switch to be visible.

The more styles of shades it can fit. The height of the lampshade should be two thirds of the height of the lamp base. Here are our guidelines for how to measure a lamp for a shade. 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 the distance from the base of lamp to the stem if your lamp has a single bulb socket. The stem is the part of. Just like a slip you. The more basic shape of the body you have on your lamp.

Proportion is the key too tall and the effect will be top heavy but too short and your lamp will look out of balance. First measure the base and height of your lamp.