Every lamp deserves its lampshade!
Our online selection includes a wide range of lampshades to suit your needs in terms of diameter, color, design, and materials. Whether you want to enhance a Scandinavian wall light, an industrial ceiling light, or a modern table lamp, our dedicated collection offers a wide choice of models that will allow you to personalize your décor. Let's take a closer look at all the technical aspects of lampshades so that you can choose the right model. You must therefore consider several factors before purchasing a model that has caught your eye for a light fixture in your home! In particular, you need to consider the color and period style of the surrounding furniture, as well as the desired lighting atmosphere (soft light, neutral light...) to choose a suitable light diffuser.
What type of light fixture is a lampshade for?
All indoor light fixtures, as well as outdoor fixtures, can be fitted with a lampshade, provided they have a suitable socket (generally E14 or E27) to fit most available lampshades, as well as LED or halogen bulbs.
A chandelier, wall light, pendant light, or any other lamp will be enhanced by a lampshade that highlights both the light and the body of the lamp. Let's look in more detail at how to dress your beautiful newly acquired lamp, or replace an existing model to change the decorative tone a little!
A lampshade for your table lamp or bedside lamp
Bedside lamps are the basic supplementary lighting in a bedroom or hallway, on a small table. It makes a nice reading light or nightlight before going to sleep, and choosing the right type of lampshade is essential so as not to be dazzled, but also to illuminate the area properly. It is therefore important to choose a model that will allow a sufficient number of lumens to be diffused around you, without dazzling you. If your lamp has a patinaed metal structure, floral embroidery, or wood, a vintage lampshade will match.
You can choose it in cotton, with tassels, or stick to a frosted white glass model to preserve the vintage character of your supplementary light fixture. For a modern table lamp with sleek curves or a minimalist look, also try to harmonize the material and color. Take a look around our online store to find inspiration from contemporary designers! We offer a full selection in wood, metal, and many other styles of lampshades in all shapes to dress your lamp with character and finesse.
A lampshade for a wall light
Lampshades for wall lights are generally small and create focused lighting. Whether it is directed towards the wall or the ceiling, the light flow of a wall light is intended to be directed so as not to dazzle anyone. Given the positioning of this type of light fixture on the upper third of the wall, the lampshade is therefore a crucial decorative covering for this model of wall lamp, which will create indirect lighting, like a semi-circle lampshade.
A lampshade for a pendant light
Pendant lights (including chandeliers) are intended to diffuse the light flow more intensely and significantly than a wall light. Depending on the size of the pendant light and the wattage of the bulb, a large lampshade or a small model must be chosen to harmonize the whole. For a glass globe pendant light, a tinted light diffuser in taupe, smoke, or cream white allows you to reduce the light intensity. If you want to add character and charm to your ceiling lamp, opt for a model with a bolder color or design (checkerboard, floral...) which will also create a play of shadows and stylish geometric shapes.
A lampshade for a floor lamp
The ultimate free-standing light fixture, the floor lamp is a lamp that we like to place strategically in a place in the home to create a warm atmosphere. In a dark hallway or in a living room near the reading corner, a floor lamp generally has a cylindrical, round, or square lampshade so as not to dazzle.
Choosing the dimensions of your lampshade
A rule applies 9 times out of 10. The diameter or width of the lampshade you plan should be equal to the height of the stand at most. You can use a paper or cardboard template to help you visualize the diameter and circumference of the ideal lampshade for your light fixture.
Choosing the shape of your lampshade
The shape of a lampshade matters. It is an essential criterion to maintain visual harmony with your designer lamp. When the stand of your light fixture is straight, it is recommended to choose a similarly straight lampshade, which can be round, square, rectangular, or even oval. For more sophisticated lamp stands, pyramid or cone-shaped lampshades will create an aesthetic dynamic. Traditional or vintage shapes include conical, oval, and pyramidal, while modern styles favor cylindrical, straight square, straight rectangular, and straight oval shapes. The primary goal is for the lampshade to be a natural extension of your lamp, to create an aesthetic continuity that will highlight the entire light fixture and incorporate harmoniously into your interior décor.
- The round lampshade
A classic shape, it is a model that surrounds the bulb of the light fixture. If you are hesitating, it is probably the safest default choice that will harmonize with a wide range of lamps. Whether on a vintage or modern light fixture, it is a shape that will adapt well. The remaining thing to know is the chosen material so as to match the surrounding decorative style! Scandinavian, industrial, or Southern, you have plenty of options among our various possibilities in stock.
- The conical lampshade
Creating a funnel-shaped light extension that directs the light source, it is the common choice for pendant lights suspended by an electrical wire. The best sellers are often those in matte black, with a gold interior. But they are available in a full range of colors, and enhance interiors intended to be modern and stylish.
- The cylindrical lampshade
Its tubular shape creates focused lighting on a specific spot (a dining table, an armchair, a headboard...). Very popular in a contemporary interior, it enhances a wooden, metal, or plastic light fixture.
Choosing the material of your lampshade
- The fabric lampshade
Lightweight and timeless, fabric is a synthetic or natural material that allows you to dress a lamp with voluptuousness. Natural materials such as cotton, silk, and linen create an authentic atmosphere on your base. However, make sure not to screw in a halogen bulb if the fabric lampshade is close to the bulb at the risk of burning it. Synthetic material models such as polyester and nylon allow for tight budgets, or for people wishing to dress their lamps with a lightweight and resistant material, to illuminate a child's bedroom, for example.
- The paper lampshade
Also lightweight, the paper lampshade can come in very stylish shapes, and in all colors. It can be personalized for a Scandinavian style (in cream, white, or pale yellow) or in an industrial style (black, anthracite gray, or taupe). But also in all shapes (cylindrical, round, or square). It is also an economical and sustainable choice, if it is made from recycled paper. Designers are increasingly drawing inspiration from paper to do this!
- The velvet lampshade
Silky and textured, the velvet lampshade gives off a soft retro vintage air. You see it on a ceiling light in a grandparents' house, or in a bedroom of a large manor, for example. Be sure to take care of this type of lampshade with a soft cloth, without chemicals.
- The metal lampshade
Metal lampshades generally create an industrial look. They are often lightweight, sparkling, and carry the light flow with a high refraction of light. Especially if it is copper, bronze, or chrome-plated metal.
- The wooden lampshade
The wooden lampshade is versatile. It can come in exotic styles such as bamboo or rattan, which also create lightness as well as shadow plays on the ceiling. But you can also choose a heavier and more solid oak or ash lampshade.
- The plastic lampshade
Lightweight and modern material, polycarbonate and acrylic are the most popular. They are also inexpensive, and can imitate all kinds of materials! You can dress your chandeliers, pendant lights, and light fixtures with these lampshades that can be very versatile and come in various colors: red, navy blue, black, white...