Picking the perfect lampshade

Selecting a lampshade for your table lamp isn't just about finding the right shape or colour. While these aspects matter, lampshades can truly showcase your style and personality. When you're thinking about mood, practicality, design themes and character, your choice of lampshade can make a world of difference.

The magic of fabric

Standard lampshades in lively rooms create an interesting contrast while still offering useful soft lighting, especially if you opt for something see-through like our Triangle Heather Linen lampshade. We love luxurious silk lampshades and how they add a touch of elegance to a living space – picture comfy sofas, natural oak furniture, and rich blues and greens.

Shapes that shine

An unusual lampshade like a the Delta Mini Lampshade can create an eye-catching and memorable look. Our most popular modern shapes include the cube lampshade, the Wavy Coolie Lampshade, the French Drum and Empire from our Made to Order collection, but this choice is really up to you. Paired with a unique lamp base, lampshades help create a feature that defines your room's style.

The shape of the lampshade also affects how light spreads in your space. While a tall tapered lampshade casts a narrow beam of light up and down, our wider, square lampshade, cube lampshade or circular oval lampshade are great for creating ambient lighting.

Lampshade guide

Want more ideas? Our complete guide to choosing a lampshade will walk you through the impact of different shapes, sizes, colours and materials available. Whether you're after a large lampshade for a floor lamp, a small lampshade for a table lamp, or something in between like a casino green cotton lampshade, a black lampshade, sunny yellow lampshade, or a gold table lampshade we've got you covered.