What is a Lampshade ?
A lampshade is a cover used to prevent direct light from entering the human eye.
Lampshades are also used in chandeliers and wall sconces, but they are usually used in table lamps and floor lamps.
Lighting products that use lampshades provide a very soft and comfortable lighting to the environment. They generously fill the space with a simple sense of richness without causing glare or dazzle.
Choosing the right lampshade can provide a comfortable ambiance in a corner side or inviting atmosphere in the entrance or hallway. Whether you’re planning to completely renovate your home, moving into your first home, or simply looking for furniture accessories to add some brightness to your home. You can find all the lighting models with lampshades in the Avonni catalog.
What to Consider When Choosing a Lampshade ?
• The bulbs used in the lampshade should not be transparent. Soft bulbs(white outer layer) should be preferred if possible. When using transparent bulbs, the shadow of the filaments inside transparent bulbs is reflected on the lampshade fabric and reducing visual quality. When soft bulbs are used, shadows are eliminated and soft bulbs provide homogenous soft light.
• If you are choosing a lampshade for your existing lamp, do not forget that the shape of the lampshade is also very important. Make sure to choose a lampshade that is compatible with the shape of your table lamp or floor lamp base.
If the base of your table lamp or floor lamp is round, choose a round lampshade. If the base is square, choose a square lampshade.
• The size of the lampshade is also very important. Lampshades with diameters of 40, 45, and 50 cm are generally used for floor lamps. The diameter of floor lamp bases is usually 30 or 40 cm. As the diameter of the base increases, make sure to choose a shade that is larger than the base diameter.
When choosing a lampshade for your table lamp, consider the height of your lamp. Using a large shade on a short table lamp would be an incorrect application.
• When deciding on the color of the lampshade material, start by determining the purpose of the lighting. Is it decorative or functional? If you want to use the lamp for creating an ambiance or reading, choose a semi-transparent lampshade material. If the lamp is only for decorative purposes, then you can use a material that allows less light to pass through or use dark colors.
What Materials Should You Choose for Lampshade ?
• Fabric materials can be specially produced to match the fabrics used in your room and can perfectly complement your room. Beautiful and elegant fabric lampshades add a stylish and luxurious touch to your home and have the ability to add warmth and comfort to even the simplest decorations. However, if the location where they will be used is a public area, cleaning fabric lampshades may be a bit more difficult compared to other materials.
While fabric lampshades can be used in your living room, they are not often preferred in public spaces such as hotel lobbies.
• Parchment and parchment-like lampshades are excellent in terms of light diffusion. Additionally, they are very easy to clean. If they get damaged due to a sharp object hitting them, it may not be possible to repair them. They are the most preferred lampshade material in hotel rooms because they are inexpensive and easy to produce.
• Fabric shades produced by applying a very thin fabric on a transparent plastic are the lampshade type that reflects luxury feeling the best. While the outer parts of these lampshades give a fabric feel, inner parts are made of transparent plastic. Cleaning is easier compared to parchment lampshades. They may be a bit more expensive compared to other materials..
A table lamp or floor lamp with a lampshade is a great way to bring a dazzling design to your home without spending money on an expensive decoration or furniture accessories. You can use it in your entrance, living room or at the sides of your bed in your bedroom. Using these products with chandeliers allows you to have light at different height levels and help turn your home into a complete cozy nest with multi-layered lighting.
