How do you measure for a lampshade for a floor lamp?
To determine the right size, measure the height of the lamp base from the floor to the bottom of the bulb holder, then divide by four to get the approximate height for the shade. Trust your eye. The perfect shade should hide the fittings underneath without encroaching on the lamp base.
What is a French drum lampshade?
French Drum lampshades are a slightly tapered shade, the shade size if referred to by the bottom ring diameter. Generally speaking, the top ring diameter on an empire is 5cm smaller than the bottom ring. The larger 50cm diameter and above French drum shades have slightly more difference between the ring sizes.
What is a clip-on lamp shade?
As the name suggests, clip-on lamp shades are designed to clip directly onto a standard or flame type light bulb. They consist of a wire assembly secured snugly around the light bulb. Clip-on shades come with an adapter that makes each lamp shade easy to remove. They are the most flexible type of assembly.
How do you cover a drum lampshade with fabric?
- Place lampshade on front side of fabric.
- Place Fabric Around Shade.
- Wrap fabric around shade and trim off excess fabric, leaving two inches for overlap.
- Glue Fabric to Shade.
- Run a line of fabric glue along the shade’s existing seam and press one end onto glue.
- Wrap Fabric Around Shade.
What is a drum shade?
Sometimes referred to as a barrel shade, the clean, simple lines of a drum lamp shade enhance the look of a transitional or mid-century modern table lamp, floor lamp, ceiling light, or pendant light. Not only do they look great, but a drum lamp shade is easy to install and use.
How big does a drum lamp shade need to be?
The drum shade looks just like what it sounds like—a drum! It’s the shorter, flatter version of a cylinder shade, with a greater width than height. Drum shades pair well with lamps that have proportionally wide bases and range in size from 12 inches to 17 inches for table lamps and 15 inches to over 18 inches for floor lamps.
Which is the best shade for a lamp?
Straight, angular, or square lamps look best with square or rectangular shades. Curved, round, sloping lamps should incorporate similar shades (like bell, drum, or empire styles).
How do you find the size of a lamp shade?
When shopping for new and replacement lamp shades on our site or in our stores, you’ll see shades listed with a set of different measurements. These measurements are always listed the same way: the distance in inches across the top, across the bottom, on the slant (if applicable), and the height.
Do you need harp to fit lamp shade?
Because the shade attaches directly to the socket by using a permanently installed wire, no harp is needed. (Note: This type of shade is usually built into the design of the lamp and is not always easily replaceable.) 3. Clip-On Shade Fitters