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Posts Tagged ‘table lamp’
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Apr
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Adding a new lamp shade to an outdated, boring lamp that you already own is sometimes all it takes to reveal hidden potential! These days, it’s all about working with what you’ve got!
Our friend Emily was in the market for new lamps, but when she saw these brushed nickel lamp bases at a yard sale, she knew they had potential! With their simple silhouette and improperly fitted shades, they left much to be desired, but she snatched them up for $5 each and came running to us for help! Emily trusted our expertise and handed these sad little lamps over to us for an extreme makeover, Shades of Light style!
We couldn’t help but get excited when we saw these lamps! A basic table lamp base can be like the little black dress of home decorating…Just dying for some fabulous accessories! We saw this as an instant opportunity to showcase our extensive collection of unique lamp shades and how they can add some major impact to your décor, without a major cost.
She sent us some pics of her ultra girly bedroom and we got right down to business.
We immediately knew that we wanted to pull another pattern into the room and thought that a more modern drum shade style could be a nice balance with the feminine style that the room possessed. We sent her home with some lamp shade options to let her ultimately decide exactly what she would be most happy with.
We love the simple, yet updated style of our 15″ Patterned Fabric Drum Shades
We offer them in loads of fun fabrics. For Emily, we chose three fabric options: French Country Toile Drum Shade in Berry and Cream, Black and Cream Damask and also French Country Toile Drum Shade in Black and White.
She ended up choosing the Black and White French Country Toile Drum Shade and we love the way that these black and white shades add graphic texture and contrast in her room! Here is the final result…eye candy! Thanks to Emily for allowing us to help her with her lamp makeover!
We had so much fun with Emily’s makeover and we got a little carried away with the endless design options for these lamps, we couldn’t resist the urge to fantasize and play with some other accessorizing options and created our own little dream room, designed around these lamps!
Again, we paired them with our 15″ Patterned Fabric Drum Shade in Black and White Bamboo and added a funky Turquoise Metal Flower Finial for a little extra pizzazz!
16″ Patterned Fabric Shade, Metal Flower Petal Lamp Finial
This super fun combo was a showstopper when we placed it against our bright green wall (Sherwin Williams Parakeet SW6385) on a contrasting modern black table.
We decided to go a little further and really make this project our own (literally) by adding our sweet Monogrammed Paper Shades. We offer the monograms in Four styles and Five colors. Check them out below!
14″ Monogrammed Lampshade - Script, 14″ Monogrammed Lampshade - Curlz,
14″ Monogrammed Lampshade - Circle Monogram, 14″ Monogrammed Lampshade - Roman Block
Also visit our lamp shade section here to view other stylish lamp shades!
Apr
03
03
The crisp clean statement that black & white make together are classic’s in their own right. This combination transcends decorative styles; it goes boldly from modern to classic venues as seen in our popular Black & white porcelain table lamp
We love the clever pattern of this Black & White Floral Damask area rug; such a breath of fresh air! Perfect for a spring time decor freshen up.
French Toile shades in black and white adorn a classic bath fixture & will sit proudly in any bath or powder room.
Take it out doors in this sharp indoor/outdoor braided rug. Definitely not your grandmother’s braided rug and is available in 4 colors.
Mar
09
09
Spring forward; just in time we have an fresh selection of new products to inspire you to reinvent your space.
It seems like winter will never end, but we can’t stop dreaming of spring and our fresh assortment of new products is just what we needed to get us in the mood! The forecast for spring is color, color and more color. Our patterns are playful and graphic and our colors are sunny and bright! Sunshine yellows, grass greens, aqua blues and crisp whites top our list of favorite spring palettes and we hope that they inspire you to embrace the essence of spring too.
(A) Thomas Paul’s explosive rug designs are both sophisticated & enticing. His bold over scaled damask rug comes in 3 trendy colors; black, chocolate or spa blue on a warm cream ground. (B) We were captivated by the coral design done in a dhurri weave; great texture and reversibility makes these a great buy. Choose from a classic coral and a rich expresso on a warm beige ground.
Spring is a time to reflect, revitalize and embrace your unique style. We think you will find inspiration here!
Jonathan Adler Colored Glass Pendant
Mar
02
02
Tweet, Tweet…make your nest complete! The bird craze is all about bringing the outdoors in with rich, graphic and traditional bird patterns! Birds of a feather flock to everything home!
Image from Decorating Magazine
We’ve got your feathers covered…
Love Birds Rug, High Gloss White Bird Lamp, Birdcage Ceiling Light, Porcelain Bird Wall Sconce, Birds on a Branch Outdoor Light, Vintage Cream Bird Sconce, Blue Bird Hooked Rug, Vintage Bird Chandelier, Favorite Italian Wall Sconce
Feb
23
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Economic forecast got you down? Shades of Light makes it easy to stay in the black at our web site.
Our weekly specials are the best bargain around for new products to brighten your home!
Our Sale Pages are chocked full of great buys!
Shades of Light Sales
Sign up for our emails; this week all sale merchandise is an additional 10% off already low prices!
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And everyone loves a giveaway! We partnered with This Young House to giveaway our Chic Bamboo Table Lamp. Check it out!
Our friends at Delight have the cutest stuff ever! Check out Tracey’s Fav’s. Always thrifty; Delight’s Daily Special is always tempting & will help keep you right on budget.
Feb
16
16
Antiques & Antique Reproductions are hotter than ever.
The resurgence to the past may have something to do with the explosion of the comfort trend & all things home. There is definitely a nostalgia craze buzzing about and we want to give you some design tips so you can execute this trend properly. One thing to know anything goes & the hip thing to do is mix old & new for a true eclectic design mix.
Featured below are both Antique & Antique Reproductions…
A not so fussy crystal chandelier, found in Veranda, adds to this eclectic mix…
Photo courtesy of Things that Inspire
Our version at ShadesofLight.com…
Our Antique Reproduction Oushaks Rugs are virtually indistinguishable from authentic antiques. The washed quality leaves gorgeous color gives an antique finish while blending nicely into rooms that are already decorated.
No matter what; enjoy your decorating projects; break the rules! We think there are no rules; just use your own personal taste for your creative indulgence.
Feb
09
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Feb
09
09
Pantone, the world renowned authority on color, recently selected their color of the year, Mimosa. The invigurating color is popping up everywhere.
“The color yellow exemplifies the warmth and nurturing quality of the sun, properties we as humans are naturally drawn to for reassurance,” explains Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “Mimosa also speaks to enlightenment, as it is a hue that sparks imagination and innovation.”
Images & Copy courtesy of Pantone & Colourlovers
Feb
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Jan
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2009 is here! Now is the time to clean up, clear out and comfy up your home. Our design team has brainstormed on some simple ideas to inspire your design transformations.
Step back and decide what to keep and then make your list of what you will need to make your home sparkle like new.
Stuck with old-dated can lights? We have the perfect instant solution! Our Magic Pendant easily screws into your recessed light. We offer an assortment of hardware and glass shades to work in every décor.
Patterns, patterns and more patterns for 2009: floral motifs, paisleys, geometrics. Some Shades of Light Products to try…
Make the old look new. Layer an existing rug over a larger sized sisal to create a chic up to date look. Choose from our vast selection of bordered rugs to impact your existing space.
Jan
16
16
Where: Unless you have provided lighting from another source, a table lamp should be placed beside each seating piece.
Size: Although table lamps on either side of a sofa need not be identical, they should have the same “visual” weight and height. The correct height for a table lamp is determined by the chair/sofa and the height of the table beside it. To avoid glare, the lamp should be tall enough for the bottom of its lampshade to reach the eye level of the person seated next to it.
Style: Designers recommend using table lamps as the principle lighting source in a room. By bringing the light down to task level, table lamps provide a warmth and intimacy unmatched by overhead fixtures.
Wattage: The average table lamp will light 40-50 square feet. You may need up to five lamps in a standard 12×20 foot living room.
Shades: The proper shade will add the finishing touch to your lamp. Bulb wattage is determined by the size of the lampshade.
Anatomy of a table lamp:
