Our editors' picks of the best lampshades
Low, diffused light is an instant interiors mood-lifter, so shading those bulbs is a decorating essential. At night, a stylish lampshade can cheer up a room, emitting a gentle light from under a pretty patterned shade. In the day, a lampshade can double as a piece of decorative art, sitting proudly on its display plinth. As our resident decorating expert Rita Konig says, 'lampshades are to a room what shoes are to an outfit and I am afraid that they can cost about the same. Don't hesitate in spending money on your lampshades; they last forever and make such an enormous difference to the overall feeling of a room. In fact, I think they are probably more impactful than one's shoes.'
In light of this, we have compiled some of our favourite lampshades, from pretty gathered fabric to sharp, pleated paper shades, and from off the shelf pieces from our favourite furniture shops, to bespoke and hand-painted options.
The best lampshades to buy now
After more lighting content? We've put together edits of the best bedside lamps, the best floor lamps, elegant wall lights, helpful task lights for your home office as well as stylish table lamps. For room specific picks, head to our round up of lovely hallway lighting, or the best bathroom lights that don't cost the earth. If you need some inspiration, check out our guide on 13 modern ways to do a chandelier and how to buy lighting on Etsy.