A fabric lampshade brings pattern, colour and presence to a room. Start with the atmosphere you want to create, then consider the design alongside the furniture and textiles you already have.
Choose a colour that belongs
Pick out one or two colours from a painting, rug or cushion. Echo them in the shade to connect the room’s elements, or choose a bolder colour as a focal point. Your textiles do not all need to match.
Consider the scale of the pattern
The same pattern reads differently on a small bedside lampshade and a large drum shade. Its placement varies with the dimensions and the cut of the fabric. Use product photographs and measurements to assess the design’s presence, bearing in mind that each piece may frame the pattern slightly differently.
Consider the shade lit and unlit
The appearance of fabric changes with daylight, the bulb and the inner lining. Interior photographs can help you imagine a setting, but they do not guarantee identical colour or brightness in your home. For a desk or reading area, consider the lamp and bulb as a whole.
Match shape to use
A drum shade creates an even volume; a conical shade narrows towards the top. Then choose the version for a lamp base or pendant and check its fitting and proportions. Maison Cossettini lampshades are handcrafted in France using organic cotton satin in exclusive patterns.
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