Measure your lamp to select the perfect lamp shade.
Thanks to their portability, lamps are one of the easiest home lighting solutions. In addition to providing much-needed light for interior spaces, lamps also contribute to the overall feel of a room by complementing the interior design plan and color schemes. The lamp shade plays a particularly important role when it comes to a lamp's function and design. When selecting a lamp shade, it's important to take the height of the lamp base into account so that the shade does not overpower the lamp.
Instructions
1. Place one end of a measuring tape at the very bottom of the lamp base where it sits on the table.
2. Stretch the measuring tape up the lamp base until it reaches the bottom of the light socket, but do not measure the light socket. Take note of the measurement.
3. Select a shade with a diameter that is within 2 inches of the height of the lamp. For example, if a lamp base is 12 inches tall, a shade that is between 10 inches and 14 inches in diameter is appropriate. The diameter of the shade is the distance across the center of the bottom of the shade.
4. Measure the height of the lamp harp. The lamp harp is the metal attachment extending from the light socket; it has metal arms that go around the light bulb. Select a shade with a height that is within half an inch of the size of the lamp harp. For example, if the length of the harp is 7 inches, the height of the shade can be anywhere between 6 1/2 inches and 7 1/2 inches.
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