Shades and Lampshades – Create Your Own Lamp
Instead of buying a ready-made lamp, you can assemble it from separate components: shade, mounting, and base. The same shade can be hung from the ceiling or placed on a table or floor base – and you can change your mind later without replacing the whole thing.
How to Choose the Right Shade Size?
Above the table, the shade should be about half the width of the tabletop – for a 90 cm table, this means a diameter of 40–50 cm. For a table lamp, a proven proportion is a shade that is roughly twice as wide as the base and about two-thirds the height of the entire lamp.
A shade that is too small for a large base looks like a missing part – this is the most common mistake when assembling on your own.
Shade Material and Light
Fabric and paper diffuse light softly and warmly, also shining through the walls – good for bedrooms and relaxation areas. Metal directs the entire beam downwards, making it better suited for above the tabletop and reading. Glass provides a decorative effect in both directions.
A light shade allows more light to pass through, while a dark one creates a focused spot under the lamp and stronger contrast – this is a conscious choice of mood, not just color.
Advantages of a Modular System
In addition to the freedom of configuration, there is a practical aspect: the shade can be replaced when it gets damaged or becomes boring, while keeping the rest. It’s also easier to maintain consistency between rooms – the same shade pattern in different mounting versions.
Compact packaging also means a smaller transport footprint. Brands like Umage have built their entire product philosophy on this.
Where to Install
The hanging version works well above the table in the dining room and above the island in the kitchen – find more models among hanging lamps. The table version will sit on a dresser or nightstand, while the floor version will be next to a chair in the living room.
You can find the full lighting offer in the lamp collection, and ready-made models among table lamps and floor lamps.
Shades – Frequently Asked Questions
What is the diameter of the shade above the table?
About half the width of the tabletop – for a 90 cm table, usually 40–50 cm.
Does the shade fit any base?
Within the same system, yes. When combining different brands, check the type of mounting – this is the most common cause of mismatching.
What shade is best for reading?
Metal or dark inside, which directs light downwards. Light, fabric shades provide diffused light, better for creating ambiance.
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