Dear Gail: I’ve been looking for new lamps for my living room, and I like that the stores now have mix-and-match lamps and shades. But how do I go about selecting the right shade for a lamp? Nicole ...

When choosing lamps, it’s easy to get caught up in the aesthetics. But you also need to consider the size of the lamp, the surface it will sit on and how you will use it. “Scale really matters,” says ...

With home decorating at an all-time high, it's not surprising that even the simplest accessories are taking on a new look. Witness the lampshade. Once limited to bell shapes in pale creams and ...

If you have broken or old, faded lamp shades, it’s time to look for a replacement or upgrade. Lamps set the ambiance of the room, and a dusty shade might not be providing you with the best possible ...

As an accessory, a lamp shade can dress up a room, conceal a glaring lightbulb and lend a warm, soft glow. Changing the lamp shade is a relatively inexpensive way to give a room a new look. Paper is a ...

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