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Purchasing Guide For Western Lamp Shades - 2

...5. Color

Gone are the days of placing a white shade on your lamp and being done. White was popular because it allowed the most light to illuminate through. However modern shade choices offer every color under the rainbow so have some fun. Here's some tips to help you choose the right colors.

I. A polished brass shade looks its best with white

II. Antique brass looks its best with cream

III. Crystal looks sharpest in shades of white but would be a poor choice for a western themed room.

IV. Wood can wear any color and almost any material type. It looks classy in earth tones.

V. Porcelain and Ceramic lamps look great with a pattern shade if they are plain or a colored complimentary shade if they are patterned.

6. Fabric

The fabric of your lamp shade can make a statement or blend. There's some great western patterns to choose from like chuck wagons, horses, or horseshoes to name just a few. You'll want to use heavy fabrics for your western theme. Silk just wouldn't look good. You might even consider using a fabric like burlap.

7. Accents

A western themed room is one of the easiest rooms to use funky accents. For example why not consider a cowboy boot base or a wagon lamp? There are all kinds of interesting accents you can use to complete your look and that includes in your shade choices. Be creative.

8. Proportion

Your shade needs to be proportional to the lamp and it should always cover the entire socket. The shade should measure at least 2" less the size of the base.

There's nothing like a little creativity to make your room truly your room. The only real rule is that there are no rules that cannot be broken. It's your room and you can complete the dcor however you like. We only have tips for good visual perception of your western lamp shades.

Because lamps are such a great thing to have in any room of your home or office, you will find that the parts and accessories that are available for them are everywhere. Try looking where the lamps are sold the next time you are shopping for a part or accessory for your lamp and you cant go wrong.

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