Selecting the right shape shade for your lamp is all about style, but selecting the correct size is all about proportion.  Even if the style of shade is correct, the size can make or break the look. One way to determine width of your shade: Measure the lamp from the bottom of the base to [...]

C’ville Abode has a new column called “Rental Rescue” which highlights ways to turn your plain rental into a place with personality.  Many of us live in rentals with harsh overhead lighting or dated fixtures that we can’t take down.  In this issue, columnist Ed Warwick shows readers how to turn a ceiling fan with [...]

Below are several of the most common lampshade shapes and these situations in which you should use them.  Often, the rule of thumb is to choose a shade which complements the shape of the lamp. A bell shade is a classic shape that complements a wide variety of lamps, however, it is a particularly successful [...]