{"title":"Blue lampshades","description":"\u003cp\u003eChoose the shade material first, then the shade itself: it is the thickness of the fabric that decides the halo, not the name of the blue. A blue lampshade tints the light towards a cooler, softer white than an ecru shade, which creates a calm atmosphere in a room for resting rather than working light. Format and fitting are settled afterwards, based on the measurements of your lamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cnav\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#lumiere\"\u003eWhat light does a blue lampshade give\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#choisir\"\u003eChoosing according to your lamp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#matiere\"\u003eGlass, linen or fabric\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#klein\"\u003eKlein blue pendant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#plafond\"\u003eHanging from the ceiling\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#pied\"\u003eFloor lamp and bedside\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tissu\"\u003eChanging the fabric\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#accords\"\u003eColour pairings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/nav\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"lumiere\"\u003eWhat light does a blue lampshade give?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA blue lampshade colours the light that passes through it: the halo becomes cooler and softer than that of an ecru shade, which suits a room where you want a calm atmosphere rather than working light. The thicker the fabric, the more the light is filtered and diffused. The shade perceived on the wall therefore depends as much on the density of the material as on the blue chosen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBlue lampshade: how it looks by day and in the evening\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitched off, the shade reads as a patch of colour on the furniture. Switched on, it casts a tinted cone downwards and a paler halo upwards, and it is this halo that turns the wall and ceiling blue. In an already bright room, the effect stays subtle; in a dark space, it becomes clearly noticeable. A pastel blue and a midnight blue thus give two very different atmospheres with the same lamp, and switching from a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/abat-jours-en-tissu\"\u003efabric shade\u003c\/a\u003e to a finer model is enough to change the result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eColoured lampshades: plain or patterned blue\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plain blue gives an even halo, with no breaks, which suits rooms where you want calm. A pattern adds denser areas and lighter areas: the light comes out in patches, with a visible design on the wall. This decorative effect is reserved for accent lamps, never for a single light source in a work room. To compare shade options, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jour\"\u003ethe lampshade range as a whole\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"choisir\"\u003eHow do you choose a blue lampshade that suits your lamp?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst measure the holder of your lamp (socket or shade ring), then choose a shade whose fitting matches exactly. The bottom diameter must cover the socket without crushing it, and the top opening must stay narrower than the base so that the light does not escape towards the ceiling. These three points settle the decision before any question of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eShade shape and the light it diffuses\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShape\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLight diffused\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLamp concerned\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRoom\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWide beam downwards, open halo upwards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFloor lamp, bedside lamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiving room, hallway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCylindrical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEven halo over the full height, very vertical light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePendant, bedside lamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiving room, bedroom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEven light, little light sent upwards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBedside lamp, small pendant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBedroom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSquare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight framed on all four sides, sharp contrast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBedside lamp, floor lamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHallway, living room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOval\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoftened halo, discreet in a small space\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBedside lamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNursery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBlue lampshade: which diameter for which lamp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rule of proportion comes down to one sentence: the shade should stay wider than the base of the lamp, without exceeding twice its width. On a tall base, a shade that is too narrow makes an umbrella silhouette; too wide, it overwhelms the base and throws a halo out into the room. A base diameter of around thirty to forty centimetres generally suits a floor lamp, a more contained format a bedside lamp. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-moderne\"\u003eModern shapes\u003c\/a\u003e that are cylindrical and square are easy to measure on the floor before buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSocket, base and fitting: what has to match\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fitting is the point that makes an order go wrong. A shade with a socket screws directly onto the bulb in place; a shade with a clip or a ring sits on a shade ring screwed on above, and the two are not interchangeable. Also check the bulb base, small E14 on most bedside lamps, large E27 on floor lamps and pendants: the shade must let the bulb through without touching it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"matiere\"\u003eGlass, linen or fabric lampshade: which material for a blue lampshade?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLinen and cotton diffuse a soft, tinted halo, suited to accent lighting. Glass does not filter: it lets the beam through and sends it downwards, giving a more directed light. The choice therefore depends on the intended use, reading or atmosphere, far more than on the shade itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eMaterial of a blue lampshade: effect and care\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEffect on the light\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCare\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFor what use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLinen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatte halo, softened shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDust dry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBedroom, living room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCotton or tightly woven fabric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltered light, denser blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrushing or light sponge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiving room, bedside lamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirect light, translucent blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft cloth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBedside lamp, pendant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoile or non-woven\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWide diffusion, lighter effect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDusting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePendant, floor lamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLacquered metal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight sent downwards and upwards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDamp cloth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePendant, floor lamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGlass lampshade for a bedside lamp: what you need to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlass gives a more direct light, without the softness of a fabric, and this clarity suits reading on a bedside table. It is also heavier: check that the lamp holder can take the weight without leaning. Translucent blue stays stable over time and does not dull in the light, which differs from a textile shade, which can pale after several years near a window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinen or cotton: which fabric filters the most light?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTightly woven cotton filters more and makes the blue denser, which gives a more coloured and lower halo. Linen, more open, lets more light through and softens the shade. For a bedroom where you want a low, grazing light, cotton is the safest; for a bright living room, linen avoids the opaque block effect. Find these shades in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-en-lin\"\u003elinen lampshades\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"klein\"\u003eKlein blue pendant: where to place it and how to pair it?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Klein blue is intense, a pendant in this shade works as a focal point above a dining table, in a hallway or over an island. In a bedroom or a small living room, a softer shade or a more closed shade avoids the effect of a dark block above people's heads. In other words, use it as an accent, never as the background of a room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKlein blue pendant above a dining table\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove a table, the shade comes down into the field of vision: a very saturated blue then takes up the visual space and can be tiring. A matte white background nearby, or a light-coloured seat, rebalances the whole. For a large table, one large volume reads better than several small ones. Pendants of this kind are chosen with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-pour-salon\"\u003ewhat it takes to light a living room\u003c\/a\u003e without darkening it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKlein blue, cobalt blue, midnight blue: which shade to choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKlein blue is the most saturated, cobalt leans towards a slightly warmer strong blue, midnight blue comes close to navy and almost disappears in the evening. By day, midnight blue looks dark; switched on, it gives a muted halo. Pastel blue, for its part, suits small rooms because it does not create a visual mass. These differences in shade change the result more than the shape itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"plafond\"\u003eHow do you hang a lampshade from the ceiling?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lampshade alone is not fixed to the ceiling: it is carried by a pendant. Switch off the power, fix the bracket or hook provided, connect the wires, then screw the socket and the shade onto the pendant. If there is no fixing point, an electrician is needed: this is not an everyday DIY job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFixing a pendant bracket to the ceiling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bracket is screwed into a solid material, never into simple plasterboard without a suitable plug. First locate the wire route, drill, then fix the plate before hanging. Always switch off the lighting circuit breaker before working, and check that there is no voltage with a tester. The hanging height is then adjusted on the cable, according to the room and the people moving underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHanging the socket: what changes the effect\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe length of cable between the ceiling and the socket decides the pool of light on the floor: the lower the socket, the tighter the halo. A deep shade accentuates this effect, a very open shade reduces it. These adjustments are what make the same pendant light a worktop or a coffee table in two different ways. For the other lights in the home, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eall our lighting\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"pied\"\u003eHow do you fit a lampshade on a floor lamp or a bedside lamp?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a bedside lamp or a floor lamp, the shade slides onto the socket or onto a shade ring, then locks with the screw or ring provided. Check that the shade does not touch the bulb and that it does not lean once tightened, to avoid an uneven halo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFloor lamp lampshade: choosing the right diameter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tall base holds a narrow shade badly: the silhouette becomes spindly and the halo travels too far. A wide format balances the base and brings the light back down, where it is needed for reading or moving around. The practical rule remains that of the base: the shade should be wider than it, without excess. The fitting, for its part, must match the holder of the base, otherwise the whole thing leans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFitting the lampshade onto the socket without forcing it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tightening screw is locked by hand, without tools and without marking the socket. A shade that turns on itself signals a ring that is too large; a shade that creaks signals excessive tightening. Once in place, switch on and look at the wall: a halo that stops sharply on one side almost always comes from a shade that is crooked. For the bedroom, compare with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-pour-chambre\"\u003ewhat is available for a bedroom\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"tissu\"\u003eHow do you change the fabric of a lampshade?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove the lampshade, take off the old fabric and any glue residue, then cut the new material using the frame as a pattern. Stretch it, glue it onto the rings, fold the edges inwards and leave it to dry before refitting the whole onto the lamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRenovating a lampshade rather than replacing it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt makes sense when the frame is sound: rigid rings, intact wires, no deformation. It lets you keep a shape that already suits the lamp and change only the shade. On the other hand, a warped frame cannot be straightened, and a renovation will never restore an original curve. Allow an evening for a simple shade, drying included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing a fabric that lets light through\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe simplest test is to hold the material in front of a window: what you see through it corresponds to what the lamp will pass through. A lined fabric does not let light through and turns the shade into an opaque volume. Also avoid synthetic fabrics near the bulb and prefer an LED source, which gives off little heat, in a shade that breathes. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-en-tissu\"\u003eFabric shades\u003c\/a\u003e already assembled save you this work when the original shape no longer suits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"accords\"\u003eWith which colours and furniture should a blue lampshade be paired?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA blue lampshade pairs easily with matte white, light wood, ecru linen or brass, which warm up the cool shade. With a blue sofa, avoid strict blue on blue: shift the shade or add a neutral material between the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003ePairing a blue lampshade with the rest of the room\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShade of blue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTo pair with\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAtmosphere achieved\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRoom\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKlein blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatte white, light wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrong contrast, graphic feel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDining room, hallway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidnight blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrass, ecru linen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntimate, muted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBedroom, living room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePastel blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOff-white, rattan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoftness, delicate light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNursery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCobalt blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePearl grey, glass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrisp, contemporary\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiving room, hallway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue and white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlain fabric, graphic lines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshness, coastal feel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiving room, bedroom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBlue bubble sofa and lampshade: playing with tones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA light blue sofa and a stronger blue lampshade work together because the difference in value creates depth. Two blues of the same intensity, on the other hand, cancel each other out and the room looks flat. An ecru cushion, a light rug or a pale wood piece of furniture is enough to let the whole breathe. To change register, a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-coloris-blanc\"\u003ewhite lampshade to soften\u003c\/a\u003e the room remains the simplest solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBlue and white lampshade: the duo that never fails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOff-white and blue form a contrast that works in every room, from the living room to the child's bedroom. White brings light, blue brings colour, and the whole stays readable even in a small space. A pastel blue on an off-white wall gives a very soft halo, useful \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-pour-chambre-de-bebe\"\u003ein a nursery\u003c\/a\u003e where you want to avoid harsh light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoing black for contrast\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen blue is not enough to create contrast, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-coloris-noir\"\u003eblack, more graphic\u003c\/a\u003e, frames the halo differently and pairs with metal. The blue then stays on a single object in the room, which avoids scattering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne last check before ordering: measure the holder and the base of your bulb, then compare with the shade you have chosen. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jour\"\u003efull catalogue of lampshade shapes\u003c\/a\u003e lets you check the capacity, and you can also \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003esee all the lighting in the home\u003c\/a\u003e to pair the whole. Secure payment, tracked delivery and possible returns: the Designix customer service team answers if any doubt remains about the fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow do you fit a lampshade?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt all depends on the holder. On a bedside lamp or a floor lamp, the shade slides onto the socket or onto a shade ring, then locks with the screw or ring provided. For a pendant, it is fitted onto the hanging socket before connection to the ceiling. In both cases, switch off the power and check that the shade does not touch the bulb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs a glass lampshade suitable for a bedside lamp?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, if you like a more directed light. Glass does not filter like fabric: it lets the beam through and sends it downwards, which suits reading and accent lighting. A fabric shade, on the other hand, gives a more enveloping halo, preferable if you are looking for an atmosphere rather than a sharp light source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhich lampshade should you choose for a floor lamp?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a wide format, which covers the socket without crushing it, and a shape whose top opening stays narrower than the base to balance the base. The fitting must match the type of holder on the floor lamp, otherwise the shade leans. Measure the width of the base before choosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eKlein blue pendant: in which room should it be placed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Klein blue is intense, it works well above a dining table, in a hallway or over an island, where it becomes the focal point of the room. In a bedroom or a small living room, a softer blue or a more closed shade is better, to avoid the effect of a dark block above people's heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between a blue lampshade and a white lampshade?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA white shade lets light through without tinting it and lights widely; a blue shade colours the halo, cools the atmosphere and reduces the amount of perceived light. 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