{"title":"Gold-colored metal lampshades","description":"\u003cp\u003eA gold metal lampshade reflects light back into the room and sends it downwards: the beam is sharper and more contrasted than with fabric. Place it near a light-coloured wall or above a worktop, never in front of a screen, and the gold tone warms even a white LED bulb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cnav\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"#lumiere\"\u003eThe light\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"#ou\"\u003eWhere to install it\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"#taille\"\u003eSize and socket\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"#installer\"\u003eInstallation\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"#tissu\"\u003eFabric and care\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"#accorder\"\u003eDecor pairing\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"#choix\"\u003eChandelier, wall light or lampshade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/nav\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"lumiere\"\u003eWhat light does a gold metal lampshade give?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold metal reflects light back into the room and sends it downwards, which gives a sharper light than a fabric lampshade. The gold tone warms the white light of LED bulbs. So it should be placed near a light-coloured wall or above a worktop, never in front of a screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEveryday light with a gold metal lampshade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA metal lampshade is opaque: it does not let light through its sides, it directs it upwards and downwards. The result is a clear cone of light on the table or the book, and a golden glow on the wall behind. That contrast is what makes the room readable in the evening, without switching on the ceiling light. Choose a warm bulb, around 2700 to 3000 K, so the reflections stay warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGold metal or fabric: what changes in the room\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFabric diffuses and lights widely; metal frames and directs downwards. For soft, even light, compare with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/abat-jours-en-tissu\"\u003ethe fabric models\u003c\/a\u003e. For a more natural look, with visible texture, look at \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-en-lin\"\u003ea linen lampshade\u003c\/a\u003e. Gold metal, on the other hand, is chosen when you want directed light and a visible object, both off and on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eGold metal, fabric, linen or glass: what changes in the room\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLight given\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCare\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold-tone metal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReflected downwards, warm reflections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModern, industrial, artisanal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft cloth, no abrasives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFabric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiffused and softened\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClassic, cosy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular dusting, replace if stained\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLinen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft, visible texture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural, bohemian\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft brush, avoid moisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePasses through the shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRetro, elegant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlass cleaner, dry immediately\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"ou\"\u003eWhere to install a gold metal lampshade in the home?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the living room, a gold lampshade goes on a floor lamp or as a pendant above a table. In the bedroom, it suits a bedside lamp or a reading floor lamp. In the hallway, it works as accent lighting and catches the eye as soon as the door opens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the living room, on a floor lamp or as a pendant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA floor lamp places the light at shoulder height, next to the sofa or the reading armchair: the beam falls on your lap and the book, not in your eyes. As a pendant above the coffee table or the dining area, allow about 70 to 80 cm between the bottom of the lampshade and the surface. To go further, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-pour-salon\"\u003efor the living room\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the bedroom and on a bedside lamp\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a bedside table, the lampshade sends light down towards the floor and avoids dazzling the other person in bed. Choose a small format, taller than it is wide, that frames the beam on the book. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-pour-chambre\"\u003ebedroom lampshades\u003c\/a\u003e also come in small formats for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-pour-chambre-de-bebe\"\u003ea baby's room\u003c\/a\u003e, where you want a soft night light rather than reading light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"taille\"\u003eHow to choose the size and socket of your lampshade?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lampshade must cover the socket and let the bulb through: first check whether your light takes an E14 or E27 socket, then the diameter of the original lampshade. Height matters too: the taller the lampshade, the more light goes upwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich diameter for which light?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure the lampshade in place, from edge to edge, and its total height. A lampshade wider than the base balances the silhouette; narrower, it squashes the light. For a remote purchase, rely on these two measurements rather than a photo. The table below gives the usual references, to compare with your own measurement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eWhich lampshade format for which light\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitable format\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShape that works well\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTo check\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBedside lamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall format, taller than wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCylinder or narrow dome\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE14 socket and height under the lampshade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiving room table lamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium format\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDome or pebble\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase narrower than the lampshade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFloor lamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge format, wide base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStraight cylinder or cone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixing on the support and weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePendant and ceiling light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge format, open top and bottom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCone or openwork cylinder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable passage and height above the table\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eE14 or E27 socket: how to check before buying\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe socket is the bulb's screw thread. E14 is the small thread (bedside lamps, wall lights), E27 the large one (floor lamps, pendants). Look at the light's socket, or at the bulb you removed: it is marked on it. Then check the lampshade fixing: screw-on, clip-on, spider or sit-on. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jour\"\u003elampshade range\u003c\/a\u003e brings these fittings together, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eall our lights\u003c\/a\u003e help you find the original support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"installer\"\u003eHow to install a lampshade?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a table lamp, the lampshade is screwed or clipped onto the socket, with the power off. On a floor lamp, it rests on the intended support. For a pendant, the lampshade slides onto the cable before connection and ceiling fixing, never after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to hang a lampshade from the ceiling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitch off the power at the breaker. Slide the lampshade onto the cable, fix the mounting plate to the ceiling with the supplied support, then connect according to the instructions and screw in the bulb. The lampshade must stay straight and not weigh on the cable: the plate carries it, not the wire. A pendant that hangs too low above a table is raised by shortening the cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFloor lamp lampshade: how to fix it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentify the type of fitting at the socket: screw-on, clip-on or spider (several arms from the socket). The spider requires a gap between arms compatible with the shape of the lampshade. Tighten without forcing, the lampshade must neither move nor touch the bulb. To change model, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jour\"\u003eall lampshades to sit or hang\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003esee the compatible lights\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"tissu\"\u003eHow to change the fabric of a lampshade?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChanging the fabric of a lampshade only concerns models with fabric stretched over a frame. A metal lampshade is not re-covered: it is dusted with a soft cloth, without abrasive product, to preserve the gold finish. If the frame is damaged, the whole lampshade is replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChange the fabric or replace the lampshade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a frame in good condition, you peel off the fabric, cut a piece suited to the bulb's heat and glue it back on. The job takes time and a fire-retardant fabric. On a metal model, the question does not arise: the surface is cleaned, the gold finish is preserved. If in doubt, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-en-tissu\"\u003ecomparing with a softened light\u003c\/a\u003e helps you decide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCaring for a gold metal lampshade without damaging the finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitch off, let it cool, then wipe with a dry microfibre cloth. For a mark, a barely damp cloth, dry immediately. Avoid abrasive sponges, alcohol and degreasing products: they dull the gold finish. Dust the inside twice a year, where insects settle. An LED bulb gives off little heat and extends the life of the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"accorder\"\u003eHow to pair a gold lampshade with the rest of the decor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold goes with a white or beige wall, which reflects its light, and with black, which sharpens the contrast. It also works near light wood, linen and glass. Avoid multiplying different metals in the same room: two are enough, with gold as the accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGold metal lampshades and light colours\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a white, beige or greige wall, gold warms without dominating: it is the easiest pairing, and the one that reflects the most light into the room. Light wood and linen add texture without competing colours. For an even brighter look, compare with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-coloris-blanc\"\u003ethe white colourway\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGold and black: the contrast that structures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatte black sharpens the gold and outlines the silhouette of the light, which suits a hallway or an office. One gold object per area is enough to create the accent; beyond that, the eye no longer knows where to look. If you are after this look, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-coloris-noir\"\u003ethe black version\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-moderne\"\u003ethe modern lampshades\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"choix\"\u003eGold chandelier, wall light or lampshade: which solution for which room?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA gold chandelier lights a whole room and occupies the centre of the ceiling; a gold lampshade lights an area, a reading corner or a bedside. A wall light frees the floor in a narrow hallway or entrance. The choice depends mainly on the available height and the area to cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGold chandelier or gold lampshade: choosing by ceiling height\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder a low ceiling, a chandelier hangs too close to heads: prefer a lampshade on a floor lamp or a wall light. Under a comfortable height, a central chandelier anchors the room and lets the lampshades provide the accent. In a narrow hallway, the wall light replaces the floor lamp that gets in the way. For a more understated look, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-moderne\"\u003ea more contemporary style\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMetal cabinet and gold light: pairing the two metals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dark metal cabinet and a gold lampshade coexist if both finishes are crisp: brushed metal on one side, gold on the other. Two metals, not three. The slim shelf or black legs work for the same reason, they structure without adding colour. To equip the whole room, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-pour-salon\"\u003eequipping a living room\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003ethe lighting catalogue\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReassurance and ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Designix, orders are paid by secure payment, shipping is tracked and returns are provided for if the format does not suit. Customer service answers measuring questions before purchase. Take your socket and diameter measurements: that is what avoids a return trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow to install a lampshade?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitch off the power, remove the old lampshade, then screw, clip or place the new one on the socket or the intended support. Check that it does not touch the bulb and that it holds without play before restoring power. For a pendant, slide the lampshade onto the cable before fixing to the ceiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow to hang a lampshade from the ceiling?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lampshade of a pendant goes on the cable or on the socket support, before fixing the light to the ceiling. Switch off the power, fix the mounting plate to the ceiling with the supplied support, then screw on the lampshade and the bulb. It must stay straight and not weigh on the cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow to change the fabric of a lampshade?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRe-covering only concerns lampshades with fabric stretched over a frame: you peel off or unpick the fabric, replace it with a fabric suited to the bulb's heat. On a metal lampshade, there is no fabric to change: you clean the surface and replace the lampshade if the frame is damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eGlass lampshade for a bedside lamp: what is the difference from metal?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA glass lampshade lets light through across its whole surface, which lights widely around the lamp. A gold metal lampshade is opaque: it reflects light downwards and upwards, with warm reflections. For reading in bed without glare, metal frames the beam better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eFloor lamp lampshade: how to choose it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst identify the floor lamp's fixing at the socket, then the diameter of the original lampshade. Choose a format wide enough to cover the bulb and a shape that balances the base, without exceeding its width. 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