Modern lampshades

To fit a lamp, you start with the base and the socket before looking at colour: every lampshade in this selection fits an E27 socket. Then you measure the diameter of the base and choose a size between ø15 cm and ø50 cm depending on the lamp you want to dress.

Which modern lampshade should you choose for each type of lamp?

Size comes first: a ø20 cm lampshade suits a table lamp, while a ø40 to ø50 cm cylinder dresses a floor lamp. Every model in the selection is E27 and IP20, in linen, smoked glass, velvet or braided rope. The price follows the material and the finishing work: some pieces stay affordable, others are more elaborate, especially the models lined with a gold interior.

Modern lampshade for a table lamp

On a table lamp, keep the diameter contained, between ø15 cm and ø30 cm. The white linen cylinder of ø20 cm and H15 cm sits on a bedside table or a desk without overwhelming the furniture. For a small globe, the ø15 cm smoked glass sphere gives a discreet point of light. The lampshades designed for soft light in a bedroom follow the same logic of size.

Modern lampshade for a floor lamp

A floor lamp calls for scale: the ø40 cm and ø50 cm linen cylinders in grey or light grey, 20 cm high, give a wide silhouette without looking heavy. The ø50 cm cylinder in light grey linen is the most generous in the selection.

Modern lampshade for a Chinese lamp

A Chinese lamp takes an E27 lampshade like any other. Keep a diameter close to that of the base, often between 25 cm and ø30 cm, in a cylinder or cone shape. The white linen cylinder of 40 cm works when the base is wide and stable.

How do you choose a lampshade based on the lamp base?

A lampshade is chosen on the socket and the dimensions of the base: here, every model fits an E27 socket. Measure the diameter of the base, then compare it with the width of the lampshade, from ø15 cm to ø50 cm depending on the effect you want. The selection is guaranteed for two years, whatever the material.

The E27 socket, the only fitting in the selection

The whole selection shares the same E27 socket, the most common screw fitting in Europe. That makes replacing easy: the old lampshade comes off, the new one slides onto the same socket. The pendants, table lamps and floor lamps in the home all run on this standard.

Diameter and height: measure the base before buying

The height available in the selection ranges from 11.7 cm to 20 cm, and the diameter from ø15 cm to ø50 cm. As a rule, a lampshade comes down a few centimetres below the bulb and covers at least half the base so the whole holds together visually. A cylinder wider than the base overhangs; narrower, it makes the base look heavy.

What are the 6 families of lighting fixtures?

The six families of lighting fixtures are pendants, ceiling lights, wall lights, table lamps, floor lamps and recessed or linear lighting. A modern lampshade fits a table lamp, a floor lamp or a pendant, all E27 in this selection.

Where to place a lampshade: table lamp, floor lamp or pendant

A lampshade dresses a movable or hanging source, never a fixed ceiling point. You find it on accent lamps, corner floor lamps and socket pendants. To browse all the families, see all our lighting families.

Modern living room wall light: the alternative to a table lamp

When the floor and furniture are already busy, a wall light frees up the surface and lights at reading height. It does not take a lampshade from this selection, but it shares the same style. The Designix lighting catalogue covers both needs, and the lampshade range remains the reference for socket pieces.

Modern lampshade in linen, smoked glass or rope: which material for which room?

The selection focuses on linen, from black to white by way of grey, rounded out by smoked or clear glass, velvet and a cream braided rope. Linen gives a matte finish, smoked glass a more graphic look, in round, spherical or drop shapes.

Linen, from white to grey, for soft light in the living room and bedroom

Linen filters light and diffuses it without glare, which makes it ideal for rooms where you stay a while: living room, bedroom, study. The linen lampshades make up most of the selection, from black to light grey. Velvet, used as a lining or in combination, adds a slightly deeper material on the fabric models.

Smoked glass, a more graphic look for a sphere or a globe

Smoked glass and clear glass let the bulb show and create a strong contrast against a light wall. A smoked glass sphere suits a contemporary interior, on a console or a low cabinet. Braided rope, for its part, sits near a table: the cream braided rope cone is the only conical model in the selection.

Which colour of modern lampshade should you choose, white, black or grey?

Black structures a room and comes here with or without a gold interior, white and clear brighten a dark background, grey stays neutral in a living room or bedroom. Smoked glass brings an in-between tone, cream rope a warmer one.

Modern black lampshade, with or without a gold interior

A black lampshade stands out on a light wall and frames the light downwards. Models with a gold interior send warmer light back towards the bulb, visible when you look at the lamp up close. The black lampshades with a gold interior cover several sizes, from 18 cm to ø30 cm. Velvet fabric models pair well with these dark finishes.

Modern white or clear lampshade: brightening an interior

White and clear almost disappear against a light wall and visually enlarge a small space. They suit a study or an attic room. The white colourways combine with each other on several lamps in the same room without looking repetitive, and also work in a baby's room.

How do you work a modern lampshade into a living room, bedroom, study or dining room?

Light linen and white go in the living room, bedroom and study, where light stays soft; cream braided rope and black find their place near a dining table. A lampshade dresses a lamp or a pendant, it does not replace a ceiling chandelier.

Modern living room decor: matching the lamp to the furniture

In a modern living room, match the material of the lampshade to the dominant textile, cushion, curtain or rug. Grey linen answers a velvet sofa, white a very light interior. The living room lampshades range from ø20 cm on a console to ø50 cm at the end of a sofa.

Modern living room chandelier or lampshade: the role of each fixture

A modern living room chandelier lights the room from above; the lampshade lights a precise area, reading or a relaxation corner. Avoid stacking two strong focal points: if the chandelier is graphic, keep the lampshades understated. The same split applies to a modern dining room chandelier, where the central pendant carries the light and the accent lamps complete it.

Modern kitchen decor and modern WC decor: which fixture rather than a lampshade

In a kitchen and in a WC, the use calls for fixed lighting, often linear or recessed, easier to clean. A linen lampshade has no place above a worktop. For these rooms, look instead at a fixture for every room, and keep lampshades for living areas.

How do you install and care for a modern lampshade?

Switch off the power, remove the old lampshade, slide the new one onto the E27 socket and tighten the ring: no tools needed. All models are IP20, so indoor use only, away from water splashes, and guaranteed for 2 years.

Fitting a lampshade on an E27 socket, without tools

Cut the power at the breaker before any handling. Remove the old lampshade, check that the E27 socket is not cracked, then slide on the new one and screw the retaining ring. Check stability by brushing the edge: the lampshade should neither tilt nor rub the bulb. Our lampshade range lists every available size.

Cleaning a linen, smoked glass or braided rope lampshade

Linen and velvet are dusted with a soft brush or a vacuum on low, without liquid products. Smoked glass is cleaned with a slightly damp microfibre cloth, then dried to avoid marks. Braided rope needs a dry duster, as moisture can mark the fibres.

Which mistakes should you avoid when choosing a modern lampshade?

The most common mistakes are ordering without checking the socket, here always E27, choosing a diameter too large for the base, and installing an IP20 model outdoors or in a damp room. Also check the height, from 11.7 cm to 20 cm in the selection.

A lampshade too wide or too narrow for the base

A lampshade wider than the base makes it disappear; too narrow, it unbalances the silhouette. The right measurement is taken on the spot, with a tape measure, comparing the diameter of the base with that of the lampshade. The linen lampshades come in several diameters so you can adjust without changing style.

An IP20 model installed outside or in a damp room

The IP20 rating signals indoor use, away from water splashes. A lampshade therefore goes neither on a terrace nor in a bathroom exposed to splashes. For these rooms, choose a fixture designed for damp conditions.

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Frequently asked questions about modern lampshades

Measure the socket and the base of your lamp, then choose the material and diameter in the lampshade range.