{"title":"White lampshades","description":"\u003cp\u003eTo choose a white lamp shade, start with the stand and the room: a large 50 cm diameter for a floor lamp or a large living room lamp, 30 cm for a table lamp, 20 or 14 cm for a bedside. In this selection, linen dominates, round shapes are in the majority and the socket is almost always E27.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cnav\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#choisir-piece\"\u003eWhich lamp shade for which room\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#lumiere\"\u003eWhite light or warm light\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#couleur\"\u003eColour and pairing with wood\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#lustre\"\u003eChandelier or lamp shade\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=\"#blanchir\"\u003eWhitening and care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#diametre\"\u003eDiameter and bulb fitting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#designix\"\u003eWhy Designix\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/nav\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"choisir-piece\"\u003eWhich white lamp shade should you choose for each room?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe living room calls for a large format that spreads light widely, the bedroom a contained diameter placed near the bed, the office a compact model that does not dazzle. In this selection, linen dominates, round shapes are in the majority and all models are IP20, so for indoor use only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhite lamp shade for the living room\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 50 cm diameter covers a reading corner or a coffee table: this is the case with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/products\/abat-jour-cylindrique-lin-blanc-diffuseur-linella\"\u003eLinella and its large diameter\u003c\/a\u003e, in linen, E27 fitting, 20 cm high. For a narrower room, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abat-jour-cylindrique-en-lin-blanc-cylene\"\u003eCylène, a 40 cm cylinder\u003c\/a\u003e, reduces the footprint at the same height. These formats appear in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-pour-salon\"\u003eliving room selection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhite lamp shade for the bedroom and bedside\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNear the bed, stick to a contained diameter and softened light: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abat-jour-cylindrique-en-lin-blanc-sylvo\"\u003eSylvo, small format for the bedside\u003c\/a\u003e, measures 20 cm in diameter by 15 cm high, in linen lined with velvet. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abat-lampe-a-poser-blanche-diffuseur-spherique-chrome-nomi\"\u003eNomi with its E14 fitting\u003c\/a\u003e plays a different card: a 20 cm chrome base, a 14 cm ball shade, a total height of 50 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA compact model for the office\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a desk, the lamp shade comes down low without hiding the work surface. Zennorano, round at 30 cm by 18 cm high, combines linen and velvet and is content with a discreet table lamp; its E27 fitting takes standard bulbs, LEDs included. For a child, a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-pour-chambre-de-bebe\"\u003emodel suited to a baby's room\u003c\/a\u003e takes this principle in a smaller size. The rest of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eall the home's lighting\u003c\/a\u003e can be browsed by room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"lumiere\"\u003eWhat is the difference between white light and warm light?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite light sits on the cool side of the spectrum, warm light leans towards orange yellow. A white lamp shade lets through the maximum amount of light and does not tint the beam: the perceived temperature depends above all on the bulb chosen, not on the colour of the fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat a white lamp shade changes about the light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA white lamp shade does not colour the light it filters: it softens and spreads it. Linen and velvet diffuse while reducing contrasts, chintz fabric gives a taut surface and more even light, metal reflects a more direct beam. The final result therefore comes down to two things, the material of the shade and the bulb installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarm white or cool white for the evening?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the evening, a rather warm light rests the eye and accompanies reading; a cool, whiter light wakes you up and suits a work surface better. The choice is made on the bulb, because a white lamp shade lets through as it is the tint it produces, without warming or cooling it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinen, velvet or chintz fabric: which finish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eMaterials, style and light finish\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModels\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLight finish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStyle\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\u003eLinella, Cylène, Zennorara, Lornoristo, Lumiano\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiffuses widely, visible texture, softened light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContemporary, modern, nordic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLinen and velvet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZennorano, Sylvo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVelvety interior that further softens the beam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChintz fabric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLivnorano\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmooth taut surface, even light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContemporary\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal and steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNomi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight carried by the diffuser, more direct finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContemporary, nordic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo go further on this material, compare the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-en-lin\"\u003elinen models\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-en-tissu\"\u003etaut fabric lamp shades\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"couleur\"\u003eWhich lamp shade colour should you choose and which wood to pair it with?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite remains the safest choice: it does not compete with the colours of the wall or the furniture and it brightens a wood-filled interior. Pair it with light or dark wood, with black or grey for a sharp contrast, depending on the mood you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhite lamp shades and light or dark wood\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaired with a wood and white sideboard, a white lamp shade echoes the light part of the piece and lets the dark wood stand out. To avoid a set that is too uniform, shift the white of the lamp shade slightly from that of the furniture. A raw linen, whose weave remains visible, brings this nuance better than a perfectly smooth fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhite, black or grey lamp shades: which contrast?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a dark structure, such as that of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abat-jour-tronconique-en-lin-gris-structure-noire-zennorara\"\u003eZennorara and its black structure\u003c\/a\u003e, the white of the shade creates a sharp contrast without darkening the room, and the grey interior further softens the beam. If you want the opposite effect, look at the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-coloris-noir\"\u003eblack version\u003c\/a\u003e. For more graphic shapes, browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-moderne\"\u003emodern style lamp shades\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"lustre\"\u003eWhat is the difference between a chandelier and a lamp shade?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA chandelier is a suspended light fixture with several light points, fixed to the ceiling; a lamp shade is the cover that dresses a source, on a table lamp, a floor lamp or a pendant. The chandelier lights the whole room, the lamp shade directs and softens the light of an area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhite chandelier or white lamp shade: which one on the ceiling?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuspended, a fixture with several points lights a whole room at once; placed on a lamp or a floor lamp, a lamp shade concentrates the light on a specific use, reading, desk corner, bedside table. In both cases, white diffuses without tinting. The families present here are pendants, table lamps and floor lamps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA pendant light and a white lamp shade in the same living room?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the ceiling and on a table lamp, two white sources coexist without repeating each other provided you vary the diameters. A large ceiling light for general ambience, a 30 or 40 cm one for the extra light: the difference in size is enough to rank the two. See \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jour\"\u003ependants, table lamps and floor lamps\u003c\/a\u003e to put the set together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"tissu\"\u003eHow do you change the fabric of a lamp shade?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove the old fabric by unpicking it or unclipping it depending on the structure, keep the frame, then stretch the new fabric over the top and bottom rings before fixing it. Allow for a fabric that lets light through and check that the new diameter matches the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChanging the fabric of a lamp shade: the steps\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the lamp shade from the lamp and note the original socket, E27 or E14, to stay compatible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnpick or unclip the old fabric without deforming the metal rings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure the frame, top ring and bottom ring, before cutting the new fabric with a margin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStretch the fabric, fix it to both rings, then put the whole thing back on the lamp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do you make lamp shades yourself?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with a bare frame and a fabric that filters light. Linen and chintz stretch easily; velvet requires more care because it marks when folded. Keep the same height as the original shade so as not to obstruct the socket. To visualise the result, look at \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abat-jour-tronconique-blanc-en-tissu-chintz-livnorano\"\u003eLivnorano in chintz fabric\u003c\/a\u003e, stretched over a tapered shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"blanchir\"\u003eHow do you whiten a yellowed lamp shade and care for white linen?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA textile lamp shade yellows mainly because of dust and the heat of the bulb, which fixes it onto the fibres. Regular dusting with a brush vacuum, then a gentle wash in cold water with a little Marseille soap, is often enough to brighten white linen. Avoid chlorine, which attacks the fibres, and the tumble dryer, which deforms the frame. Velvet is content with dry brushing, metal with a soft cloth. Allow for dusting every two months, more often in a very heated room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"diametre\"\u003eWhich diameter and which fitting for your white lamp shade?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe diameter is chosen according to the stand: a large format of 50 or 40 cm for a floor lamp or a large living room lamp, a 30 cm format for a table lamp, a small format of 20 or 14 cm for a bedside lamp. As for the socket, E27 equips almost all these models, E14 the diffuser model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich diameter for a floor lamp or a bedside lamp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a floor lamp, you cover the source: 50 cm for a living room, 40 cm if space is tight, with a shade height of around 20 cm. For a bedside lamp, 20 cm in diameter by 15 cm high, or 14 cm on a diffuser model, is more than enough. The opening must match the socket of the stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eE27 or E14 fitting: how do you check?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eE27 is the large screw fitting, the one on almost all our models; E14 is the small fitting, reserved for the Nomi diffuser model, rated for 10 W. To check, unscrew the bulb in place: a wide thread indicates an E27, a finer thread an E14. The power indicated on the large format goes up to 40 W.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eFormats and dimensions of white lamp shades\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShape\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFitting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended room\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLinella\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eØ 50 cm, H 20 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE27\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiving room, bedroom, office\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCylène\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eØ 40 cm, H 20 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE27\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiving room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZennorara\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTapered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48 cm \/ 44 cm \/ 19 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE27\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiving room, dining room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZennorano\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eØ 30 cm, H 18 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE27\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiving room, bedroom, office\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSylvo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eØ 20 cm, H 15 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE27\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBedroom, office\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNomi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eH 50 cm, base Ø 20 cm, shade Ø 14 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBedroom, office\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"designix\"\u003eWhy choose a Designix white lamp shade?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the models in the selection are guaranteed for 2 years and protected to IP20, for indoor use. Payment is secure, delivery tracked, returns are possible and Designix customer service helps with the choice of diameter as well as fitting, before and after purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a large living room, start with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abat-jour-cylindrique-lin-blanc-diffuseur-linella\"\u003eLinella and its large diameter\u003c\/a\u003e. For a bedside, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abat-jour-cylindrique-en-lin-blanc-sylvo\"\u003eSylvo, small format for the bedside\u003c\/a\u003e, fits on most bed lamps. The rest can be browsed in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jour\"\u003ethe complete lamp shade collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions about white lamp shades\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eGlass lamp shade for a bedside lamp: is it the right choice?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlass reflects a more direct light and is easy to clean, but it is heavier and more fragile near a bed. For a bedside lamp, a textile lamp shade in linen or fabric, 20 cm or 14 cm in diameter, softens the light and suits reading as well as sleeping better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eLamp shade for a floor lamp: which diameter should you allow for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a floor lamp, you want a large diameter that covers the source: 50 cm for a living room, or 40 cm, with a shade height of around 20 cm. The opening must match the socket of the floor lamp, most often E27.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhite lamp shades and wood: how do you pair them?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite goes with a wood and white sideboard without creating a break: it echoes the light part of the piece and lets the dark wood stand out. You can also shift the white of the lamp shade slightly from the white of the furniture to avoid a set that is too uniform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhite bedroom chandelier: which solution for a bedroom?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a bedroom, a small diameter white lamp shade placed on a table lamp stays softer than a fixture with several points suspended from the ceiling. White does not tint the light, linen and velvet diffuse it, which suits sleeping as well as reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhite or dark lamp shades: which lights better?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA white lamp shade lets through more light than a dark colour, which absorbs some of it and creates a sharper contrast. At equivalent bulb, white therefore brightens the room, while a dark model concentrates the light downwards. 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