Measuring Lamp Shades For Table Lamps

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Measuring lamp shades for table lamps. For a balanced look a table lamp should have a lamp shade that is approximately 2 3 the height of the lamp. Here the four measurements you will need to take before buying a new lamp shade. Sizing a table lamp to find the best size for a table lamp shade start by measuring the lamp itself by using a tape measure or ruler. The shade should be twice as wide as the lamp base and one third of the total height of the lamp.

You can do away with any design rule when you re looking to break the mold with a striking contemporary lamp. Measure the shade s sloping side. Sometimes a shade s slope is referred to as its height. First measure the base and height of your lamp.

Lamp shades for floor lamps to replace a shade for a floor lamp consider that floor lamp shades need to generally be larger due to the height of the lamp. The distance in inches across the top across the bottom on the slant if applicable and the height. And when you re considering width don t forget location. The widest part of your shade should be at least a half inch wider than the widest part of your base on each side.

Next you need to decide on the type of shade fitting you need. 27 x 1 5 40 5. Set the shade down on the table once more. Place the end of the measuring tape at the top edge of the shade and pull it down to the bottom edge to measure the slope.

Overall lamp and table measurements. When shopping for new and replacement lamp shades on our site or in our stores you ll see shades listed with a set of different measurements. Measure diagonally for a square base. If you have a square lamp shade it obviously won t have slope.

There are three basic types of lamp shade fittings. To choose the right lamp shade width measure your lamp base and multiply by two. These measurements are always listed the same way. The height of a table lamp shade should be approximately the height of the base to bottom of socket x 60 up to 70.

Measure the height of your table lamp base up to below the socket and then choose a shade that is approximately the same width. The height of a floor lamp shade should be approximately the height of the base x 30 to 40. For the height start from the lamp base u to the bottom of the rod. A floor lamp should have a lamp shade that is approximately 1 3 the height of the lamp.

For a round base measure straight across. At a 27 fixture height we are under the 40 5 mark so this is a good lamp and table combo. Bedside table lamp scale. Most shades for table lamps measure 16 at the bottom or less.

Lamp base height and lamp shade width. So for a 6 inch lamp base the shade should be at.