I recently had two bare naked lamp bases which caused me to create a folder of lampshade ideas. I thought I’d share some of my favorites from what I found. Pretty Lampshades And A Knockoff.
Folly & Glee uses vintage barkcloth and other vintage materials to create their lampshades.
Pretty Lampshades And A Knockoff
This amazing faux bois lampshade from Mandi really lights up my life. (Oh you knew that bad pun would appear in this post sooner or later.
A hand-painted lampshade is lovely. Follow this tutorial for painting your own scene on a paper lampshade.
This sweet Liberty Lampshade looks so easy to recreate!
Why don’t I have a little girl living at home anymore? I might have to just make a Dottie Angel inspired shade for the big girl.
Eclu is inspiring me to create a new lampshade for Sweet Boy’s travel themed room. I just might be searching for an old map and a paper punch right now.
Ruling the Roost created this Mr. Décor approved shade.
Did you know that if you google “Doily Lampshade” you get over 10,000 delicious offerings? I like this somewhat eclectic blend of modern granny chic from Elsie.
This is more of a chandelier versus a lampshade, but I adore it. Shannon South, of reMade USA, is the amazing designer behind this fabulous fixture. I also found a pretty good DIY post HERE.
If I were going to make a shade for my new lamps I adore this slipcovered shade.
As you may know, I have made my own DIY lampshades before so I am not opposed to creating a little something.
In the end, I went with simple linen shades I found on clearance at Homegoods. My total cost per lamp:
Lamp base $19.99
Lampshade $11.99
While the Aidan Gray Paris Flea Market lamp made of beautifully carved wood still makes my heart beat faster I think I created a pretty good knockoff AND saved $405.36.
I received several comments/emails regarding my cord covers. An easy peasy tutorial will be coming soon.
Laura
That looks great, Laura! Sometimes simple is best. I have a shade similar on a lamp I got at Home Goods about a year ago. I thought about doing something to it, but it is one of the only plain ones I have and I decided to leave it alone.
Well, those lacy shades left me weak at the knees, they are so gorgeous! And the pretty colours and lovely patterns on the barkcloth ones are all so happy. The Radiance ones would be so pretty to look at, who would ever want to turn the lights off? The DIY ones are all fun and cute ideas, if you have lots and lots of time. BUT I love the classic neutral ones you chose for the room you are putting them in. You can pin on some trim for holidays, add cut out shapes for fun shadows (think Halloween) and if you ever change your decor or need them in another location, they will most likely blend right in. Smart choice! 🙂
Oh there are some lovely shades here, but I think your choice is really nice. xx
What a great post! I love all of these. I've got 3 shades waiting for a makeover and this will come in handy. I'm bookmarking this page! Great inspiration.
Love these ideas!! I do have a lamp shade to work on and I think I will match it…maybe… to my seat back covers I recently made with barkcloth. Thanks for sharing!
chris
I have really enjoyed getting caught up on this blog this morning. I'm leaving just chock full of wonderful inspiration and ideas and lots of pinning action, too.
Wowwwwwwwwwwww! These are all amazing!! I am loving the ruler and mobile one!!!!
Your knock off is spot on! I love the barkcloth ones!
Looks good and just like what you would choose! And you know what? I like yours better than the expensive 'paris' one!
Thanks for sharing all of these great shades. Now I know what to do with that piece of bark cloth I just found! Happy Mother's Day.
Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
What a timely post. I have been thinking of redoing my three shade lamps. I am leaning towards the dyeing technique.
I had to add I still have the very special handkerchief you sent via the art swap a few years ago. It sits in a place of honor among my families hankies.
One day I'll take a picture and post.
Hugs!
Cat
I enjoyed this post. All the varieties of lamp shades. The Dottie Angel is adorable I agree. I think it would be fun to make this. So many to chose. Have a beautiful and creative day…..Chickie
After all those, you went with simplicity? crazy. I loved them all. But alas, you are right, the linen is a great choice.
sometimes simplicity is the best way to go. But… with all the options out there, and seeing how easy it is to change things up, I know one day you'll do an upgrade on the shades! 😉 So love the crisscross pattern, seriously thinking of doing that! :-)Thanks!
Love all of these amazing ideas Laura! Your new lamp is really perfect though!
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
Basically all of my lampshades need an overhaul. I am so inspired by how creative all of these are. Mostly though, I just want you to come over and fix all of mine 🙂