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Faiza Saqib

I'd Never Heard of a 'Lampshade Carrier' Before, but Seemingly They're the Secret to Making Lamps Look More Expensive and Well Put Together

Two lamps sit beside a window and in the middle of the two lamps is a vase with flowers inside. Below the lamps is a sofa with cushions on top.

Lampshade carriers or adapters are often used to keep lampshades in place. You'll find them in your bedroom lights, your living room, and maybe even your dining room lighting.

When buying a lampshade, oftentimes you'll find that these come with built-in light shade adapters — but the question remains, what exactly is the purpose of it? After much research, I stumbled across the John Lewis Adjustable Shade Carrier in Brass (and a few fabulous alternatives). I must say, I'm intrigued.

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