Little pleated sprays of chintz on bedside tables, a floating canopy of rattan over a kitchen island and protruding brass stapes with mushroom caps of silk from heavily papered corridor walls, lampshades are some of the most expressive, eclectic and memorable elements of any room in the home. To my mind, especially this time of year as the bright sunlight seeps in the evenings, function comes in humble second place to the kitsch charm, textural rusticity and sculptural presence of lampshades.
Anything goes when it comes to the variety of styles available in the lampshade world. Vintage and contemporary styles from Tiffany to House of Hackney hold the key to bedrooms with backbones, lively living rooms and characterful kitchens. They punctuate even the most uninteresting rooms with pattern and colour, adding thoughtful details to cosy corners and stylish sideboards. Tucked into bookshelves, balanced on bureaus and flanking cooker hoods or bathroom mirrors, it’s time to add some flair to your collection with the very best interiors brands and their lampshade collections.
