Article: Shades of difference.(selecting a lamp shade)(Brief Article)

How to find the right shade for your lamp

With lampshades, the line between sophisticated and silly is a fine one. Shape, style, and proportion can make the difference between a room with the elegance of Jackie Onassis and one where Oliver Hardy might feel more at home.

According to lampshade designer Sue Johnson, selecting one is as personal as choosing a hat. "The choice of shade is an individual one. What might look good to me might not look good to someone else," she says. But no matter what your style, some rules apply. We outline the basics here.

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