Trimmed lampshades are one of those details that have been popping up more and more in interiors, and for good reason. A plain shade will always have its place, but adding a braid, tape, fringe, or beaded edge gives the lamp a different point of view.
Before choosing a trim, it helps to start with the shade itself: the shape, where it will be used, and the type of detail that works with the room.
Standard Lampshade Styles
The shape of the shade sets the tone. A drum shade has a clean, straight shape that works well in more relaxed or modern spaces. An empire shade feels classic and easy to use almost anywhere. A bell shade has more curve and leans a little more traditional. The base matters, of course, but the shade is what often changes the personality of the lamp.
Standard Lampshade Applications
Trim does not have to be complicated. Sometimes it is just a narrow tape at the top and bottom. Sometimes it is a fringe along the lower edge. Sometimes it is a border that picks up a color from the room.
A top and bottom trim gives a shade a cleaner, more tailored look. A wider border can make the shade feel more graphic, especially when paired with a solid fabric. This is where the trend becomes fun because the same shade can go in several different directions depending on the trim.
Trim Options
There are so many directions you can take a lampshade, depending on how subtle or decorative you want it to feel. Below, we’re sharing a few of our favorite trim styles that work beautifully on shades and are easy to shop right from our site.
Le Tigre Embroidered Trim
Zee Tape
Flamingo Court Embroidered Border
Oceanside Tassel Fringe
The Final Layer
If a space is almost there but still feels like it needs one more detail, the lampshades are worth looking at. Changing the shade or adding the right trim can shift the whole look of a lamp without replacing the piece entirely. It is an easy way to bring in color, texture, and a more custom finish.
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