Leather Lamp Shades – A Buyer’s Guide

Leather lampshades give a very chic and smart look to a room. Moreover, it gives a distinct style and a south west style. It has gained popularity in the past few years as leather lampshades give a natural, rustic and a very Native American style to just about any room…

There are certain guidelines which should be looked into while buying leather lampshades:

Color: The shades of the lamp shades are by far the most important factor. They usually come in natural, earthy colors but due to its increased popularity there are various dyed colors which are also available these days.

Texture: There is a wide availability of texture which you can choose from where leather lampshades are concerned. For instance, a suede leather shade which is made of soft pig skin gives a different glow as compared to the crocodile skin which has a patchy fashionable look. The adaptability of these leather shades is very extraordinary and they complement in the Native American décor extremely well.

Compliment the Base: The base needs to be kept in mind while working on a leather lampshade. The base can be ranging from metallic to a rustic look to a wooden finish as per your style, taste and décor.

How much lighting: It is important to decide the lighting effect which you desire. This of course, would depend on the room and location of the lampshade. However, faux leather lampshades are useful for channeling light outward and upward both. Moreover, in case you wish to light a larger area or you simply want to brighten a dull corner at your place leather lampshades would be serve well in either case.

Use of the lampshade: Leather lampshades are a good option in either use of bedside lamps or tale lamps as well as western or standard style lamps. However, this factor needs to be considered while buying since the size, design and other elements can be incorporated in the buying process. Moreover, this point would also incorporate whether the lampshade is just used as a reading light, brightening the entire room or other purposes.

Room: It is important to buy the lampshade considering the room as it would define the purpose of the lampshade. However, the style of the lampshade would differ as per a bedroom, dining room, living room etc.

Placement of bulb: There should be a wide separation between the bulb and the shade especially in case of high voltage bulbs. This would ensure proper heat transmission.

Great adaptability and style of the rustic looking leather lamp shades make them an exciting option for any corner of the house!