What size is a large lamp shade?

Small lamp shades: bottom diameter/width of 6- to 9-inches. Medium lamp shades: bottom diameter/width of 10- to 11-inches. Large lamp shades: bottom diameter/width of 13- to 15-inches. Extra large lamp shades: bottom diameter/width of 16-inches or greater.

What size shade do I need for a table lamp?

A rough guide to working out the size of shade you require is to measure the height of your table lamp from the bottom of the base to the top of the lamp stem just below the lamp holder. The shade you select should then have a diameter of plus or minus 5cm of this measured height.

How big should a lampshade be for a room?

The height of the lampshade should be about three-quarters the height of the base. The diameter of the lampshade should be about the same as the height from the lamp base to the lamp fitting. The shade should be at least 1cm wider than the widest point of the base at both sides.

How do you pick a shade for a table lamp?

Your shade should be about two-thirds the height of your lamp base (give or take an inch).

  1. Your shade should be about two-thirds the height of your lamp base (give or take an inch).
  2. Proportion is the key – too tall and the effect will be top heavy, but too short and your lamp will look out of balance.

Can a lamp shade be too big?

A lampshade too large will appear top heavy and a lampshade too small will always look unbalanced. A great tip when trying to work out the best size lampshade for a table lamp is to measure the height of your lamp base, from the very bottom to the top excluding the bulb holder.

Should lampshade be wider than base?

The shade should be twice as wide as the lamp base, and one third of the total height of the lamp. So for a 6-inch lamp base, the shade should be at least 12 inches wide. And if the total height of the lamp (including the bulb and harp) is 24 inches, the shade should be 8 inches tall.