Lampshade help
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I'd really love to re fabric mine, but I'm having a difficult time coming up with color or pattern (if any) to go with..
I'm sharing the wall border plus the wall color as well (in the next few months I'm planning on adding panel planks on the bottom half of my walls) and the lamp itself (it would be awesome if these ideas came with pictures). And are there any tips on keeping them from getting filthy and dusty?
I'm sharing the wall border plus the wall color as well (in the next few months I'm planning on adding panel planks on the bottom half of my walls) and the lamp itself (it would be awesome if these ideas came with pictures). And are there any tips on keeping them from getting filthy and dusty?
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If they were mine, I'd add a black shade. In design, every room should have something black to anchor the eye. If you don't like that, perhaps a suede in a tan? I keep my shades clean by rolling a sticky lint roller over them. Works great and quick!
Susie Lee
on Nov 01, 2015
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Your wall picture has more of a country/rustic appeal. Perhaps using a fabric that mimics a straw look but allows light to pass through giving it a warm touch. Good luck. 😊
KJB
on Nov 01, 2015
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If the shade is in good condition you can buy "fabric" spray paint from Michael;s choose color you like from your border or you can scan the actual border photos and print on 8 X 10 fabric sheets in you printed, trim to the shape of your shade and apply, I'd use Tack It from Aileen (Michaels or Joann Fabric) it looks like white glue you paint the back of the fabric, let try and it creates a removal sticky pack similar to those stick on name tags, no commitment that way, another idea is to buy cross grain ribbon (you choose width and colors) and just add a touch of color to the existing shade
FRAN
on Nov 01, 2015
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I think I would consider chalk painting it. :)
Frannie
on Nov 01, 2015
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Choose a color that you like out of the wall picture and chalk paint or fabric paint the shade to give it an updated look.
Janet Pizaro
on Nov 01, 2015
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I follow a woman on Facebook, who makes custom lampshades. (She makes other fabulous decor items as well, but I'm trying to stay on point here.) Her name's Kathleen Mullaney from Seattle; you can Google her and see more of her designs but I've pulled a few from Pinterest for you. I've mostly chosen prints; something about your choice of border makes me think you might like them. She does solid colors as well, of course, and I'm not suggesting you have her do the work; I'm sure she's quite expensive; she only uses the best fabrics and trims. Hope you see something you like.
Nancy Gramm
on Nov 01, 2015
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I'd go with a soft blue or leave it white - the simpler the better as the base of this lamp is special and the eye should go their in appreciation of it's detail. ie. no fancy patterns on the shade.
Taffetal
on Nov 01, 2015
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i have decoupaged lampshades using paper napkins from dollar tree. they are beautiful when lit. the last two that i did, i used three (3) different patterns. i find ones that have designs that can be cut out and decoupaged them right on the shade. i think that would be beautiful in your room.
Peppi
on Nov 01, 2015
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I also knew someone who used neckties she purchased at Goodwill. She would up with a really fabulous silk shade. The "point" was allowed to hang from the bottom of the shade, then everything at the top was trimmed and covered in a kind of blanket bias tape.
Barbara Parsons
on Nov 01, 2015
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My mother used to wall paper her old lampshades and they were beautiful! Choose a different theme but stay in the same color family. I think it would be lovely. Or you may want to use a small pattern wallpaper, again staying within the smae color theme. Just an idea to try.
Sheryl J. Wykes
on Nov 02, 2015
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hand paint, stencil or decoupage a few simple branches with a sweet bird on the branch.
Jan Keel-Bradley
on Nov 03, 2015
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I love that wallpaper!
Gwen Marshall
on Nov 03, 2015
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Looks like you have a Shabby Chic Cottage looking in the boarder and paint color. I would paint the lamp base in white or light mint green. Then take a sponge and cut out the form of a bird,. Once that is done prepare a small plate of two parts water to one part paint ( make the paint one shade darker than your shade)-dip your sponge in allowing it to drip completely then dab in a pattern. Another idea would be to use small weaved basket as your shade. Or take the shade covering off and weave a basket weave design with ribbon ( or ribbons) on the shade in a yellow, green or light blue. Please keep us updated and good luck.
Catherine Bridges
on Oct 08, 2016
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