Lighting can make or break a room.
It’s my absolute most favorite thing to shop for – from pendants to sconces to lamps to candles.
The simplest way to update an old lamp is with a drum shade.
Yes, drum shades were on every mid century lamp and they’re back in a big way.
I bought these lamps about 15 years ago and they came with the traditional shade on the left.
The drum shade adds pizazz, presence and and gives my lamp an instant update.
My $5 flea market vintage drip glaze lamp benefits from a huge new drum shade.
Even my little art deco alabaster lamp is topped with the perfect drum.
My living room is looking good with 4 lamps and 3 chandeliers (I told you I love lighting) but I’m still on a quest for the perfect pair of lamps for my guest bedroom (along with my search for the perfect headboard).
While I love vintage lamps, it’s so hard to find an affordable matching set …
So when I spotted these bold beauties on Lamps Plus, I felt like our eyes met across a crowded room and we ran in slow motion towards each other.
I can picture those gorgeous blue lamps residing happily on my mismatched nightstands (wait, still picturing them – ok, I’m done).
And for those of you who are really picky, they come in 60 colors – and you can mix and match a perfect drum shade too!
I can picture those gorgeous blue lamps residing happily on my mismatched nightstands (wait, still picturing them – ok, I’m done).
And for those of you who are really picky, they come in 60 colors so you can find the perfect color lamp AND you can mix and match a perfect drum shade too!
Here’s to living colorfully!
I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective but the opinions expressed here are all my own. See my full disclosure policy here.
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Lamps Plus is a great site — can’t wait to see those colorful beauties in place!
xo Heidi
i LOVE your green lamp. so much. the end.
We have a large vintage lamp in our guest bedroom. It is shadeless. Jane’s been looking for the perfect shade for months now. Maybe your post will inspire some action.
I totally agree. I just happened upon another pair of vintage lamps yesterday and switching out the shades made a world of difference. Love your alabaster find!!
Love your drum shade updates to your beautiful lamps Kelly! Lamps Plus has so many great choices.
It’s true. It’s also funny because it doesn’t seem so long ago that I finally got rid of all the old drum shades that looked so dated.
Love your alabaster lamp Kelly! All the subtle colors in it are so pretty! I really love the rectangular lines of the base!
Amen – I usually spruce up mine with a ribbon or swap them around!
Love the lamps…..the colors are amazing! But those little shoes on the table are even sweeter!
Kelly, I love your flea market lamp with the huge shade-so fun! (and I have those little bronze shoes, too!)
Kudos to your house tour-your Christmas decor looks divine!!
Susan
I totally agree Kelly! What a difference. What cute colorful lamps those are too.
I love a good shade switch. I’ve been meaning to switch out the traditional shades in my living room for a while now. Thanks Kelly this might be just the push I needed.
What a difference a great shade can make…your lamps are wonderful…love that drip glaze lamp!….I am in the market for new living room lamps…will have to check Lamps plus!!….
That did make a big difference. It totally updated it in 2.5 seconds. COOL
I’m singing that song in my head now, Thanks!
“What a difference a day make, 24 little hours.”