There are many simple ways to add an instant style to your existing decor, changing the lampshade for example.  Most of the lamp fixtures can look good with many different shapes and styles, so don’t just buy a new shade that is exactly like the one you are replacing. Keep an eye on the various shade types; change it from traditional to contemporary or vice versa and add just the right amount of drama, flair, or elegance. A shade’s shape should follow the contour of a lamp; if the base is straight, for example, choose a shade with straight edges.

Look at the detail; fluted shades say elegant, refined, and traditional, pleats are more casual and homey, scalloped edges imply a relaxed, gracious mood and a bell shade is a highly adaptable, chameleon look. Color also has a role, for example, you can mix and match shade colors or choose colors that don’t blend into the background wall treatment. Also, consider the fabric; silk shade looks best informal room, linen, parchment, and textured are more casual and suited for family room. Now take a look at these 35 lamp shades you can make before lights out below.

Laser Cut Wooden Lamp

DIY Latter Lampshade

Desk Lamp

Lampshade with ribbon from topinspired

Blue Bird Painting Lampshade from zoeglencross

Cylinder Lampshade

Shabby Chic Lampshades

Multiple Lamp Shade Ceiling Light

Hanging Lampshade

Black Lampshade with Gold Inside from diycraftsy

3D Printed Light Shade

Blue Lampshade

Mosaic Lampshade

Pooky Lampshade

DIY Tissue Paper Lampshade from designmattersblog

Dinosaur Lampshade

Burlap and Lace Lampshade from agentremonta

Metal Pendant Lampshade

Paint Lampshade Ideas from wannabemagazine

Colorful Patternd Lampshade

Geometric Patternd Lampshade

Kids Lampshade from buzzfeed

Lace Shaby Chic Lampshade from decoratorist

Gray and Pink Pendant Light

Animal Printing Lampshade

Pink Pendant Light

Handmade Lampshade from brightside

Gray Lampshade

String Covered Lampshade from diycraftsy

DIY Silhouette Reading Lampshade from diycraftsy

Vintage Paris Lampshade

Brown Lampshade

Rabbit Patternd Lampshade from buzzfeed

Blue Patternd Lampshade

DIY Flower Lampshade