"[They] bring a level of detail, texture, and visual interest that plain or hardback shades often lack," she says. "Their sculptural quality adds dimension, making even the simplest lamp feel more ...

There are tons of ways to upgrade a plain-Jane lamp - or a secondhand lamp that could use a little TLC. Replace the globes, zhuzh up the base, or decoupage the shade with napkins, for example.

Any plain lamp can be transformed into a work of art with this kind of stained glass shade. Antique and Victorian Lampshades This style of lampshade is my personal favourite. They are similar in ...