Give an Old Lamp New Life

Great Shades!

Sometimes all that is needed to make an old lamp fresh again is a NEW shade.

Here are a few fun finds...

Feeling shabby chic??

This shade is new at IKEA http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50195972/.  Wouldn't it look great on an old metal lamp?

14" diameter and only $19.99!

My dining room Chandelier needs a face lift.

I may have to purchase some of these chandelier shades from Ballard Designs

http://www.ballarddesigns.com/mercury-glass-chandelier-shade/162953

I love the trend of using the wire frame of an old lamp shade -very industrial!

I found this one on Etsy for $20.00.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/87064685/lamp-shade-wire-frame-custom-handmade?ref=sr_gallery_8&ga_includes%5B0%5D=tags&ga_search_query=wire+lamp+shade&ga_page=3&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery

Speaking of Etsy, there are some terrific retro and custom shades there!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/107758033/12-drum-shade-from-50s-floral-tablecloth

For a punch of color, check out this fun shade from Target, $19.99!!

http://www.target.com/p/flocked-lamp-shade-yellow-large/-/A-13921983#?lnk=sc_qi_detailbutton

Is your room a little too serious? These whimsical chandelier shades from Stray Dog Designs might solve the problem.
http://www.straydogdesigns.com/products/detail/pink_flounce_chandelier_shade/1

I know this isn't the best picture but I just had to include it. This is a metal drum shade. So many different directions this could go - Modern, Industrial, Country...
http://www.hoylelamps.com/Lamp%20Shades%20-%20Metal%20Lamp%20Shades.htm

Who says PB Teen is just for teenagers?!
http://www.pbteen.com/products/tuxedo-ruffle-shade/?pkey=e%7Clamp%2Bshade%7C17%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C24%7C%7C6&group=1&sku=4916607&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-Top%20Marketing%20_Rule-_-


Black and white stripes can transform almost anything.
http://www.shadesoflight.com/16-inch-deck-stripe-drum-shade.html



This very smart looking shade from World Market is surprisingly affordable, $14.99.
http://www.worldmarket.com/product/gray--yellow-flower-accent-lamp-shade.do?sortby=ourPicks&from=Search



Etsy yet again! These shades are not cheap but if you are looking to make a statement, they certainly fit the bill.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/86769651/lamp-shades-with-vintage-industrial-chic