Dear Gail: I’ve been looking for new lamps for my living room, and I like that the stores now have mix-and-match lamps and shades. But how do I go about selecting the right shade for a lamp?

For a square or rectangular lamp base or shade, measure diagonally and use the same formula. • For bedside lamps, the shade should be smaller than the width of the table, so you don’t knock ...

The shade's height, on the other hand, should only be about one-third of the combined height of the lamp base, bulb, and harp. It's also helpful to take the size of the room into consideration.

Bedside tables: A bedside lamp’s size depends on your mattress height, but generally speaking, it should be one to 1.5 times the height of your nightstand. That way the bottom of the shade falls ...

Where the lamp is located helps to determine the size of the shade. A lamp on a low table can take a smaller shade than a lamp on a high shelf because you can't see underneath a shade below eye level.

The other day I was lamp shopping at one of my favorite bargain stores when I spotted a pair of antique-bronze-finished metal-based lamps. A quick flip of the price tag proved they were a score ...

Choosing an empire lamp shade can significantly enhance the ambiance of a room by complementing the lamp and elevating the overall decor. Selecting the right size and material ensures a harmonious ...