Black lamp shades are likely not the first thing you think of when you think of lamp shades. Lamp shades are after all typically white, cream, egg shell, or patterned; but black can be a very good color for this accessory.
Black is the only shade of color that comes in a variety of designs by itself. You can have flat black glossy black, soft black, or hard black lampshades which means that you can create some very nice effects. Glossy black lamp shades for example can make a room look very sophisticated or even futuristic, depending on what other decorations you use in the room. A soft black lamp shade can make a room look gentle and even romantic after a fashion, again, depending on how you decorate around it. Black lamp shades also tend to make the lamp appear more like an antique or more classical in appearance rather than modern and many people prefer that appearance for their room. A black lamp shade can, in short, do a great deal to add to the atmosphere of your room.
Black lamp shades come in all different shapes and materials as well. All of the different sizes are available and you can get styles such as drum, hexagon, cone, and many other styles in black. Black lamp shades can be made from silk, parchment paper, even metal. They are usually lined with lighter colors to provide a pleasing contrast and to reflect the light up and down the shade rather than absorb it as the black would.
Black lamp shades also have utilitarian uses. Flat black in particular doesn’t show dirt as much as white or pale colored lamp shades (and as anyone who uses lamp shades know, they attract a lot of dirt). Black also shows less dust and grime than other shades and can absorb stains better as well.
Black may not be the typical color for lamp shades, but therein lies its charm; it will definitely make your room more dramatic, more memorable, and just as elegant as any other color of lamp shade. You can purchase black lamp shades of any shape and style online or in stores that sell shades for the home such as furniture stores and department stores. Black is not an easy color to find though; since it’s not as popular, it may take a bit of work to find. However, this color is well worth pursuing if you want to have a room with an air of elegance and sophistication instead of just the same tired colors.