Lamp Shade Drum

A tastefully decorated house, owes much to its furniture and fixtures; both of which needs to chosen with care, if a harmonious living environment is to be achieved. Many find that lamp shades too add a touch of class to the home. However choosing one may not be as easy as it sounds, because now, lamp shades come in an array of sizes and shapes; empire, bell, oval, drum, rectangular and square, to name but a few. A drum lamp shade generally brings with it a distinct charm, and is becoming increasingly popular amongst savvy home decorators, today.

Its shape is self explanatory when considering that the lamp shade drum is so called, due to its resemblance to an oil drum. Closest to its cylindrical counterpart, a lamp shade drum has vertical sides with little apparent sloping, but is comparatively wider, whereas the cylinder is generally taller in shape. 

A lamp shade drum is deemed most suitable in simple, contemporary settings, where elongated column shaped lamps are in use. Often found on floor lamps, a lamp shade drum distributes usable light to a wide area. 

The benefits of obtaining a lamp shade drum, are indeed many. Firstly, it has the propensity to dispense light in all directions; be it from the top, bottom or through the shade fabric. Also, the larger space this shade incorporates ensures good ventilation, so that the light bulbs in question do not over-heat even after many hours of use. The lamp shade drum is easy to manufacture as well, hence it tends to be more cost effective and affordable than other more complex models.

When choosing a suitable lamp shade drum, it is imperative to consider the setting, the base of the lamp, its size and its color, so that it does not clash with existing furniture. An ornate base generally advocates the use of a simple shade and vice versa, so that each commands the attention it deserves, without overwhelming the visual senses. In terms of size, the lamp shade drum ranges from the very small, to the very large; and when choosing one, the available room space needs to be considered, as lamp shades can change or intensify the look of space. 

The lamp shade drum is available in an assortment of colors; and can be made of hand made silk, metal (with a sewn in lining perhaps), or even carry a heavy brass frame; and its suitability can only be gauged by the would-be-purchaser who has a clear idea of what he/she is looking for. 

A lamp shade drum can be obtained from a local shop, an exclusive store, ordered on-line, or can even be made at home  with simple instructions downloaded from the Web. Whichever option chosen, a lampshade does much to beautify the home, and so it looks as if drum lamp shades are now indeed here to stay.