New lighting trend - bigger is better
Before you walk into a lighting store and pick out something that's not quite right for your home, take a look at the latest lighting trend - it's much bigger than you think.
Waaay bigger than you thought in fact!
Drum shades are taking over rooms in a dramatic way. These large, drum-style shades are popular because they're available in so many styles, are easy to install and instantly update any fixture in a home. The illumination it provides is relaxing, calming and very soft, while bright enough to provide enough light for anywhere in a room.
Install a drum shade over a dining room table and you have an instant feature that is great for entertaining and still perfect for an intimate meals. Take a look at interior decor magazines and you will see that drum shades are one of the most popular choices in modern lighting right now.
Another reason drum shades are so popular is that you can instantly update an old light fitting without the expense of replacing it. You have the choice of purchasing an entire fitting, or simply adding a drum shade over a traditional or modern chandelier - a quick and easy way to update any home decor.
The design of a drum shade is basically that of a large lamp shade and this design allows them to highlight any type of decor. The drum shade chandelier or pendant light is a simple round shape. It is possible to get fixtures with variations on the basic design. However, at its core, this is a circular shade that can be set against any type of background. The style of a drum shade suits an urban contemporary loft yet still looks at home in a traditional setting.
They are available in many different fabric, styles and materials. If there is a color that you want to add to your room, there’s a drum shade out there that will work for you. It's no surprise that this product can be found to fit any budget. A detailed, elaborate and high-end drum shade can be the perfect investment to truly make your home sparkle. Alternatively, simple low-priced drum shades can make a big difference to your basic decor without costing you a large chunk of money.
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Whatever material you choose for a drum shade, each offers its own style and beauty to the decor of a room. The different colours of the fabric shades affect the mood and brightness of the lights. If you are considering updating or modernising your existing light fittings, then a fabric drum shade chandelier is definitely the one for you.
There are many different options for combining chandeliers and drum shades, depending on the style that you are trying to achieve by creating a drum shade chandelier.
Adding colour, style and interest to your ceiling has never been simpler. Consider the room in which you are hanging your drum shade to determine the style, shape and size that you need. If you are using your drum shade in a bedroom or family room where you need less direct light, you should select a shade with a solid fabric to soften the light.
For a more modern look, add a more opaque drum shade, such as a cotton duck drum shade over a contemporary chandelier. There are many creative options when choosing a lamp shade and chandelier combination, so be creative and have fun with our large selection of shaded chandeliers!
For lighting in a task oriented area, such as an office, bathroom or kitchen, select a larger pendant shade light fixture to provide more lighting for tasks. To update lighting in a kitchen, replace existing above-countertop or island pendants with drum shades for a completely new look. Drum shade pendants are an easy and affordable way to illuminate your home while adding pattern and colour. LEFT: One of the Radiant Lighting range of pendant drum shade fixtures.
