Laura Ashley Lampshades and Lightshades

Light Up your Home With Laura Ashley Lampshades

The iconic Laura Ashley brand has been providing home furnishings and clothes for decades, so eBay has put together a collection of some truly lovely lampshades and light shades. Laura Ashley lampshades can be used for everything from a table lamp to a free-standing floor lamp. Find the size, colour, and style that's right for you and let this classic British brand bring light into your home.

Laura Ashley lampshades come in a number of different shapes. If you're looking for Laura Ashley table lampshades, you'll need to take into account the base of the lamp itself to get a good style.

• A round base will usually be complemented by a round shade, too. Putting curves and angles together can look too harsh.
• A square base usually looks better with a square shade.
• If your square-based lamp is on a round table, you might find that a round Laura Ashley lampshade provides a more harmonious overall look.
• Candlestick-style lamps feature a complex array of angles and curves. They can work with either round or square shades, as well as supporting some dramatic looks.

As well as having a suitable shape, Laura Ashley shades must be the appropriate size for the lamp. In general, you'll want your lampshade to be about two-thirds the height of the lamp itself. If it's too tall or too short, the proportions will be off and create an odd, unbalanced look. A lampshade should always be wider than the widest part of the base. Remember to think about where it will be placed. A very wide lampshade can look dramatic, but it can cause chaos if it's on the corner of a table or right next to a doorway.

Laura Ashley light shades are made from a number of different fabrics and materials. Soft, translucent or sheer material is great for creating a nice ambience. The light will gently filter through for an all-over effect. By contrast, opaque shades direct the light up and down. Use them to highlight specific objects. If you have a statement lamp, then an opaque lampshade will look great.

You'll find plenty of colours available, so consider the colour scheme of your room. Laura Ashley floor lampshades will generally stand close to the wall, with a plain background. A table lamp, though, has other objects nearby, so you'll have to consider all of them to achieve a harmonious appearance.