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Use these eye-catching and colorful lampshades to create features for your desk lamps and chandeliers

For a long time, lampshades were classified as outdated corners of interior design like peacock chairs, patterned wallpaper and lace wall hangings, replaced by sleek metal chandeliers and slender medieval floor lamps.

However, in recent years, pleated lampshades have become all the rage on Instagram, as have the densely patterned ikat lampshades, bringing lampshades back to the design dictionary of stylish homeowners. Today, there are lampshades suitable for all tastes, which can transform ordinary table lamps or create characteristic chandeliers.

Soft velvet is popular for its versatility (we chose our top five in this review), tassel lampshade provides some extra luxury to the Art Deco style, neutral woven rattan and plant-filled Natural furnishings complement each other. In terms of colors, everything is possible-we chose strong yellows, classic grays and a series of beautiful pinks.

The added benefit of choosing a lampshade instead of exposed bulbs and chandeliers is that the soft material can filter the light better and make the room easier. Read on for 16 of the best modern lampshades to buy now.

The woven design on this large rattan lampshade makes it easy to disperse the light and cast interesting shadows on the wall. If you want to create a bright and airy atmosphere, it is very suitable for use in a darker space.

Buy now: Cupula Rattan pendant lamp shade by Oliver Bonas

This House Beautiful shade uses classic mink gray and soft-touch velvet material, which stands out in two trendy boxes. The brushed metal interior can disperse the soft light, which will be a great choice for a neutral bedroom.

Buy now: House Beautiful Samet Velvet lampshade by Homebase

For the fearless decorator. This classic curved lampshade with decorative tassels is made of coral fleece and decorated with delicate crane and palm tree prints. A romantic and dramatic addition to a very stylish home.

Buy Now: Crane Fonda Coral Shade by Divine Savages

This John Lewis lampshade introduces organic and handmade elements, which is very suitable for sustainable development-conscious homeowners who like to surround themselves with natural materials. It is suitable for neutral colors and a large number of plants.

Buy now: Small paper string ceiling lampshade by John Lewis

This striking retro print combines the popular mustard undertone with a striking orange. We like the copper interior with a soft yellow glow.

Buy now: House Beautiful Lara Print Drum Shade by Homebase

This is an ingenious modification of the traditional velvet drum cover. The rattan layer peeks from under this deep forest green lampshade, creating a completely modern texture combination. A great choice to soften extra luxurious space.

Buy now: Oliver Bonas' Malia Green Velvet & Cane lampshade

This Anthropologie design is decorated with embroidered floral patterns played on the pure cotton lampshade, which can transform any lamp holder into a special item. We think it is very suitable with pure pink or white background to make the colorful patterns shine.

Buy now: Anthropologie's embroidered Celise lampshade

An interesting combination of classic and modern-Made.com combines traditional lampshade shapes into one design, adding a natural raffia fiber body and a smooth navy blue ribbon. This piece has a matching table lamp for coordinated decoration.

Buy now: Raffia Haroon layered lampshade on Made.com

With its tapered shape, fringed edges and velvet finish, this lampshade is another serious art deco lampshade. This soft pink goes well with dark green and blue, or you can set it as a refreshing white color scheme.

Buy now: Syed Tassellled lampshade on Made.com

This fascinating marble paper is made in Jaipur, using traditional marbling techniques dating back hundreds of years. A truly unique shot, because no two lampshades are the same.

Buy now: Pooky's Straight Empire marble paper lampshade

Duck egg blue is the perfect gift in the design proposal, complemented by any number of warm colors from mustard yellow to cherry red and various pink tones. Or you can match it with a simple white base and make it your focal point.

Buy now: House Beautiful Samet Velvet lampshade by Homebase

This is another lampshade that celebrates the unique inconsistency of handmade products. This fringed hue has an irresistible texture, mixed with cream and colorful cotton threads. A single product with both modern and retro design solutions, no matter where it is placed, it is eye-catching.

Buy now: Corrine Tassel Lampshade ay Anthropologie

For color lovers, this eye-catching lemon yellow Empire lampshade is a feature in itself. It will work perfectly with blue, as shown in the picture, but yellow seems to be universal, and it is equally pleasant to pair with forest green or warm red.

Buy now: Pooky Acid Yellow Straight Empire Lampshade

Cox & Cox's velvet shade is a classic blush pink that will not be out of date in a few years. The eye-catching golden metal interior is perfect for providing a soft yellow glow.

Store: Blush & Gold Velvet Shade by Cox & Cox

The soft natural linen on this lampshade is the perfect foundation for its bold pattern, full of fantastic colorful parrots and tropical plant illustrations. The open woven fabric creates a soft luster-perfect for the bedroom.

Buy now: Jenny Worrall Parrot Linen Shade from La Redoute

Made.com's Isola lampshade uses the iconic drawing shape of artist Kit Agar. We like its playful collage design and soft colors.

Buy now: Isola printed lampshade on Made.com

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