2011年2月13日星期日

Lamp Glass Shades - Changing Your Environment For All Time

By Don Foster


If there is one thing that can change the look of your home it is a good set of lamp shades. It can make or break the beauty of the home. For the most part, there are two different forms of glass shades. The two most popular ones are made of glass and the other with fabric. Both have their own charm and style but today here we will discuss very important styles of the lamp glass shades. These forms of shades are in a lot of demand in our time because they give homes a nicer, more contemporary look. These types of lamp shades are amazing because they pull off the older more vintage look but you need to be careful because they are brittle and can break easily. There is no cause to be worried as they can be easily replaced.

Here are just a small list of some of the popular glass globes available

1. Tiffany Style Lamps: These types of lamp shades are very popular which is probably why they have been around for so long. Tiffany is basically stained glass lamps. Louis Tiffany the inventer of these got together with the inventor of light Thomas Edison to make very brilliant lamps. The shapes and sizes of the lamp are limitless. They are mostly handmade and have various bits of stained glass that make them look amazing. Among lamp glass shades, Tiffany lamps are still one of the most popular styles available.

2. Irregular Lower Border Lamp Shades - These are actually types of tiffany lamp glass shades but with a difference. The difference is that the edges of the lamps are differently placed and may be of different lengths and widths. This is most often related to their nature. Just like the Tiffany style, these are also very well sought after.

3. Bankers Lamps - Just like the name tells you, these were originally used by banking types so that they were able to light up their desks and count the money. These lamps have always existed actually except in the past they had candles in them. Today they can be used as all kinds of things such as desk lamps. It is endowed with a characteristic glass shape.

4. Piano Lamps And The Candelabra - Though this lamp looks quite like the bankers lamp, it is not the same. Many people confuse this with the bankers lamp. These lamps were initially used to see the keys of a piano while playing when there was barely any light available. Today, these lamps are mostly used as vintage lamps or for stylish show pieces.

5. Frosted Lamps - These are some beautiful breeds which may be plain or may be more extravicant with designs on them. The frosting on the glass gives it a very amazing look. You will not find these in normal stores howevor. You may even have to hunt for them online. These shades are some of the best in the business and will make your home look fantastic.

If you follow these easy steps you will most definitely find the right lmap glass globes for you. As you have seen there are various different forms of globes out there on the market. Get the right ones for you that fits the design of your home. You will be sure to impress any visitor with the design of your home with these popular items.




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