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 Dimensions 

 T = Top diameter

 B = Bottom diameter

 H = Height with fringe

    Measuring Tips for
    Lamps and Shades

MEASURING FOR A FABRIC SHADE

  • In general, the taller the lamp, the larger the shade.

    • Most table lamps take a shade with a bottom diameter (B) of 16" or less.

    • Floor lamps take a shade with a bottom diameter (B) of 16" or 18" or larger.

  • Measure the lamp's height from the bottom of the base to just below the socket(s). The basic rule of thumb is that the shade you choose should have a bottom diameter (B) that's approximately equal to this measurement.

  • Shade risers can be purchased at your local hardware store to tweak the shade a bit higher if necessary.

  • Click HERE to go to the on-line catalog of fabric shades

MEASURING FOR A GLASS SHADE

  • The lamp's fitter is the most important measurement and how you begin searching for the right shade.

  • Measure the the diameter of the lamp's fitter(s). This is the cup, ring, or other holder into which the glass shade is inserted.

  • There is no other rule of measurement for other dimensions of the shade(s), except to say that the larger the lamp, the larger or longer the shade should be.

  • Click HERE to go to the on-line catalog of glass shades

MEASURING YOUR DIFFUSER

MEASURING YOUR DESK LAMP

MEASURING FOR A HANGING FIXTURE

  • The size of a dining room hanging fixture depends on both the size of the room and the size of the table.  The perfect hanging fixture will be a happy medium between these two measurements. For determining the size of a hanging fixture based on your table size, it should be approximately 12" smaller in width than the width of the dining table. 

    • Other hanging fixture should be smaller in scale when used in hallways and other rooms for general lighting.

    • Candelabra shades reduce glare and help to direct light down where needed on both hanging lamps and wall sconces.

      • However, a 25 watt bulb is the highest wattage allowed for safety with these small shades.

        • Multiply the total number of bulbs on the fixture by 25 to get the total amount of light your lamp will be giving off.

      • Adding fabric candelabra shades adds about 2" to 4" to the total width of the chandelier. 

    • Click HERE to go to the on-line catalog of candelabra shades

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