Orange lampshades

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Orange lampshades are not shy, exactly, but they can be much more versatile than people expect. Used well, orange brings warmth, energy and a very flattering glow, somewhere between candlelight and a good sunset. It can wake up a quiet room, soften darker furniture and make a lamp feel genuinely joyful without tipping into anything too loud. An orange lampshade works especially well when the rest of the room gives it something calm to sit against. Try one on table lamps in a sitting room, on a floor lamp in a reading corner, or as a small ceiling shade in a hallway that could do with a warmer welcome. The loveliest orange lampshades usually work because they are balanced with texture. Linen , gathered fabric , silk and rattan can all soften the colour beautifully. Pair them with brass, dark wood, ceramic bases or even rechargeable table lamps for an easy hit of colour that can move wherever the mood takes you.