The basic gist is that you can change the look of your lamp (and as a result, your entire room!) by just swapping out a lamp shade. I had forgotten about this Real Simple feature but apparently it ...

It is always hard for me to find that perfect lampshade. They are usually solid and a bit boring — unless I’m ready to spend the big bucks and get something custom-made or from a designer show room.

At bigger retailers, a lamp and its shade are typically a package deal, but sometimes it’s worth deviating with your own embellishments. Here, we’ve rounded up the best lampshades to pair with your ...