Buffet Lamps With Black Shades

Black lamp shades aren’t difficult to style, but there are a few factors to consider before adding buffet lamps with black shades or black pendant lamps to your home.

Black lamp shades look their best when used as a contrasting element in a brighter space. When used in a compact room full of rich wood and dark wall colors, they can make the area feel cramped. To overcome this issue, choose a black lamp shade that features a gold or white inner lining and a glass or metal base to reflect light around the room, making it appear larger.

Try adding an oversized black lamp shade over your dining table in place of a chandelier. The result is just as dramatic but adds a modern twist to the room. For a more understated look, opt for buffet lamps with bell-shaped black shades and brass bases for your console table. A lamp at either end creates a sophisticated style, and the lamp shade’s darkness softens the bulb’s glow for gentle ambient light.

Because of how light dissipates throughout a room, buffet lamps with black shades usually give off enough light for bedrooms, dens, and other spaces where only basic illumination is needed. They may also provide enough light for an office if they are located close to the desk or workspace. Black lamp shades set the mood in quiet and mature environments, especially master bedrooms.

Buffet lamps with black shades are great for nightstands in a shared sleeping space. They may even be a better choice than lamps with light-colored shades because they won’t disturb others trying to sleep nearby.