Extra Large Lamp Shades
Vanessa is a New York-based designer specializing in architectural lighting. Whether you are planning an event, want to illuminate your backyard retreat or simply need advice on what lamp to purchase for your bedroom, Vanessa will be more than happy to share her knowledge and expertise.
Lamp shades are a pivotal and often overlooked part of turning a house into a home. An extra large lamp shade can help create turn your lamp from a necessary but boring piece of furniture to an eye-catching piece. Whether you prefer bright or dark shades, plain or printed, we’ve selected some of the biggest and best oversized lamp shades so you can always light up the room in style.
Our Picks
Seaside Inspired Oversized Lamp Shade
Breakwater Bay
Measuring 16 inches wide, this printed lamp shade has a kitschy seaside-inspired design that will remind you of the fresh sea air. Measuring 16 inches wide, it is a drum shape and comes in a beige/blue color mix.
$46.99
$60.99
Designer Advice:
Emphasize a coastal theme by sticking to blue and green tones in the room you wish to put your shade in. Foamy greens and ocean blues are best, but any lighter blue or mid-green color will work to recreate an idyllic seaside view.
Rattan Cheap Extra Large Lamp Shade
Rosecliff Heights
Rattan is another material that we associate with holidays and the coast, and this lamp shade is both affordable and on-trend. Handmade for authenticity, it can be used indoors or outdoors and measures 15 inches wide.
$47.99
Designer Advice:
You can choose from white, gray, or brown, but we recommend brown if you want to create an island paradise look or place your lamp shade outdoors. Not only will it look more natural, but it will be easier to match with other rattan furniture.
Linen Extra Large Drum Lamp Shade
Red Barrel Studio®
Linen is a classic fabric that we usually associate with sofas or bedding, and this single-color lampshade with a trim around the exterior is understated without being dull. Classically designed in a drum shape, it is available in nine colors, including avocado, ivory, and plum.
$97.99
Designer Advice:
This shade can be attached to a table or a floor lamp, and we think it would be a great final touch to an entryway to create a calm, simple oasis.
Natural Extra Large Lamp Shade
Available in burlap or linen, this lamp shade will certainly stand out, measuring 22 inches wide. Helpfully coming with a fitter to reduce any fuss, it has a spider fastening that either comes in a nickel or brass finish.
Designer Advice:
Definitely a shade for a carefully curated living room in neutral colors, it will cast a warm glow over furniture in similar shades of beige and white for an overall cohesive look.
Classic Extra Large Drum Shade
Reminiscent of the lamp shade you saw in your grandparents’ house but much more updated, this classic shade features three sections separated by pleating. You can choose from a single shade or a set of two, both available in white.
Designer Advice:
Due to the classic design, this drum shade would be the perfect addition to an old or antique lamp you have bought or inherited. It won’t overwhelm but rather enhance your treasured lamp.
Pleated Extra Large Lamp Shade
For something a little fancier, this lampshade features pleats all the way around and is available in a charming vintage gold color. Made from shantung silk, it measures 19 inches wide and has a washer made from metal with a brass finish.
Designer Advice:
A timeless design, it will add to your room that something missing you can never quite put your finger on. The soft gold color will look best with warmer neutrals rather than bright whites.
Empire Extra Large Lamp Shade
This extra large lamp shade has hardback reinforcement for quality and durability and a spider attachment. Crafted primarily from linen, it measures 16 inches tall and wide, so it will look symmetrical when placed on your lamp.
Designer Advice:
The off-white color this shade comes in is versatile and chic, so you can place it on glamorous silver lamps or more muted gold ones depending on your décor style. The empire shape means your light will be cast directly downwards, so it would be good for a study or bedroom.
Silk Extra Large Floor Lamp Shade
Charlton Home®
Gorgeously swathed in quality shuntang silk, this large lamp shade is available in 9 colors, including eggshell, burgundy, and black. Also coming with a fitter, it is a drum shape and designed especially for floor lamps. The recommended maximum wattage bulb for this shade is 100 watts.
$33.4
$34.99
Designer Advice:
For a glam look, we recommend going for this shade in black and pairing it with darker cushions or against an accent wall, but with the number of colors to choose from you’re sure to find one you love.
Jacquard Extra Large Lamp Shade
Astoria Grand
If you like your furniture to have texture, this extra large lampshade features impressive fringing detail at the bottom and jacquard fabric all the way around. Available in a light beige color, it is designed in a bell shape and measures 17 inches wide.
$77.99
Designer Advice:
This lampshade is certainly grand, so we recommend adding small details to your room like fringed cushions or a fringed rug so the theme is tied together. It would look best on a lamp with a gold finish.
Plaid Large Lamp Shade
Gracie Oaks
This lamp shade is an easy way to achieve a cozy farmhouse vibe in your home immediately. Measuring 16 inches wide, the shade is made of cotton, and the drum shape will easily match most lamps.
$48.99
$53.99
Designer Advice:
The plaid check fabric is a mixture of gray and white, so stick to a gray and white color scheme with darker-wood furniture for a charming rustic vibe that will never go out of style. It would even look good paired with a wooden lamp base.
