Size Guide
Welcome to our size guide, please see the below for all lampshade and bed valance measurements.
Choosing a lampshade can seem more daunting than it is, follow our simple steps to get your lampshade just right.
Step One
Work with what you’ve got!
If you have lampshades, then work with these, even if it’s not the right size, it will give you a good idea of what you’re aiming for. Start by trying them all out on the lamp base/fitting you have in mind to see what sizes look right. If you find one that works, then simply follow step 2 to figure out the size.
Step Two
Understand our sizing and how to measure a lampshade.
The base diameter is our lampshade size. So if you measure across the bottom of the lampshade and it measures 12”, then you’ll want a 12” etc…
Step Three
Do you have a lamp base in mind?
Our lampshades can be placed on table lamps, pendant lights, wall lights and floor lamps. We really do have a shade for everyone and every space.
When it comes to the base and finding the right lampshade to match - it’s not just the height of the base, it’s also the width and where the lamp will sit.
Quick Size Guide
Wall lights - 6” candle clips are the one.
Narrow console, small side tables or a small little lamp base - 8” is usually best.
Bedside table lamp - 10” or 12”… sometimes a 14”.
The bigger ones in a sitting room, large kitchen or pendant lighting - 16”, 18” and 20”.
Step Four
Don’t stress, there are no rules, and sometimes you just have to take a leap of faith.
The good news is that 99% of our customers get it right first time, but if you want to change them we’re here to help and make that easy for you.
Step Five
Need more help?
Email us at info@alicepalmer.co and one of our team will be more than happy to help.
PLEASE NOTE OUR LAMPSHADES COME UP SLIGHTLY BIGGER WHEN THE LAMPSHADE COVER IS ON TOP
Candle Clip & Small lampshades
MEDIUM LAMPSHADES
Large & Extra Large lampshades
USEFUL LAMPSHADE INFO
GIMBLE
A lampshade with a fitted shade carrier (known as a washer). Used for table lamps or floor lamps. Works with both BC (UK) or ES (EU) fixtures using a removable plastic reducer ring.
PENDANT
A lampshade with a fitted pendant shade carrier. Used for a downfacing light fixture. Works with both BC (UK) or ES (EU) fixtures using a removable plastic reducer ring.
US FINIAL
Finial fittings are used mainly in the US and are designed to sit on a harp lampshade carrier.
CANDLE CLIP
Our 6” candle clip lampshades are used mainly on wall lights or chandeliers, they are fitted with a candle clip fitting which sits on top of a candle lightbulb.
DUPLEX
Duplex lampshade fittings come with all Alice Palmer lampshades with a base diameter of 14” or larger. We offer lampshade and pendant carriers to fit all UK, EU and US lamps.