Lampshade & Lamp Base Guides — The Enclave Decor Journal

Notes from the workshop. Guides for choosing lampshades and lamp bases, care instructions, and behind-the-scenes from our Sandton studio. New pieces here first before they go to the shop.

Notes from June

How to Choose the Right Lampshade Size for Your Lamp
How I think about lampshade size for any lamp base, from proportion to fit.

A Complete Guide to Bobbin Lamp Bases (and Why They Are Trending)
What a bobbin lamp actually is, why they are everywhere, and how to choose one: wood, finish, proportion, and shade pairing.

Gathered vs Pleated vs Drum Lampshades: Which Style for Your Room?
The three main shade constructions, what each one says in a room, and which to pick if you are unsure.

Cotton vs Linen vs Silk Lampshades: A Fabric Guide
How each fabric looks, the light it gives, what it costs, and how to care for it.

How to Style a Handmade Lampshade Room by Room
Bedroom, living room, dining room, entryway. Where shades land best and the one rule that works everywhere.

How to Care for a Handmade Fabric Lampshade
The practical care manual: dusting, cleaning by fabric, bulbs, and how long a shade should last.