Country lamp shade styles began to be more popular with the mainstream following the Depression in the 1930s. Women once again had access to the money required to decorate their homes, and were extremely interested in their options. It soon become fashionable to work on decorating the interior of the home, and country, ranch, and southwestern styles were among the most popular. Here, you'll find a large selection of shades to suit this particular decorating style and budget. It can help you accumulate some savings while adding a sense of style into your home.

 

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These decorating styles sprang from every day items used in country houses, but they were used as decorative elements even when they weren't used on a daily basis.  Wealth people began to have second homes in the country and chose to decorate them in a style used locally.
 
Electricity was becoming standard in even the most far flung homes, and with it came the need for lampshades to shield the eyes from the sometimes harsh glare of incandescent bulbs.  These shades were usually done in the same country style as the rest of the home - a major departure from the elaborately ruched and decorate lamps of the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, as well as from the simple but rich tastes of the 1920s.

 

 

However, country lamp shades and decor aren't something that needs to be relegated to the past.  This decorating style remains popular to this day, and country style home decor is readily available.  If you enjoy an old fashioned hand crafted style, you may want to consider changing your old furnishings out for country style ones.  Remember not to leave out the lamps, either.

 

Remember that you can't just pop a lamp shade in a rustic style onto an lamp.  The shade must match the lamp if you want to get the right look.  Otherwise, you could end up with a real mismatch.  Fortunately, old country style lamps are readily available in antique or resale stores, and there are plenty of new ones around as well.  If you're buying the lamp to match your home, you can choose a shade in a country style first, then match the lamp to it.  If you already have the lamp, its smarter to look for the shade second.

 

Just remember that, when dealing with vintage lighting fixtures, safety is a real concern.  Check over country style lamps carefully to make sure that they're still capable of safely providing illumination.  Cords and wiring should all still be in excellent shape, and the electrical fixture should be solidly mounted. 

 

Take a look at the shade type your country lamp will need, too.  While you can find country lamp shades in just about every variety, you do need to match mounts on the lamp and shade.  A clip on shade won't work for a lamp that uses a harp fitter, or vice versa.  Fortunately, adapters can often be found that will convert an existing lamp to fit the country shade you'd like to use with it.  Check your local lighting store to find the adapter for your lamp.

 

 

Country lamp shades, curtains, hangings and other decorative elements are the perfect choice if you want to add a rustic, old fashioned look to your home.  They're readily available, whether you prefer brand new furnishings or vintage ones.  If you're thinking about changing the look of your home, country decor - including new lamp shades - might be the perfect choice.