Lamp Shades

Square Shades Versus Rectangle Shades: The Subtle Distinctions

At first glance, choosing between a square and rectangle shade may seem like a trivial detail. However, there are a few small differences that can transform the look of your lamp and even the décor of the whole room.

There are certain distinctions and similarities between the two shapes. It’s common sense that you want your shade to match your lamp base. Stylistically, rectangle shades fit best on rectangular or oblong lamp bases (specifically buffet lamps), and of course, square shades fit best on square lamp bases. You should also consider how the shade will be presented in the room. For example, we recommend using rectangle shades in areas where the front face of the shade is in full vision (e.g., on a table against a wall, in an entry hall, or in a dining room). For a square shade, we recommend that you place them in open areas where you can see all four sides of the shade (e.g., a living room, a den, or a library).

Royal Lamp Shades offers many elegant, unique styles such as cut corners, inverted cut corners, fancy bottom, and sharp corners. Our collection of square shades come in more unique styles such as slightly flared bottom and cube-shaped. For more information on these shades and how they may fit the décor of your design space, we have various style guides on our blog that explain the different lamp and shade combinations. Read on to take your interior design to the next level:

To view the different sizes, shapes, and materials of Royal Lamp Shade’s rectangle/oblong and square lampshades, you can visit the following links for rectangle shades and square shades.

Royal Designs, Inc Square Bell Gold Leaf Shade, Handmade in USA

Gold Leaf
Silver Leaf
Two Tone Gold/Silver Leaf

In stock

$88.95$235.95

Regal Series Rectangle Cut Corner Lamp Shade

Swatch image White
Swatch image Eggshell
Beige
Black
Swatch image Linen White
+2
Linen Eggshell
Swatch image Linen Beige

In stock

$60.95$169.95

Regal Series Square Cut Corner Bell Lamp Shade

Swatch image White
Swatch image Eggshell
Beige
Black
Swatch image Linen White
+2
Linen Eggshell
Swatch image Linen Beige

In stock

$48.95$142.95

Rectangle Hardback Lamp Shade

Swatch image White
Swatch image Eggshell
Beige
Swatch image Antique Gold
Black
+5
Gray
Swatch image Linen White
Linen Eggshell
Swatch image Linen Beige
Linen Cream

In stock

$51.95$89.95

Rectangle Cut Corner Lamp Shade

Swatch image White
Swatch image Eggshell
Beige
Swatch image Antique Gold
Black
+5
Swatch image Linen White
Linen Eggshell
Swatch image Linen Beige
Linen Cream
Swatch image Mouton

In stock

$56.95$250.95

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