How to Use lampshade in a Sentence
lampshade
noun-
See the lampshades on the sconces in the striped guest room?
— Lisa Cregan, House Beautiful, 1 Dec. 2014 -
The lampshade has black fringe around the edge, like in the legendary film.
— Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2022 -
The curtains nod to the checked edging on the lampshade.
— Anna Fixsen, ELLE Decor, 20 Dec. 2022 -
Keep in Mind: The white lampshade may be prone to dirt and dust and need to be cleaned often.
— Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2022 -
The lampshade was placed on a small table on the patio.
— Chad Finn, BostonGlobe.com, 3 May 2018 -
Gilded frames and white lampshades pop against the dark walls.
— Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023 -
The lampshades were custom made with a fun Samuel & Sons jute fringe.
— Allison Duncan, House Beautiful, 8 Apr. 2023 -
The lampshades above the bar are made from mycelium, the threadlike part of a fungi.
— Emily Matchar, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Mar. 2020 -
This Friends don't let friends wear lampshades as tops.
— Lauren Le Vine, Redbook, 25 June 2013 -
Measure the size of the lampshade, then cut the fabric two inches wider and longer.
— Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2023 -
Don’t be the one who is still wearing the lampshade and dancing on the table, at 4 AM.
— Marc Gerstein, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2021 -
When one of the women appeared in an outfit that looked like a macramé lampshade, the stage seemed to light up.
— New York Times, 11 Jan. 2018 -
There was a stained glass lampshade above the salad bar and my drink always came in a see-through red cup.
— John Pana, cleveland, 27 July 2021 -
Overhead, a bare bulb comes on, with no lampshade, and in the corner by the door the wallpaper is mildewed.
— Sally Rooney, The New Yorker, 1 July 2024 -
One thing is clear: No one will ever look at a simple lampshade the same way.
— Jennifer Fernandez, House Beautiful, 13 Dec. 2018 -
The Shade Shop is truly a lampshade shade lover's playground.
— Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 28 June 2022 -
One day, a friend brought a lampshade from a restaurant called Café Martin.
— Chad Finn, BostonGlobe.com, 3 May 2018 -
GPD did an especially nice job with the fishnet hose on the leg and the tassels on the lampshade.
— Steven Litt, cleveland.com, 6 Aug. 2017 -
My Junk Use an old lampshade to cover up a boring tree stand.
— Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 15 Dec. 2022 -
The lamp features a crystal lampshade that adds a touch of glamour to any setting.
— Theresa Johnson, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2023 -
Discard the outer lampshade ring and use needle nose pliers ($11, The Home Depot) to turn up the four ends of the cross brace 1 inch.
— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2021 -
When the lampshade is removed, beer can be poured into a tubular opening at the top of the tower.
— Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2022 -
And, most of the time, it will be hidden under a lampshade or cover anyway.
— Christian De Looper, BGR, 20 Nov. 2022 -
Toss a scarf over a lampshade to add a bohemian atmosphere to a room.
— New York Times, 7 Feb. 2020 -
Lowengart used a bright palette, custom pink lampshades and standing desk to match the rest of this home’s decor.
— ELLE Decor, 4 Oct. 2017 -
There was a pastel pink lampshade dress, with beaded fringes.
— Jocelyn Noveck, ajc, 11 July 2021 -
Using a sharp soft pencil, draw around the template onto the lampshade, starting at the seam.
— Alexa Brazilian, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2020 -
The iconic film features a lamp with a woman's leg holding up the lampshade and lightbulb.
— Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 23 Sep. 2022 -
An aunt in Wisconsin told him about Ed Gein, the killer who converted corpses into lampshades.
— Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2024 -
How to Deep-Clean a Lampshade Deep cleaning a lampshade using a mild detergent solution is only safe on plastic or glass lampshades.
— Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2024
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