Sooner or later, this challenge comes up. You find a great looking lamp that needs a new shade. It can happen with a great second-hand buy or a new lamp where the shade just isn't as nice (or as nicely made) as the base.
The September issue of Martha Stewart Living includes a piece all about how to choose the best shape shade for different bases...a helpful guide that describes classic, well balanced combinations. It would be especially helpful when considering investing in a custom shade; every little bit of info is useful in the decision making process.
A complete example is below the jump:
