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Avoid hardwiring
by picking a
pendant that
hangs from a
hook and plugs
into an outlet.
C u sto m lo o k s
Choose a pattern
from a wide
assortment and
virtu ally any
color to create a
shade at Lamps
Plus.
Shade and
fixture, $130;
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Today’s most stylish light fixtures
cover all the bases.
Pendants with
drum shades are dropping in over dining
tables, beds, and foyers. (Think of them as
streamlined chandeliers.)
Characterized
by their straight sides, drum shades come
in many sizes. One of our favorite ideas:
Hang one over each nightstand.
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A S U R E
The bottom of the
shade should be
28-36 inches above a tabic.
If the fixture will be used
in a walkway* make sure
the bottom is at least 7 feet
above the floor,
DIFFUSE
To eliminate a view
of a bulb, use a
diffuser— a translucent disk
that fits inside the shade.
Find one online or at lamp-
parts stores.
CREATE
Cover a bargain
shade with fabric
using spray adhesive; attach
trim with glue. Because
they don't have tapered
sides, drum shades handle
repeating patterns easily,
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INSTALL
Most pendants can
be used in place
of a typical ceiling fixture,
no special mountings
required (but electrical
expertise is advised).
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