{Likely Solution} Lights Like Mine

While browsing the current Pottery Barn Bed & Bath catalog that came in the mail, I noticed a handy little product that I forgot about that will make switching out my “retro” light fixtures cheap and easy. Does anyone else have these *awesome* ceiling lights in their house? They’re so old, they’re *almost* cool again. The photos below are showing the ceiling fixtures I’m itching to change up in my house — they’re in the bedrooms, hallways and laundry room. Sexy, right?

Fortunately I have been able to change out our dining room pendant, and the ceiling fans in the living room, but I cannot wait to do something with these lights and I think that a quick change can be found in……clip-on shades! Have bare bulbs? These will help. Here is a round-up of some cool (and not so cool) ones that I’ve found.

First is the one that started my search: the Star Ceiling Clip Shade at Pottery Barn.  I love the linen fabric, which would diffuse the light oh-so-softly.

Sorry, no picture for this one, but check out this “Spiral Clip On Shade” I found over on eBay.  $5.99 each with $5.00 shipping and lots of them available!  I could switch out all the lights I need to for $56.00!  But what is the fun if they’re all the same…??

And again, sorry for the teaser, but this one is no longer available but I had to include it!  Please let me know if you find one like it because I love them!  The Ceiling Drum Clip Shade (again — from Pottery Barn).

This one is a little more decorative, but I like the rounded shape and it’s only $10.  This is the Clip-On Ceiling Shade from Plow and Hearth.

Here is an Asian parasol version, and it comes with attachments so you can hang it all different ways — gotta love versatility in function and form!  This is the Parasol Lamp Shade from Shoji Decor.  I like the black version instead of the colors.

And last, but DEFINITELY not least — my favorite of the bunch is the Butter Lunette Clip-On Shade from Relish.  Mmmm…pretty amazing, right??  The most expensive at $39 but still – $39 is pretty pocketbook friendly!

Here is a better photo of it:

What do you think of clip-on shades?  Yay…nay?  I love the texture that they’d add to the room, and with a 3-D shape they’d definitely bring your eyes up to actually check out the lighting.  And lighting is like the jewelry of the room — a room isn’t finished without nice lighting and it can make or break your decor.  Add a little sparkle and don’t neglect the lighting!

Are there any other gorgeous clip-on shades that I’ve missed out there?  And has anyone used them on CFL’s?  I’d assume they’d still work but that’s all I have in my house so we’ll have to test it out!  xo, L.