2007-12-29 11:09:12 · 5 answers · asked by Elijah B 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Cuts the glare. Originated when carbide lights were used prior to the availability of electricity--carbide lights are extremely brilliant and a shade was required to keep from blinding people.
2007-12-29 13:39:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lampshades help diffuse the glare and focus the light in a specific area. They also help create a cetain ambience.
2007-12-29 19:17:42 · answer #2 · answered by Butterfly Lover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOL! I know what you mean! I like to use white shades and a high wattage bulb but I install dimmers on my lamps to give a softer, more golden effect when I want it. In addition, I have mica lamps and antique glass lamps that are more for ambiance.
2007-12-29 19:38:12 · answer #3 · answered by WENDYCAT 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
their purpose is to reduce glare, and diffuse the light. shades come is various shapes and colors, some lighter some darker, depending on your preference
2007-12-29 19:22:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because--when you look at a plain bulb--usually not on purpose, you will see a black blob everywhere you look for a few minutes--very annoying
2007-12-29 19:52:37 · answer #5 · answered by cheezy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋