Whether it’s a period classic chandelier or a modern industrial forked design, your lampshades make a big statement about the interior design of your home. The best products can make the functional beautiful and this is very much the case with interior lampshades which have a more striking effect on the aesthetic of a room than you may realise.

While there are many lampshades on the market, London-based manufacturer Buster + Punch makes some of the best forked lampshades with many variations on a classic hemispherical design. Available in brass, steel, burnt steel, and gun metal the company produces a myriad of eye-catching designs including the manufactured fork feature. Reminiscent of a naval chain the forked structure exudes the feel of strong, secure metal and is a celebration of the quality and potential of metal. Furthermore, the designs are available in medium and large meaning they should fit the vast majority of offices, apartments, homes, and flats.

Combining the internal design of the room alongside a statement forked lampshade will help to accentuate the striking qualities of your lampshade. Pairing a brass lampshade with a neutral grey or black painted wall will mean the brass stands out when anyone enters the room. Similarly, pairing a darker gun metal shade with a white or cream wall will have an equally striking effect.

Lastly, there is a great opportunity to create a theme running throughout the whole room by fitting light switches or other bits of hardware with the same finish. This will create a sense of continuity and coherence throughout the room and the house raising the design value of the whole property. Top designers are always looking at ways they can build consistency throughout their properties by cleverly using colour and this is an exceptional way to make a statement alongside the forked lampshades.

Tyrone Daniel