H&M has just given the paper lampshade a cool girl update
H&M has just given the classic dome paper lampshade a trendy new form, and I’m obsessed – it’s a cool girl take on a classic trend.
Paper lampshades have, and will continue to be, a timeless lighting trend due to their ability to diffuse harsh lighting and create a structural yet pleasing focal point when you enter a room. They’re elegant, minimalist and quintessential Japandi style.
If you’re looking to update your lighting ideas, H&M’s new paper lighting is not to be missed. They’re funky, visually interesting and will make your home look effortlessly cool.
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Large Rice Paper Pendant Light
I love this statment pendant lampshade. It’s a perfect centrepiece for a room. However, it is massive, so not the best choice for low ceilings.
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Rice Paper Pendant Light
With a total height of 66.9 cm, this shorter shade is better suited to lower ceilings, without loosing any strong, sculptural design.
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Rice Paper Pendant Light
If you have super low ceilings, you’re better off opting for the classic dome shape. This one is still super stylish, and you won’t bash your head on it!
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Rice Paper Floor Lamp
This statement for lamp is perfect for adding some cosy ambience to a living room. It’s soft edges and curved design only adds to it’s relaxing look.
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Rice Paper Floor Lamp
This is the floor lamp I’d choose for my home. I love it’s unique, almost futuristic look.
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Rice Paper Table Lamp
If you’re really short on space, this stylish table lamp is perfect for a bedside table.
Paper lampshades have been a lighting staple as far back as ancient China, when paper and bamboo lanterns were used in temples, festivals and celebrations. And since then, they’ve never really left the lighting chat. Now paper lampshades are a cheap and easy way to make a room look stylish and add texture to a space. There’s a reason IKEA’s £2.50 paper lampshade appears in every university bedroom.
But if I were looking to add a paper shade to my home, I’d add H&M’s new large rice paper pendant light (£79.99). It’s far more interesting to look at compared to a standard dome lampshade, not to mention it has a designer look that will get all your guests talking.
H&M’s shades use rice paper to create a soft, cosy glow, making them a great living room and bedroom lighting idea. The rice paper is fitted over iron frames to create a stacked dome effect.
The paper itself is a soft beige, and the beauty of these pendant and floor lamps is in their shape. Japandi design is underlined by simplicity. As these lamps have such a strong, striking shape, they don’t need an excess of colour. The result is effortlessly stylish, and I’d argue it makes the lamps more versatile, too. They’ll blend with any home style.
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What I will say is that H&M’s large pendant light is, well, very large. Therefore, it won’t be suitable for every home. The pendant itself is 95cm tall, so it’s not suitable for homes with low ceilings. For example, my flat has a very low ceiling (I can comfortably touch it without tiptoes), so unfortunately this is not a lampshade that would suit.
Luckily, H&M’s paper floor lamps are an equally beautiful alternative. I particularly like the Rice paper floor lamp (£59.99), which has a stunning boxy shape that gives a timeless trend a futuristic feel. Plus, it stands at 81cm tall, making it small living room-friendly, too.
Paper lampshades will always be stylish. But if you’re looking for a more grown-up take on a trend that’s been done thousands of times already? H&M is the place to go.
