Great lamps blend proportion and balance. The finishing touch? Knowing when to disregard the formulas.

Dear Gail: I’ve been looking for new lamps for my living room, and I like that the stores now have mix-and-match lamps and shades. But how do I go about selecting the right shade for a lamp? Nicole ...

At bigger retailers, a lamp and its shade are typically a package deal, but sometimes it’s worth deviating with your own embellishments. Here, we’ve rounded up the best lampshades to pair with your ...