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It’s time to tap into your inner product designer—this week you can create a custom lampshade. Using Lamps Plus’ Design It tool, you can craft a drum shade in the pattern, color, and trim you prefer, then pair it with a sleek brushed steel contemporary table lamp. Whether you want a bold statement piece for a living room or a subtle shade to complete a bedside table, this giveaway puts your design ideas front and center.
Lamps Plus, the nation’s largest specialty lighting retailer, offers an easy-to-use Design It tool that makes custom lampshade design accessible. You can choose from a wide range of fabrics, patterns, and trims to produce a drum shade that complements a variety of lamp bases and fixture styles. This week’s prize gives one reader the opportunity to win a Brushed Steel Contemporary Table Lamp complete with a custom shade designed using that tool.
We spent some time experimenting with different patterns, textures, and trims to see how versatile the Design It tool can be. From subtle neutrals that blend into a calm, modern interior to vibrant patterned shades that become a focal point, the options are extensive. The tool is especially useful for anyone looking to personalize lighting without commissioning a fully bespoke piece—DIY design meets professional-quality production.
If you already have a design you love, Lamps Plus is offering a special discount for readers. You can also take a screenshot of your design and share it on Lamps Plus’ Facebook page to save and show off your creation. The Design It tool encourages experimentation, letting you preview how different colors and trims change the overall mood of a lamp. It’s a simple way to create a custom look that feels intentional and cohesive with your decorating style.
This giveaway is a chance to win both a quality lamp base and a shade you designed yourself. Below are the entry details and rules—read carefully and enter before the deadline.
- PRIZE: One Brushed Steel Contemporary Table Lamp fitted with a custom drum shade designed by the winner using Lamps Plus’ Design It tool.
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post starting with the words “MY SHADE IS” and complete the sentence with a short description of your ideal shade design.
- BONUS QUESTION: Tell us your favorite color—get specific. We’re looking for descriptive answers beyond basic color names. Examples include “glowing amber,” “muted gray-blue,” “ruby red,” or “soft celery green.”
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, May 26th at 8pm EST.
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: ONE.
- PRIZE SHIPS: Within the 50 United States.
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address. The winner will be chosen at random using a verified random selection method and announced on Thursday. Good luck!
Find more giveaway details on our Giveaway FAQs page. Images and product information courtesy of Lamps Plus.