Often overlooked, lighting plays a crucial role in creating a cohesive interior design. Harsh lighting can wash out colors and detract from your space’s design, while an unattractive light fixture can stand out as an eyesore in an otherwise well-put-together room. If you’re dissatisfied with the overhead lights in your home, there’s a simple solution that doesn’t involve investing in a new fixture. Tulip, a company specializing in lightbulbs and ceiling light covers, offers shades that provide a warm, inviting, and effortlessly stylish way to upgrade your home’s lighting in just a few minutes.
Unique Features of Tulip’s Shades
Similar to lampshades for ambient lighting, Tulip provides cotton shades that can be attached to your ceiling to conceal and soften overhead lights. Created to cover flush-mount dome lights, Tulip shades offer a quick and fashionable upgrade to nearly any light fixture (as long as it’s 15 inches or less in diameter for the shade to fit). These shades are wire-free and bulb-free, making them compatible with most types of overhead lights and perfect for renters. With a range of styles, shapes, and designs available, finding a shade that complements your aesthetic is a breeze.
Installing a Tulip Shade
Xavier Donnelly, designer, painter, and creative director for Ash, advises, “Switch out the light bulbs in fixtures you’re replacing with warm color temperature bulbs for the best look with your tulip shade.” If you need to change the bulb later, fear not – simply remove the shade from the mount to access and swap out bulbs without reinstalling the shade completely.
Tulip shades are compatible with smooth and textured ceilings, including popcorn ceilings. Each shade comes with a ceiling mount that attaches the shade to your ceiling. Ensure a clean and dry surface by using rubbing alcohol on a smooth ceiling before mounting if necessary.
Similar to Command Strips, the Tulip product includes velcro tape for easy mounting. Attach each velcro strip to its counterpart – one side will mount to the ring, while the other sticks to the ceiling. Press the ring mount firmly onto your ceiling. The shade has a ring attached that magnetically connects to the ceiling mount, facilitating a seamless installation process.
Matching a Shade to Your Home Decor
If you have unattractive or harsh overhead lights in need of covering, consider your room’s overall design before selecting a shade. Tulip shades not only conceal unsightly fixtures but also soften the lighting, creating a cozier and more inviting atmosphere.
Donnelly emphasizes the importance of lighting in setting the ambiance and suggests ensuring that fixtures complement the decor and provide a soft, warm glow. When choosing a tulip shade, consider the size of your room. The Drum shade works well in rooms with low ceilings or limited space, while the versatile Gem shade suits any environment.
For a room with a rustic ambiance or where lighting should not detr
Tulip frequently collaborates with other artists, such as Donnelly, to create unique and limited-edition patterns. Be sure to stay tuned for exciting releases in the future. Check out the full article on Better Homes & Gardens for more details.
