Hanging Lampshade Trends 2012

The history of lampshades and the current trends always fascinate me.  I am forever search for the latest trends, and doing research on lampshades.  Once day, (when I retire), I will hopefully have sufficient info to write a book.  Until then, I search the net.  I found this very interesting blog by Theresa regarding hanging lampshades.  She added beautiful pictures to it.  Enjoy!

Hanging Lampshade Trends 2012

Top Lighting Trends for 2012

Looking for what is trendy and new in 2012?  Well, well, I did some homework...

Texture:
Lots of texture: metal, natural fiber - raffia or leather,
textured woven fabrics and
recycled products - cardboard, plastic, rubber.
Cane - lots, and lots and colour washed  
And dont forget coloured glass...

Colours for 2012:
Grape Purple
Red - darker Reds
Silver
Gold and Sunny Yellow and Orange

Size:
Minimalistic but Big.

Designs:
Digital Designs
Maps & Nature
Once-off designs
If you have do use a mass production product - put your own touch to it.

Shapes:
Chandeliers - as many as you can!
Half Cones mounted to the Wall - save space
Over size standing lamps
Hanging lamps