7 of the best lampshades to instantly light up your home

LOOKING for a quick, easy way to give a room some love?

Invest in a new lampshade.

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Because, the thing with cheap lights is that often the cord or fitting gives their real price away and ruins the whole look.

Yes, this can be fixed with a little DIY – a new cord or ceiling rose - but cheap lights are often more likely to break a lot sooner than the more expensive designs.

So if you have a decent fitting already - think about just updating the shade, which will not only save you money but can help transform a room in, quite literally, seconds.

We’ve picked 7 of our favourite shades for pendant lights – all for under £50 - and even better, three come in under a tenner.

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Scalloped shade, £45, Rockett St George -

The scallop trend is still red hot.

And this a beautiful nod to it.

Cleverly, it can fit a ceiling light or a table lamp – we’d be pretty tempted to buy both!

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Plus it comes in classy olive green, monochrome and cream too.

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Flower Print Paper Shade, £8, Habitat -

Apparently this one is meant to be for kids.

But stick it in your guest room for 60s vibes and we reckon everyone will think it’s blooming brill.

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Tia velvet shade, £40, BHS -

Thank god BHS didn’t shut up shop completely and is still lighting up our lives online.

This beauty is a real statement piece and will bring instant warmth to any room with its stunning gold lining.

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Hexagon paper pendant, £8 Dunelm -

With brilliant Japandi vibes (yes, that’s Japanese meets Scandi) this origami style shade comes in a range of shapes to suit your space.

We love its simplicity, almost as much as its bargain price.

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Adore glass shade, £40, Homebase -

Coloured glass and brass adds a touch of luxe to any space.

This shade could even work brilliantly in a pair or trio over a counter, if you have the room (and the cash).

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Manhattan shade, £9.99, The Range -

Chic and cheap, try this in a kitchen or dining room.

The brass lining will help prevent your space feeling too cold or masculine.

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Mustard Drum Shade, £34.50, Happy Homewares at B&Q -

This one is for the 70s fans.

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Add it to a room to brighten up a neutral grey decor.

Or pair with navy or pink for ultimate style points.