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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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

This one is for the 70s fans.

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

Or pair with navy or pink for ultimate style points.