Gem Light Shade

4.3 • 3 Reviews

I bought two Tulip lampshades for my new apartment, one for a bedroom and one for the bathroom. Both have worked great and were very easy to install. I'm grateful to have soft light instead of harsh overheading lighting with a quick fix!

Pros: easy to install, brilliant concept for renters, does have screws for textured ceilings, and doesn’t hit my husband’s 6’7 head. Cons: you cannot exchange for a different shape or color if you install one and ultimately don’t like it, the “seam” up the side interrupting the design colors drives me crazy, and you have to steam it if the wrinkles for a “lantern” type look isn’t your thing. For the price, I’m torn. I think it could be worth it IF you’re sure enough on color and size/shape. I’m wishing I got the more subtle “drum” shape after installing the green “gem” shape, and I would exchange if it were possible. They’re magnetic and easily swapped, but my confidence in trying a different one and liking it is up in the air as of now!

We have one of those classic landlord special nipple ceiling lights in our bedroom. After living in our rental for four years, it was certainly time for an upgrade. The tulip looks so cute! We got one with "fern" trim since our room decor is very green friendly. I love the size and the drop on it and that it softens the light. Maybe we'll actually use the overhead now. I wish the green trim went all the way around the bottom (see photo), but honestly, I'll take it how it is.