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Young House Love » Giveaways » Fab Freebie: Your Perfect Shade

| By John Petersik | May 24, 2010 | 2,085 Comments

Fab Freebie: Your Perfect Shade

*** This giveaway is no longer accepting entries***

Time to break out your inner product designer again folks, because this week you’re designing your very own lamp shade.

Lamps Plus Design It2

Lamps Plus is the nation’s largest specialty lighting retailer (you West Coasties may know them in person, while us East Coasters can peruse their wares online) and they’ve got a great new “Design It” tool on their site so you can design your own drum shade for a whole slew of lamps and fixture styles. And this week one of you can win a Brushed Steel Contemporary Table Lamp with a shade in the pattern, color and trim of your choice.

Here are just a few of the designs that we played around with (so many patterns, so few empty side tables):

Lamps Plus Our Designs

If you’ve already created a design that you love and can’t bear to wait ’til Thursday’s winner announcement, Lamps Plus is giving YHL readers a special discount (click for more details). Oh and you can take a screenshot of your design and submit it on Lamps Plus’ Facebook page to remember- and share- your masterpiece with others. Who knew lamps could be so interactive? Now for this week’s entry deets:

  • PRIZE: A Brushed Steel Contemporary Table Lamp with your very own custom shade thanks to the Lamps Plus’ Design It tool
  • TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “MY SHADE IS” and…
  • BONUS QUESTION: …tell us your favorite color (we’re going back to basics this week). But since we’ve all grown up a bit past simple “green” or “red,” we’d love a bit more of a description (glowing amber? muted gray-blue? ruby red? celery green?).
  • GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, May 26th at 8pm EST
  • NUMBER OF WINNERS: ONE
  • PRIZE SHIPS: The 50 nifty United States
  • USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winner will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday. Good luck!

Find more freebie info on our Giveaway FAQs page. Pics courtesy of Lamps Plus

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Comments

  1. Avatar for Sarah E.Sarah E. says

    May 24, 2010 at 1:34 pm

    MY SHADE IS…

    GREEN.

    Not just any green, but grass green, lime green & spider-plant green. I especially love just being outside in our yard/garden and taking in all the green from the trees, grass, and neighbors’ yards. Such bliss!

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  2. Avatar for Katie SaadKatie Saad says

    May 24, 2010 at 1:35 pm

    My shade is mesa verde!

    Reply
  3. Avatar for Lindsey LLindsey L says

    May 24, 2010 at 1:35 pm

    MY SHADE IS
    Although blue is definitely my favorite base color, I would have to switch it up a bit and say blue gray these days. It can be beachy or modern all at the same time :)

    Reply
  4. Avatar for MelissaMelissa says

    May 24, 2010 at 1:36 pm

    MY SHADE IS…

    grayish aqua blue!

    Reply
  5. Avatar for reneerenee says

    May 24, 2010 at 1:36 pm

    MY SHADE IS…

    Red, red wine :)

    Reply
  6. Avatar for LoriLori says

    May 24, 2010 at 1:37 pm

    MY SHADE IS….

    Aspargus Green, by Behr (I think). It’s the color of my bedroom and I love it!

    Reply
  7. Avatar for MelissaMelissa says

    May 24, 2010 at 1:37 pm

    My Shade Is
    I like sage green. I painted my living room, hallway and kitchen this color.

    Reply
  8. Avatar for Allison BAllison B says

    May 24, 2010 at 1:38 pm

    “My shade is” I love the color Wheat Grass, it is a Sherwin Williams paint color and my kitchen and living room are both that color and soon to my office as well! It is super calming and refreshing!

    Reply
  9. Avatar for MarshaMarsha says

    May 24, 2010 at 1:39 pm

    MY SHADE IS
    BRITE RED

    Reply
  10. Avatar for Krista D.Krista D. says

    May 24, 2010 at 1:39 pm

    MY SHADE IS…

    My favorite color is a dusty blue. But, I don’t like that color much in decor – a little too country-fried for my tastes. For decorating, I tend to favor more gray/blue shades paired with black and white accessories.

    Reply
  11. Avatar for marisamarisa says

    May 24, 2010 at 1:39 pm

    MY SHADE IS….the gray and white leafy one! Love it!!

    Reply
  12. Avatar for christachrista says

    May 24, 2010 at 1:40 pm

    my shade is…peacock blue

    Reply
  13. Avatar for JaneJane says

    May 24, 2010 at 1:41 pm

    MY SHADE IS: deep orangy CITRINE with and accent of ruby pink!!

    Reply
  14. Avatar for NikkiNikki says

    May 24, 2010 at 1:41 pm

    MY SHADE IS

    Lime Green!

    Reply
  15. Avatar for UrsulaUrsula says

    May 24, 2010 at 1:41 pm

    MY SHADE IS

    Anything in the purple family, I just love purple! My husband likes Murple (Man Purple), not just any violet shade. The hubs…he’s got standards.

    Reply
  16. Avatar for Kerri A.Kerri A. says

    May 24, 2010 at 1:42 pm

    MY SHADE IS…
    my favorite colors are gray, blue and green

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  17. Avatar for RachaelRachael says

    May 24, 2010 at 1:42 pm

    MY SHADE IS:

    teal/aquamarine. i LOVE bluish-green colors!

    Reply
  18. Avatar for DianaDiana says

    May 24, 2010 at 1:42 pm

    MY SHADE IS…..navy blue!

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  19. Avatar for Erica CummingsErica Cummings says

    May 24, 2010 at 1:42 pm

    MY SHADE IS i’m really liking white right now, it just makes everything so clean looking :)

    Reply
  20. Avatar for andreaandrea says

    May 24, 2010 at 1:42 pm

    my shade is purple

    Reply
  21. Avatar for CateCate says

    May 24, 2010 at 1:42 pm

    MY SHADE IS…

    white! Crisp, clean, clouds-in-the-sky white. Or ocean surf white.

    Reply
  22. Avatar for Amy WolffAmy Wolff says

    May 24, 2010 at 1:43 pm

    “My Shade is”

    Blue turquoise is my favorite….. I love it with anything.. red, oranges…

    Reply
  23. Avatar for AbbyAbby says

    May 24, 2010 at 1:43 pm

    MY SHADE IS.. purple! Pantone 267U to be exact. :)

    Reply
  24. Avatar for LoriLori says

    May 24, 2010 at 1:43 pm

    MY SHADE IS
    pear green! I really like the pattern on the pink shade you guys designed. It reminds me of the moorish tile pattern on your PB rug!

    Reply
  25. Avatar for DianeDiane says

    May 24, 2010 at 1:43 pm

    MY SHADE IS…

    Do I really have to pick only one favorite color? :) If so, then I will go with green – a favorite of mine always. The current shade that makes me happy is a dark granny smith apple green…love it!

    Reply
  26. Avatar for AdrianeAdriane says

    May 24, 2010 at 1:43 pm

    MY SHADE IS…
    aqua!!!

    I don’t care if it’s more turquoisey (my scientific terminology) or more muted. Anything in a shade of this beautiful happy greenish blue hue probably means I’ll buy it.

    Reply
  27. Avatar for Erin MErin M says

    May 24, 2010 at 1:44 pm

    MY SHADE IS . . . Benjamin Moore Jalapeno Green!

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  28. Avatar for Stacy JeanStacy Jean says

    May 24, 2010 at 1:45 pm

    MY SHADE IS…..greyish aqua blue. or the gray and white leafy one. swoon.

    Reply
  29. Avatar for ErickaEricka says

    May 24, 2010 at 1:45 pm

    MY SHADE IS… I tend to gravitate toward greens like celery or celedon.

    Reply
  30. Avatar for jessjess says

    May 24, 2010 at 1:45 pm

    MY SHADE IS…

    constantly changing. The new top spot is held by sunshine yellow, especially when paired with fun black and white patterns. Tomorrow it may go back to ruby red or plum. who knows

    Reply
  31. Avatar for Crystal G.Crystal G. says

    May 24, 2010 at 1:45 pm

    My shade is… light blue, just like the one pictured first. Seriously, that’s the one I’d take home if I won!

    Reply
  32. Avatar for Emily SEmily S says

    May 24, 2010 at 1:45 pm

    MY SHADE IS…

    celery green, today… ask me tomorrow and it will surely be something else!

    Reply
  33. Avatar for MorganMorgan says

    May 24, 2010 at 1:46 pm

    MY SHADE IS…..

    Do I have to pick just one? haha! Too hard. I love lime green and chartreuse green, well many shades of green in general. =]

    Reply
  34. Avatar for MaryMary says

    May 24, 2010 at 1:46 pm

    MY SHADE IS: kelly green, or jewel toned purple, or sky blue.. can’t choose!

    Reply
  35. Avatar for lindsaylindsay says

    May 24, 2010 at 1:47 pm

    MY SHADE IS…
    electric blue

    Reply
  36. Avatar for CaroCaro says

    May 24, 2010 at 1:47 pm

    MY SHADE IS . . . a rich plum. (This week, I like to switch it up)

    Reply
  37. Avatar for BeccaBecca says

    May 24, 2010 at 1:47 pm

    MY SHADE IS…

    cerulean blue! I’ve loved it ever since I was able to pronounce it!

    Reply
  38. Avatar for chrisstachrissta says

    May 24, 2010 at 1:47 pm

    MY SHADE IS…

    Navy Blue.

    Reply
  39. Avatar for StephanieStephanie says

    May 24, 2010 at 1:48 pm

    My Shade is…..
    Beach glass green

    Reply
  40. Avatar for JimmyJimmy says

    May 24, 2010 at 1:48 pm

    MY SHADE IS
    navy blue

    Reply
  41. Avatar for KristenKristen says

    May 24, 2010 at 1:48 pm

    MY SHADE IS BRUSHED STEEL! I love it paired with ANY color as a perfect accent in every room.

    Reply
  42. Avatar for QuinnQuinn says

    May 24, 2010 at 1:48 pm

    MY SHADE IS…..Anonymous my behr!

    Reply
  43. Avatar for BethBeth says

    May 24, 2010 at 1:48 pm

    MY SHADE IS….

    I love any shade of green.

    Reply
  44. Avatar for KerryKerry says

    May 24, 2010 at 1:49 pm

    MY SHADE IS

    cobalt blue! I just painted my dining room.

    Reply
  45. Avatar for LindseyLindsey says

    May 24, 2010 at 1:49 pm

    My Shade Is…

    Blue…a very light pale blue :)

    Reply
  46. Avatar for CindyCindy says

    May 24, 2010 at 1:49 pm

    My shade is GREEN.

    Sage green, lime green, or the amazing deep muted green on my dining room walls (LOVE!).

    Reply
  47. Avatar for AnnaAnna says

    May 24, 2010 at 1:49 pm

    MY SHADE IS…

    edamame green! I love this color because it is fresh and happy. It can brighten up any room!

    Reply
  48. Avatar for leslieleslie says

    May 24, 2010 at 1:50 pm

    MY SHADE IS…

    Depends on the style of the room. I have too many colors that I love…plus to come up with a really descriptive name hurts my brain.

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  49. Avatar for KatieKatie says

    May 24, 2010 at 1:50 pm

    MY SHADE IS…
    Green.
    A soft-ish green.
    Not sage, but not too bright either.
    I guess I’d call it muted grass-green.

    Reply
  50. Avatar for KrystalKrystal says

    May 24, 2010 at 1:50 pm

    MY SHADE IS…

    Plum purple, kelley green, and lime green. They don’t mix very well but I love them!

    Reply
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