How to style the best lamps for your space When is it time to update the lamps in your house? If it screams 1980s, it's got to go." said Black-cyed Susan principal design er and CEO, Susan Taylor. "In the scope of keeping your design current on a budget, lamps are at the top of the list. The experts at Bucks County's interior design and home store help direct clients on how to bring a room into the here and now with lamps alone Today's trends lean towards clean, modern looks Taylor said. "Drum shades tell te ght story, whether on a chandelier or table lamp. Finishes to look for are rich, brushed gold. polished gold, satin nickel, polished nickel, acrylic and alabaster. Mixed metals in lamps can help bring a mix of finishes together in a room. To style your lamp choices, Tay lor said pairs are used more than the mis matched coordinates of the 80s, and taller lamps are making a real statement. "You can find real interest in using a pair of matching lamps in the great room, flanking the sectional, while adding an accent lamp of a different scale a height on the bar, console, or mantel," she said. Consider something small- er and lower on a high chest, acting as accent lighting only Taylor said shade sizes are also important. "If you have a narrow console or even a mante,hat wll make the decision on the diamcter of your shade. The more depth you have, the more leeway you have for a larger lamp The annual lamp sale at Black-cyed Susan runs through Saturday, March 23. Black-cyed Susan is located at 5222 York Road in Holicong. For more information, visit besusan.com. Submitted by Black-eyed Susan