One of my jobs as the Deputy Editor, Homes and Style at Country Living is to track trends. Becky Luigart-Stayner, styling by Matthew Gleason for Country Living A patterned lampshade adds a bit of levity to this wood-clad Mississippi living roomAbsolutely! RELATED: Everything You Need to Know About MaximalismHow Designers Do ItDesigners have just one rule when picking patterned lampshades: Follow the palette already in place. Below, I’m sharing a few of my favorite designer examples showing exactly how you can use a patterned lampshade to complete the look. Pick Painterly ShadesRikki SnyderWhile this trend predominantly focuses on patterned lampshades made from fabric, don’t overlook wallpaper-covered or painted shades.