How to Make Your Lampshade in 7 Steps

Welcome to our detailed guide on how to create your perfect and personalised lampshade! Let's dive in!

1. Define Your Lampshade's Purpose

Before you start customising, it's crucial to identify the intended use of your lampshade:

• Table Lamp: Ideal for desks, bedside tables, or living room side tables
• Floor Lamp: Perfect for creating ambient lighting in corners or reading nooks
• Ceiling Light: Great for general room illumination
• Pendant Light: Excellent for focused lighting over dining tables or kitchen islands
• Wall Light: Suitable for hallways, bedrooms, or as accent lighting

Design Tip: Consider the room's overall decor and the lamp's primary function. A bedside table lamp might benefit from a softer, more diffused light, while a pendant over a dining table might need more direct illumination.

2. Choose a Lampshade Shape

Select from our standard shapes or opt for a bespoke design: Coolie, Empire, French Drum, Oval, Rectangular, and Square.

Shape Selection Guide: Empire or drum shapes usually work well for Table Lamps. Tall, slender shapes like cylinders or empire cones are popular for Floor Lamps. For Wall Lights, half-drum or rectangular shapes fit nicely, while Drum or coolie shapes are often favoured for Pendant Lights. For unique needs, don't hesitate to inquire about our bespoke shape options! Click here to get in touch.

3. Decide on the Size of your Lampshade

Our standard shades typically come in 5cm or 10cm increments. To ensure the perfect fit:

•  Measure the height of your lamp base
• Measure the width of your lamp base
• The lampshade's bottom diameter should be approximately 2cm wider than the widest part of the base
• The shade's height should be about 3/4 the height of the base

Pro Tip: When in doubt, contact us for personalised size recommendations.

4. Select Your Lampshade Fabric

Choose from our wide range of high-quality textiles:

• Silks: Luxurious and elegant, perfect for formal settings
• Linens: Natural and textured, ideal for rustic or casual decor
• Cotton: Durable and easy to maintain, suitable for busy households
• Print: Imaging having a printed lampshade of your favourite spot or person. Simply send us your picture and we will make it happen.

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