Bespoke Lampshades & Restoration Service

Alongside my HARi collection, I also offer bespoke lampshade making and restoration services. Whether you have a particular fabric you love, a tired shade in need of some tlc, or an unusual idea you’d like to bring to life - I’m always happy to work with you to create something totally unique.

With a background in textiles and a love of traditional craftsmanship, each of my lampshades is hand-stitched to ensure durability and a quality that lasts for years to come. I choose to work primarily with second-hand, recycled, and reclaimed materials, in an effort to be as sustainable as possible.

I also create Memory Shades - lampshades that incorporate items or materials that are meaningful to you. This could be a piece of clothing, a special fabric, or a small collection of treasured items. Incorporating these elements into a lampshade is a beautiful way to preserve memories while transforming them into something practical and long lasting.

Pricing

Every lampshade I make is individually priced according to its size, shape, materials and level of detail.

As a guide, bespoke lampshades start from £175, with most commissions & restorations falling around the £250 mark. Projects requiring specialist materials or particularly intricate embellishment will naturally be charged at a higher rate.

Each shade is hand stitched and made to order, with the making time varying considerably depending on the design. Simple, small designs may take around a day to make, while more elaborate commissions can take considerably longer.

For commissions involving additional hand-crafted details - such as intricate appliqué, unusual trims, hand-embossed metalwork or other bespoke decorative elements - I will factor the additional making time and materials into your individual quotation.

I will always provide a clear price before any work begins.

If you have a particular fabric, shape or idea in mind, please get in touch with the details and I can provide an individual quotation.

Frequently Asked

Questions

  • We start with a conversation about your ideas, style, and any fabrics or materials you’d like to use. I then create a design concept before hand-stitching your final lampshade.

  • Absolutely! Using your own fabrics, clothing, or special items is perfect for adding a personal touch to your bespoke lampshade.

  • Memory Shades are a unique way to preserve meaningful fabrics or small objects. You provide something special - perhaps a piece of clothing or some treasured keepsakes - and I incorporate it/them into a lampshade.

  • Anything meaningful can be incorporate. A piece of fabric, a loved ones clothing, or small objects like buttons, ribbons, or trinkets. I’ll work with you to arrange the items beautifully so the finished lampshade is practical & tasteful.

  • Anywhere between 2 - 4 weeks for a single shade, depending on size and complexity and my availability. I’ll always confirm an estimated timeline before starting. If you need something quickly then please get in touch and I’ll do my best to accommodate.

  • Yes! I can create a set of shades with complementary colours, textures, or patterns - all hand-stitched. Please note sets will require a longer fulfillment period.

  • Definitely. Both bespoke and Memory Shades make thoughtful & unique gifts that can be treasured for years to come.

  • Every restoration is assessed individually, so the approach varies depending on the lampshade. The best thing is to get in contact with me directly and send a photo of the lampshade that needs restoring so I can assess and quote from there.

  • Turnaround usually ranges from 2 - 4 weeks, depending on the complexity of the shade. I’ll always give an estimated timeline once I’ve assessed your lampshade. If you need it done sooner then please let me know and I will do my best to accommodate.

  • To receive a free quote simply fill out the form below. I will then be in touch to chat further, let you know my estimate, and answer any questions. If you are happy with your quote then we can proceed from there.

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