Lampshades

Stylish lampshades in modern and traditional styles as well as custom lampshades.  Handmade lampshades in the UK.

Upgrade your decor with our stylish lampshade collection. Whether you’re looking to revamp your living room, bedroom, or office, we have the perfect lampshade to transform any space. Our handmade lampshades are suitable for both modern and traditional styles.  We also provide table lampshades, floor lamps, bedside light shades and standard lampshades.

At Imperial Lighting we understand that every customer has unique preferences. As a result we offer a wide selection of sizes, shapes, colours, and patterns to choose from to make your lampshade perfect for your home. Whether you prefer traditional drum lampshades, elegant empires, sleek rectangle lampshades, or whimsical geometric designs on your shade.  
We can also customise shades to your exact specifications.  You choose the style, size and fabric colour and fabric type as well as trims for your lampshade to reflect your personal style.  As a result we have over 300 fabrics available to create the lampshade you are looking for.  Our lampshades are meticulously crafted using materials such as cotton, faux silk, linen, and velvet to name a few.

Handmade Lampshades

Handmade lampshades are the perfect blend of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design and offer a unique and stylish lighting solution for any space. Whether you prefer a modern aesthetic or a more traditional style these lamp shades bring character, elegance, and style to your home decor.

Our modern lampshades have sleek shapes and minimalist designs and may also feature colourful and geometric patterns on the lampshade’s fabrics.  Therefore we recommend using a low energy equivalent 60W lightbulb with our lampshades to cast a soft, ambient glow that complements modern interiors.

Our traditional handmade lampshades use techniques which are virtually unchanged in over 60 years.  As a result these lampshades have an air of timeless sophistication. Traditional lamp shade styles often feature ornate details such as trims and fringe.  Subsequently they add warmth and nostalgia to a room creating an inviting atmosphere.

In conclusion what makes handmade lampshades truly exceptional is the level of customisation they offer. Whether you prefer a modern or traditional lampshade we can create a lampshade that suits your taste and style. Especially as you can select the style, fabric, colour, pattern, or even use your own fabric.

Extra Large Black Ceiling Lampshade
Drum Ceiling Lampshade in a historical setting

UK Supplier

Imperial Lighting is a leading UK lampshade manufacturer supplying both traditional and modern styles of lamp shades online.

Based in Devon our family run business has been making lampshades for almost 60 years supplying both residential and trade customers the finest handmade lamp shades.

Furthermore we are able to produce almost any style and size of lamp shade imaginable, from a simple bedside table lampshade through to large bespoke feature lampshades.

We have dedicated teams looking after all trade and residential lampshade enquiries to insure the highest level of service is always achieved.

Traditional Lampshades

Traditional lampshades also know as soft shades or fabric lampshades start off with a wire frame an outer sleeve of material is then stretched over the frame so it takes on the shape of the frame. 

Our traditional lamp shades tend to be bowed or fluted something that is hard to achieve with the modern PVC backed lampshades.

Traditional shades also have a balloon lining which is a stretched inner material that covers the inside of the lamp shade frame. 

Traditional lamp shades are always finished with a trim top and bottom to cover the stitching or glue marks.

Examples of some of our most popular traditional lamp shades can be seen further down this page.

Modern Lampshade
Ceiling Lampshades with teapot design suitable for the retail or hospitality industries.
Red Extra Large Drum Lampshade
Gold French Drum Lampshade
Modern Lamp Shades

Modern light shades are also referred to as hard shades, this is due to the lampshade material being laminated to a semi rigid material such as PVC or card.

The modern lamp shade shape can be achieved because the lampshade cover is formed to a top and bottom ring which gives the lamp shade a much cleaner shape.

Popular styles of modern lampshades can be found further down this page.

Large Red Lampshade for Retail
Bespoke Pendant Drum Lamp Shade
Multicoloured Tall Drum Lamp shade
Popular Extra Large Drum Shades

Extra Large Drum Red

Orange Extra Large Drum

Extra Large Drum Turquoise

Pale Blue Extra Large Drum

Extra Large Drum Grey

Green Extra Large Drum

Extra Large Drum Taupe

Popular Extra Large French Drum

XL French Drum Red

Orange XL French Drum

XL French Drum Turquoise

Pale Blue XL French Drum

XL French Drum Grey

Green XL French Drum

Modern drum lamp shades and extra large drum shades can be used in a number of different ways to enhance the interior design of a contemporary space such as a nightclub or bar hotel lobby

Extra large drum shades are particularly useful if you have a large space to fill or want to add a dramatic splash of colour to a room drum lamp shades. They are also a popular choice for hanging low over a dining room table

All of our extra large drum shades are individually handmade to your exact specification.  They can be made in cotton, linen taffeta, silk, parchment or even your own fabric and supplied with or without a diffuser.

We can offer replacement lamp shades for ones that become damaged or worn, which can be a lot more cost effective than replacing the entire light fitting.

We also offer a wide selection of suspension options for your extra large drum lamp shade from a simple single pendant to custom made multi light suspensions for inceased light output

In addition to extra large drum shades we also offer squares, rectangles, ovals and much more, these lamp shades can be made to hang or be used on table and floor lamps.

Online Extra Large Drum Shade Builder

 

Our extra large drum shade builder enables you to create your perfect lampshade online. Follow the simple step by step process by selecting the shape, size and fabric. Your extra large drum shade will be handmade to order and delivered to you within three weeks. Click here to get started

  • Design Your Own Extra Large Drum Shade
  • Simple Step by Step Process
  • Extensive Range of Fabrics and Colours
  • Extra Large Drum Shade Made to Order
  • Tapered Extra Large Drum Shades
  • Tall Extra Large Drum Shades
  • 3 Tier Extra Large Drum Shades
  • 2 Tier Extra Large Drum Shades
  • Silk Extra Large Drum Shades