Lampshade Recovering
Give a favourite lampshade a fresh new look with our professional lampshade recovering service. Whether your shade is faded, marked or simply ready for a change, we can carefully recover it while retaining its original shape and character.
Every lampshade is recovered by hand in our Devon workshop. With a wide choice of fabrics, colours, linings and finishes available, you can transform your existing shade to beautifully complement your interior.
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Discuss Recovering Your Lampshade
Have a lampshade you’d like to recover? Get in touch with our experienced team to discuss your requirements.
Give Your Lampshade a Beautiful New Look
See how our lampshade recovering service can transform a tired or damaged shade. By carefully removing the old covering and replacing it with your chosen fabric, lining and trim, we can retain the original frame while creating a completely fresh new look. As a result, much-loved and unusual lampshades can be beautifully restored and enjoyed for years to come.
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How Our Lampshade Recovering Service Works
GET IN TOUCH
Contact us by phone, email or enquiry form to discuss your lampshade
SEND YOUR LAMPSHADE
We’ll provide details on how to safety pack and send your lampshade to us.
CHOOSE YOUR FABRIC
Select from our wide range of fabrics, linings and trims to create your new look.
EXPERT RECOVERING
Our skilled team will recover your lampshade by hand in our Devon workshop
RETURNED TO YOU
Your beautifully recovered lampshade will be carefully returned to you.
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Which Lampshades Can Be Recovered?
We can recover many traditional hand-sewn and modern hard-backed lampshades, keeping their original size, shape and character.
However, the frame or rings must be suitable for reuse. We do not repair broken frames, so please contact us before sending your shade.
Fabric options depend on the shade’s construction. If you would like to supply your own material, contact us first so we can check its suitability.
Traditional Lampshade Recovering
Traditional lampshades are particularly well suited to recovering. Providing the frame is in good condition, we can carefully remove the existing fabric and lining before recovering it by hand in your chosen materials.
In addition, traditional lampshade recovering is ideal for vintage, unusual or difficult-to-replace shades. By retaining the original frame, we can preserve its shape and character while giving your lampshade a beautiful new look.
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Hard Lampshade Recovering
Modern hard-backed lampshades require a different approach. Rather than being sewn directly onto a traditional frame, these shades are generally constructed using a firm backing material attached to metal rings.
Where possible, we can reuse the existing rings to recreate your lampshade in a new fabric. This allows you to retain the original size and proportions while choosing a completely different colour, texture or finish.
In addition, you can choose from a range of lining options to personalise your finished shade. Depending on the design, this can include classic white or metallic finishes such as gold, silver and copper.
Prefer to Create a New Lampshade?
If your existing shade isn’t suitable for recovering, or you simply fancy a change, our Shade Builder makes it easy to create something new. Choose your shape, size, fabric and finish to create a handmade lampshade tailored to your home.
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CREATE YOUR BESPOKE SHADE
Create a lampshade that’s uniquely yours. Choose every detail to complement your home perfectly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you recover an old or vintage lampshade?
Yes.
Recovering is ideal for old, vintage and unusual lampshades that may be difficult to replace. Where possible, we retain the original frame to preserve its shape and character.
Can hard-backed lampshades be recovered?
Yes
Many hard-backed lampshades can be recovered. Where suitable, we can reuse the existing rings and recreate the shade using new backing material, fabric and lining.
Do I need to remove the old fabric before sending my lampshade?
No.
Please leave your lampshade as it is. This allows our team to assess its original construction before carefully removing the existing covering.
Is it better to recover or replace a lampshade?
If you have a favourite, unusual or difficult-to-replace shade, recovering allows you to retain its original shape while giving it a completely fresh appearance. If recovering isn’t suitable, we can also create a new bespoke lampshade.
Can you alter the size or shape when recovering my lampshade?
Generally, recovering retains the existing frame and therefore the original shape and proportions. If you would like a different size or shape, a new bespoke lampshade may be a better option.
Can you match the original fabric?
Where possible, we can help you find a fabric with a similar colour, texture or appearance. Alternatively, you can choose something completely different to give your lampshade a new look.
View our Free Fabric Sample page to request fabrics sent straight to your door.
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Contact us to discuss Lampshade Recovering
To discuss lampshade recovering, email us clear photos of your shade and its fitting. Include the top and bottom dimensions, height and any fabric ideas. For oval or rectangular shades, please include the width and depth. Our team can then assess its suitability and advise on the next steps.
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