Bespoke Lampshades

Imperial Lighting are one of the leading bespoke lampshades manufacturers in the UK. A family run business that has been supplying stunning modern and classic custom lampshades to home and trade for over 60 years.

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Our beautiful bespoke light shades are made to order at our workshop in Devon. Each shade comes in your choice of fabric, choose from plain cotton, sumptuous velvet, on trend brushed cottons or elegant Faux Silks. Complete the look with a coloured lining or a choice of trims.

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Our Bespoke Lampshade Service

What sets us apart from other bespoke lampshade makers is our unique ability to create lampshades in both traditional and modern styles—a rare offering among bespoke lampshade producers. At Imperial Lighting, we strive to blend timeless craftsmanship with contemporary design, providing you with a diverse range of options to enhance your living or working spaces.

All of our lampshades are made to order, therefore if you see a fabric that you like, albeit on the wrong shade generally we can make it for you. Alternatively supply your own fabric and choose any lampshade style shown on our website.

Bespoke Lampshades for Trade Projects

At Imperial Lighting, we specialise in crafting bespoke lampshades tailored to the specific needs of trade projects. Whether you’re working on a one-off design for a unique space or managing a large-scale national rollout, we have the expertise to deliver exceptional results. We collaborate closely with architects and interior designers to ensure each lampshade aligns perfectly with the overall design vision. From small boutique projects to expansive commercial ventures, our bespoke lampshades are made to meet even the most detailed requirements.

Bespoke Lampshades to Hospitality

Our bespoke lampshades are an ideal choice for hotels and the wider hospitality industry. We create custom pieces that add style and personality to guest rooms, lobbies, restaurants, and bars. For larger projects, we offer scalable solutions that maintain consistency across multiple locations. With the ability to work with a wide range of fabrics, shapes, and sizes, we can produce lampshades that fit seamlessly into any interior design scheme, enhancing both functionality and aesthetics.

By working with Imperial Lighting, you’re not just choosing bespoke lampshades—you’re investing in quality craftsmanship, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering on time and within budget. Whether it’s a single feature piece or hundreds of shades for a nationwide project, we’re here to bring your vision to life.

Why Imperial Lighting

For over 60 years, Imperial Lighting has been a distinguished bespoke lampshade manufacturer, crafting stunning handmade pieces in both modern and traditional styles. Nestled in our Devon workshop, we take great pride in producing beautiful, hand-crafted lampshades that cater to the discerning tastes of both trade and residential customers across the UK.

Being a family business, we approach each bespoke lampshade with care and dedication. To ensure your complete satisfaction, we welcome personalized discussions about your lampshade requirements. Additionally, we offer the convenience of sending free fabric samples, guaranteeing that you receive the perfect lampshade for your home or project.

Modern Bespoke Lampshades

Modern lampshades, often called hard shades, feature fabric laminated onto a rigid PVC backing. This process shapes the material into top and bottom rings, enabling sleek designs like Drums, Empires, and Coolies. It also allows for straight-sided styles such as Squares and Rectangles, making these lampshades perfect for contemporary spaces.

We finish our modern lampshades with a rolled edge, where the fabric is hand-rolled over the frame’s top and bottom for a seamless appearance. Unlike traditional designs, we avoid using trim, focusing on clean lines instead. The inside of the lampshade comes with white PVC by default, but we offer metallic finishes, including Gold, Silver, and Copper, for those seeking a more customised touch.

Traditional Bespoke Lampshades

Traditional lampshades, often called soft shades, feature a rigid wire frame carefully covered with hand-stretched fabric. The addition of a soft internal lining hides the frame and softens the light, creating a warm and welcoming glow. To give the lampshade a polished finish, we apply trim along the top and bottom edges, effectively concealing any stitching or adhesive.

These shades typically showcase a distinctive bowed shape, with a wide base that narrows toward the top, offering a classic and refined look. Adding fringe or tassels can further elevate their timeless appeal, making them an excellent choice for traditional interiors. At Imperial Lighting, we focus on exceptional craftsmanship, ensuring each soft shade embodies both beauty and quality in every detail.

Firstly, our bespoke Cylinder, Empire and Drum Shade are handmade in your choice of fabric, including your own material and finished with optional metallic linings.

Firstly, our bespoke Cylinder, Empire and Drum Shade are handmade in your choice of fabric, including your own material and finished with optional metallic linings.

Additionally our bespoke drum lampshades made in your choice of fabric and finished with a stylish metallic linings.

Considering a replacement for an existing lampshade? Opting for a like-for-like replacement may prove to be more cost-effective. Simply share a picture of your current lampshade along with its dimensions to receive a customized quote. Our commitment is to provide you with the perfect lighting solution that meets your individual preferences and requirements.

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Above all we pride ourselves on offering exceptional levels of service.  Therefore if you are looking for lampshades for home or working on a trade project please contact us to discuss your bespoke light shade requirements in more detail.

Commercial Bespoke Lampshades

Over the years we have supplied bespoke lampshades to various trade and commercial projects. Our ability to manufacture most styles of bespoke lampshades has gained us the reputation of one of the countries leading lampshade specialists.

NatWest

Firstly, working directly with RBS design team we designed a suite of 6 bespoke drum lamp shades, the largest being a 2m wide 3 tier bespoke light shade. To date over 600 branches have been fitted with our handmade Welcome Triage shades.

Plexal

Secondly, 265 bespoke equilateral triangular lamp shades measuring 1500mm diameter come to life when the bespoke integrated LED light system is switched on. Subsequently creating a truly unique effect that has received extremity positive feed back from our client and Plexal themselves.

RBS

Bespoke extra large drum shades in Bute Tweed have also been supplied to all newly re-fit branches throughout Scotland. Consequently our digital print welcome messages completed the look of the 2m wide bespoke light shades.

Celtic Manor

Moreover, we have been supplying bespoke lamp shades to Celtic Manor for a number of years. As a result were chosen to supply a stunning multi toned bespoke fabric drum shade to each bedroom during there recent multi million pound re-fit. As well as working to tight dead lines we supplied a large quantity of bespoke lamp shades over this rolling project.

Eurostar

Eurostars Business Lounge at Gare du Nord was chiefly designed by Philippe Starck. That is to say when the shades needed to be updated Imperial Lighting were the obvious choice to redesign and install new bespoke drum lamp shades in keeping with the design brief.

Forging strong working relationships with Interior designers, architects, contract furnishers and similarly within the hospitality industry. In addition our can-do approach to bespoke lamp shade projects has seen us work on a number of high profile projects. As a result we are experienced in delivering national roll-outs and working to tight deadlines. In conclusion examples of recent bespoke lampshade projects can be found below.

Bespoke Drum Lamp Shades

Emphatically the most popular lamp shade sold online is the drum light shade. This is because the simplistic style is suited to traditional and also contemporary interiors. Handmade bespoke drum lamp shades work well on both lamps and as a pendant. In conclusion Imperial Lighting’s handmade bespoke drum shades are made to order. In addition customers can build bespoke drum shades online using our drum shade builder.

Bespoke Candle Lampshade

Bespoke lampshade makers of candle and also chandelier lamp shades our Bespoke candle lamp shades are handmade to order. As a result we have our own in-house wire work facility, your lampshades will be made to exact dimensions which is particularly useful if trying to match existing lamp shades.

Bespoke Lampshades: Designed for Your Unique Needs

At Imperial Lighting, we understand that every space is different, which is why we specialise in creating bespoke lampshades tailored to your exact requirements. Whether you’re designing for a home, a commercial venue, or a trade project, we offer a wide range of customisation options to help you achieve the perfect look. From choosing the size and shape to selecting the fabric and lining, every detail is crafted with care to suit your vision.

When you choose our bespoke lampshades, you benefit from working with a team that combines decades of experience with a passion for quality. Whether you’re looking for a single standout piece or a large batch of matching shades, we ensure every lampshade is made to the highest standard. Furthermore, we work with a wide range of materials, including brushed cotton, velvet, faux silk, and even your own supplied fabric, giving you endless possibilities to match your interior.

Why Choose Bespoke Lampshades?

Bespoke lampshades allow you to create lighting that is truly unique to your space. For instance, you can match your lampshade to your colour scheme, complement a specific design theme, or highlight a feature area. Additionally, our customisation options include shapes like drum, empire, and rectangular shades, along with linings such as classic white or metallic finishes for added style. With so many choices, you can design a lampshade that not only provides functional lighting but also serves as a key design element in your room.

Whether you’re updating a single room or designing for an entire venue, bespoke lampshades offer flexibility and individuality. At Imperial Lighting, we make the process simple and stress-free by guiding you through each step, from selecting your options to delivering the finished product.