At Imperial Lighting, we specialise in lampshade recovering and restoration, offering a cost-effective and eco-friendly alternative to replacing your favourite lampshades. Whether you’re looking to restore a sentimental piece, a uniquely shaped shade, or one with a rare fitting, our skilled team can bring it back to life. We work with both traditional and modern styles, ensuring your lampshade is expertly recovered to suit your needs.
Contact Us to discuss your lampshade recover
Traditional Lampshade Recovering
Recovering traditional lampshades, often referred to as soft shades, is one of the most popular services we offer. These lampshades are characterised by a rigid wire frame that supports the outer and inner fabric, creating their classic shape. Providing the frame is in good condition, we can expertly recover your shade to restore its original charm. Please note, we are unable to repair broken or damaged frames as part of our service.
Many of the traditional lampshades we recover come from complete lamp sets purchased abroad, particularly from Asia or America. These shades often require recovering due to their unique fittings, which differ from standard UK styles. One common example is the American fitting, a ring located near the top of the shade resembling a polo mint, designed to sit on a harp fitting. Recovering these shades allows you to keep the original lamp intact while ensuring it fits seamlessly into your space.
How Our Lampshade Recovering Service Works
Discuss Your Options
Start by contacting us to discuss your lampshade recovering needs. We’ll guide you through fabric and trim choices, offering expert advice to help you select the perfect style. Free fabric swatches are available to ensure you’re happy with your selection. If you prefer, we can also recover your lampshade using fabric you supply, making it truly unique.
Send Us Your Lampshade
Once your options are finalised, post your lampshade to us for recovering. The most cost effective option is via the Post Office or with Parcel Force. Please ensure your lampshade is well boxed.
Crafting Your Recovered Lampshade
Our skilled team will carefully recover your lampshade, paying close attention to detail to ensure a flawless finish. The recovering process typically takes around three weeks, depending on the complexity of the shade.
Delivery Back to You
Once complete, your restored lampshade will be dispatched via an overnight courier service, arriving promptly at your door. Your beautifully recovered lampshade will be ready to enjoy, bringing a refreshed look to your space.
Getting a Quote for Lampshade Recovering
Getting a quote for your lampshade recovering is quick and simple. Just email us at info@imperiallighting.co.uk with the following details:
- A clear photo of the lampshade you’d like recovered.
- The top diameter, bottom diameter, and height of the shade.
Once we receive this information, we’ll provide you with a tailored quote based on your specific requirements.
Important Information
Please note that we cannot repair or recover lampshades with broken or damaged frames. If, during the recovering process, we find that the frame requires repair, we will not be able to complete the service. Unfortunately, we cannot be held liable for replacing the lampshade in such cases. To avoid disappointment, we recommend carefully checking the condition of the frame before proceeding.
Modern Lampshade Restoration
When it comes to recovering modern hard-backed lampshades, we offer two effective methods to bring them back to life. If the lampshade rings are in good condition, we can recover the shade using a fabric of your choice from our wide selection. Additionally, we provide several inner lining options, including classic white or on-trend metallic finishes such as gold, silver, or copper, to tailor the shade to your style.
In cases where recovering isn’t feasible, we can replicate your modern lampshade from scratch. This option ensures a seamless match to the original design, whether it’s a custom piece or a unique shape that holds sentimental or practical value. Many modern lampshades we restore come to us after accidental damage, such as during a house move or the occasional stray football while entertaining grandchildren!
Our modern lampshade recovering and replication service combines practicality and quality, offering you a cost-effective way to maintain the aesthetic and functionality of your lighting. With expert craftsmanship and attention to detail, we ensure your lampshade looks as good as new.