White lampshades

An Empire Light Shade
A white square lampshade with gold lining
A white cone lampshade
A white rectangular lampshade with champagne lining
A white coolie lampshade with gold lining
A white extra large drum shade

White Lampshades: Classic and Modern Designs for Every Setting

Our collection of white lampshades are made to order in all popular shapes to suit both modern and traditional interiors. From elegant table lamps and sophisticated standard lamps to striking pendants and ceiling lights. We offer white shades in classic scallop styles, contemporary drums, and everything in between. Each shade is crafted to enhance your space with a timeless and refined touch.

Customise Your White Lampshade with Our Shade Builder

Click a shape below to easily customise a lampshade in your choice of White Brushed Cotton, Faux Silk, Velvet or Plain Cotton

To help you create the perfect white lampshade, we offer an easy-to-use Shade Builder. This simple service allows you to customise your white light shade in just a few easy steps. First your shape and size. Secondly choose from a variety of luxurious fabrics and linings to match your décor. Whether you prefer a classic empire shade, a modern drum, or something fully customised, the Shade Builder gives you full control.

Once you have made your selection, our skilled workshop will hand make your lampshade to order. We take care over every lampshade that we make, therefore guaranteeing the exceptional quality of every shade.

With over 60 years of experience, our family business is dedicated to creating high-quality white lampshades that add elegance and style to any room. Based in Devon, we take pride in delivering exceptional quality and a personalised service to both trade and residential customers. Our focus on traditional craftsmanship and attention to detail means every white lampshade we make is of the highest standard.

White Lampshades: Versatile Elegance for Every Space

White light shades are a timeless choice that effortlessly blends with a variety of decor styles, offering both simplicity and sophistication. Known for their ability to diffuse light evenly, white shades create a warm and inviting atmosphere, making them ideal for various settings and moods.

Setting a Calming Mood

White light shades are perfect for creating a calming and tranquil environment. Their neutral tones soften the light, filling a room with a gentle glow that enhances relaxation. This makes them an excellent choice for bedrooms, living areas, or reading corners where a peaceful ambiance is essential.

A white retro scalloped light shade
A tall cone lampshade

For All Interiors

White shades pair seamlessly with both traditional and modern interiors. In contemporary spaces, they offer a minimalist and sleek look, effortlessly complementing clean lines and neutral palettes. Whereas, in classic or traditional settings, white lampshades bring an element of timeless elegance, which pairs beautifully with ornate furnishings and warm wood tones.

Enhancing Different Styles

White lampshades are incredibly versatile, easily fitting into a wide range of styles. For example, they can bring a fresh, clean feel to coastal-inspired designs, while also adding a chic and refined touch to Scandinavian and minimalist décor. Additionally, for those who prefer rustic or farmhouse looks, white shades offer a subtle contrast against natural textures such as wood and rattan.

Whether you want to brighten up a room or introduce a touch of understated elegance, our white lampshades provide the perfect balance of style and functionality. Available in various shapes and finishes, they are flexible enough to complement any room and effortlessly create the desired mood in your home.

Traditional Timeless Shapes

Our collection of traditional white lampshades offers timeless designs that effortlessly enhance any space. Made with a focus on elegance and quality, these shades come in classic shapes like Empire, Bowed Empire, and Scalloped styles. These traditional shapes are perfect for adding charm to period-inspired interiors. Alternatively, they can bring a refined touch to modern spaces that embrace classic elements.

Each traditional white lampshade is carefully handcrafted in our Devon workshop using techniques perfected over many years. The process begins with creating a strong wire frame, which gives the shade its shape and support. The fabric is then gently stretched over the frame, ensuring a smooth and even finish. This method highlights the classic curves and angles of each design while ensuring a durable, high-quality structure.

White drum with gold lining
An oval lampshade

Our Classic Shapes

Empire : Known for their iconic tapered form, Empire shades offer a versatile choice for table lamps, floor lamps, and standard lamps. The wider base allows light to spread evenly, making them an excellent option for creating a well-lit, inviting atmosphere in living rooms, hallways, and reading corners.

Bowed Empire: The gently curved silhouette of our Bowed Empire shades adds a soft touch to the traditional Empire design. These shades are perfect for enhancing period-style lamp bases or introducing a hint of vintage elegance to both classic and modern interiors.

Scalloped Bowed Empire : Scalloped white lampshades feature gracefully curved edges, offering a decorative look that suits both traditional and vintage-inspired décor. These shades work beautifully on table and floor lamps, adding sophistication to bedrooms, living rooms, and hallways.

Bowed Drum : A wider top diameter gives this style of lampshade a greater presence, therefore perfect for larger lamps or spaces. The Bowed Drum will be a welcome addition to a traditional space that requires a subtle nod towards a more contemporary feel.

Each traditional white lampshade is designed with both style and function in mind. The neutral tones and classic shapes make them a versatile addition to any room, providing timeless elegance that never goes out of style.

Modern White Lampshades

Our collection of modern white lampshades is designed to bring clean lines and a refined look to contemporary interiors. These shades are crafted with simplicity and versatility in mind, making them perfect for a variety of spaces, from minimalist living rooms to stylish office environments. With a focus on smooth finishes and bold shapes, our modern white lampshades offer a sophisticated yet subtle appeal.

Clean Lines

We offer a variety of shapes in our modern range, including drum, coolie, and rectangular lampshades. Each shade is made with a hard backing of PVC or card, giving it a sleek, structured appearance. This hard-backed construction removes visible vertical struts, allowing the outer fabric to stay smooth and uninterrupted. This minimalist design makes our modern white lampshades a great choice for spaces that embrace clean, simple design.

White bowed light shade
A white retro scalloped light shade

Popular Modern Shapes

We make all of the popular shapes of lampshades, available in your choice of White fabrics, popular shapes include:

Drum Shades

Drum lampshades are a favourite in modern interiors for their symmetrical and versatile design. They work well as pendants over dining tables or as large floor lamp shades to create a focal point in open-plan spaces. The clean lines of drum shades make them an effortless match for a variety of room styles, from Scandinavian to urban chic.

Coolie Shades

Coolie lampshades have a wider base that spreads light effectively, making them great for enhancing ambient lighting in modern spaces. Their gently flared shape fits well with both modern and minimalist décor, adding a sleek touch to table and floor lamps. These shades are perfect for spaces that need both functionality and a modern style.

Rectangular Shades

Rectangular lampshades offer a unique shape that suits contemporary and geometric-themed rooms. They work particularly well on long sideboards, desks, or reading lamps, where their rectangular form matches the straight lines of the furniture.

Cone Lampshades

Cone lampshades are perfect for creating a stylish focal point in any room. Their tapered shape allows for focused light, making them ideal for reading areas, task lighting, or accent lighting. Additionally, the sleek design complements modern and contemporary interiors, enhancing both table and floor lamps. Whether you prefer a classic or a more contemporary look, cone lampshades effortlessly add a touch of elegance to your space.

Extra-Large Drum Lampshades

Extra-large drum lampshades are an excellent choice for larger spaces that require bold lighting. Their wide surface area allows light to disperse evenly, making them perfect for living rooms, dining areas, or open-plan spaces. Moreover, the simple, clean design of a drum shade works well with a variety of decors, from minimalist to more traditional settings. When you choose an extra-large drum lampshade, you are guaranteed to make a statement with both form and function.

Our modern white lampshades come in a variety of high-quality fabrics, including brushed cotton, velvet, and faux silks. Each shade is custom-made in our Devon workshop, therefore guaranteeing a high quality finish.