What if the shade doesn’t fit the lamp or isn’t there at all? We have a solution

A lampshade is often treated as a consumable part. When it gets damaged, turns yellow, the wires break, or simply doesn’t fit the space, it needs to be replaced. But looking for a new lampshade can be frustrating — the diameter, height, opening, thread, shape, material, color, or light diffusion don’t match. If you’ve ever tried to find exactly what you need, you’ve probably come across a wall — stores offer ready-made pieces, rarely with the option to choose the size or design. Old lamps often have brackets that are no longer standard. What then?

Is there a solution for blinds without compromise?

Although at first glance it seems that making a custom lampshade belongs to the world of scenography, luxury or restoration studios, it is not such an inaccessible option. Many people today are looking for a lampshade that matches their existing lamp, not the other way around. Whether it is an inherited floor lamp, a designer piece without a lampshade, or just a desire to determine the color, texture, and light transmission, more and more people are asking – Who can make one? The answer exists, but it is not always easy to find, because few people deal only with lampshades.

Pictured: Bell ceiling lamp with a shade made of Chintz fabric with PVC lining

Creating a custom lampshade requires considering function, aesthetics, and lighting technology. A lampshade can shape the ambiance, dim or enhance the light, hide the source, or expose it. The questions that arise are simple: where will the lamp stand, what kind of light do you want, what kind of socket (E27, GU10, something vintage?), what type of support does the lampshade have? And then comes the choice of material, color, and finish. If someone knows what they are doing, anything is possible. Only a few people do it, but if you are reading these lines, you may have just stumbled upon their trail.

A good inquiry saves time and nerves – and provides a precise answer

When you send an inquiry with photos, dimensions, and a basic description of the lamp, it’s much easier to assess feasibility. You don’t need to know the name of the fabric or the joining technique — that’s the job of the craftsman. It’s up to you to convey the atmosphere you want, to say: “I want something that gives off a warm light,” or “I need a shade that hides the bulb when you sit low.” Everything else is a matter of agreement, experience, and an old skill that still knows what it means — to make something last.