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Choose a Bespoke Lampshade



If you can't find the right shade from our extensive 'made to order' collection, we may be able to make you a bespoke lampshade. Our skilled soft furnishings team make all our lamp shades by hand, so you can choose to have any of the shade sizes and styles we offer in any fabric from our fabulous collection. Why not contact our sales team on 01473 826685 to discuss your requirements and obtain a free quotation.

All bespoke shades need to use one of our existing shade frames.

HOW MUCH WILL A BESPOKE SHADE COST?


The marjority of our shades are already available in a range of fabrics, shapes and sizes. If you can't find what you are looking for we can make a bespoke shade for you. As a rule of thumb, we charge the price of the shade + an additional 25% to cover the additional labour costs.

HOW DO I ORDER A BESPOKE SHADE?


Follow the steps below and contact her helpful customer service team with your requirements and they will raise a quote for you, complete with lead times.
Woodland shades

1. BROWSE OUR LAMPSHADES COLLECTION


If you are not sure where to start, bowse our huge collection of made-to-order shades to hone down the size and style of shade you like.

Use our handy guides:
How to Size Shades for Table Lamps 
How to Size Shades for Floor Lamps.

Browse shade styles & sizes

2. BROWSE SHADE SIZES & STYLES



We make 8 styles of lampshades in a wide range of different sizes to suit any lighting needs. From our smallest Tapered Candle Clip Shades to a 50cm Wide Cylinder for the largest floor lamps, there is bound to be something or you - and if not, consider having a bespoke shade made for a small additional cost.

Cow Parsley fabric rolls

3. SELECT YOUR FABRIC




Find the perfect fabric for your lampshades from our extensive range of quality silks, velvets, satins, linens and cottons in a wide selection of beautiful colours all carefully curated to make the most of your interior scheme.

With an emphasis on natural fibres, country themes and dusky tones, our fabrics are specially chosen for their suitability as shades and soft furnishings around the home.



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Bespoke shades

Can I have a shade made in a different fabric?


YES - If you would like a shade made in one of our fabrics that is not already offered as a shade, we should be able to make one for you for a small additional 'bespoke' cost.

Kindly note -  fabrics with horizontal stripes do not work well on shades with sloped sides. Vertical stripes are generally ok, while fabrics with large patterns do not work well on small shades.

Please call our sales team to discuss your requirements and obtain a free quote on 01473 826685.

SHOP FABRIC COLLECTION
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Can you make a shade with my own fabric?


YES - We will always try our best to accommodate your wishes, so if you have a fabric you would like to use on one of our shade frames, the best thing to do is send us a swatch along with your contact details, so we can make sure it is suitable. Our Customer Services team will contact you with a quote.

Remember -  fabrics with horizontal stripes do not work well on shades with sloped sides. Vertical stripes are generally ok, while fabrics with large patterns do not work well on small shades.

Please call our sales team to discuss your requirements and obtain a free quote on 01473 826685.


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What if I need a shade with a pendant fitting?


We offer a wide selection of Pendant fitting shades in our most popular shade styles and sizes for you to choose from.

You can also use any shade with straight sides and no pattern as a pendant because it can be turned upside down. If you are thinking of using a patterned fabric, make sure you are happy with how the pattern looks upside down. Generally fabrics with vertical stripes, checks and geometic patterns work well either way up. Patterns with vines, flowers and garlands might also work if you don't mind the fronds facing down, but you might not be so happy with illustrations, birds and animals being upside down!

If you can not find a suitable pendant shade in your choice of fabric, please call us we may well be able to make one for your for a small additional 'bespoke' cost. Remember, if you are using a patterned fabric, you will need to tell us which way up you would like it.

Please call our sales team to discuss your requirements and obtain a free quote on 01473 826685.

SHOP PENDANT SHADES
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Can I get my shade lined?


We can line many of our shade shapes and sizes with silver or gold card if you would like something with a little extra wow factor. Please call the sales team to discuss your ideas and make sure the type of shade you would like lined is suitable. There is a small additional cost for these linings.

Shade with gold or silver lining visible
Kindly note, our silver and gold card is not suitable for shades in any of our Hunstanton Velvets.

Lamarsh Shades


These are a very specific shape as they are designed to fit our Lamarsh wall lights and do not work well with thick fabrics. If you are thinking of asking for a bespoke shade to fit our Lamarsh, please discuss it with our sales team first.
Lamarsh shades

SHOP LAMARSH SHADES


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OUR ADDRESS


Jim Lawrence, The Ironworks
Lady Lane, Hadleigh
Suffolk, IP7 6BQ

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Speak to one of the sales team on 01473 826685
Our telephone lines are open:  
Monday - Friday: 9:30am - 5pm

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Email us at sales@jim-lawrence.co.uk