Bespoke Lamp Shades
Unlike the choice of lampshades available in the shops, Changing Views is able to design and make bespoke lampshades which match the style of your rooms.
As the lampshades are bespoke, we will select the right diameter and depth to suit the ceiling height and the dimensions of the room and the light fitting. One of the most important considerations when choosing the right fabric is the amount of light required from the completed lampshade.
Lampshades can be handmade for ceiling lights, standard and table lamps.
There is a vast choice of fabric suitable for use with lighting. We recommend using a lightweight fabric such as cotton or silk, or a fabric with some texture for a more modern look. Whether you choose a floral fabric or a strong geometric or striped fabric, we will discuss the most appropriate shape.
We are able to make lampshades in different shapes – coolies, drums, conical, or square – and ensure that that the fabric is suitable for use with lighting.
As with our handmade cushions, the lampshades we make can be finished with braid, beading, and a whole host of fringes.
OUR TESTIMONIALS
Kate Simms
I was recommended Changing Views to design and make my curtains and soft furnishings during my full farmhouse renovation and re-model.
I was keen to use someone local and independent and I’m so glad I did. Beth and Debbie are not only extremely knowledgeable and skilled at what they do but also lovely to work with, each meeting was professional and good humoured.
I had only intended to use a made to measure service for the principle rooms, but having started working with them I soon decided to hand the whole project over to them and they made every curtain and blind in the house which was over 20 pairs.
They were quick to get an idea and understanding of my style and recommended fabrics that they knew would work with my interior designs. Their product knowledge of so many fabrics is amazing. I had many meetings with them and they were always very patient and happy to be flexible with changing ideas. Their service included installing the tracks and poles, along with personally coming and hanging each curtain and blind to check everything was perfect, this complete service took a lot of pressure off me during a busy building project and they stuck to their lead times but were flexible when my build schedule had to change.
I also used them to make cushions, chair covers, window seats and bench cushions, all of which are beautiful and the quality is commented on by everyone who comes to the house. I am delighted with each curtain and blind and amazed how the pattern matching is flawless and how stunning they look. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Changing Views.
Margi Lever
“Beth and Debbie, thank you for the beautifully made curtains. We have been very impressed with the care taken from you in all aspects of your service, from measuring to offering a wide range of fabrics and colours. Fantastic personal service and expertly fitted curtains and excellent advice with pelmet and materials choice. We also had blinds made which again were of high quality. Thank you both and your team for all your work, we cannot recommend you highly enough.”
Eileen and James Fernley
“Not only are you pretty marvellous with a needle, but it is a pleasure to do business with either or both of you.”
“… Thank you for making our lovely curtains – which have been much admired. Not only are you pretty marvelous with a needle, but it is a pleasure to do business with either or both of you. You bring an air of fun in to your extremely professional approach to the venture and we would have no hesitation in recommending Changing Views to anyone seeking your professional services.”
Paul & Jo
“They gave us detailed estimates, which they stuck to. Outstanding team!”
“Beth and Debbie helped us furnish a new build house. They were great to work with – friendly, patient, funny; and full of ideas and advice on how to get the best look in the bedrooms and family rooms. They made curtains, valences, throws for the beds, pelmets and cushions – and installed and styled them all. They saved us from ourselves on a couple of fabric choices, where the weight was wrong for what we were trying to do with it. They always came when they said they were going to come and were here for as long as it took to get things looking perfect. They gave us detailed estimates, which they stuck to. Outstanding team!”
Val Chapman
“We have found them a joy to work with for their imaginative ideas and professionalism.”
“Beth and Debbie have become old friends in the last few years simply because their work is absolutely excellent. We have asked them to make several blinds, curtains, cushions and they even recovered a headboard when they did a makeover to the windows in our bedroom. We have found them a joy to work with for their imaginative ideas and professionalism.”