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FAQ's

Coloured Spokes

We introduced coloured spokes to our ranges in early 2020 and these have proved to be really popular, if you are going to choose beautiful fabrics and coloured inners it seemed a shame to then add a white spoke so we currently offer, silver, gold, copper, matte black and hot pink.

Customers own fabric

We currently don’t work with customer own fabrics, we stock over 150 fabrics for customers to choose from.

Delivery times

Estimated delivery times will be stated on the item in your basket. If you require an item sooner please call the office before placing your order, we will always try to accommodate if we can.

Fittings

Our standard shades will fit both EU (4cm) and UK (2.5cm) fittings, the main ring is 4cm and comes with a reducer fitted which can be easily removed if not required. If you have a 1cm fitting you will need to select the harp and finial option in the fittings and accessories section of the website

How do I make a lampshade sit lower on the base?

This is something we can do using a shade carrier, please call the office for further information.

I can't see the size I'm looking for / custom orders

We make lampshades of all shapes and sizes and do offer a bespoke service. We can always change the height on drum and oval shades however tapered shades will require a template to be drawn which will delay the despatch of your item slightly. Please call the office for further information

I have a small fitting on my lamp base, at the top of the shade

This is called a harp and finial fitting, please select the lampshade of your choice and then add the harp and finial fitting to your basket which can be found in the fitting and accessories section of the website. Please note these are currently not available in oval lampshades however we do have an alternative solution, please call the office for further information.

I still need some assistance

Please visit the Contact Us page and get in touch with the Lampshade Barn team, today!

What colour inner should I choose?

Firstly think about what you are wanting from the light, is it mood lighting or do you want to be able to use it as a reading light or to brighten an area? Coloured inners are reflective and great for mood lighting however they will reflect the light up and down rather than allowing it through the shade. If you are wanting to allow the light to pass through the shade then a white inner is the better option for you. Also bear in mind that the thicker velvet and tartan fabrics won’t allow much light to pass through the shade either.

Where is the fitting located?

All our fitting sit 1.5” inside the shade, this is at the top of the lampshade for a ceiling fitting and at the bottom for a lamp base fitting.

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Harp and Finial Ring Fitting

New & Stylish Collections

The Lampshade Barn is a family run business which is centred around bespoke traditionally handmade lampshades. Our studio is located on the Lincolnshire / Nottinghamshire border where we are able to create a range of items in any fabric. We offer a large range of bespoke lighting from domestic lampshades to large commercial lampshades. We have a large list of fabric suppliers and with our full design service, we will help you create the lamp shade you require.

  • Bespoke Lampshades

    We offer a large range of bespoke lighting from domestic lampshades to large commercial lampshades.

  • Family Run

    The Lampshade Barn by Lizzie Kay Design Ltd is a family run business, that started as a small home studio making bespoke items and has grown to supplying residential & commercial projects.

  • Lovingly Made

    We pride ourselves on ensuring that each and every lampshade is lovingly handmade, using traditional methods in our studio.
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Latest News

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  • Harp and Finnials are here!

    Harp and Finnials are here!

    We are pleased to announce that we are now stocking a full range of Harp and Finial ring fittings. Harp and finial fittings or ‘US’ are they are also called...

    Harp and Finnials are here!

    We are pleased to announce that we are now stocking a full range of Harp and Finial ring fittings. Harp and finial fittings or ‘US’ are they are also called...

  • Free Fabric Samples

    Free Fabric Samples

      Did you know we send out fabric samples free of charge? Well we do! All of our lampshades are handmade to order so we’d rather send you a fabric...

    Free Fabric Samples

      Did you know we send out fabric samples free of charge? Well we do! All of our lampshades are handmade to order so we’d rather send you a fabric...

  • Our Floral Collection

    Our Floral Collection

    We are so excited to bring you our latest addition to the Lampshade Barns’ ever expanding collection. Floral Lampshades. We pride ourselves on ensuring that each and every lampshade is...

    Our Floral Collection

    We are so excited to bring you our latest addition to the Lampshade Barns’ ever expanding collection. Floral Lampshades. We pride ourselves on ensuring that each and every lampshade is...

  • Talk about spokes and inners

    Talk about spokes and inners

    The humble lampshade, shouldn’t be left in a corner and forgotten about, simply to give off a warm glow of an evening. We at The Lampshade Barn believe you can...

    Talk about spokes and inners

    The humble lampshade, shouldn’t be left in a corner and forgotten about, simply to give off a warm glow of an evening. We at The Lampshade Barn believe you can...

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