A Shade Above Lampshades
A Shade Above partners with interior designers to create bespoke handmade lampshades and lighting features that bring design concepts to life. Helping you realise your vision with confidence and flair, we create distinctive lighting for residential, hospitality and commercial projects.
Projects we love
A selection of projects featuring our bespoke handmade lampshades and lighting solutions.
WOW house with Alidad and Watts of Westminster
For WOW House 2024 we collaborated with Alidad and Watts of Westminster to bespoke make a stunning set of lampshades in rich silks and in gold printed wallpaper. A beautiful project to be involved in and a beautiful finished ‘Legend Room’!
Project / Porfolio / Corporate, Retail
Be inspired
Our catalogue of design ideas in all shapes, sizes, colours, fabrics and trims.
How to order
Design guides, fittings information and technical resources to help specify with confidence.
In the news
Design inspiration, industry insights and stories from the world of lampshade making.
Swagger: Celebrating Craftsmanship, Colour and Form in the interior design world
Looking back to Swagger — our collaborative installation with Decorex, Atmospheric Zone, and Assieds-Toi. We just loved this project – the blend of light, sculpture and colour created such a presence! Designed by our Director, Fiona Blake and the tea…
Story / Talking Shades / Fiona Blake / 09 May 2026