Fitting guide

Our fitting guide

We have put together some helpful tips when considering your next lampshade creation.

From fittings, colours and finishing. Please get in contact with us if you need some expert advice and we’d be glad to help.

Fitting finishes

All visible fittings are powder-coated white as standard. Gold, silver and black are also available and are priced separately. Specific RAL colours are available on request.

Pendant or base fitting?

It is vital that when ordering, the type of fitting is correctly identified. Firstly should the lampshade have a pendant (to be suspended from the top), or a base fitting (to be supported from underneath)? Different shades come with different fittings as standard, for example the larger pleated shades are usually duplex and carrier fittings, whereas the same shape laminated will be E27 gimbal. The fitting will be marked clearly on any written confirmation. Other fittings are available on request.

Linings for laminated shades

  • Gold Card

  • Silver Card

  • Clear PVC

  • Champagne

  • Cream

Pleating types

  • Gathered Pleat

  • Box Pleat

  • Knife Pleat

  • Pinch Pleat

  • Laminated

  • Tailored or Stretch

Using your own material

  • Using patterned fabrics

    If the fabric has a directional pattern or stripe and is to be used on any tapered shade, the pattern is to appear o the shade in a particular direction please send a sample prior to ordeing to discus.

  • Using patterned fabrics on tailored shades

    Due to the shape of tailored lampshades it is important to consider ho the pattern will appear. Please send a sample prior to ordering to discuss.

  • Using patterned fabrics

    The fabric chosen may hve a large pattern or motif that is required to be placed ina specific position o the lampshade. If this is the case please specify the position on your order. Depending on the repeat or size of shade your layout may create a large amount of waste. Please send a sample prior to ordering to discuss.

Shade types & styles