There’s something instantly uplifting about walking into a room lit by a beautifully patterned lampshade, and nobody understands that better than Camilla, the maker behind The Lamp Millinery. Known for her joyful use of colour, playful scallop shapes and striking contrast trims, she has built a brand that celebrates bold interiors and personality-filled spaces. What began as a creative project during maternity leave has grown into a thriving handmade business, with her distin

Today we’re meeting Sharon, founder of Posh Lampshades, whose discovery of soft lampshade making five years ago transformed the direction of her business. Since then, she has honed her craft to create luxurious, truly original lampshades that bring character and individuality to her customer’s homes. Originality lies at the heart of Sharon’s business. Alongside carefully curating fabrics and trims full of personality for her ready-to-buy collections, she is passionate about r

At Aimee Alice Payton, you’ll find an eclectic mix of traditional soft and hard handmade lampshades, each inspired by Aimee’s keen eye for distinctive trims and fabrics - many of which she has collected on her travels. Following a varied career in theatre design and working with historic Asian textiles, Aimee trained in upholstery and lampshade making, combining her creative vision with practical expertise. Today, she creates beautiful bespoke lampshade commissions from her e

Four years ago, Poppy Venables took a leap and changed careers to become a bespoke lampshade maker - and she hasn’t looked back since. Now the face behind By Poppy UK, she’s grown her business from strength to strength, creating custom lampshades that are as practical as they are beautiful. From bold fabric choices to inventive cone and cylinder shapes (and plenty more in between), Poppy’s developed a style her customers love. We caught up with Poppy to chat about what inspir