After showing our new range of lampshades at Top Drawer in September, we are just about to introduce our range of designs on-line.
We all desire a beautiful home that reflects our personality and individual style, often wanting to be more adventurous but not knowing where to begin.
So why not start with a lampshade using its pattern and color as inspiration in building a cohesive design look for your room? Or choose a lampshade with an accent color that matches or complements your existing curtains, walls or upholstery. This is an effective way of bringing that ‘look’ together. An individually designed shade, with that artistic touch can up-date, refresh, and bring that zing back to the plainest of rooms.
So, I have chosen my ten favorite patterned lampshades. This has been difficult as there are so many wonderful designs to choose from. Apologies if yours or your favorite lampshade is not there!
My first five have such strong pattern and color. From the bold flat rainbow bands of coloured ribbon to the highly patterned corner stripes and the mixed over-lapping color in the Liberty Dominika print, they all make an impression. Birds are nearly always at the top of my list and the serene Japanese flying cranes by Swee Mei has a classical look; compared to the fun ‘Peacock’ design on the paper lantern by Catalina Estrada.
For my final five I have chosen an earthy range of color and subject, for a subtler look with a warm glow. I have always admired the pure originality of the Timorous Beasties designs so it was tough choosing one, but the detail and color of the white moth was my final choice. Alongside we have the smart simple grasses from John Lewis, a photo-collaged design combining landscape imagery and floral over-print by House of Chintz and the delicate feathers laser cut from parchment by Hannah Nunn.
Yes, I have missed one out and it is the Red Rose and Butterfly lampshade from our range. When lit up at exhibitions it gets the most admiration! It mixes photographic imagery of the red rose (straight from our garden) framed by skin-print, patterned and natural cork textured leaves with fine detailed butterflies fluttering around.
Our eyes are naturally drawn to light, so the color and design on a lampshade can make an impact and become the focal point of a room. When illuminated, that imaginative design – whether a scene or decorative pattern – will come to life and enhance the ambience of your surroundings.
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Moodboard Image refs: Kate Gabb via NOTH, Isabel Stanley, Liberty Dominika Fabric lampshade via NOTH, Crane Lampshade via Sweemei, Catalina Estrada Peacock Lampshade, Timorous Beasties, Decorque’s own Red Rose & Butterfly lampshade, John Lewis and Hannah Nunn feather table lamp.
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