Lampshade Lamination

Lamination is the substrate that we use to construct our lampshades. It is what we adhere the fabric covering to. It is mostly a PVC material, but we do have cards, papers and parchments and we have recently sourced an eco-friendly version that will be an available option for our lamp shades soon.

Standard White, Standard Clear, Glass Clear, Satin Silver, Satin Gold, Satin Taupe, Satin Bronze, Shiny Gold, Shiny Copper, Brushed Silver, Brushed Gold, Brushed Copper, Double lamination transparent, Double Lamination opaque, Heavy Duty White.

The lamination choice makes a huge difference to the look of the lampshade itself : what a light shade looks like switched off, what it looks like switched on and also the lit effect, including the colour cast of the emitting light.

Lamination Options

Standard White Lamination LEX2001

LEX2001 Standard White Lamination - our most popular and economical lamination. It illuminates fabrics well ( particularly prints) and also reflects a pure white light.

Standard Clear Lamination LEX2002

LEX2002 Standard Clear Lamination is a contemporary option - it shows the reverse of the fabric - an effect which can work very well with weaves. Its transparency means that the light bulb source is not hidden, in fact it can be seen quite clearly through the shade - an effect that people either love or hate - be sure which you are before ordering.

If we are using your fabric, please note that Clear can’t be used with all fabrics - ugly backings are a no-no.

Satin Gold Lamination LEX2012

LEX2012 Satin Gold Lamination

Satin Taupe Lamination LEX2011

LEX2011 Satin Taupe Lamination

Shiny Copper Lamination LEX2021

LEX2021 Shiny Copper Lamination ( this photo still has the protective covering on, so you’re not getting the full shiny effect). It is super reflective & gives a warm effect to any lamp, particularly effective used with a filament bulb giving an industrial vibe. A great alternative to using real copper metal fittings as this is super light weight & can be used with all sorts of fabric coverings to achieve a unique light display.

Shiny Gold Lamination LEX2022

LEX2022 Shiny Gold Lamination. Gives great reflective glow, especially when used with a filament bulb - but is Opaque and doesn’t let any light through the shade.

maison voyage linen on transparent lining

Maison voyage sequin linen on transparent lining lampshade. Natural Linen on a transparent lamination is a popular choice but you do get the hot spot of the bulb, that means it doens’t hide or diffuse the bulb much, we find it is a bit of a Marmite effect - you either love it or hate it. Be sure to decide if you want this effect before you order your bespoke lampshade from us.

Parchment Lampshade Materials

Fire Retardant Lampshade materials

Fire Retardant Lampshade materials for hotels and high specification

Coloured Paper Lampshade Materials

Coloured Paper Lampshade Materials in matt and gloss finishes

Lampshade materials in metallic finishes

Lampshade materials in metallic finishes . gold , copper and silver in brushed, satin and gloss finishes

Lampshade Lamination swatches

Metallic lampshade materials

New Metallic lampshade options

Brushed Copper Lining Lamination

Brushed Copper Lining Lamination - looks like real brushed metal. It doesn’t let light through the shade ( opaque) but does give a lovely warming glow effect to the lampshade - in this case to match the brushed copper stem of the lamp base.

Brushed Copper Lampshade material transparent

Brushed Copper Lampshade material transparent - you can see the bulb through this material when switched on - it looks like solid copper when switched off - really nice contemporary lighting effect and makes super light weight shades which could be vey useful in certain applications. Great for exhibitions and public spaces.

Brushed Aluminium Lampshade Transparent

Brushed Aluminium Lampshade Transparent - you can see the bulb through this material - in this case a rather funky Plumen Bulb. It is a lightweight alternative to real metal - it looks solid when switched off & only when illuminated do you get the transparent effect.

bespoke floral inside laminations

Internally patterned lights

bespoke lamp shade stripey inside

Gallery of laminated lampshades and lit effects

White lampshade with copper lining interior

White drum lampshade with shiny copper lining interior

White and copper pendant drum lampshades

White and copper pendant drum light shades - simple but very effective contemporary lighting - We can combine any fabric outside with this copper lining.

Grey Tartan Lampshade

Grey Tartan lamp shade - using suit wool fabric this lightshade has a classic look with a contemporary twist with the satin gold lining.

turquoise wool and orange paisley lampshade

Very contemporary lamp shade here with turquoise wool on the outside and orange paisley fabric on the inside.

large copper coloured lamp shade

large navy blue conical lamp shade with stunning shiny copper lining.

scandinavian birds lamp shade

Very contemporary Scandinavian birds light shade - this voile fabric is very effective on transparent lampshade lining.

Harris Tweed lamp shade

Classic Black Grey Herringbone Harris Tweed lamp shade with warm golden lining - making for a very special lampshade.

cute clip on small lampshades

cute clip on small lampshades - these mini oval lampshades in beige colour were made to go on Antler Chandeliers in a Hotel that only had bare light bulbs - the owner designed that the bulbs need to be covered to give a softer look & of course nothing like this was available on the big street - we had to make these clip on shades bespoke with a satin taupe lining as white just wouldn’t have looked right.

large pink pendant lamp shade with shiny gold lining

large pink pendant lampshade with shiny gold lining - a real show stopper these were.

digitally printed floral lampshade

digitally printed floral lining to this lampshade - what we call Double Lamination - looks amazing when both switch off and switched on.

statement striped lampshade

A real statement lampshade this with striped lining and added seam detail ( inspired by Paul Smith Fashion) WE love how it looks quite plain and understand from the outside and wacky and vibrant on the inside.

Making Luxury Lampshades

We make our Luxury Lampshades using only the best fabrics combined with contemporary linings - handmade quality not found on the high street.

Modern lighting shades with various linings

Modern lighting shades with various linings - silver, gold, bronze, taupe, all compliment the quality fabrics

Contemporary lamp shade with patterned lining

Modern lamp shade with patterned lining - here wallpaper has been used was the lining to double laminate - complementing a plain outside woven fabric - our definitive feature lighting effect

vintage effect lamp shade reflection

Create a vintage effect lamp shade reflection by using metallic linings and a filament light bulb

Luxury handmade silk lampshades with complementary metallic linings

Luxury handmade silk lampshades complemented with metal linings

Bold floral lampshades with bespoke lining

Bold floral lampshades with bespoke lining - these wacky lampshades are a bit off the scale in terms of being different - but that capitalises on our bespoke handmade capabilities One of a kind lampshades these, for sure.