Q | What is the lead time for lampshades?
A | 3-4 weeks from when I have the fabric.
Q | Can I supply my own fabric for a lampshade?
A | Yes! Of course. It shouldn’t be too thick though, so that it lets the light through. You can always send me a sample of the fabric to make sure it is suitable.
Q | Can I return a lampshade once it’s made?
A | All lampshade dimensions etc. will be confirmed in writing on an invoice and once you have paid and the lampshade has been collected or delivered it can only be returned if it is faulty.
Q | Can gilhoolie source fabric for me?
A | Yes! I’m happy to help you find the right fabric. I charge a small fee for this, included in your lampshade quote. Have a look at our fabric recommendations page for ideas.
Q | Do you have plain fabrics you would recommend for lampshades?
A | Yes! Have a look at the Villa Nova Seville collection or Villa Nova Camberley Eton are nice too. If you’d like silks I have used Wemyss Fabrics Komodo silk lots of times.
Q | Can I see a sample of one of the plain fabrics I like so that I can check the colour?
A | Yes! Just send me your address and the colours you’d like to see and I’ll organise it for you.
Q | How do I request a quote for a lampshade?
A | Just send me an email with the measurements (top and bottom diameters, plus height) and shape you need and I’ll get back to you.
Q | I really like the shape and size of my current lampshade – can you recover it for me?
A | Yes! Just send me photos of the lampshade, as well as the measurements and I’ll send you a quote for recovering with new PVC and fabric. I’ll reuse the existing rings.
Q | What are the options for lampshade linings?
A | The standard PVC lining is white. But I often use metallic embossed PVC in champagne, gold and silver, as well as mirrored metallics.
Q | Can you make me a lampshade from wallpaper?
A | Yes! As well as maps and pages from books or comics. I usually attach a contrasting bias binding strip on the top and bottom rings to finish them off nicely.
Q | Can you attach a trim to my lampshade?
A | Yes!
Any other questions? Just get in touch, we’d love to hear from you!
07947 032177