Ceiling the place, sky's the limit
Artificial light is essential, but in its raw form does little but satisfy a function. It is the sculpture around it that explicates its presence. Without a sympathetically choreographed equilibrium of form, shadow and luminosity, any space whether minimalist, well-endowed and everything in between is lost. The architecture of shade brings the magic.
Convention is the nemesis of design and innovation. This is no more apparent than in the restrictive, yet long-accepted structural methodology of orthodox cylinder drum shades, along with their French (tapered) counterparts which have remained, for the most part the same in over 60 years.
Until now. Two years tirelessly working on design concepts and developing bespoke components have unlocked a myriad of design parameters in the seamless application in any fabric available. Further, it has allowed the development and innovation in shape with a range of curved shades both on the horizontal and vertical planes.
I have also re-designed the diffuser from the bottom up. These delicate and unobtrusive eco-friendly 'floating' diffusers are suspended on a uniquely innovational adjustable wire and magnet system. Each diffuser is carefully made using a medium weight unbleached natural cotton or a choice of hand made Japanese Washi paper to allow a delicately diffused glow. Generally set to hang above the baseline of the wall of the shade allows a portion of the inside laminate a adjustably suitable piece of the action. All three suspension wires are adjustable from the top centre area of the frame to allow height preference flexibility.
Satin Deep Gold Drum
This is a 70cm shade using a 1950's vintage gold satin with cleanly embroidered with a black linier motif. The inner wall is lined with a brocade fabric in delicate pale turquoise.
Glowing Italian Velvet Retro Swirl
This is one of a large range that I shall be working on over the next few months. This particular piece is a 70cm x 30cm prototype. The Italian velvet is super soft and gives a gorgeous glow when on and a sumptuous velvety sheen in daylight.
Inner Glow Deep Flock
With a strong inner deep pink accent, this 70cm showpiece is clad with Designers Guild heavy chenille flock fabric and a vibrant Designers Guild flock wallpaper. A real statement piece with a twist.
Designers Guild Fitzrovia Ochre Velvet Flock
Like sunshine in the room. A stunningly vibrant centrepiece wrapped in an on-trend Designers Guild Chenille flock fabric. Pictured is a 70cm x 27cm.
Shades Above
A cost effective stylish solution to the chandelier problem
Proper chandeliers are undeniably masterpieces of lighting and have for centuries been the ultimate display of opulence and sophistication as demonstrated by their structural intricacy and materials. Oversize pieces of magnificent jewelry, they are for the most part prohibitively expensive to buy, have installed and to maintain.
My passion is in the innovation and design of alternative statement piece shades that are specifically designed to draw the eye and demand attention.
Newly Rolled
Cord on Bleu
Italian Velvet Options
Luxuriously Smooth & Silky with a Stunning Glow
Here is a selection of some of the Italian velvets that are currently in stock.
Smaller Delights
Any Size Any Fabric
Please enquire for prices and more details on these. Pictured in Italian velvet and jumbo cord are both 30cm x 25cm. The bottom one is in Japanese washi paper and is 20cm x 30cm and the one next to it is a 40cm shade with a luxurious velvet chenille in a Celtic design. The stands are only for illustration.
Up close and personal
It's all in the finish
Uncompromising attention to detail and excellence is at the very heart of everything we do. Our advanced edging is the first of its kind and is colour and texture made especially for each shade individually.
Creative Illusion
The Floating Diffuser
Suspended with finesse, our unique handmade pure eco-friendly unbleached natural cotton or Washi paper diffusers are attached by a magnet system. We do not use environmentally unfriendly PVC wherever possible, preferring instead the warm aesthetics that a natural and taut fabric gives. All diffusers are treated with a flame retardant and protective coating.
Pricing & Orders
These are bespoke one-off hand crafted shades and pricing is dependent on the extremely wide spectrum of fabrics, finishes and structural specifications that we can offer. We are also more than happy to work with the clients own personal choice of fabrics. Once everything has been established and decided on we will forward price(s) in symphony with the brief as well as one or two options and alternatives for consideration.
We can also offer and supply a digital image service of your chosen shade in its final setting before you commit. For this we will need a .jpeg or PSD digital image of the designated space. The shade also needs to be one that we have in stock.
All pendant cylinder shades come with the unique adjustable magnetic 'Floating' diffuser as standard.
*Although every effort is made to ensure colours displayed are accurate, some on-screen variations may still occur. For the most precise colour depiction please request a sample using the contact or email us links.
Please allow up to 14 days for all orders that involve fabrics that are in stock and 28 days on orders that require materials to be sourced and brought in. We will always endeavour to fulfill any orders in much less time than this but will never compromise quality for time.
Shipping & delivery
We deliver and fit personally within a 25 mile radius of base in Cambridge until I get too busy to do so! For larger bespoke orders we will extend this to 60 miles and further depending on size and value of order.
Tracked delivery within the UK is at a flat rate of £12.95 for small and medium shades and £19.95 on larger shades. This also covers the high cost of insurance necessary in the unlikely event of damage.
All shades are carefully packaged in bespoke double sided boxes with inserts to keep contents secure from any movement.
Returns and Guarantee
Returns and exchanges are accepted up to 14 days from delivery in only exceptional circumstances. These shades are bespoke made to order which makes it impossible to undo what is done. In cases where the item has been damaged in transit or for a valid reason hasn't met customer satisfaction then we offer a no quibble return or replacement at no cost.
We guarantee all of our products for 1 year which covers everything except accidental damage and/or any evidence of poor care. The guarantee is mostly for any issues with the magnetic system which, like the rest of the product is unlikely under normal conditions.
All shades and diffusers are coated to protect the fabric fibres from absorbing the build up of dirt or moisture and helps with the safe removal of dust with a clean soft damp cloth.
Media
Have a listen to a brief talk about how the business started and why
A snapshot of life including how I have arrived at such a huge opportunity designing & making drum shades through 2 years of turmoil
