Distinctively Unique Shades. For Life.
Artificial light is essential. From the bleakest prison cell to a seven star hotel suite designed to within an inch of its life every room has a source of light. In its raw form lighting does little but satisfy a function, it is the sculpture wrapped around it that explicates its presence, simply put it is the architecture of shade brings forth 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 meaning, that while interior design has evolved and evolved, shade architecture has remained staid and dormant for generation after generation.
That is until now. Following three years of continuous work on design concepts, developing bespoke components and styling Dominic Green have launched a myriad of new design possibilities and opportunities with the seamless application of any fabric available. Further, it has enabled the development of innovative shapes with a range of curved shades both on the horizontal and vertical planes.
Inside the shade, by patenting a unique hidden adjustable wire and magnet system, Dominic Green have also created the concept of the 'floating' diffuser. Using either carefully sourced medium weight unbleached natural cotton or a choice of five handmade Japanese Washi papers, the diffusers float inside the baseline of the shade to softly spread a wonderfully warm and subtle glow. The suspension wires are adjustable from the top centre area of the frame to allow height preference flexibility and to showcase shade interiors.
Every single one of our shades are bespoke made by hand in the UK using the highest quality materials sourced wherever possible in the UK. To date no single shade is ever the same. Our ring sets/frames are also bespoke handmade and coated to the highest standard available.
Whether you're searching for a stand-alone zany lighting profile for your hospitality establishment with a cluster of shades, or just want to add some bold elegance to a room in your home, we can furnish your interior with something that isn't available anywhere else. Globally.
Satin Deep Gold Drum
70cm shade with a 1950's vintage gold satin with a black embroidered pattern. The inner laminate is a delicate pale turquoise brocade fabric.
Glowing Italian Velvet Retro Swirl
70cm x 30cm in super soft Italian velvet which 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 subtle dazzler is clad with a sumptiously flocked Designers Guild fabric. The inner laminate is a zany Designers Guild flock wallpaper. A real statement piece with a twist.
Washi Clouds with a Silver Lining
Bring pure natural soft light to your space with a Japanese Washi Cloud shade. A subtle, yet elegant centrepiece for a more neutral palette, the one pictured is 70cm x 23cm and is finished with a beautiful silver gilded top and bottom edge.
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. Oversize pieces of magnificent jewellery, original chandeliers are prohibitively expensive to buy, have installed and to maintain.
Our passion is in the innovation and design of alternative statement piece shades that are specifically designed to draw the eye and demand attention, not forgetting the medium and smaller ones of course.
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Linear Rhapsody
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Limited Edition Shades for Sticks & Stands
Limited Edition Small & Medium Shades
Our medium to small pieces are designed to accent-light your space with zing and a unique eye-catching presence. They are mostly one-off shades, with the occasional pair as much of the fabric is only available in very small quantities and sizes. These are no ordinary lampshades and are irreplaceable. Please enquire for more available patterns and options. We have a very large selection of fabrics that are not visible here (yet). The stands are for illustration only.
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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 EdgeFlex trim (patent pending) is the first of its kind and is bespoke-crafted for each shade individually in our unique soft Velvo finish available in any colour, 24k gold or other gild. Plain colour finishes are also available in any colour desired.
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. Typically costs range from £200-£500. We are happy to consult and provide options to ensure that we provide the exact shade to fit your requirements. Once everything has been established and agreed we will forward a guaranteed price(s).
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 our patented 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 always endeavour to fulfill 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. 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. For international orders please email us directly with your address for a quote.
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.
Press & 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
