Commissions
Lampshade Restorations
Jacqueline restores lampshades back to their former glory with the upmost attention to detail. Depending on the project this could mean replacing the face fabric and/or lining. Original trimmings often stand the test of time so can often be used again to remain in keeping. Under seams are great to colour match to the original fabric. Often less is more.
Some Previous Projects – Before & After
Cute as Candy Floss
This is not just the story of one lampshade. But in fact 24. A little while ago I was involved in the make-over of an exclusive jewellery shop in London. 24 chandelier lampshades arrived in 2 huge boxes all dusty, dirty and in quite bad repair. They were destined to be an antique rose pink in pick up hues in a very glamorous rug. However we were struggling with the design…
Helen’s Lampshade
This is not just a lampshade but a love story. This rstoration project was made of beautiful lemon silk which complimented the base perfectly. We managed to save the trimming which was still in mint condition. But the lining and face fabric had suffered extensive light damage …