Drum Lamp Shades

Discover our huge range of drum lamp shades made in over 75 on trend colours and sizes to fit most lamps and spaces. Expertly handmade in Devon, our gorgeous drum shades can be customised in your choice of stylish fabrics and finished with 11 lining options. Ranging in size from small wall lights to our extra large 120cm feature pendant.

Popular Drum Shades

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Imperial Lighting: Expert Drum Lamp Shade Manufacturers

As a family-run business with over 60 years of experience, Imperial Lighting specialises in crafting high-quality drum lamp shades for both residential and trade customers. We offer a complete range of drum light shades, ideal for various domestic and commercial applications. Whether you’re furnishing a home, hotel, or retail space, our drum lampshades are custom-made to your exact specifications, ensuring the perfect fit and style for any environment.

Drum Pendant

Our popular easy-fit drum lamp shades are available in sizes ranging from 30cm to an impressive 80cm wide, making them perfect for any space, whether large or small. With a choice of 75 stunning colours, you can easily find the ideal shade to complement your decor. Select from our on-trend pastel brushed cottons for a soft, contemporary look, or opt for the luxurious feel of rich velvet. For a sleek, sophisticated finish, our elegant faux silks are a fantastic option, while vibrant plain cottons add a bold pop of colour to any room. Each drum lampshade comes complete with a removable diffuser, designed to soften the light and create a warm, inviting atmosphere.

Metallic Drum Lampshade

Our drum light shades with contrasting metallic linings have surged in popularity in recent years. Choose from 10 stunning lining options, including matte, mirror, and brushed finishes in gold, silver, copper, and our favourite, champagne. These stylish shades provide a warmer, more subdued light while requiring much less maintenance compared to shades with diffusers. Available in easy-fit sizes up to 80cm, they are perfect for making a bold statement. Suitable for pendants and lamps.  If you need something larger, we can create custom sizes to suit your space. Get in touch to explore your options!

Tall Drum Lampshade

Another favourite is the tall drum lamp shade, known for its sleek, elongated design. This shape is particularly well-suited to large table or floor lamps, adding height and elegance to any setting. The tall drum’s proportions provide a sophisticated, contemporary look that enhances the overall aesthetic of a room without overwhelming the space. In commercial applications, tall drum lampshades can truly shine. When grouped together in clusters and staggered at varying heights, these shades create a dramatic visual effect, making them ideal for large spaces like hotel lobbies, restaurants, or event venues.

Drum Light Shade

Our drum table light shades are a timeless choice, offering both style and versatility. Perfect for use on table lamps, standard lamps, and floor lamps, their classic cylindrical shape suits a variety of interiors, from modern to traditional. With their simple yet elegant design, drum shades provide even light distribution, creating a warm, inviting ambiance in any room. Available in a range of sizes and fabrics, our drum lampshades can be customised to suit your specific decor. Whether you prefer the soft texture of brushed cotton, the luxury of velvet, or the sleek look of faux silk, we offer a wide selection to help you create the perfect shade. Choose from a variety of colours and lining options to further personalise your lampshade.

Elegant Ribbon Pleated Drum Lampshades

Our pleated drum lampshade, also known as ribbon pleated drum lampshades, are a versatile and stylish choice for any interior. Each shade features hand-wrapped layers of luxurious cotton ribbon, delicately arranged with a knife pleat finish. This elegant technique gives the drum lampshade a sophisticated, pleated appearance while the pleating continues seamlessly on the inside, creating a stunning visual effect both inside and out.

Perfect as both a pendant and for table lamps, our pleated drum lampshades come in four sizes to suit table lamps, floor lamps, standard lamps, and ceiling light fittings. These striped lampshades offer a touch of luxury and can bring an extra pop of colour to your decor, making them a favourite choice for adding character and elegance to any room.

Handmade in our UK workshop by our skilled team, these beautiful striped drum lampshades are crafted with care to ensure exceptional quality and a unique finish.

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Bespoke Extra-Large Drum Lampshades

Our bespoke extra-large drum lamp shades offer full customisation, allowing you to create a piece that perfectly suits your style and space. Choose your preferred style of drum, either a pendant or table lamp. Next the size, ensuring the drum lampshade fits proportionally. Select from a wide range of premium fabrics like velvet, brushed cotton, plain cotton, or faux silk, each offering a unique texture and look.

Customise the interior with one of eleven lining options, including crisp white for a modern feel or metallic finishes like gold and silver for added glamour. Finally, decide if your extra large drum lampshade is for a table lamp, floor lamp, or ceiling pendant, ensuring it meets your needs.

With so many choices, our extra-large drum lampshades are a true reflection of your taste and the ideal finishing touch for any room.

Choosing the Right Drum Lampshade

When selecting your drum lampshade, consider the style of your home and the size of your lamp. Drum lamp shades are versatile and work beautifully on bedside lamps, table lamps, and floor or standard lamps. They can also be customised to fit ceiling pendants for an elegant look.

Premium Quality and Colour Range

Our handmade drum lampshades are crafted with high-quality fabrics and finished with a hand-rolled edge. They are available in numerous colours, from neutral shades like ivory and white to earthy tones such as willow and herb. For a bolder statement, choose vibrant colours like red and green, or opt for sophisticated darker shades like deep blue, grey, or black. With our wide selection, there’s a colour to suit every interior design style. You can also customise the lining to match your decor perfectly.

Popular Styles for Drum Lampshades

Plain Drum Lampshades: With their clean and minimalist design, plain drum lampshades are versatile and complement both modern and traditional interiors.
Patterned Drum Lampshades: Add personality and visual interest to your space with patterned drum lampshades. From bold geometric prints to delicate florals, these designs can create a focal point in any room.
Textured Drum Lampshades: Create unique visual appeal with textured drum shades. Consider pleated, woven, or other fabric styles to add a tactile element to your lighting fixture.

Custom-Made Drum Lampshades for Every Project

Our custom-made drum lampshades range from small candle shades to extra-large sizes exceeding 2 metres, perfect for both residential and commercial projects. You’ll find our drum lampshades gracing the high street in locations like NatWest Banks, Tesco, Mothercare, and even Harrods. From our Devon-based workshop, we create quality drum lampshades tailored to your needs.

With over 250 stocked fabrics, including cotton, linen, and silk dupion, we offer extensive options for customisation. If you prefer a unique touch, we can manufacture your drum lampshades using your own fabric or even wallpaper. Additionally, we provide a digital print service, allowing you to design a truly bespoke drum lampshade.

For the interior lining, choose from matching or contrasting fabrics from our swatch collection. Alternatively, add a touch of luxury with our metallic linings in gold, silver, bronze, or copper. With so many options, your custom drum lamp shade will be crafted to reflect your vision and elevate any space.

Supplying Drum Lampshades for Trade Projects

Over the years, we have supplied custom drum lampshades for a variety of trade projects. The versatile drum shape suits a wide range of applications, from modern hotel rooms to communal or breakout areas in offices and even high street displays. As the most cost-effective lampshade shape to produce, the drum lampshade is a popular choice for creating oversized shades that fill large spaces or serve as dramatic centrepieces.

Recent drum lampshade projects include installations in hotels, retail displays, office spaces, and hospitality venues. These projects demonstrate the flexibility and impact of the drum lampshade, making it an ideal choice for both commercial and residential settings.