Learn tips and tricks from our expert makers on how to make metallic lined lampshades

With 2023 fast drawing to a close, we’re taking a look back at another inspiration packed year on the Dannells blog! From new products...

Soft or rigid, pleated lampshades are the interior design order of the day! Rather than spending money on this must-have home accessory,...

Making lampshades from paper is the equivalent of opening a Pandora’s box of creative opportunities! Paper's versatility and durability...

Another year of fabulously creative lampshade making is nearly over and it’s time to look back on how the Dannells Lampshade Making blog...

Personalisation is the fun and creative factor of lampshade making, after all, who wants to stop at just picking a fabric or paper for...

While fabric is an excellent covering for making lampshades, the possibilities of using paper are endless, whether you're starting with a...

Reels, Stories and Live streaming videos have increased in importance in the last 5 years, engaging and capturing customers’ imaginations...

Following the trend for whimsical, country cottage interior design, the loose lampshade cover has made a comeback in the last couple of...

In today’s digital world, using social media for your business cannot be ignored. A crucial free marketing tool to get your lampshades...

Using the silhouette lampshade concept as the basis for our latest Lampshade Making Kit #hack, we've transformed a drum lampshade, by...

Unique and striking, Silhouette lampshades have a fabulous element of surprise that springs to life when the light turns on! Increasingly...

Considered an essential part of digital marketing, understanding the basics of SEO keywords can really benefit your lampshade making...

Wall lights can be a beautiful source of subtle lighting in your home, but can also be overlooked as a focal feature or being shown off...

Have you ever wanted to create your own online shop? Whether you're new to selling lampshades or are already selling via other online...

Velvet, it seems, is never out of fashion. Its opulent qualities lend a touch of luxury to our interiors and for lampshades, it’s no...

Although we imagine your lampshades are amazing, there may be some circumstances when a customer wants to return their shade. Dealing...

A lampshade style that’s hit the limelight in recent years, or should that be the spotlight, is the ‘hard’ pleated lampshade, defined by...

Packaging your skills in a way that gives the customer choice, can be a valuable way of increasing profit margins and effectively using...

Welcome to our new Lampshade Style Guide! In our new monthly series, we’ll be looking at one particular style of lampshade and each month...