There’s no getting away from the fact that Christmas and all its tinsel-topped preparations are well and truly underway. Whether you’re a festive fanatic with your halls decked with holly by November or you have an extreme case of the bah-humbugs and would like nothing more than to hibernate all winter long, it’s never too early to think about gifts for your family and friends.


From the latest console games to the season’s must-have fashion, Christmas shopping can be an exhausting and expensive task. So if you’re looking for an alternative to the same old gifts and the shopping frenzies of the high street, a lampshade from Premier Lampshades could be the perfect gift idea for you!


Available in a range of shapes and sizes, and adorned with everything from stylish pom-pom trims to elegant gold braiding, our bespoke lampshades are lovingly handmade in Britain – and make the perfect Christmas gifts this winter. Here are 7 of our favourites.

 

1. Paisley Red Downton Abbey Crown Fabric Lampshade

 

A beautiful Downton Abbey Balmoral crown lampshade, bespoke handmade in our ruby red Paisley fabric which has a 2-tone shimmer effect. These lampshades are complimented with our antique gold braid and fringe. They are finished off with our cream braid and tassels hanging from each scallop, also fully lined on the inside in our inner lining fabric.

 

2. Birds of a Feather Flamingo Lampshade

 

For those inspired by the wonderful wildlife captured on Sir David Attenborough’s latest BBC series, Planet Earth 2, this birds of a feather flamingo lampshade will bring a daring touch to any home. Beautifully dressed in alternating panels of pink flamingo and vibrant peacock feather fabrics, this shade is finished with red-gold braiding and an elegant black fringe.

 

3. Contemporary Collection Burnt Orange Fabric Lampshade

 

For adventurous family members and friends who just love a bold splash of colour in every room, this burnt orange fabric lampshade from our popular contemporary collection could make the perfect gift this Christmas. Also available in a range of different vibrant colours, this shade is lovingly hand-decorated in a dupion fabric with matching piping, and comes in four different sizes for either a table lamp, floor lamp or ceiling light.

 

4. Red Gingham Check Shabby Chic Lampshade

 

A bowed empire lampshade dressed in a vibrant red Gingham check fabric that echoes Brigitte Bardot’s famous Gingham wedding dress, this lampshade is ideal for farmhouse interiors and shabby-chic collections alike. With the top and bottom of the frame adorned with a pom-pom bobble trim, this red lampshade is guaranteed to brighten any dark corner. Shabby chic doesn’t come much more stylish than this!

 

5. Patterned Cream Fabric Lampshade

 

For those who love to dress their homes to the max during the festive season, a subtle yet striking cream fabric lampshade could be the icing on their Christmas decor. Beautifully finished with a cream rope braid, the cream fabric of this hand-crafted lampshade has a glimmering snowflake quality to it. Available in a whole host of different sizes for either a lamp base or ceiling light fitting, this handmade shade will make a beautiful lighting feature in any home.

 

6. William Morris Strawberry Thief Dome Fabric Lampshade

 

Got a friend who adores everything quintessentially English and floral? This green floral dome lampshade could be the ideal Christmas gift! Dotted with pink and red roses and greenery, this shade is neatly finished with a blue fabric braid and matching fringe.

 

7. Azure Crown Top Lampshade

 

All things granny-chic and vintage-styled are still a hot interior design trend, and this next lampshade is the cream of the crop. A traditional crown top exquisitely styled in azure dupion fabric, this dashing shade is complete with gold tassels, braid and matching fringe. A firm favourite at Premier Lampshades, we think that this lampshade is the ideal accompaniment to a vintage free-standing lamp base and is just the thing for those with eclectic tastes this Christmas!