Name: No Chintz
Price range: $$$

A good lamp does more work in a room than people give it credit for. Lamplight brings atmosphere in a way overhead lighting never quite manages, creating soft pools of light that add warmth beside a reading chair, over artwork or either side of a bed. As we always say, every lamp base needs its perfect shade, get that pairing wrong and the whole thing falls flat.

We have been creating custom lampshades and helping our clients choose the right lamp bases for over three decades. Here's how to choose the right lamp for your space and what to expect from the process.

Custom Lampshades start from $300.

When are lamps best used in interior styling?

Lamplight is vital to giving a room atmosphere. It creates pools of soft light that lend a sense of drama and mystery, and helps section off a space. Lamps work best beside a reading chair, above a painting, or on either side of a bed.

How do I choose the right lamp base?

Lamp bases range from rustic ceramic through to pale glass, and the right choice depends on the look you're after. Floor lamps are a good option in space-constrained areas, and a streamlined standing lamp suits a contemporary interior, while a traditional room tends to carry a turned timber stem, bamboo, bronze or carved base better.

How do I choose a lampshade to complement its base?

To achieve the best results, a shade should be closely matched to its base. All bases have varied electrical fittings, so to cover the stem, it is vital that the base is measured to fit a shade.

A good custom made lampshade will last you a generation or more, especially if you dust them and care for them. It is certainly worth spending the money on a made to order lampshade for the perfect fit.

The chosen material is attached to a frame. A custom frame, outside of the more usual drum shape can be oval, or in more fanciful shapes which can take up to six weeks to make by hand.

Shades can also be made for hanging from the ceiling, custom shades can be tiered, pleated and made in many different ways to suit the style of the room.

Re-covering an existing lampshade is also an excellent option for an updated look, and you can choose from a wide selection of lampshade upholstery fabric at No Chintz.

How can No Chintz help?

No Chintz are the experts in lampshades and lighting and well experienced in sourcing the perfect lampshade or lighting piece to suit the ambience of a particular space.

When designing living spaces, No Chintz lends its expertise by coordinating with the electrical team to place power points in the most practical positions for lamps. If you have an older home, do not be deterred because often the older homes have a cavity under the floor and there might be the option of installing new power outlets into the floor.

The experts at No Chintz can help with advice on the types of lampshade fabrics best suited, directing clients towards the most practical options for best results. Our specialist lampshade maker builds each piece entirely by hand, from soldering the frame to sewing and gluing the fabric, and our team can guide you through fabric options to suit your base and your room.

If you have your own lamp base we can make a new lamp shade for you. Bring your existing lamp base into store and we can work out what size and shape shade would best suit that base, test out some of the ready made lampshades in store and we help you select a fabric for your new shade.

If you have an existing base that has a lovely shaped shade and it is the perfect size, bring it in and we can reuse the existing frame and remake the shade in a new fabric from our exclusive collection.

Call your nearest No Chintz store or complete our custom make enquiry form below. Or visit us in-store in Woollahra, Mosman and Willoughby. Find our store locations here.

Mosman: Shop 6, 1-5 Mandolong Road, Mosman NSW 2088 - Phone: (02) 9969 7509
Woollahra: 123 Edgecliff Road, Woollahra NSW 2025 - Phone: (02) 9386 4800
Willoughby: 509 Willoughby Road, Willoughby NSW 2068 - Phone: (02) 9958 0257