When I first stepped into my new home, I imagined every corner telling a story, my story. But when it came to lampshades, all I found were the same uninspired, mass-produced designs. They lacked personality. They lacked soul. They did not reflect my taste or the joy I wanted my home to radiate.

Instead of settling, I turned my frustration into inspiration. I dusted off my sewing machine and began creating lampshades that spoke of individuality, pieces designed to last for years and shine with character.

What began as a personal quest to bring warmth and meaning into my own home soon grew into A Shade Different, a brand dedicated to crafting lampshades and furnishings as unique as the people who live beneath them. I pride myself on creating recycled and ethically produced products for the home, office and friends. My speciality is making recycled wooden or glass lamp bases and handmade shades. I take my inspiration from nature and create one offs for your own spaces, rather like a piece of art as well as a source of light.