Custom made lamps for unique interiors

Everyone goes for the normal lamps as seen in big furniture stores, so imagine what a custom made lamp can do for your home? Follow our checklist on handmade lamp designs and make your home unique.

1. Why choose a handmade lamp?

When you've spent time and money on getting your lounge room right, a great lamp can do a lot to enhance the design. With a handmade lamp, you not only get an original piece, but you can also tailor it to your taste.

2. What custom lamp types are there?

Handmade lamps offer great flexibility and choice. With off-the-shelf products you may be restricted in colour and size, but with a handmade lamp, you can mix and match bases and shades, so you can get the right lamp and therefore the right feel for any room.

3. How durable are handmade lamps?

As they are individually made, they tend to be very strong. This means that although they can suit any lifestyle, they are particularly great for people with children or pets, and especially for those who have both!

4. What are these lamps made of?

This will depend on the texture materials the designer works with, but bases made out of steel, turned wood or hand-moulded ceramic with sleek, clean lines are very popular. The shades can be made out of almost any fabric and given decorative touches, such as fringes or beading.

5. Can you go outside a designer's product range?

You will need to check with your designer, but most allow you to personalise your lampshade with your own fabrics.

6. What about costs of custom lamp designs?

Cost will vary depending on who you go to and how you want your lamp tailored, but on the whole you can get excellent-quality handmade ones at a mid-range price.