In an extract from her book A Handmade Cottage, thrifty Brit decorator Jodie May Seymour shares her steps to making a DIY lampshade

I've just recovered an old frame with fabric for The Child's room. As far as classic proportions go, this one's too small for the stand, bu...

What do you do if you have a lampshade that is just the right size, but not quite the right colour? Here's how to paint a lampshade!

'Diffuser' might a new word for your lampshade lexicon, but they’re a handy addition to your lampshade making materials, enabling you to change the look of your shade and the light it emits. Far from dull, our diffusers come in a range of shapes, sizes and patterns and if you're keen to add another aesthetic trick to your arsenal, we'll take you through what you need to know about diffusers, as well as a handy tutorial on how to make your own from your chosen fabric.

Learn how to make DIY pleated lampshades using hot glue! This easy tutorial will take your plain lamp and turn it into a statement piece.

Easy light sewing or no-sew tutorial for a pleated lampshade with contrast bias tape trim

Create your own lampshade fabric covers!

A simple no-sew fluted lampshade tutorial that anyone can do. This budget-friendly DIY requires only a few supplies and a beginner skill level. The are many ways you can customize this lampshade to fit the style of any room in your home.

Brought to you by Minerva Workshop, Lampshade School based in London, UK

Have you seen all the cute pleated fabric lampshades lately? I love them for the English cottage vibe that they add. But they are pricey. I decided to try to make them for the old wall sconces that are in my kitchen. I'm pleased with how they turned out so I'm sharing my method for