Sometimes the smallest changes make the biggest difference.
A new lampshade can completely refresh a favourite lamp, introduce colour to a neutral room or bring an extra layer of texture without redecorating the whole space. And looking ahead to 2027, lampshades are becoming much more than simply a finishing touch.
From natural linen and tactile bouclé to pleats, patterns, playful silhouettes and warm neutral tones, lighting is becoming softer, more decorative and much more personal. Here are the lampshade trends, styles and materials we think you'll be seeing everywhere in 2027.
Texture Is Taking Centre Stage
Smooth and simple will always have its place, but 2027 is bringing more texture into our homes.
Linen, bouclé, woven cotton and slubbed fabrics add subtle interest while keeping a room feeling relaxed. For an understated option, the Calamba Natural Linen Tapered Lampshade introduces an easy, natural texture. For something slightly more tactile, our Eleonore Bouclé Lampshades are available in both tapered and cylinder shapes.
These textural shades work beautifully with ceramic, stone-effect and wooden lamp bases for a warm, layered look.
Pleated Lampshades Are Here to Stay
Pleated lampshades have made their way firmly back into our homes, and we do not see them disappearing in 2027. The look feels nostalgic without being overly traditional, particularly when combined with contemporary colours and patterns.
Our Tamala Silk Border Print Mushroom Pleat Tapered Lampshades bring together pattern, colour and a softer pleated shape, while the Gisella Floral Lampshades offer something a little bolder. If your home is predominantly neutral, a patterned pleated shade is an easy way to introduce personality and texture.
Pattern Is Becoming More Playful
Patterned lampshades are no longer reserved for maximalist interiors. In 2027, expect to see patterns used as smaller accents: perhaps a pair of bedside lamps, a statement table lamp on a console or a patterned shade bringing colour into an otherwise minimal corner. Ikat designs, stripes and border prints all allow you to bring different colours within a room together.
The Elodie Ikat Patterned Gathered Tapered Lampshades and Marella Ikat Patterned Cylinder Lampshades are perfect examples. Let the lampshade become the decorative feature, then keep the lamp base itself a little simpler.
Shape Is Becoming Just as Important as Fabric
Your lampshade does not have to disappear into the background. Alongside classic tapered and cylinder lampshades, more decorative silhouettes are becoming an easy way to introduce character. Scalloped edges, empire shapes, gathered fabrics and unusual forms can turn even a simple lamp base into something much more considered.
The Blossom White Handloom Scalloped Lampshades add detail while remaining beautifully neutral, while the Millie Faux Silk Bowed Hexagon Lampshades offer a more structured alternative. Think of your lampshade as part of the furniture rather than simply something that covers the bulb.
Mixing Lamp Bases and Shades Makes Lighting More Personal
One of our favourite ways to style lighting is to choose the lamp base and shade separately. Across our Lighting collection, you'll find table lamp bases, floor lamp bases and selected ceiling lighting where you can select your own lampshades to give you more choice over the finished look.
We recommend a suitable lampshade size on our base-only products, taking away some of the guesswork while still allowing you to choose the colour, shape and material that works for your home.
If you're unsure where to begin, a useful rule of thumb is to choose a shade with a diameter roughly similar to the height of your lamp base, although slimmer candlestick-style bases can often take something smaller!
Can Lampshades Be Used as Ceiling Shades?
Most of our classic cylinder lampshades can also be used as ceiling pendants by turning them the other way up, making it easy to repeat the same fabric or colour across your table lamps and ceiling lighting.
Selected larger tapered lampshades also feature a reversible gimbal. This allows the fitting to be reversed so the shade can be used on a table lamp or floor lamp, or as a ceiling pendant with a suitable ceiling fitting. Always check the individual product description, as the fitting can vary depending on the shade style and size.
Frequently Asked Questions
What lampshades are in style for 2027?
Pleated lampshades, natural materials, warm neutral colours, patterns and more decorative shapes are all set to remain important throughout 2027. Rather than one dominant style, the focus is moving towards texture, character and lighting that feels personal to the home.
What material is best for a lampshade?
It depends on the look you want to create. Linen and cotton offer a relaxed, natural feel, bouclé adds texture, while silk and silk-effect fabrics can create a more decorative, luxurious finish.
Should a lampshade match the lamp base?
Not necessarily. A lampshade can complement the colour or material of your base, but contrast can be just as effective. Pairing a simple base with a patterned or textured shade is an easy way to make the lighting more of a feature.
Find Your Perfect Lampshade
Whether you're refreshing a lamp you already own or choosing a shade for one of our lamp bases, changing the lampshade is one of the simplest ways to give your lighting a completely new look. Explore our lampshade collection and mix, match and create lighting that feels completely at home in yours.