19/10/2026
After more than five years of making lampshades, and thousands of shades made by hand, it’s time for a change.
When I started Zoe Craft Designs, I deliberately kept my prices a little lower while I built the business and gained experience.
Those prices have stayed with me for far too long.
But the cost of fabrics, materials, packaging and running a business has changed considerably. And the time, care and skill that go into each lampshade deserve to be reflected in its price.
Every shade I make involves more than simply covering a frame with beautiful fabric. I take care over pattern placement, pay attention to the finishing, check the inside for stray threads or glue marks, and make sure the finished shade sits straight.
Those details matter to me. They’ve always mattered.
But a business also needs to be sustainable, and prices set five years ago are no longer a realistic foundation for the future.
So I’m reviewing my pricing and the way I structure the collections at Zoe Craft Designs.
My aim is to continue making beautiful, carefully finished lampshades while building a business that can support the time and skill involved in making them.
Thank you to everyone who has supported my little business over the years
I’m looking forward to this next chapter, with a renewed focus on craftsmanship, learning new techniques (soft shades coming!), fabrics I enjoy working with or challenge me and creating pieces to enjoy in your home for years to come. ❤️
