Journal


FAQ Series: A Guide to Choosing Fabric for Lampshades
Jul 24, 2025
Choosing the right fabric is key to crafting the perfect lampshade. This guide explores cotton, linen, silk, velvet, and printed textiles, explaining how each affects light, mood, and style so you can select materials that complement your space and express your personal design vision.
Perfect cooperation between man and machine
Jul 17, 2025
Bespoke doesn’t mean rejecting technology. This Journal piece explores how Iberian Lighting fuses traditional craftsmanship with modern precision tools to create lampshades that honour the hand while embracing innovation, proof that artistry and machinery can work hand in hand.
pleated silk lampshade detail
Jul 04, 2025
Hard or soft lampshade? Learn the difference between structured and fabric-stitched shades, how each shapes light and mood, and which is right for your interior.
a pair of dome lamp shades in linen, one mushroom shaped and one bell shaped
Apr 15, 2025
The dome lampshade is making a stylish return, blending vintage charm with modern versatility. Discover how this timeless shape softens light, adds warmth, and brings a touch of mid-century elegance to any interior.
The Wavy Coolie Table Lamp by Iberian Lighting
Mar 20, 2025
The Wavy Coolie lampshade is a refined take on a classic fluted form. With soft curves and elegant lines, this handmade design balances tradition and modernity. See how Iberian Lighting crafts each one to perfection for homes, designers, and landmark interiors like Harrods.
The Iberian Lighting Delta Mini Lit in a Bedroom Scene
Mar 13, 2025
Five simple tips to help you choose the perfect lampshade. Discover how shape, scale, texture, and colour influence lighting design and mood.
Iberian Lighting Design Team - Tom Acciarini, Les Allitt and Sue Page.
Mar 13, 2025
When vision meets craftsmanship, great design happens. Iberian Lighting shows how direct collaboration between designers and manufacturers preserves creative intent and ensures quality without compromise.
Pantone Colour of the Year 2025
Jan 30, 2025
Pantone’s Colour of the Year inspires design trends across fashion, interiors, and lighting. Discover how Iberian Lighting blends style and sustainability with bespoke shades in this year’s featured tone.