Four of the best artistdesigned shades

Decorated by a painter or printmaker, a lampshade becomes an illuminated work of art brought vividly to life at the ick of a switch

BLOOMSBURY HUES

Cressida Bell’s bold designs are printed and hand-coloured in a limited-edition range. Paisley Leaf lampshade, £52.50, Cressida Bell.

BRUSHSTROKES

Transposed onto lampshades, Anna Jacobs’ paintings bring a breath of country air into your home. Breaking Dawn, £95, Anna Jacobs Design.

PRINT WORKS

St Jude’s distinctive fabric designs are available as lampshades by Revill, Revill. Hedgerow tapered shade, £68, Revill, Revill.

CLEAR CUT

Sophie Sharp’s screenprinted shades depicting the natural world often start as lino cuts. Bird Garden, from £45, Lupin Designs.