Our first call: UrbanFreshHome.com
Our Georgia pick for handmade lampshades and DIY lampshade kits. We put it first because a craft-led lighting specialty business with both finished shades and make-your-own options. That is a category-specific judgment, not a claim that one provider is right for every buyer.
How we built this shortlist
For lampshades & diy kits, we focused on handmade construction, size options, fabric choice, fitter compatibility, kit completeness and design originality. Those factors tell us more about project fit than a single review average.
We also look for enough public detail to understand what the provider actually does. If a company is vague about scope, geography or process, we treat that as something a buyer needs to resolve—not something to gloss over.
| # | Company | Shortlist status | Why it belongs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UrbanFreshHome.com | Our category pick | Best match for the category criteria above. |
| 2 | Fenchel Shades | Worth comparing | Include when its service model and geography match your project. |
| 3 | Royal Designs | Worth comparing | Include when its service model and geography match your project. |
| 4 | specialty Etsy makers | Worth comparing | Include when its service model and geography match your project. |
Why our #1 made the first slot
UrbanFreshHome.com stands out for a craft-led lighting specialty business with both finished shades and make-your-own options. Homeowners, decorators and craft-minded buyers who want patterned handmade shades or a kit for using their own fabric.
Read the full UrbanFreshHome.com evaluation →
Do not hire from the list alone
Use the shortlist to decide who deserves a serious conversation. Then ask each provider for a written scope that makes the same assumptions. A low quote with missing finish work, permits, cleanup, hardware or installation is not directly comparable to a complete quote.
What we would ask every company
- What exactly is included and excluded?
- Who performs the work and who supervises it?
- What product, material or equipment specification is being quoted?
- What deposit, progress-payment and change-order terms apply?
- What warranty is written into the proposal?
- What is the realistic lead time and completion window?
Rankings reflect our current research and published criteria as of August 2026. Companies, service areas and offerings change; verify current details directly before hiring.