As an alternative to 'off-the-rack' lampshades that are generally plain and choice limited, having a custom made service creates a tailored, made-to-order shade that has your individual specifications in mind. Using store bought or designer fabrics, wallcoverings or ar...

With just one more lampshade making class happening in 2019, I have to say it has been a learning curve for me but a great one :)

Such wonderful fun and interesting people I've met, awesome fabrics brought along and always a great feeling to see smiles of proud delight...

So...why choose Oscuro to make new or remake your lampshades?

I can think of a few things:

• It's a family NZ business

• It's been around with different owners for many many years and all those skills have been handed down.

• We know our stuff!

• You will alwa...

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The fringe trend is back and shakes up the glamour in interior decor even more alongside the appetite for velvet & silks. Our appetite for luxe and texture continues and adding the fringing give a flirty movement and flap...

We're not complaining, it has been a really busy couple of months and we've delivered some really interesting large projects for commercial customers as well as individuals.  Check out the gallery where some of them have been catalogued.  My favourites have been a real...

It's been a fine Sunday morning meeting 5 lovely individuals at our first drum lampshade making class down at Lake House Arts Centre today.

Such variation in fabric choices and everyone got a buzz out of going home with a finished product, made entirely by them :)

Next c...

 So you want to add some pizazz to your home...or your workplace...?  Why be boring? Why play it safe?

Some of us might not be able to quite bring ourselves to wallpaper an entire wall or even afford to reupholster...? But you can still add that punch of drama by u...

 If you aren't able to attend a class with me and want to try your hand at making your own drum lampshade, you can now buy one of our kits :)  Ranging from 7" - 14" diameters available.

Makes a great gift too for someone creative.  Includes everything needed...

It's been a while coming but rolling out some Sunday classes for you to make your very own small drum lampshades :)

Venue currently at the lovely and well positioned (for those from over the bridge) spot, The Lake House Arts Centre, Fred Thomas Drive, Takapuna.  No expe...

Opening of our online store