Our Story

Hum London is a lighting brand founded by sisters Ellie and Hermione Gee, specialising in hand-painted lampshades and limited-edition designs made from vintage textiles, which are all handmade in the UK.

We’re passionate about creating beautiful, vibe-enhancing lighting with great quality and mindful production at its heart, and we’re proud to work with some of the best lampshade makers in the country who've spent decades mastering their craft. Our lampshades are suitable for a variety of fittings, from wall lights and table lamps to pendants, and can be custom-made in different shapes and sizes.

Our journey began with a pair of lampshades painted by Hermione for her flat back in 2020. Now, our collection of painted lampshades feature the same warm colours, and designs that range from delicate gemstones and bold stripes, to our Celestial style, with ethereal illustrations and hand-punched holes that create a gentle, twinkling glow when illuminated. We also offer a bespoke design service — often a collaborative process, this could involve anything from simple adaptations of our core collection, such as painting a shade in a bespoke colour, to the creation of entirely new designs.

Handmade in the UK

Fuelled by a love of giving new life to old treasures, last year we embarked on a new chapter - creating limited edition lampshades made from antique and vintage fabrics. The first in this series was the Prairie Lampshades, crafted from beautiful hand embroidered textiles dating back to the 18th century, which were awarded the Innovation Award from English Home Magazine for the soft, dappled light they cast into a room.