We treat our store like a Bridal Shop for Lampshades

Since 2009, we've built Shades of Soho, our home lighting business, around the idea of a bridal shop. Our talents are focused on helping an individual translate their hopes and dreams into lighting - the same way people embody who they are with the details they choose for their wedding. Customers come from far and wide with their lamps to our store, sit down, show us swatches and pictures of their rooms, and we dress their lamps with many lampshade options that include: shape, size, fabric and trims.  The client can either buy a shade off our shelf, or we can customize anything that they would like and make it for them right in our store. We do not charge extra for custom creations, but the price is the same as if it was already made and sitting on our shelves.

The same principal applies to our signature custom chandeliers, sconces and lamps. We cast our own metals and offer crystal choices and a full color wheel of options for the finish of our product. At Shades of Soho you can get a base model, or we can design with you to create something one-of-a-kind. We have plenty of styles that customers can choose from so that they don't have to reinvent the wheel, but for someone who wants to add a little extra something, having the option to be part of the process is actually very exciting. Working with items of sentimental value is probably one of the most rewarding parts of our day.  Just freshening up a favorite lamp passed down from Grandma with a new, stylish, better fitting shade, or rewiring it to get the lamp in safe, working condition again is something we take great pride in doing. Most manufacturers incorrectly shade a lamp just to save a dollar, but we will always do the job correctly. There is nothing more satisfying to both the customer and the Shades of Soho staff than when a customer brings in something old and neglected that we can turn into functional, lighting art. Our most recent example is a changelier that a customer brought to us.It belonged to her great aunt, who was like a second mother. Her fiance insisted on throwing out "that piece of junk", but she wanted to save her great aunt's chandelier because it was one of the few things she remembered in her great aunt's house while growing up. After consulting with her on the many options that we had to offer, we decided to take the chandelier apart, coated it in our metallic root beer finish, rewired it, redesigned it and dressed it with a pleated out-scallop drum shade.  We took a sentimental piece and turned it into a functioning, one-of-a kind piece of art.  Hearing an emotional, “You just gave me a piece of my aunt back and I can’t ever thank you enough" was a huge bonus and just an example of the unique service we provide.

 Most people come into Shades of Soho and say they've been trying to find lampshades for months or years. These individuals have gone to the typical lighting store or the big box discount store, searched online, and have been overwhelmed by everything looking the same with nothing feeling quite right for a home. They finally buy something online just to get the task out of the way. Most recently, a customer kept walking by our store window and looking up at the chandeliers.  She had fallen in love with one from our selection, but purchased a different chandelier from another store instead. She felt like she should just be able to live with her choice because the chandelier was up already. In her head she kept telling herself, "It's just a chandelier" but in her heart, she just couldn't reconcile paying good money for something she didn't absolutely love. It nagged at this customer until she finally came to Shades of Soho, stood under the chandelier she had fallen in love with, and just HAD to have it. She bought the item and even called us after it was installed to express how much she loves getting up in the morning and having her coffee under the light of that chandelier. She finally feels her room is now complete and feels like home.

Our talented team is comprised of husband and wife, Bryan Kule and Tara Diamond, as well as Bryan’s college roommate and best friend Sam Picken.

Repair Your Lamps At Shades of Soho!

Lighting fixtures come in all shapes and sizes, and they each provide rooms with a certain type of energy that can help bring all of the elements of a room together. If you have a fixture that is broken, Shades of Soho can provide you with services for lamp repair in NJ.

At Shades of Soho, we are a boutique lighting store with a showroom located in Glen Rock, NJ. From lamps and chandeliers to portable interior lighting fixtures, we provide unique products for sale, as well as our in-store lamp repair services in New Jersey.

Combining years of experience and a passion for lighting solutions, our skilled professionals work to provide products and services that suit the lifestyle and personality of each individual customer we work with.

When it comes to New Jersey lamp repair services, we can do everything from a quick fix to more extensive repairs. We understand how delicate and sentimental your lamp may be, so we work carefully and efficiently to repair it. We also provide complete customization options for all lamp repairs.

Our professionals also specialize in working with elaborate, antique and ornate lamps. No matter what type of lamp you have, we will take good care of it and return it back to you in better condition than it was in at the time you brought it to us.

For more information about our showroom, or to find out more about our services for lamp repair in NJ, contact Shades of Soho at 201-785-SOHO (7646) today!

Quality Lamps and Lighting in NJ

This lamp was made for our customer from a glass vase!

At Shades Of Soho, we specialize in imaginative and creative innovations for lamps and lighting in NJ. Our team can help you with designing your very own lighting fixture, or provide you with a lighting fixture that is unique and sure to impress!

There are no limits when it comes to what we do with lighting fixtures at Shades of Soho. As a boutique lamp and lighting store in Glen Rock, New Jersey, our professionals understand that lighting fixtures truly have the ability to enhance the atmosphere of any room. With functional, unique and elegant design options available, we provide a variety of lighting fixtures that will complement any setting.

We have an extensive list of services at Shades of Soho. These services include creating stock and custom lampshades, lamp and chandelier wiring and repairs, lampshade recovery and creating finials accessories for lamps. All of our services are custom-tailored to each individual customer.

If you are in need of lamp repair services in NJ. we can tighten or even completely rewire your existing figure. In addition to portable fixtures, we also work with chandeliers, sconces and antique lamps.

As the authority on lamps and lighting in NJ, we provide more customizable solutions for our customers. We provide customers with the opportunity to make any design changes they see fit to their existing fixture.  Our customers even have the opportunity to meet with us to design their own lighting fixtures from scratch.

We make it our mission to help our customers redefine the light in their lives. From our lamp repair in NJ to creating a brand new fixture that is completely unique, the sky is the limit for the New Jersey lamps and lighting at Shades of Soho.

For more information on our services, contact us today at 201-785-SOHO (7646).

Custom-Made Lighting Fixtures Available at Shades of Soho

If you are searching for a way to incorporate style, functionality and beautiful designs in your home, Shades of Soho is a chandelier shop in North Jersey that can help you accomplish just that.

Shades of Soho, located in Glen Rock, NJ, is a boutique lighting store that provides much more than your typical lighting fixtures. We offer one-of-a-kind custom fixtures that are not sold anywhere else except directly through us. Every product sold in our NJ chandelier shop is American-made and handcrafted to each individual customer's liking.

We firmly believe that lighting is the focal point in any room, and the moods of people truly can be changed when they are exposed to different types of lighting. We do everything we can to not only make sure that your lighting fixture fits seamlessly into your home, but also that you are completely satisfied with the fixture that you purchase.

At our North Jersey chandelier shop, you have the ability to choose the fabric, colors and finish that will be combined together to provide you with your ideal lighting fixture. Whether you want a more classic or elegant design, or if you want something that is funky and unlike anything else you have ever seen, our professionals will design and make a product that will fulfill your exact specifications.

Whether you design your own fixture or purchase one of our in-store designs, each lighting fixture is individual in some way. We will work with you to help you determine the best way to illuminate your home and your life. For more information about our chandelier shop in North Jersey, contact Shades of Soho today at 201-785-SOHO (7646).

Hurricane Sandy Relief at Shades of Soho

At Shades of Soho, we are all doing our best to return to normalcy in the wake of Hurricane Sandy and we know it is not easy. So many people have been impacted by this storm and it really hits close to home. Our lamp shop of NJ is home to so many long-time customers who have experienced first-hand the devastation and loss that has followed the hurricane. Sam and Bryan are native New Jerseyians themselves. The Garden State has served as the backdrop for their upbringing, education and business. We know that this is a troubling time for everyone, but we want to take action and give back in some way.

For the remainder of this year our NJ lamp shop will be offering 10% off all of our in-house products and services as well as 10% off any items on the Shades of Soho website. We will be donating 5% of all sales to Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund. At a time like this, we are proud to say that at Shades of Soho we design all of our own lighting products, which means that every lamp shade we sell is 100% New Jersey made. Our operations and flow of sales have been greatly impacted, leaving us also negatively impacted in the wake of the storm so we need all the help we can get.

When you purchase a lamp or chandelier from our lamp shop of Bergen County, you are not only helping our business stay afloat, but also contributing to Hurricane Sandy Relief. Our lamps come in a multitude of different shades and styles and our chandeliers are unique in design and feature beautiful beadwork and bright pops of color.

By posting this blog post on social media outlets like Facebook, Twitter and more, you are helping our shop see another day and supporting the victims of Hurricane Sandy. To learn more about Hurricane Sandy Relief, check out Tara's blog post: In The Wake Of Sandy. We thank you in advance for your time and support! For more information, contact Shades of Soho at (201) 857-2266 to learn more about what our Bergen County lamp shop has to offer.

Lampshade Restoration in North NJ

In today's society, we tend to have a “disposable” mentality. We buy a phone, and half a year later its better-looking successor appears on the market. We stand in line to try out the latest restaurant, and a minute later, at hipper and trendier food establishment has opened up around the corner. We don't know which way to turn our heads because of all the ever-evolving technology, entertainment, and merchandise constantly thrown our way. This kind of Consumer A.D.D make us abandon what we own without a second thought, and rush out to catch the latest version before it too, loses its appeal. Shades of Soho offers a welcomed alternative to all the madness. When your lampshade breaks, you can come to us for lampshade restoration in North NJ. We will happily fix your item, rather than just try to throw something brand new at you.

We understand the sentimental value of a lampshade. If you are unwilling to get rid of it, or you are afraid you will never find one as unique and special, we will collaborate with you on its recovery and fix up your old frame with some fresh swatches of fabric. We want to make sure that the customer feels fully involved in the North NJ lampshade restoration process. To that end, we always give you the option of bringing in your own materials if you decide not to choose from our collection of fabrics and trims. While we recover the shade, we will make sure to check the inside as well. If the inner lining is torn or worn out, we can fix it or replace it.

We always recommend you bring in your lamp to our shop. This helps us to come up with more options for you and to also brainstorm a completely new aesthetic for your lamp, if you decide to try something different. If you have any questions about lampshade restoration in North NJ, or want to check out our store, please visit our Glen Rock, NJ location and give us a call at 201-785-7646.  

Custom Lamp Shades

Decorating your home is a great opportunity to show off your personality. You can go for the clean and classic look with a cream and white colored aesthetic, or more modern with sharp lines and metal accents. You could take the schizophrenic approach, and throw in some classic AND modern touches, but whatever you do, you should always have fun with it. Shades of Soho echoes this sentiment, always making sure to throw in punches of color and interesting shapes and designs in their custom lamp shades in North Jersey.

Our shades come in a color and shape to suit everyone's taste. We have shades in peach, vermillion, mustard yellow, chartreuse, sky blue, muted green, deep cherry red, hot pink and much more. When it comes to lampshades, the sky is the limit. We have a limitless selection and we are looking out for your best interests. By that, we mean that if you use our frames, fabrics and trims, we consider the item to be stock, which means if you do not see something you like, we can always make you a custom lamp shades in North Jersey at the same price that it would have been if it were already out on display in the store.

Our main goal is to partner up with our customers and work together on getting you exactly what you want. We do not want you to settle, or to walk out of our store feeling like what you pictured in your head did not materialize in front of you. To that end, we encourage you to bring your paint swatches, fabric swatches or photos of the rooms inside your house, so that we can visualize what kind of custom lamp shade in North Jersey you want, and we can envision where the finished product will end up.

Shades of Soho was recently featured in an article on North Jersey.com. In a discussion of different kinds of mid-century modern design, Bryan Kule, the owner of Shades of Soho, talks about his custom lamp shades in North Jersey and recommends that customers avoid “playing it safe.” He recommends taking a design “risk” and picking a unique shape for the shade. By choosing a “hard-paper lampshade in fabric and in color” you can keep the fixture looking stylistically relevant, but still unusual and special.

To get a better idea of what we are talking about, and to see the custom lamp shades in North Jersey for yourself, we welcome you stop in to our Shades of Soho store – located in Glen Rock NJ.