Kate Inch Studio collaboration
When Pattern Meets Craftsmanship: The Story Behind the Ashleigh Mercia x Kate Inch Studio Lampshade Collaboration
There’s something incredibly special about lighting in a home. More than just functionality, lighting creates atmosphere, warmth, and emotion and when thoughtfully designed, it becomes art in its own right.
That shared belief in craftsmanship, colour, and thoughtful interiors is what brought together Ashleigh Mercia Fabrics and Kate Inch Studio for a collaboration celebrating beautifully handmade lampshades designed to transform everyday spaces.
Rooted in a love of British design and slow interiors, this partnership combines Ashleigh’s distinctive textile designs with Kate’s meticulous handmade craftsmanship to create pieces that feel both joyful and timeless.
Designed to Bring Character Into the Home
Ashleigh Mercia’s fabric collections are known for their painterly motifs, playful geometrics, and layered colour palettes designs that feel expressive yet deeply livable. Inspired by nature, vintage textiles, and the changing Scottish landscape, each pattern carries a sense of warmth and storytelling.
Kate Inch Studio brings those fabrics to life through carefully handcrafted lampshades, thoughtfully made to highlight every detail of the print. The result is a collection that balances artistry with functionality statement pieces designed to glow beautifully within the home.
Together, the collaboration transforms fabric into sculptural lighting, where pattern, texture, and light work in harmony.
Handmade in the UK
At the heart of the collaboration is a shared appreciation for British craftsmanship and considered making. Each lampshade is handmade to order in the UK, allowing every piece to be created with care and attention to detail.
In a world of fast interiors and mass production, the collection embraces a slower, more meaningful approach championing independent design, small-scale production, and pieces made to last.
This commitment to craftsmanship reflects a wider movement within British interiors, where bespoke lighting and artisan-made homeware continue to grow in popularity.
A Celebration of Colour and Mood
Lighting has the power to completely shift the mood of a room, and this collection was designed with that in mind. Whether styled in a cosy reading corner, above a dining table, or paired with layered textiles in a bedroom, the lampshades are intended to bring personality and warmth into a space.
The fabrics themselves play with contrast bold yet soft, nostalgic yet contemporary. Rich colour combinations and painterly details create shades that feel vibrant during the day and atmospheric once illuminated in the evening.
The collaboration embraces the idea that interiors should feel collected, expressive, and personal rather than overly polished.
Sustainable, Thoughtful Interiors
Both Ashleigh and Kate wanted the collaboration to feel intentional, creating pieces that people truly connect with and keep for years to come.
By producing lampshades in small batches and made-to-order runs, the collection avoids unnecessary waste while supporting local British manufacturing and artisan skills. This thoughtful approach mirrors a growing movement toward sustainable homewares and consciously made interiors.
More Than Lighting
Ultimately, this collaboration is about creating pieces that make a home feel special.
It’s about the warm glow in the corner of a room at the end of the day. The way colour can change a mood. The beauty of handcrafted details. The emotional connection we build with the objects we choose to live with.
The Ashleigh Mercia x Kate Inch Studio lampshade collection celebrates all of those things, blending expressive textile design with traditional craftsmanship to create lighting that feels both artistic and deeply personal.
Because the best interiors are not just designed. They’re felt.