Resources for journalists, editors, and producers covering The Shade Shop, including the Lampshade Lounge, our trade showroom at the New York Design Center, opening early 2027. For interviews, images, or anything not here, contact us directly. We will respond the same day.
Nancy E. Ryan, Managing Director, Lampshade Lounge by The Shade Shop & Special Projects
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The Shade Shop is a high-end lampshade retailer and e-commerce brand based in Charlottesville, Virginia, serving design-conscious homeowners and interior design professionals across the U.S. The backgrounder, fact sheet, leadership bios, logos, and images are below.
Images are available for editorial use with credit to The Shade Shop. For commercial licensing or anything custom, email press@theshadeshop.com.
Press releases from The Shade Shop, newest first. Each one links to the release and its press kit.
New York, NY · September 9, 2026
Kara Williams and Nancy Ryan are available for interviews on the trade lighting market, lampshade design and custom craft, the specification process for interior designers, and the launch of the Lampshade Lounge. Filming and photography at the Charlottesville shop or the New York showroom by arrangement. Send outlet, angle, and deadline. We will respond the same day.
Nancy E. Ryan
Managing Director, Lampshade Lounge by The Shade Shop & Special Projects
