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Spotlight On: The Ufford Crown

The Ufford Crown epitomises what it is to be a successful country pub. What more do you need in an interior than sumptuous blue hues, antiqued brass accessories to reflect the period building and dark wood for a cosy feel? Well, delicious food is another thing, and they’ve got that covered too. Located in nearby Ufford in Suffolk and designed by the excellent Jojo Humes Brown, we knew we had to delve a little deeper.

Max and Polly Durrant reopened the doors of the Ufford Crown in April 2011 with accomplished chefs Will Hardiman and James Wilding. With a focus on seasonal produce from local suppliers it has quickly become a go-to gem in the community. The Ufford Crown offers a spacious restaurant full to the brim with all your favourite Jim Lawrence lights, a snug bar area and a stylish lounge which is perfect for private parties.

We love the dramatic feel of the décor. Hints of a New York Industrial look are filtered throughout in the exposed brick, painted panelling and quilted leather booths. The layered pendant lighting creates intimate pools and pockets of light for diners and drinkers alike. Jojo’s designs always exude a thoughtful but understated glamour, and she’s a dab hand at cleverly lit spaces. Our most popular pendant for its versatility and handy size, the Barbican is a perfect fit for a two person setting. They enhance the space rather than impose on it – a key balance in lighting.

Homely touches like a wool carpet, bookshelves and decorative convex mirrors make the space feel warm despite its size, with the window shutters adding to the soft light for that sought after cosy modern country feel. A delightful spot to tuck into a hot pie or roast on a Sunday, or a lighter lunch of fresh sandwiches including Norfolk cheddar or Ketley steak.


Our low hanging Exeter Pendants light up each booth – celebrating the high ceiling with a longer cable but making the seating feel private with a low glow. The Glass topped Lovell’s line the bar, the outer glass shade mirroring the shape of the Exeter but allowing the antiqued brass inner to breathe without looking clunky in a row or taking over the space. Can you see the detailed tiling underneath the table? The Ufford is full of beautiful visual surprises like this. Fancy a visit to see for yourself? Make a reservation here.

 

 

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Welcome to the Jim Lawrence Style Journal.

We are a British interiors company creating beautiful lighting, ironwork and home furnishings from our Suffolk workshop.

This is where we share ideas that we love, show sneak peeks behind the scenes of our brand and offer a unique insight into classic design.

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Sometimes outdoor lighting just needs to be pared Sometimes outdoor lighting just needs to be pared back and simple. It doesn't get more natural than a naked flame, and a fire bowl is second to none for a central source of light and an authentic rustic feel. ⁠
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Our hand cast iron Fire Bowl creates a stylish focal point for outdoor entertaining, allowing you to enjoy a hearty glow and make the most of these stunning long evenings. The Oakham is a simple addition to your garden that you can move about according to your needs.⁠
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This bowl has been designed using a rough iron casting to look as rustic and rugged as possible, unlike most other fire bowls which use a thin metal spinning. Doesn't it look right at home in this luscious garden from @no.16house?
Breathtaking bouquet from @floralimage in the Bath Breathtaking bouquet from @floralimage in the Bath Showroom. There's something about grey velvet, aged brass and magenta hues that is really bringing this corner to life!
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Find us at 114-116 Walcot Street. You can't miss us, we're the Georgian building with the sweeping curved frontage and windows glittering with light. ⁠
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Located in the traditional artisan quarter of Bath, Walcot Street has always been a hub for creatives and today is full of independent shops, restaurants, galleries, artists and makers. The amazing selection of expertise on the street means you can get everything you need for a period home in one visit - from paints, carpets and antique mirrors, to upholsterers and interior designers. ⁠
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It's hard to resist stepping inside each shop on our beautiful street, so make sure you have time to potter and pick up a coffee from one of the delicious cafes we are lucky to be neighbours with.
Up or down? A versatile wall sconce, the Carrick Up or down?

A versatile wall sconce, the Carrick Wall Light features the Club’s curved arm to take a fabric shade of your choice. This allows you to style the Carrick as you like and choose the orientation for two totally different looks. Fit upwards for a classic traditional appeal or downwards for a more modern twist. Shown here in our painted Matt Black finish, but also available in our classic Antiqued Brass.

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Cheerful and honey-hued, yellow paint is a mood en Cheerful and honey-hued, yellow paint is a mood enhancing choice that we are thrilled to be seeing more and more of this year.

“Yellow kitchens are very on trend at the moment and this colour is warm and bold whilst staying earthy. The Heritage Copper handles complement the warmth of this optimistic shade to bring it all together beautifully” - @byemmadiaz 

Heritage Copper is a natural durable metal with a stunning patina that will turn up the modern country dial with little effort. ‘Persian’ by @edwardbulmerpaint is a strong brown yellow akin to a light mustard, perfect for pairing up with the rustic blush hue of our copper finish.

Think vintage jelly molds and antique pots and pans…beautiful against classic white and an earthy yellow like this one, it’s hard to imagine a true country kitchen without it. Achieve this vintage look using distressed Heritage Copper tones, adding warmth for that lovely lived in feel. Give your kitchen cabinets, cupboards and drawers an instant update with our handcrafted Gilby Drawer Pull or Large Napier Cupboard Knob: made with a quality you can appreciate with every touch.

Visiting our website to see more of Emma’s Edward Bulmer Paint choices paired with our most loved hand finished kitchen accessories.
Introducing the new Maldon Wall Light. Similar in Introducing the new Maldon Wall Light.

Similar in look to the popular Chester, we have adapted this design to take a candle shade so you can choose the style and colour that best suits your interior.

The Maldon's design incorporates clean lines with an elegant swan neck shade arm to produce a classic wall sconce perfect for bedside lighting.

Try pairing it with one of our handmade linen, cotton or silk candle shades for soft, layered lighting in a bedroom, or with a sumptuous velvet, or handsome tweed shade to create dramatic pools of light in a living room or dining area.

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Introducing the new Dulwich Wall Light.⁠ ⁠ In Introducing the new Dulwich Wall Light.⁠
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In our latest product launch we're celebrating our 'made to last' ethos and your ingenuity by bringing you a collection of classic wall lighting adapted from the winning features of our most popular designs. The Dulwich has a classy vintage-inspired presence that will add character to any setting. Similar in appearance to our popular Brooke Wall Light, we have added the spun brass shade of our Club for a downlit, soft pool of light that is ideal for tasking.⁠
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We love the soft colour palette in this living roo We love the soft colour palette in this living room from @fableinteriors. Cooler tones are brought alive with hints of gold to create a laid back luxury look.⁠
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The Portland Floor Lamp incorporates a wonderful circular design in the stem which brings a touch of modern flair to an otherwise traditional floor lamp. Handcrafted from high quality forged iron and finished in our beautiful Old Gold paint, the Portland combines the best of old fashioned styling with modern design to ensure it will suit period and contemporary homes alike.⁠
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Cheshire-based interiors practice @jojobradleyinte Cheshire-based interiors practice @jojobradleyinteriors have a simple ethos: to translate individual taste into an interior that is comfortable and elegant, while sympathetic to the building and its period. Offering a professional and personal design service to residential and commercial clients nationwide, they’ve curated some of our favourite and most striking restaurant decor using our lighting and accessories.⁠
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Most notably is the gorgeous coastal-rustic interior of the Potted Lobster. With restaurants in Bamburgh and Abersoch, this is relaxed seafood dining finished with a luxury look. Recently nominated on to the entry list for the Restaurant and Bar Design Awards for their design, visit our style journal to read more about what it took to create this fabulous look.
Create a truly heritage look by using @edwardbulme Create a truly heritage look by using @edwardbulmerpaint 'Drab Green' with your Polished Lacquer finish. 

“Green is always a popular choice for kitchens and this shade works because it's neither too pale, or too dark. It is a shade of green that is extremely versatile and easy to live with, no matter what the age of your property. Use it all over (including walls) in a pantry with wooden worktops for a really heritage look, or on cabinetry for a brighter, more modern country kitchen feel," says @byemmadiaz, Colour Consultant for @edwardbulmerpaint.⁠
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Handcrafted from high quality steel that is polished to a deep gunmetal grey colour, our Polished finish really showcases the stunning patina of the metal which is then sealed with a high gloss lacquer to give it added durability. A dusky colour like Drab Green is a wonderful choice for a pull, handle or knob in this finish.⁠
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Visit our website to see more of Emma’s Edward Bulmer Paint choices paired with our most loved hand finished kitchen accessories.
Our unique Eleigh wall light is designed with task Our unique Eleigh wall light is designed with task lighting in mind, fitted with a discreet ball joint so that it can be angled according to your needs. We love the slimline swan neck and sloping shade, ready and waiting to complete your modern country room...just like this one from @ns.interiordesign.
This scheme has it ALL and we are thrileld to be a This scheme has it ALL and we are thrileld to be a part of it. Our Nayland Reading Lamp is made up of slim and architectural lines which are striking in Old Gold, creating elegant silhouettes in this beautifully bold playroom corner from @laurastephensid. Image by @snookphotograph.
COMING SOON | NEW FOR 2022 💡⁠ ⁠ We've redes COMING SOON | NEW FOR 2022 💡⁠
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We've redesigned some of our most popular products to create a new family of lights that will give you greater versatility to style them just how you like...⁠
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If you want to be the first to shop this new collection, you can sign up to be notified by email as soon as they’re available on our website.⁠
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Click the link in our bio and make sure you don’t miss out.
No matter what time of year, month or even to the No matter what time of year, month or even to the day...there's no better place to be than the kitchen. And, if you're lucky enough to have a range cooker you'll agree it turns the comfort dial right up to the top. (All four-legged friends will agree)⁠
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This really is the perfect period kitchen for the modern home from @lundandlaw. A lick of green paint is a winning choice alongside the rusticity of our hand finished brass, but a blend of a few hues across the spectrum? Magical. ⁠
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Photography @olliegtomlinson⁠
Worktop @ahouseofstoneltd⁠
Decorating @dawsondecorating⁠
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NEW FOR 22... A sneak peek at our fabulous new co NEW FOR 22...

A sneak peek at our fabulous new collection of classic wall lights coming soon to Jim Lawrence.
 
Handcrafted with the utmost care in our Suffolk workshops, this collection combines the winning features of our most popular products to create a new family of wall lights that will reflect the look of the heritage home and give you greater choice for how you wish to style your lights.
 
Designed to bring soft layers of light to any scheme in your home, we are sure you will love our new Spring/Summer Collection and these products will quickly become a staple of the Jim Lawrence lighting range.

If you want to be the first to shop our new collection, you can sign up to be notified by email as soon as they’re available on our website. 

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Our petite Audley Wall Light shares many of the sa Our petite Audley Wall Light shares many of the same design characteristics as our ever popular Cottage Wall Lights in that its ribbon edged detailing offers a strong but simple silhouette for a modern country setting.

We adore this clean-cut stylish space from @salcombetrading, using the Audley’s to create an inviting entryway for this home office and snug.

These lights have a weighty quality that befits their handmade nature: an excellent choice for anyone wishing to update their interior without losing any sense of period charm.
Founded in 2021 by two friends, Charlotte and Kerr Founded in 2021 by two friends, Charlotte and Kerrie, Torn & Cotton Interiors believe in creating interiors that are timeless, comfortable and considered. 

Creating drama with neutral palettes and bold contrasts alike, their decor is both harmonious and striking, a hard-to-reach achievement that we have very much enjoyed oggling over on their Instagram over the last year. We caught up with Charlotte and Kerrie to find out more about their ethos and how to ensure uniqueness is embraced in every home.

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We are often asked about 'smaller versions' of our We are often asked about 'smaller versions' of our Club Wall Light, and there are many suitable alternatives for those of you who love the look but need something on a smaller scale.⁠
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The Curtis Spot Light is an infallible choice. Traditionally styled and hand crafted, the Curtis combines the practicality of a spotlight with the beauty of our Club Wall Light with which it shares a similar spun shade.⁠
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The Curtis is ideally suited as a down lighter for your kitchen, bedroom or living room, particularly charming used to highlight shelving. Its rustic finish and exposed braided cable gives it a retro feel which is perfect for modern country kitchens. Featuring a head that can be angled through 90 degrees and rotated through 350 degrees, this means you can focus your light wherever you need it most.
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For more styling ideas visit our Style Journal, and don't forget to tag us in your own interior updates. We love seeing our products in their new homes!
As much as we love seeing our products styled and As much as we love seeing our products styled and in use, we really enjoy seeing customer photos of our packages arriving and products being unwrapped. 

We all love the feeling of tearing open a parcel or package in anticipation for the goods within, and we truly get as much of a thrill as you do whether the products are up on the walls or not. 

Here some less curated interior shots, because as you know too well…there's no time to waste when a JL box arrives!

When it comes to the packaging itself, we are constantly working to monitor and reduce any unnecessary processes to ensure we do our bit to reduce the impact we make.⁠ As we continue to grow we aspire to move towards a more sustainable goal. So much thought and care goes into every product made by us, so we're ensuring that the same can be said for how it gets to you too. 

As a mail order company, we need to use packaging to protect our handmade (and often fragile) products whilst they are being transported, but we are working hard to reduce any excess and to ensure all our packaging is as environmentally sound as it can be.⁠
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Visit jim-lawrence.co.uk/sustainability to find out more about our values and the exciting improvements we are making.
The solid brass Bulkhead light is handcrafted by u The solid brass Bulkhead light is handcrafted by us in Suffolk and made to endure our Great British weather in style.

The Bulkhead was originally designed with Jim's family farm in mind whilst he was looking to create a stylish and practical outdoor light that would conceal ugly exterior wires on his outbuildings.

Featuring a clear glass shade and set in a vintage-style brass cage with a deep back plate and decorative screw fixings, the Bulkhead is as bold and sturdy as it is beautiful. Made with an IP rating of 44, it's constructed to weather the outdoors, adding a rustic finishing touch to any garden or bathroom design.⁠
Antique style for today's home from @alisoncoldrid Antique style for today's home from @alisoncoldridge. Featuring the Abercrombie Table Lamp this bedroom offers warm marmalade tones and gentle neutral off-whites to create an inviting space with a touch of vintage French sensibility.
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