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How To Refresh Your Interior For Summer

We’ve been enjoying some bursts of gorgeous sunshine in the UK lately, and with longer days and lighter nights sometimes we feel the need to shed our home décor skin and brighten up what’s indoors too. We thought we would share our favourite ‘quick fix’ tips for turning your home into a stylish and seasonal utopia, Jim Lawrence style…


When you’re so in love with your Jim Lawrence light but feel the need for a change, a new shade will do the trick. Linen is a summer fabric go-to for clothes, duvets, cushions…you name it! It is sometimes overlooked as a lampshade fabric – but not by us. Shown on our Double Shell Wall Light in Antiqued Brass, two Candle Shades in Cream Killowen Linen contrasts with the ages brass, updating the light to a more contemporary style.


Pictured above is our 40cm Empire Shade in Pale Green Faux Silk, another soft pastel alternative with a little pop of colour for your modern country lighting.

For a little pattern, our Longford Gingham Cushion Covers (above) will bring in some cool country charm. For a plain colour but with added texture, the Waterford Pure Linen Cushions would look stunning in an Off White or Vintage Pink.


If you’re not ready to let go of your soft, plush velvets from the winter then don’t fear, our Dusky Pink and Mole cushion covers in Hunstanton Velvet will satisfy your craving for something with more volume.

We imagine you’re doing this already, but we don’t mean literally. We believe in embracing your windows and window accessories, letting even more light flow in by using lightweight pale fabrics. Open up your space with white or lighter toned colours to lift the room and highlight your poles and finials. With curtains like these you can enjoy the lighter days for longer, and they look ever so pretty in a gentle breeze!


Though more of a permanent fixture, ensuring your window accessories are up to scratch in the summer is important too. With curtains drawn and the fresh air coming in, a unique and personalised touch that comes from hand-made products ensures the view from your window will be beautifully enhanced, finishing the room off with style and sophistication.

Seasonal blooms are what makes the spring summer months so beautiful. There’s no better way to freshen up your interior than with the real deal: foliage! Our go-to plants and flowers are freshly cut from the garden at best, but at a close second you can turn to your local florist to spruce up the corners of your home lacking in colour. Whether you using tumbling philodendrons, delicate ferns or vibrant bunches and bouquets, layering with different heights and matching pots to your décor can be a really fun exercise. We love the faded terracotta against the timeworn walls and white-washed woodwork here, but the options are endless!

What other ways do you like to refresh your home? Let us know how you use Jim Lawrence products to update your décor! Don’t forget to tag us in your home updates on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Happy shopping!

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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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With a modern take on traditional country house st With a modern take on traditional country house style at the heart of her design choices, we discuss the principles behind this aesthetic with @claireordersinteriors, the decor rules to follow (and ones to break!), and choosing details that will bring lasting comfort and character to any home.⁠
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See more on the Style Journal by tapping the 'On the blog' button via link in our bio 🏡⁠
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Beautigul imagery featured from both @peas.in.my.pod and @claire_naylor_photography.
Here at Jim Lawrence we have a specialist team who Here at Jim Lawrence we have a specialist team who handcraft our forged iron bay poles to your exact measurements, ensuring that you find the perfect solution for your unique window. ⁠
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With over twenty years experience in creating curtain poles for all manner of home styles, our specialist team are here to help every step of the way.⁠
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Tap this image via the link in our bio to learn more.
It's a joy to see our pieces become part of your f It's a joy to see our pieces become part of your festive traditions year on year.⁠

Swipe to explore some customer favourites of ours, and the timeless ways you've styled with Jim Lawrence over the years, and continue to do today.⁠
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⁠Thank you @hope.croft.living, @_our_housetohome_ ⁠, @bigredhome , and ⁠
@claudias.cottage.⁠
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Continue to share your homes with the hashtag #christmaswithjimlawrence to make sure we don't miss out on your beautiful seasonal style.
Warm and bold whilst staying earthy, this @littleg Warm and bold whilst staying earthy, this @littlegreenepaintcompany yellow is a joyous backdrop for our Mayfield pendant. Featuring a fixed central stem and generously extended arms, the Mayfield lights command attention with the utmost elegance.⁠
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A sculptural look with simplicity in mind, these lights are designed to make a sophisticated mid-century statement in any room of the house, but we love this homely and playful kitchen dining space from @mckennainteriors. Thank you for sharing💡⁠
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For more kitchen island and dining table inspiration, tap this image via the link our bio to see more styles at jim-lawrence.co.uk.
If you want to give the gift of choice this Christ If you want to give the gift of choice this Christmas, treat your loved one to a Jim Lawrence voucher which is redeemable against our full collection.⁠
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Available online, you can choose to receive an e-voucher to be emailed directly with a message of your choice, or you can have it printed out and delivered first class to your recipient's door in a beautiful envelope.⁠
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⁠Tap this image via the link in our bio to learn more.
By hugging the ceiling, our collection of flush mo By hugging the ceiling, our collection of flush mount ceiling lighting offers a refined version of our most popular pendants, whilst maximising your existing ceiling height. Designed to provide even, ambient light without taking up too much space, they’re ideal for hallways, bathrooms, and bedrooms.⁠
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Swipe to see more of our favourtie designs, and tap the image via the link in our bio to go straight to the collection on our website.
Have you been to our Bath showroom?⁠ ⁠ Situate Have you been to our Bath showroom?⁠
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Situated in Walcot - an historic artisan quarter - this location remains a hub of creativity creativity today, filled with independent shops, galleries, restaurants, and makers.⁠ ⁠
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On weekends, don't miss the lively Saturday flea market just down the road, and be sure to stop by and see us at 112–114 Walcot Street.⁠
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For more information on how to find us, nearest parking, and opening times, please tap the link in our bio.⁠
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Carefully curating the finer details of the home e Carefully curating the finer details of the home elevates every room, making certain that every corner is as beautiful as the next. Practical elements are no different, and with us you can ensure your home is as stylish as it is snug this season by keeping draughts at bay with a well-made curtain and pole.⁠
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Tap this image via the link in our bio of our made-to-measure antiqued brass pole with accompanying rings, ball finial, and brackets to find your match.
Packed with inspiring designs and innovative solut Packed with inspiring designs and innovative solutions, the Jim Lawrence brochure is your go-to guide for elevating any space. Browse the pages online from the comfort of your home, or visit us in person at our Suffolk, Bath, or London showrooms to pick up a copy and experience our collections up close.⁠
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Tap this image via the link in our bio to order your copy or download today.
We love seeing our lighting paired with brands who We love seeing our lighting paired with brands who embrace the same ethos as we do, and were delighted to spot our Club Wall Lights and Butler Pendants in the beautiful showroom of @holly_oak_house. ⁠
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Anna and her team are passionate about creating truly bespoke and elegant cabinetry⁠ for the home. With a focus on making pieces with quality craftsmanship in mind, their work is thoughtfully designed and built to last: the perfect setting for Jim Lawrence lights.⁠
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Not only does the right lighting brighten up your kitchen workspace, but unique finishes like our Antiqued Brass add a touch character and warmth. Choose from our range of colours to best suit your bespoke kitchen at home.⁠
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For more kitchen inspiration, follow @holly_oak_house, and visit us at jim-lawrence.co.uk to shop their look. ⁠
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Photographed by @joeykendalbrown.
These dainty decorations are designed to be loved These dainty decorations are designed to be loved for a long time, so that your whole family can enjoy them for years to come.⁠
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Discover three solid brass decorations in our signature antiqued brass finish and bring a touch of unique Jim Lawrence style to your Christmas festivities. Hang them from your tree, weave them into garlands, or use them as personalised table decorations with napkins.⁠ ⁠
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Shop now at jim-lawrence.co.uk.
There's nothing like a crackling fire to make a ho There's nothing like a crackling fire to make a house feel like home. Our fireside collection is crafted in Suffolk using traditional ironwork techniques: simple, elegant, and made to last.⁠
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Explore our fire place accessories and companion tools by visiting jim-lawrence.co.uk
@lynne_bramble_barn has style our popular plug-in @lynne_bramble_barn has style our popular plug-in Carrick wall light with a natural Isabelle lampshade - a combination many of you tend to lean towards - because it is a perfect match. We love the glow that natural linen shades bring to these lights, adding a soft but impactful ambience that was designed with the bedside in mind.⁠
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For a quick-fix fitting (that you do't need to leave the cosy comfort of the duvet to operate) simply plug in and go without the need for internal wiring🔌Tap this image via the link in our bio to see our full plug-in collection.
Winter is the time for togetherness. As we wind do Winter is the time for togetherness. As we wind down the close of another year, it’s natural to reflect and share: an intimacy best enjoyed by the glow of candlelight or a roaring hearth. 

Creating a setting to host in is a key part of this season, and with Jim Lawrence you can weave warmth into every corner.⁠ ⁠ Lean into more relaxed styling with layers of fabric and candlelight, with thoughtful touches of linen and hints of brass or bronze. 

Accessorising the hearth with subtle seasonal touches adds to a sense of comfort for these cosier evenings, and can be dialled up with decorations as we tip toe towards Christmas.⁠ 

Tap the ‘Winter retreat’ button via the link in our bio to shop three new seasonal looks 🕯️
Kitchens have to perform on many levels: they are Kitchens have to perform on many levels: they are spaces in which we eat, relax and entertain in. Good lighting is key in this essential area of the home, not only to provide strong light for tasking, but also for adding accents in the right spots to help punctuate the space and create the right atmosphere.⁠
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Here at Jim Lawrence, we live and breathe beautiful lighting (and know you do too), so have collated some of our most popular pendant lights that will transform an ordinary kitchen into a truly spectacular one. ⁠
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Tap the blog link in our bio to read more about these beautiful customer kitchens and how to style their lighting choices in your own home.⁠
Winter is the time for togetherness. As we wind do Winter is the time for togetherness. As we wind down the close of another year, it’s natural to reflect and share: an intimacy best enjoyed by the glow of candlelight or a roaring hearth. Creating a setting to host in is a key part of this season, and with Jim Lawrence you can weave warmth into every corner.⁠
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Lean into more relaxed styling with layers of fabric and candlelight, with thoughtful touches of linen and hints of brass or bronze. Accessorising the hearth with subtle seasonal touches adds to a sense of comfort for these cosier evenings, and can be dialled up with decorations as we tip toe towards Christmas.⁠
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Tap the ‘Winter retreat' button via the link in our bio to shop three new seasonal looks 🕯️
Introducing our first ever rechargeable lamps, des Introducing our first ever rechargeable lamps, designed and made by us in Suffolk.

Table lamps you’ll want to take everywhere, the Thorncroft and Kennington seamlessly blend heritage-inspired design with the convenience of modern rechargeable technology.

Perfect for illuminating your cosiest corners this season, they are cordless, effortlessly stylish, and ready to bring warm, atmospheric light to any space. 

Visit jim-lawrence.co.uk shop these brand-new arrivals today.
⁠Jim Lawrence cushion covers are made by members ⁠Jim Lawrence cushion covers are made by members of our talented soft furnishings team, like Morgan (swipe to see). Made with the utmost care, all our designs are ready to be shown off with a plump feather pad.⁠
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Discover our full range of designs and colours on our website or within our showroom, with a special focus on natural fibres like silk, linen, wool, and pure cotton.⁠
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Choose from our wide range of existing looks or fill out a bespoke cushion form to customise your own. If you need a little more time to decide, select a fabric swatch directly from our website or give us a call on 01473 826685 and we’ll send them straight to your door.
An office space has become an essential part of th An office space has become an essential part of the modern home, but it needn’t be without charm or character. The right lighting brings both function and alters the ambience, so choose a table lamp that adds structure, height, and a gentle glow for making the area more inviting.⁠
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Seasonal blooms or foraged foliage add softness, and a perfect styling opportunity that can adapt to revive the space as needed, creating a beautiful setting to see you through the darker months.⁠
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Tap the ‘Winter retreat’ button via the link in our bio to shop three new seasonal looks 🕯️
Sometimes, the perfect gift for a book lover isn't Sometimes, the perfect gift for a book lover isn't a new novel. Discover a present outside of the pages with a carefully crafted gift to enhance their existing collection.⁠
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Our brass bookends are proving to be a customer favourite. All made with solid antiqued brass, choose from a plain, a heart, paw, bee, or A-Z design for the literature lovers in your life.⁠
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Tap this image via the link in our bio to explore our full Jim Lawrence Christmas gift guide.
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