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Make The Most of Your Modern Boot Room

A boot room, a porch, a utility room. These practical spaces might be where you shove your dog walking shoes and hide your coats to keep the rest of the house tidy, but whether it’s the entrance to your home or a tucked away room, there’s no need to overlook this wonderful styling opportunity.

If this area is cluttered it’s not actually serving its purpose. You want neat, space saving solutions to make the most out of a room that is designed to be a transitional storage space. We’ve put together a short and sweet summary on using our products to make the most out of a practical room whilst ensuring it looks its best…

Having coats and bags protruding from wall space can make a room feel too busy. Using our hooks in the nook of fitted cabinetry is a thoughtful solution, leaving the floor space of your boot room to feel open, spacious and uncluttered with plenty of tucked away storage for those necessities.

As demonstrated by customers @holly_oak_house and @casa.stook, our Chandler hooks look stunning in both Matt Black and Antiqued Brass, particularly popular against soft grey cabinetry. The longest double hook in our range, the Chandler Coat Hook is a simple, elegant item that will provide ample storage as well as a touch of charming modern country. If you’re after a full rack or something a little chunkier, take a look at our full collection.


Something we hope you don’t need, but (coming from a British company – you know we like to talk about the weather) it’s inevitable that you will. The Fairfield Corner Umbrella Stand creates a great storage area out of often unused corner space. The slim and elegant design makes it a great accompaniment to any hallway, porch or boot room. We have fitted it with a tray at the bottom for catching rain water which is easily removed for draining. There is also a small tray at the top; perfect for keys or other personal effects.⁠

Inspired by the vintage luggage racks found on steam and slam door trains, our Wendle Luggage Rack is designed to be as beautiful as it is practical and could be the perfect storage solution for a stylish hallway or utility. Hand forged in solid steel, it features a gently curving shelf to stop hats, bags, throws and blankets from falling off. It also comes supplied with seven generously large hooks, three of them cleverly incorporated into the curving side and centre brackets, to allow plenty of room to hang coats, jackets, scarves and dog leads.


In a room meant for storage, cupboards and drawers are an essential. No matter the style, it’s easy to add beautiful finishing touches with knobs and pulls for a cohesive, thought-through look. To add a textural quality and warmth, turning to Antiqued Brass or Heritage Copper with our collection of handcrafted cupboard knobs, drawer pulls and cabinet handles is the way to go. Our beautifully forged fixtures and fittings help to bring the room together with robust materials that show off our classic modern country style.


We love seeing customers embracing our hand forged accessories. Our Matt Black Heart Knocker compliments this gentle off white porch from @marshlands0 perfectly, creating a sharp entrance to their traditional boot room decor. A stylish entrance is so important, ensuring your and your guests feel welcomed every time you step through the door. For more front door decor ideas view our full collection of door accessories here.

As period property lovers, a traditional basket is a go-to, ideal for wood, throws and even shoes that you kick off in a hurry by the door. If you are after a contemporary basket, our Chappel Log Basket is a forged iron construction perfect for log storage and folded blankets.

Last but never least, the lighting! Accent and task lighting is ideal for boot and utility rooms, adhering to the practical nature of the space. This delightful utility room from @humphreymunson features a pair of Club Wall Lights in Antiqued Brass. The brass detailing lifts the room beautifully, proof that this finish works in rooms of all shapes and sizes and tones. Photographed by @paullmcraig.⁠⠀


We love this customer photo from @our.country.home. Our Holt lights are perfect suitors here, lending themselves to more narrow spaces than the slightly broader Club. Function should not overtake comfort, so why not add some sheepskins like they have, or incorporate some plush cushions into the area? We suggest trying out our new Hunstanton velvets for a touch of luxury and softness.

Combining pendants with spotlights creates layers of lighting that you can opt in and out of depending on your need. Our vintage-look Weston Pendant Light is perfect for those small spaces in your kitchen, utility, cloakroom or hallway, where it can be used alongside your existing spotlights (like these dainty Cranfield lights) or recessed lights to inject a little character into your scheme.

If you don’t have space for several types of lighting, we suggest trying our adjustable wall lights for areas that need a bright direct lift. Our Aldgate Wall Light is an industrial inspired design that makes a bold statement in contemporary home after a retro look. It has an adjustable head, so can light as much or as little of the area as needed. Browse through our spotlights and wall lights to find more easy to manoeuvre, adjustable lighting.

No matter your interior design preferences, our range of finishes allow you to choose from an abundance of designs that not only look great but serve a vital role in these functional spaces. From the finer details to integral lighting solutions, we’ve got everything you need to kit out your boot and utility rooms with practicality and style.

To see more of our lighting and homeware, please visit our website. For more home interior ideas, keep up to date by following us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Don’t forget to tag us in your décor updates– we love seeing our products in their new homes!

If you have any questions at all about installing your lighting accessories or perhaps how to take care of your Jim Lawrence products, don’t hesitate to get in touch. You can drop us an email at sales@jim-lawrence.co.uk, or call us on 01473 826685.

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

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Does anything beat a @humphreymunson design? Only Does anything beat a @humphreymunson design? Only a Humphrey Munson with a Jim Lawrence light, perhaps...💡 

Their Cranbrook project featuring the Orla Pendants across this expansive kitchen island is fresh and light whilst exuding luxury with our go-to brass detailing. Beautifully captured by @paullmcraig.
Our Fisher Wall Light adding a subtle and gently d Our Fisher Wall Light adding a subtle and gently diffused warmth to the interior of @warehouse_townhouse. Dark walls and brass are a no brainer when it comes to adding a quality lustre to your moody, industrial inspired interior.
There’s not much we love more than the patina of There’s not much we love more than the patina of Antiqued Brass, so we relish in seeing up close and personal customer photos enjoying the details as much as we do! Our Scallop Wall Light pairs sculptural grooves with a vintage finish that will further tarnish and deepens over time for luxuriously rustic look. It’s all about that texture 🐚 

Photo from @a.stroll.from.the.beach
The Bulkhead Outdoor Light is a handsome, retro-st The Bulkhead Outdoor Light is a handsome, retro-style garden wall light with a robust and practical styling that is reminiscent of shipping and industrial days gone by. A fabulous addition to our garden lighting range, it has been hand cast in solid, natural brass which gives it a wonderful weighty quality that will brighten up your exterior walls, porch or outbuildings.⁠⠀
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This light was originally designed with Jim’s family farm in mind as he wanted to create a stylish and practical outdoor light that would conceal ugly exterior wires on his outbuildings. It’s a fantastic example of British design and manufacture and was even shortlisted as ‘Product of the Year’ at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.⁠⠀
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Featuring a hand blown, clear glass shade, set in a vintage-style brass cage with a deep backplate and decorative screw fixings, the Bulkhead will weather any storm and is the perfect finishing touch to any garden design. Its IP44 rating means it’s also suitable in bathrooms for an impactful punch of industrial luxe.
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, like this one from @ns.interiordesign.
They say the best things come in small packages, a They say the best things come in small packages, and we think you'll agree our Fisher Wall Light is no exception. Despite its daintier proportions, it still packs a stylish punch thanks to its art deco influenced brass detailing and delicate fluted glass shade. Stunning shot from @constance_interiors, thank you 💡
This contemporary bathroom from @victorialouisepar This contemporary bathroom from @victorialouiseparttwo is fresh and beautiful, with the added dimension of brass accessories like our Cheltenham lights bringing a warmth and lustre for a little more luxury...
Nothing beats a roaring fire in winter, and what c Nothing beats a roaring fire in winter, and what could be a better surrounding to enjoy it in than the interior of @therectoryhotel. Spot our Walcot Pendant gracing the ceiling of this beautiful room…
A beautiful handmade, brass and clear glass bathro A beautiful handmade, brass and clear glass bathroom shelf from our Bletchley range. The practical size, combined with a period look make it perfect for on the wall above an Edwardian style sink.⁠
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Our elegant range of Antiqued Brass bathroom accessories bring a touch of vintage inspired, classic glamour to your home. The warm brass detailing of our Bletchley range is the perfect choice for an effortless and stylish bathroom update, with our subtle matt lacquered antiqued brass finish to retain the beautiful lustre. It has a wonderful vintage look and appeal and is a stylish alternative to the usual chrome of many bathroom accessories.⁠
With our showrooms sadly having to close their doo With our showrooms sadly having to close their doors again, we thought we could share with you a digital exploration of our second home: beautiful Walcot Street in Bath. Packed with period charm, the Georgian buildings sweep and stand tall with their limestone fronts, the grey flagstone pavements gently warped with footsteps of curious shoppers over the years. ⁠
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The shop itself, 114-116 Walcot Street, is a grade II listed building built in the 1700’s.  Famous for its curved frontage, this was designed to allow horse drawn carriages to turn around in the street. Bath has long been a fashionable destination for city folk seeking a more relaxed pace of life, and it has built up a reputation as the second home of interior design outside London. So where better to locate our latest showroom? We know we will see you again soon in person. Until then, swipe up in our story to see more of our lovely location.⁠
One of the first lights we designed at Jim Lawrenc One of the first lights we designed at Jim Lawrence – and one of the most popular – our Single Cottage Wall Light has a charming but sturdy design that is ideal for modern country interiors.
A handsome welcome into 2021! This beautiful beast A handsome welcome into 2021! This beautiful beast belonging to @life.on.miles might be stealing the show, but still doing a good job of modelling our letter plate on their gorgeous front door.⁠
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The weighty surrounds come in two sizes and are available with interior flaps that will keep out a draught as well as add a decorative touch to your door.
And just like that, a new year comes knocking! We And just like that, a new year comes knocking! We hope you were all able to make the best of the festive period and recalibrate for the new months ahead, and look forward to where 2021 might take us all. Happy New Year, from the Jim Lawrence team to all of you.
Keeping it comfy in the Christmas aftermath.⁠
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Shown in our lovely deep Teal Hunstanton Velvet, this is a sumptuous, oversized cushion cover with a clean unpiped seam. All our cushions are handmade here in our Suffolk workshop by our talented team of cushion makers, and available in a variety of rich velvet colours.
A close up from @rebeccaattheoaks of her new Foste A close up from @rebeccaattheoaks of her new Foster Pendant in Nickel. With its beautifully reflective fluted glass shade designed in our popular ‘pudding bowl’ shape and industrial inspired chain, the Foster Pendant Lights suit an urban setting as much as a period home.
Our classic Fulbourn, hand forged from solid natur Our classic Fulbourn, hand forged from solid natural brass and copper plated before being lightly antiqued for a subtly aged look. Supplied with 50cm of brown braided cable and our Georgian ceiling rose in the same finish, this light combines the best old fashioned styling with contemporary fitting so that it may fit seamlessly into any home.
Painted in Green Smoke by @farrowandball and adorn Painted in Green Smoke by @farrowandball and adorned with our Lion's Head Door Knocker, this is certainly an entrance to remember! Available in a Polished Brass or Antiqued Brass finish to match your home style.⁠
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From @revamping_the_edwardian.
This looks like our kind of boxing day setting. On This looks like our kind of boxing day setting. On top of this beautiful view, we just loved what @francescarowanplowden shared in her original caption for this photo that we thought we would share it with you, too...⁠
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“To take what there is in life and use it, without waiting forever in vain for the preconceived, to dig deep into the actual and get something out of that; this, doubtless, is the right way to live” - Henry James. ⁠
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This stunning room features our Double Gosford Wall Lights in Antiqued Brass which are, in our opinion, as illuminating and uplifting as the wise words above.
We want to start by thanking every one of our cust We want to start by thanking every one of our customers for all of your amazing support this year.⁠
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Wishing you every last one of you a very Merry Christmas and all the best for the new year and beyond.⁠
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Love from the Jim Lawrence team x⁠
The showroom opening times for our Bath Showroom o The showroom opening times for our Bath Showroom over the Christmas period:
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Today - Closed⁠⠀
Tuesday 29th December - Open as usual⁠⠀
Wednesday 30th December - Open as usual⁠⠀
Thursday  31st December - Closed⁠⠀
Friday 1st January 2021 - Closed⁠⠀
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Pleased stay tuned for our Hadleigh opening times whilst we navigate the Tier 4 ruling in Suffolk. Thank you 💡
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