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5 Kitchen Spotlights That Will Brighten Up Your Home

A well-placed spotlight will provide directional lighting wherever you need it. Choose a single spot to light up a specific area, or one of our combinations of up to six spots for a whole room. Our fabulous range of kitchen spotlights contains industrial-inspired designs for a contemporary interior and antiqued versions for a more traditional look.

Spotlights can be used anywhere in your home, but they make the best kitchen lights as they provide bright, focused light for those all-important tasking jobs you undertake in a kitchen. Our range of kitchen lights includes spotlights, LED spotlights, ceiling-mounted spots and dimmable spotlights, all made with directional heads that can be angled where you need them to create the perfect ambiance. Angled lighting is often favoured by interior designers to highlight specific areas or objects in a room. By directing a focused beam of light, you can create a dramatic effect that draws attention to a particular feature or creates a unique ambiance. We’ll be highlighting five different types of spot lighting and how to use them to create a stunning focal point in any room.

THE SINGLE CURTIS

Shown in a room designed by Francesca Rowan Plowden for Elmley Nature Reserve, this is a wonderful placement for our bestselling Single Curtis Spot Light. With a slim head that can be angled through 90 degrees and rotated through 350 degrees and a nod to retro design, the Single Curtis Spot Light is scaled to work in smaller spaces just like this one to access hard to reach areas or place on narrow beams. Photographed by @rebeccadouglasphotography.


THE SALTHOUSE

We adore the use of our dainty Salthouse Wall Lights here by @storries.scottish.steadings with a trio of Exeter Pendants above the dining area, bringing in hints of warm brass against an effective pairing of stone grey and off-white keeping things cool. Our take on industrial lighting from the 50s and 60s, the Salthouse adds a unique twist whilst brightening the darker nooks of your kitchens.

 

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THE EDGEWARE

Lizzy of @pink.walls.at.number.13 has conjured elements of farmhouse living in the kitchen of her beautiful victorian reno: a style which our lighting is particularly at home in. ⁠Our Edgeware Spot Light is a nifty addition, with a rounded shade offering a softer looking alternative to the similarly proportioned Curtis light.

THE EDGEWARE FLUSH

The Edgeware Flush Mount Ceiling Light is a traditionally styled, handcrafted, fixed ceiling light that combines the practicality of a spotlight with the beauty of our Edgeware spun brass shade. It is ideally suited as a downlighter for your kitchen worktops or island, as beautifully presented by @ns.interiordesign alongside a trio of Thornton Pendants. Pairing spot lights with pendants develops layers in the room: a necessary overlap for a multifunctional space.


THE ALDGATE

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. Illuminate shelving, artwork or kitchen surfaces with this bright and bold design.


MULTIPLE SPOTLIGHTS

Bar spotlights lend themselves to kitchens with high or vaulted ceilings. They are also popular as living room lights, used for bedroom lighting and to provide directional lighting in garages, home offices and hallways. Discover our double and multiple kitchen spotlights here.

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BULBS

It is vital to think about the type of bulb you wish to use in your spotlight. LED bulbs are energy-efficient and long-lasting, and whichever light you choose we will recommend the most suitable option on the individual product page. Explore all of our bulb options 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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Step inside our Bath showroom and you’ll be welc Step inside our Bath showroom and you’ll be welcomed by the expert team who bring our brand to life every day. ⁠
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From personalised consultations to thoughtful design advice, they’re here to guide you through every detail, whether in person, over the phone, or online.⁠
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We spoke with Alex, Steph, and Alvina to discover more about the inspiration, expertise, and passion behind the showroom experience.
Launching next week. We’ve been exploring colou Launching next week.

We’ve been exploring colour in glass, taking time to refine tones that feel fresh and considered. 

A simple idea at the heart of it: a little colour can change the feel of a space completely, bringing in warmth and character in a way that still feels calm and considered.

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A first look at something new.⁠ Designed to brin A first look at something new.⁠ Designed to bring a considered touch of colour.⁠
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We’ve been quietly working on a range of coloured glass shades. This particular finish has taken time to refine, adjusting the tone and perfecting the colours to feel rich but not too shouty. ⁠
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A small moment from the workshop, and one we never A small moment from the workshop, and one we never quite tire of.⁠
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Cutting brass on the laser, precise, efficient, and oddly satisfying to watch. It’s a process that speaks to our love of good machinery and thoughtful engineering.⁠
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We’ve always had a soft spot for this side of making. The hum of the machines, the accuracy they bring, and the way they sit alongside more traditional handwork without fuss.⁠
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Discover more of our manufacturing process via the link:⁠
jim-lawrence.co.uk/category/inspiration/manufacturing-in-england
A closer look at two new pieces, working quietly a A closer look at two new pieces, working quietly alongside one another.⁠
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The Double Brooke Wall Light has a reassuring weight to it, made with solid brass, it is a piece that will stand the test of time.⁠
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The Frosted Walcot softens the mood. Once lit, the glass gives off a gentle, diffused glow that feels calm and easy in a space.⁠
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Discover the collection via the link in bio. ⁠
Our May Edit.⁠ ⁠ This month, we’re drawn to Our May Edit.⁠
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This month, we’re drawn to Jade Green, Frosted Glass and Hunstanton Velvet in Duck Egg Blue, softer tones that feel fresh for the season, paired with the warmth of antiqued brass. Together, they bring colour, texture and character in a way that feels considered.⁠
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Follow along for our monthly edit, where we bring together best-selling pieces designed to work beautifully, and naturally, side by side.
Small spaces can still have plenty of character.⁠
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@logie_cottage has made every inch count, filling this bathroom with thoughtful detail and plenty of country charm. Our Single Malvern Bathroom Lights, placed either side of the mirror, bring balanced light and a simple, timeless feel that suits the space perfectly.⁠
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It’s a lovely reminder that good design isn’t about size, it’s about choosing pieces that work hard, look right, and help a room feel considered from corner to corner.⁠
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Photography & inspiration: @logie_cottage
Traditional forging has been with us from the very Traditional forging has been with us from the very beginning, back in a small Suffolk barn with little more than an anvil, right through to the workshop as it is today.⁠
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It’s a way of making that feels rooted in something honest and real, part of a much wider story of British manufacturing that we’re proud to still be part of.⁠
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If you’d like to see more, you’ll find the full Jim Lawrence story via the link in our bio.
Nothing similar is quite the same.⁠ ⁠ A light, Nothing similar is quite the same.⁠
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A light, open space made all the more inviting with a considered mix of pieces, our new Double Brooke Wall Light alongside the Frosted Walcot Pendant. ⁠
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Each one made with genuine care, each one carrying its own quiet variations. These gentle irregularities are signs of a process led by people.⁠
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Discover the collection via the link in bio.
A look inside the daily rhythm of our Suffolk work A look inside the daily rhythm of our Suffolk workshop.⁠
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This is where it all happens, pieces moving steadily from one bench to the next, each one handled with care and a good deal of know-how. Our painting and sherardising aren’t quick fixes or final flourishes, they’re trusted processes we return to every single day because they do the job properly.⁠
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What you see here is exactly that: an honest glimpse into how things run. ⁠
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It’s thoughtful, practical making that shapes everything we produce. Follow along if you’d like to see a little more of how it all comes together.⁠
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How it’s Made.
As the seasons begin to turn, we find ourselves re As the seasons begin to turn, we find ourselves reaching more often for simple, natural additions at home, a few stems gathered on a walk, dried grasses, or the first flowers brought in from the garden.⁠
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We’ve always loved how our customers style our lights in this way, softening the look with flowers and foliage. It’s an easy, thoughtful approach that adds colour and texture without ever feeling overdone.⁠
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With summer just around the corner, it’s a timely reminder that styling doesn’t need to be complicated. ⁠
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With thanks to:⁠
@sascalstudio⁠
@rosie__maybe⁠
@jessica.forbes.interiors⁠
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Photography by @elliottwhitephotgraphy⁠
Most of the time when people think of us, they thi Most of the time when people think of us, they think of lights, and they’re right. From pendants and wall lights to chandeliers and table lamps, every piece is designed and handcrafted here in Suffolk, in our UK workshop.⁠
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However, we also make a wide range of window furniture, curtains blinds and poles. Pairing our fabrics and finishes, to ensure you can coordinate your soft furnishings with the rest of your home in a way that feels considered, well‑made, and built to stand the test of time.⁠
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All handmade in Suffolk. ⁠
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Discover more via the link in bio.
Good lighting can tie a space together, especially Good lighting can tie a space together, especially in spaces that mix old with new. Our Ellington wall light is a natural fit here - set against timeworn textures, warm wood and aged brick, our antiqued brass feels right at home.⁠
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It’s this balance we always come back to, mixing modern pieces with vintage textures, creating spaces that feel lived-in, considered, and quietly timeless #jimlawrencemade⁠
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#pendant #glass #lighting #handmade
A glimpse at how our brass is formed. ⁠ ⁠ Each A glimpse at how our brass is formed. ⁠
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Each back box starts as a flat disc, shaped with precision on our spinning machine. It’s a process that relies on steady pressure and careful control, gradually forming the brass into its final shape.⁠
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We’ve always preferred to make things ourselves. It allows us to oversee every stage, checking each piece as it moves through the workshop and ensuring the finish is exactly as it should be.⁠
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The result is pieces with consistent quality and made with genuine care.⁠
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Made this way.
A clever light for every corner. ✨⁠ ⁠ Our Ha A clever light for every corner. ✨⁠
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Our Hanson Library Wall Light tucks neatly by the bed, leaving surfaces clear while bringing a soft glow. With its single swing arm, it follows you from reading to relaxing, guiding quiet evenings.⁠
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Practical, yes - but with a subtle character that transforms a simple corner into a little daily ritual.⁠
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Styled beautifully by @uns.hobbs_interiors
The softness of aged wood, the texture of painted The softness of aged wood, the texture of painted brick, and the quiet glow of well-placed lighting, it’s these small details that come together to create something calm and enduring. Our lights are designed very much with this in mind, to sit comfortably within a room, adding warmth without ever feeling overdone.⁠
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Nothing too polished, just a balance of old and considered pieces that make a space feel settled and lived in.⁠
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Explore more via the link in our bio.⁠
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A customer recently got in touch while downsizing, A customer recently got in touch while downsizing, having come across⁠
one of our very first brochures, carefully tied together with twine. ⁠
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It brought back memories of those early days and of pieces that have clearly⁠
stood the test of time. It is a reminder of how far things have come and how⁠
much those early values still matter to us today.⁠
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Thank you for sharing this with us - we always value hearing from you, and⁠
messages like this feel especially meaningful.⁠
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For more information about ⁠our story, please follow the link in our Bio.⁠
⁠The Rococo Wall Light is a piece that doesn’t ⁠The Rococo Wall Light is a piece that doesn’t try to hide.⁠
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With its flowing lines and decorative detail, it takes its cue from 18th century Rococo design, a style that embraced ornament, softness, and a certain sense of ease. Even the name comes from rocaille, the French word for seashell, a motif you’ll spot in its shape.⁠
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Lately, we’ve seen a move away from very pared-back interiors towards something a little richer and more expressive. Less minimal, more considered. Pieces with presence.⁠
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We make each light as a left or right-handed piece, so they can be used as a pair, framing a fireplace, a favourite picture, or either side of a doorway.⁠
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Discover our Wall Light collection via the link in bio.
A lovely glimpse into a working corner of a rustic A lovely glimpse into a working corner of a rustic office.⁠
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The Peterhouse Desk Light feels right at home here, the dark wood tones of the desk draw out the warmth of the antique brass finish, giving the whole space a comfortable, lived-in feel.⁠
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We’ve always found that antique brass pairs easily with a wide range of materials. Here, it sits beautifully alongside deep wood tones, while also working just as well with the softer, lighter creams in the adjoining bedroom.⁠
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With thanks to @figletlife for sharing this with us, and to @emmajaynelavell for the beautiful photography. ⁠
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Follow along for more inspirational images from our customers and the spaces they’ve made their own. #jimlawrencemade⁠
A fresh palette.⁠ ⁠ Our latest fabric colours A fresh palette.⁠
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Our latest fabric colours draw on softer, familiar shades, reworked for today and designed to sit elegantly alongside one another. Each tone has been carefully paired, making it easy to build a scheme that feels balanced, calm and cohesive.⁠
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Whether layered together or used as a gentle accent, these fabrics are made to bring warmth, and unique of character to the home.⁠
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Discover the full range via the link in the bio.
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