As autumn’s chill begins to bite we naturally reach out for cosy blankets and go to strike matches for candles. We might even refresh a colour scheme and pull out a sheepskin rug or two. But it’s not just the inside of our homes that benefit from a seasonal changeover: your outdoor lighting does too.

Our heritage designs work beautifully when paired with rustic exteriors and are a must-have for lighting your way through darker nights.

When your home is prepared accordingly you’ll be ready to hunker down and enjoy autumn at its finest. We have compiled some of our favourite ways to refresh your exterior design this autumn in preparation for the season ahead, helping you to fully appreciate your exterior design for the rest of the year and beyond.

1. UPDATE YOUR PORCH

If you only have a front garden, this is certainly a good place to start. Your porch and front door is the first thing yourself and your guests will notice when arriving. A large statement lantern like our Hackney Chain Mounted Lantern is an classic design for defining the entry to your home.  Traditionally styled on the carriage lanterns of the 19th century, it has a an elegant swan neck arm, gently tapering frame and hand blown glass sheets that gives it a beautifully robust and practical design that will lend your garden, porch or outbuildings a sense of timeless charm. Our wall mounted version of the Hackney Lantern is a handsome alternative.

A pretty vintage-style forged iron lantern made for your porch, garden and exterior walls. The Georgian style Peacock Lantern is one of our most popular outdoor wall lights, the sweet detail of the back mirror reflecting light from the bulb at night and the beauty of your garden during the day. Hand crafted from solid natural brass, this Peacock has been lightly antiqued for a gently aged look. It also depicts a decorative peacock emblem stamped onto the cap. The Peacock Lantern is modestly sized so it will work well in a small space and it looks fabulous when hung in pairs either side of a doorway or in a row along a back wall. Available in Matt Black or with a vintage-style mirror.

2. ENHANCING ATMOSPHERE

Candles should not be reserved for the interior. In fact, they can lend themselves beautifully to garden lighting. Our Hurricane Candle Sconce brings a touch of the past to the present. With its hand blown flared glass shade and elegant metal turnings, it is wonderful for adding a layer of soft light to walled gardens. Crafted from solid, natural brass and lightly antiqued for a subtle, aged look, the Hurricane is supplied with a hand blown, clear glass shade that will show off the gentle flicker of candlelight to its best effect. It will sit perfectly in any modern or period home wherever you would like to create a warm inviting atmosphere or where wiring is impractical.

Sometimes garden lighting just needs to be pared back and simple, and there’s a timeless element to the nostalgia that a campfire conjures…an enduring warmth that we can all relate to and enjoy.⁠ Our hand cast iron Oakham Fire Bowl creates a stylish focal point for outdoor entertaining, as well as a great source of warmth and light on chilly evenings. 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.

3. ILLUMINATE YOUR PATHWAY

Whether you need to light up an alley way beside your home or simply want to illuminate the darker corners of your home that face the garden, we have several solutions to suit your needs. Bring a designer touch to your garden by using our vintage-look brass Granary Wall Light to brighten up your pathways with the look of a salvaged, antique find.

Inspired by the deck lights once found on ocean liners and steamboats, the Ship’s Light is as stylish as it is hardy. Handcrafted and finished by us, they are made to last just like the high quality designs of days done by.

4. A FOCUS ON FUNCTIONAL OUTBULDINGS

This is where we like to get industrial. Whether a shed, garage, workshop or barn, we trust our industrial-inspired favourites will suit your needs. The Bulkhead Outdoor Light was designed with Jim’s family farm in mind. He wanted to create a stylish and practical outdoor light that would also conceal ugly exterior wires at the farm. With its robust and vintage-inspired styling, it will be sure to weather any storm.

This nautical-inspired number is the Boathouse Wall Light, made to transform the look of your garden, entrance or outbuildings whilst making the most of architectural features with plenty of vintage charm.⁠

To browse all of our outdoor and garden lighting, click here. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @JimLawrenceMade and tag us in your home updates – we love seeing our products in their new home!

There is nothing like a crackling fire in the hearth – it’s the heart of any country home. Every item in our fireside collection is carefully handcrafted in our Suffolk workshop using traditional ironmongery skills to create simple, elegant fireplace accessories with timeless appeal. Here’s our easy-to-get-your-head-around guide on choosing those all important fireplace accessories.

SIZING

The starting point is the size of the fireplace opening. Measure this and make sure that your grate will have good clearance at the back (a minimum of 10cm, ideally more) and at least 5 to 10cm at the sides (again, ideally more).

You don’t want the grate to look undersized in the fireplace, but air flow is important and it’s better to allow plenty of space around the grate. Allowing the air to circulate will encourage warm air into the room where you want it. A grate should suit its surroundings both in style and proportions.

Fires can be messy things! Logs and sparks can and do fall forward. It’s not a good idea to position the grate too close to anything damageable or combustible such as a rug or carpet.

GRATES & DOGS

At the most basic level, your fire grate needs to be deep enough to hold the logs you’re planning to use in place. Style is a subjective issue, but as a rule of thumb choose a grate that is sympathetic in style and proportions to your fireplace and room. Whichever grate you choose, it will be quite a dominant feature in your room and it is worth taking time to get the best grate that you can. Take a look at our Forged Fire Grate and Waddington Rectangular Fire Grate – wonderful for open or inglenook fireplaces.

A heavy firegrate is designed to last from generation to generation. The grate should be raised from the ground, to allow air to circulate underneath the fire. Unless the grate is more decorative than practical, avoid anything too lightweight as this may not withstand many years of use. We offer two types of firedogs to support your grate, so you can best suit the fireplace to your interior style: the Berwick and the Peyton.

DO YOU NEED A FIREBACK?

Not every fireplace needs a fireback. However they have a number of advantages:

• They protect vulnerable masonry from the damage inflicted by the intense heat of a fire, especially if you’re planning to burn fires regularly
• They reflect heat back into the room
• They bring a decorative point of interest to your fireside

If you do decide to have a fireback, make sure that it is at least as big as your grate. Whilst a tall fireback maximises the protection to the wall, it shouldn’t be so high that it extends into the flue opening and interferes with the drawing of the fire.

CHOOSING A FIREGUARD

A stylish fireguard is one that doesn’t compete with the fire, but sits comfortably within the room. Your fire guard (like your grate) is one of the basic things to get right, so invest in a classic guard that will stand the test of time. Ring the changes in other ways – your mantelpiece display can reflect the seasons with candles, flowers and interesting objects, but your fire guard needs to work all year round.

We offer three different designs to choose from: the Hereford, the Scrolled and the Oxford. Practically, the deeper and wider the guard, the more protection it will give. Sparks do not always shoot obligingly forward, so allow some overlap either side of your fire, as well as plenty of height above.

COMPANION SETS AND TOOLS

If you haven’t already dusted off the fireside tools…what are you waiting for? If you need to freshen up your hearth this winter (or perhaps it’s your first time with a fireplace) our hand forged tongs, brushes, shovels and pokers will be a stylish addition to you living room look this season.⁠ A set of tools for your fireplace is indispensable: complete your fireplace with practicality and style.

A FINISHING TOUCH

As period property lovers, a traditional basket is a go-to item. Ideal for logs, throws and even shoes that you kick off in a hurry by the door, our Chappel Log Basket is forged from iron by us and ready to take pride of place in your home for many years to come.⁠ This log basket is supplied in our smart, hardwearing Matt Black paint for a classic look and durable quality.

Take a look on our website for the full range of our beautifully hand crafted fireplace accessories, ready and waiting to warm your home for many years to come.

Fable Interiors is an interior design studio based in the picturesque town of Royal Leamington Spa. Experienced in renovating listed builings, it’s no wonder that owner Harriet Sinclair-Wilson is drawn to the heritage style of Jim Lawrence.

Fable interiors specialise in complete renovation and project management, helping clients to create bespoke interiors that suit individual requirements whilst embodying Harriet’s signature look: refreshed, elegant and ultimately timeless.

You started out owning the rather lovely Fable Interiors retail store for 6 years, so you are no stranger to homeware! Can you tell us a little bit about how your design studio came to be?

Whilst owning my retail store I found a lot if customers asked if I offered interior design services. I have always been very passionate about interior design and applied for a course that I could work through online. Once graduated I set up the interior design side of the business and ran a couple of competitions offering my services for free to trial the process and gain clients feedback.

We first connected via Instagram after you shared a beautiful boot and utility room featuring our lighting and hardware which is part of a larger Georgian Townhouse that Fable Interiors designed. We’d love to talk more about this project and why you chose to use so much JL throughout the property.

This was a full service complete renovation project, where we stripped back the property and refurbished throughout over a period of one and a half years. My clients were a family of 5 and our brief was to renovate tactically and in keeping with the period features, but also to create a future proof family home for modern living.

I have always loved JL lighting and used their products in projects previously. However my clients had recently visited the showroom and also fell for their designs. JL products are designed with a perfect mix of traditional and modern elements, so it was a great match.

Kitchen lighting is by far the largest draw for our customers, with interest showing no signs of waning! The shaker style kitchen you put together for the Georgian home is light and spacious but nonetheless very homely with warm brass accents. From a designers perspective, what can people do to elevate their kitchen from a good room to a great one?

Choosing the right hardware is so important when designing a kitchen and can really help to add interest and depth. Think about what finish your appliances have and choose your door knobs, taps and lighting accordingly. For me, I love to mix two or three different metals as I feel it’s a great way to create a homely look in a space that is essentially full of hard materials. For example, if you have a stainless steel range cooker, it might be nice to use antique brass door handles to warm the space, and choose a pendant light with a matching brass ceiling rose to tie everything together.

How do you help your clients to bring a touch of their own personality into the home?

I like to think about my clients lifestyles and what might be beneficial for them and the people they live with. I work with a variety of people and properties, from a retired couple who are renovating their new home in a town centre to a young family living in the countryside. Their requirements and aspirations will be completely different from one another.

Whilst working with my clients, I get to know what they are passionate about and what brings them joy, I will refer back to our conversations and think about what I can incorporate into the details or accessories in a space.

We were thrilled to spot a mention of the use of natural materials, fair-trade products and sustainability as a passion on your website. How can everyday people bring this message home with them and work into their décor?

I believe that less is more with accessories and buying quality items that you really love is a great place to start. There are some great companies that source beautiful fair-trade and sustainable homewares. Buying second hand furniture is also becoming more and more convenient.

Our favourite home in your portfolio has got to be the Grade II Listed Georgian house in Warwickshire mentioned above. Have you got one job that will always come to mind as your favourite project?

I loved working on this project too. I’m currently working on a family home in the Warwickshire countryside, that I am so excited about. The direction we are taking is right up my street and I can’t wait for it to be finished in around a years time and I think it will be a favourite for sure.

What advice can you give to those passionate about interiors but not quite knowing where to start on their own home re-design? Do you have a go-to for sourcing inspiration?

I would say that it is very important to know the direction you want to take before you start purchasing or booking in tradespeople. Take time to research different looks and read interior magazines for inspiration. This will save you both time and money in the long run and the outcome will be more harmonious.

Do you have one key piece of styling advice that you can share with us?

Books are so useful and something most people have already. There are so many different ways you can use them for styling. Stacked upright on a bookcase, lying flat with a vase on top to add height, or on a coffee table, they are so versatile and great to add a personal touch.

A few quick-fire questions…

What are your top tips for making a house a home?

To create a home that feels inviting and welcoming, try to use different natural materials, such as linen, cotton, wool and wood. By doing this your home will have more depth and will feel cosy.

What’s your favourite room to design?

Living rooms are always fun, they are used for so many different events through the year and I like to design them with these important dates in mind, such as Christmas, birthdays and so on.

What’s the staple homeware piece that every house needs?

A throw or bedspread.

Your favourite Jim Lawrence product?

Fisher wall light: so versatile.

If you are looking for more elegant decor inspiration follow @fableinteriors on Instagram and soak up all their beautiful imagery. If you’re in need of a restyle, visit www.fableinteriors.com to browse the portfolio and discover more about their services. Interior photography featured by @annastathakiphoto and portrait of Harriet is by Katie McCullough @katiemccphotography.

To stay up to date with Jim Lawrence, follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest. Browse our website to see all of our hand forged and finished lighting and homeware.

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Grantham Wall Light in Antiqued Brass, Portland Floor Lamp in Old Gold, Romana Pendant Light in Old Gold, Fisher Wall Light in Antiqued Brass

Discover our stylish hand forged coffee and console tables made in a range of unique finishes to suit every home.

At Jim Lawrence we have built a reputation for making beautiful lighting and home accessories using traditional techniques. From our earliest beginnings when the business was set up from the kitchen table of Jim and Sheena’s Suffolk farmhouse, we have remained steadfast in our aim to be an outstanding British manufacturer of lighting and home accessories. To this end, all Jim Lawrence products are designed, assembled and finished in-house.

Our Coffee and Console Tables are proud additions to our collection, helping you to elevate your entryways, hallways and living areas with high quality craftmanship in the form of functional, statement furniture pieces.

SMALLER SIDE TABLES

This is our elegant Hampton table in Matt Black. Perfectly suited to hallways and living areas, the Hampton is waiting to be dressed with your favourite flowers, a scented candle or perhaps one of our smaller table lamps to brighten up a corner of your home.⁠

This handcrafted, solid steel side table is the Fairford Table, shown in our rich Old Gold finish. Elegant with sweeping concave legs and and a lattice trim, this side table is calling out for a placement in your home that might need a luxury lift. We particularly love using the Fairford for displaying leafy or trailing plants.

COFFEE TABLES

Console tables are taller and slimmer for slotting neatly into hallways and home entrances. The Windsor features simple ‘finial’ detailing for some added interest but looks best pared back with a few neatly displayed items where you can stash your keys and other pocket-sized essentials by the front foor. Choose from Matt Black (pictured) or Old Gold to suit your home style.

MADE BY US, LOVED BY YOU

Do you want to see more? We are very proud of the quality of our workmanship and designs that we feel highlight the skill of our workers and their ability to make products that suit both contemporary and period properties. To view all of our home accessories and lighting visit our website.

For even more home interior ideas, keep up to date by following us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Don’t forget to tag us in your home updates– we love seeing our products in their new homes!

Inspired by the diversity of your own homes, we’ve curated an exquisite new collection of smaller wall, pendant and flush fitting ceiling lights in bright and airy glass. Always aiming to cater for everyone, with these designs we had smaller homes in mind, embracing contemporary cottage styling with space-saving at the fore.

Suited to daintier rooms where you still wish to utilise statement lighting for key areas like breakfast bars, hallways and those awkward but charming nooks throughout the home; this collection proves that functionality and beauty can go hand in hand.

THE HUDSON WALL & PENDANT LIGHTS

Bring the beautifully reflective quality of glass to your home with our fabulous new Hudson Wall and Pendant Lights – the latest addition to our growing family of hand-blown glass lighting.

A perfect marriage of modern and vintage style, the Hudsons are handsome as a pair or on their own, but always striking with their shallow glass shades.

THE SHOREDITCH PENDANT LIGHTS

With its traditional lamp holder and bell jar glass shade, our Shoreditch Pendant has a pared-back appearance that evokes the feel of loft-style living and will appeal to those wanting a clean, contemporary look to their home. Well suited to a small or narrow space and ideal for tasking, try hanging the Shoreditch in a row of three for maximum visual impact.

Please welcome….

THE HARBOUR OUTDOOR WALL LIGHT

A nautical outdoor wall light with a touch of industrial chic, the Harbour Outdoor Wall Light is the latest addition to our Outdoor Lighting Collection. The little brother to our award-winning Bulkhead, the Harbour incorporates many of the same design elements, wrapped up in a smaller package.

The Harbour is designed as a discreet exterior wall light for smaller spaces in a porch or garden. Roughly a third the size of its bigger brother – the Bulkhead – it will look wonderful fitted on its own, as a pair either side of a door or entrance, or in a row along a courtyard wall or fence.

FLUSH CEILING LIGHTS

Continuing our challenge to create versatile lighting that can be personalised by you, we have designed a new Flush Mount Ceiling Rose in our best-selling antiqued brass finish that you can purchase on its own, pair with a fabric pendant shade of your choice, or buy supplied with some of our most popular pendant shades….

Choose our elegant brass Club, Barbican and Large Balmoral Flush Fitting Lights to introduce a touch of warm metallic tones to your scheme, or select our beautifully reflective glass Fisher and Shotley shades for a bright and airy appearance. For a truly individual look, why not match your ceiling mount with one of our exquisite, fabric pendant shades that are all handmade at our Suffolk workshops.

Enhancing arhcitectural nooks and alcoves with cleverly positioned lighting is very effective in embracing the quirks of a smaller home whilst making the room feel lighter.

Whether you want to extend your existing family of Jim Lawrence lights by matching a flush mount to wall lights or pendants, or bring in some warm metal tones into the home for the first time, these lights are perfect for daintier homes with lower ceilings.

These designs allow you to enjoy the best of our quality craftmanship without compromising on space. If you have little room for a cable drop but want to highlight an island, for example, these flush lights can work in two’s or three’s to illuminate the area just as beautifully as their pendant equivalent.

To find out more about this extensive new collection, visit our website. For even more home interior ideas, keep up to date by following us on Instagram. Don’t forget to tag us in your home updates– we love seeing our products in their new homes.

Adding a decorative shade will invigorate a room and enhance existing light fittings with contrasting fabric or a beautiful blend of colour. Easy to install Colourful Candle Clip Lampshades offer excellent versatility for all styles of wall lighting.

Handmade in Suffolk by our talented Soft Furnishings team, there is a wide offering of clip on lampshades in a classic candle shade shape, french drum or dainty tapered style. Expertly crafted to add a decorative touch of colour and pattern for livening up darker nooks of the home, these shades are easy to clip on and swap between fittings, allowing for greater personal choice and creativity.

FRENCH DRUM CANDLE SHADE IN COW PARSLEY, £25.12

Featuring an etched Cow Parsley design, this new fabric has a linen-look that brings understated elegance to any room when paired with the proportions of a French Drum Candle Shade. The gently rustic weave is available in the popular country colours of Duck Egg Blue, Soft Gold and Soft Grey, perfect for incorporating elements of the enduring country cottage trend into a lighting scheme.

TAPERED CANDLE SHADE IN PARCHMENT WITH TRIM, £15.18

More contrast than colour…available with either cream or black trim, these Tapered Candle Shades are hand crafted from thick parchment in a creamy off-white. The neutral colour makes them particularly versatile, complementing natural building materials as well as sitting bold against more colourful wallpapers and paints. A perfect choice for homes with limited space but those keen for their lighting fixtures to stand out against floral chintz or bright painted walls. Choose from Parchment with a Cream or Black Trim.

HUNSTANTON VELVET CANDLE SHADES, £20.09

A collection of Hunstanton Velvet Candle Shades comprised of contemporary tones inspired by the sea and skyscapes of north Norfolk, evoking the dramatic sunsets and vast, stretched out sands of Hunstanton and the surrounding coastline. This richly tactile velvet will create a sense of drama wherever it is used, adding a further touch of luxury to your existing light fittings. Shown here in Burnt Orange, Saffron and Teal, these are just a handful of the bold colours available.

LIMITED EDITION CANDLE SHADES BY LAURIE CRIPPS, £25.00

Enjoy printmaker Laurie Cripp’s designs on a selection of our stylish modern country fabrics, available in a range of original classic Candle Shades exclusive to Jim Lawrence. A wonderful choice for the country cottage, they bring pretty country motifs into the home for those who want to highlight their light fittings in a playful way. Shown in Country Green Honey Bee and Natural Wheatfield, there are plenty more of Laurie’s prints to choose from to suit your home.

LONGFORD GINGHAM CANDLE SHADES, £20.09

For the maximalists, checks are trending. Gingham and chequered decor is everywhere, bringing bold backdrops to homes in the forms of lampshades, upholstery and even wallpaper. These pretty clip-on shades embody the traditional detailing of country homes, made in in Stone Grey, Natural or an Azure Blue Gingham cotton so you can weave this enduring style throughout your home with ease.

BATHROOM CANDLE SHADES, FROM £22.06

Designed to adorn a selection of Jim Lawrence Bathroom Lights, these Bathroom Candle Shades come in a variety of Jim Lawrence fabrics to blend into or contrast with the rest of the space. With a broad choice of colours and textures, there is no need to forsake style for function now you can extend beautiful style into all rooms of the house. Shown in Stirling Check Lovat Wool, Hunstanton Velvet in Dusky Pink and a Blue Herringbone Lovat Tweed – proof you can find a fabric option to best suit you.

FLORAL CANDLE SHADES, FROM £20.09

Enjoying nature will never go out of style. We have designed a variety of botanical fabric lengths which led themselves beautifully to our classic candle lampshades. Choose from fabrics like our floral Reversed Indigo, Red Isabelle Linen and Grey Marl Arbour to invigorate your wall sconces with a little pattern and colour.

MADE BY US, LOVED BY YOU

All of our lampshades are handmade here in our Suffolk workshop by our talented soft furnishings team.

By focusing on quality of materials, craftsmanship, outstanding customer service and the well-being of the Jim Lawrence community, our mission is to create stylish, designer quality fixtures and fittings for the home made with natural materials. It is our belief that by selling directly to our customers, we can guarantee that every product we sell meets the exacting quality control standards we have set and for which we are renowned.

We have come a long way since our farm days and you may no longer have to bump down a track to find us. But our ethos remains the same: to provide individually handmade products and the highest possible levels of customer service. Read the whole JL story here.

Do you want to see more? We are very proud of the quality of our workmanship and designs that we feel highlight the skill of our workers and their ability to make products that suit both contemporary and period properties. To view all of our home accessories and lighting visit our website.

For even more home interior ideas, keep up to date by following us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Don’t forget to tag us in your home updates– we love seeing our products in their new homes!

Budget friendly without compromising on quality, all of these lights fit comfortably into our catalogue of exceptionally hand-crafted products whilst keeping to a relatively low cost.

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, inspiring us with the passion to create authentic lighting and home furnishings. It is our belief that by selling directly to you, we can guarantee that every product we sell meets the exacting quality control standards we have set and for which we are renowned. We are constantly working to offer our customers the very best value we can, whilst ensuring the highest levels of craftsmanship.

We understand that renovations and refurbs sometimes feel like they cost the earth, so we’ve collated a few of our best selling lighting fixtures that certainly won’t. These lighting designs prove that you can transform your lighting scheme for under £85 and create a beautiful result without breaking the bank.

BARBICAN PENDANT IN ANTIQUED BRASS, £82.30

Our dainty but perfectly formed Barbican Pendant is one of our most popular and versatile pendants, available as a single light or on a tack of three and in a wide range of finishes with complementing braided cable and ceiling roses to choose from. With its beautiful spun brass, steel or painted shade, decorative neck and braided cable, the Barbican will fit into any country modern kitchen scheme and looks fabulous hung in groups above a dining table, breakfast bar or kitchen island.

To complete the look with more vintage detailing, pair the Barbican with our Barbican Wall Lights with which it shares its attractive curved shade.

ATKINS WALL LIGHT IN MATT BLACK, £62.35

A contemporary light with clean straight lines, the Atkins Wall Light is one of our more minimalist designs ideal for updating a room with layered light. Hand crafted from high grade steel and painted matt black for a smart, uniform look, the Atkins features a deep rectangular backbox to hide the wiring and a strong top fitting shade arm. It is a fairly flush wall light and looks fabulous lighting up a bedroom, hallway or dining space where it helps to create a cosy, inviting atmosphere.

Style with a shade made from our vast selection of unique fabrics. As it sits close to the wall, the Atkins will only take shades that are up to 16cm wide. We recommend pairing your Atkins with our 13cm, 15cm and 16cm cylinder shades or our smaller straight sided oval shades. You can also try our 15cm straight sided square shades, 30cm rectangular shades and our range of half shades that have a slider to adjust the shade closer or further from the wall.

PENDANT LAMPHOLDER IN ANTIQUED BRASS WITH BROZEN CABLE, from £32.41

Complement your room with one of our beautiful Pendant Lampholders with period style braided cable – a fabulous way to show off a favourite shade and finish your scheme. A great alternative to the usual white plastic fittings, all our pendant lampholders are supplied with an 8.5cm diameter ‘Georgian’ ceiling rose and 50cm of braided cable that reflects the period look of our lighting.

MALDON WALL LIGHT IN ANTIQUED BRASS, £86.26

Our classic brass Maldon Wall Light is a neat, versatile wall sconce with an understated elegance that will look wonderful illuminating any kitchen, bedroom or dining room wall. Similar in look to our popular Chester Wall Light, we have adapted it to take a candle shade so you can choose the style and colour that best suits your interior. Handcrafted from solid, natural brass, that has been gently antiqued to give a subtle, aged appearance, the Maldon’s design incorporates an elegant swan neck shade arm with a wide candle tube holder to produce a pretty wall sconce with a classic outline that will look fabulous adorning the walls in any room in your home where it will add lovely layers of light to your scheme.

Style the Maldon as you like with our gorgeous classic Candle Shades, French Drum or Tapered shapes to achieve four very different looks for your home. All our shades are handmade here at our Suffolk workshops by our talented team of shade makers.

LAMARSH WALL LIGHT IN MATT BLACK, £65.13

Our Lamarsh Wall Light has a clever double bulb fitting that is hidden beneath a specially designed cylinder shade that throws the light up and down your walls for a cosy atmosphere. Ideal for small spaces thansk to its fairly flush fitting, the Lamarsh is perfect for hallways, bedside table lighting or dining and living rooms where you want to add lighting but keep things relaxed and subdued. This light requires a specialist shade so please choose from our collection of Lamarsh Cylinder and Rectangular lampshades that are available in a variety of neutral linens and silks to perfectly complement your room.

AUDLEY WALL LIGHT IN ANTIQUED BRASS, £57.11

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. Choose from our huge collection of handmade candle clip shades in a multitude of colours to find your perfect match for this pretty light.

BROOKE WALL LIGHT IN MATT BLACK, £71.59

If you are looking for a classic wall light with a twist, our new Brooke Wall Light in Matt Black will fit the bill. Influenced by our hugely popular Club Wall Light, the Brooke has the same vintage appeal but with the added benefit of a shade. This wall light’s neat, unfussy presence looks equally at home in a contemporary setting as it does a more period one and it has an added versatility – you can choose its orientation.

Fit it upwards for a modern twist to traditional wall lighting, or downwards for a more classic look. Pair it with one of our fabulous handmade fabric shades to bring softness to a room. A fabric shade allows more light through its sides so is a great way to add layers of light to a scheme, as well as brightening up a dark corner. Please note you will need a straight sided or pendant shade if you wish to fit this light facing downwards.

EDGEWARE FLUSH MOUNT IN ANTIQUED BRASS, £64.46

The Edgeware Flush Mount Ceiling Light is a traditionally styled and hand crafted fixed spotlight that combines the practicality of a spotlight with the beauty of our gently curved brass shades. It is ideally suited as a downlighter for your kitchen worktops or lighting up the tricky nooks of period homes where you might have beams or other quirks that create darker corners.

CARRICK IN ANTIQUED BRASS, £69.50

A clever and versatile wall sconce with a neat, unfussy presence, the Carrick Wall Light is the latest addition to our best-selling Club family of lights and will make a lovely addition to your home. Not only does the super new design – combining the Club Wall Light’s brass arm with a fabric shade of your choice – means that you can style it as you like, it also means you can choose the orientation for any number of totally different looks. Fit the Carrick upwards for a traditional appearance, or downwards for a more modern twist. Kindly note: you will need a straight sided shade or a pendant lampshade if you plan to fit this light with the bulb pointing down. Choose from a variety of shade shapes and sizes for this simply elegant design.

MADE BY US, LOVED BY YOU

Do you want to see more? We are very proud of the quality of our workmanship and designs that we feel highlight the skill of our workers and their ability to make products that suit both contemporary and period properties. To view all of our home accessories and lighting visit our website.

For even more home interior ideas, keep up to date by following us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Don’t forget to tag us in your home updates– we love seeing our products in their new homes!

Transforming a run down 17th Century build is no easy task, but Kate from @myoldpub has achieved a result that appears effortlessly stylish. Steeped in history with each room now boasting a beautiful interior, we were drawn in by the stunning beamed bathroom featuring out favourite Ava Pendant. The reality of a project like this comes with its challenges, so we caught up with Kate to uncover what it takes to take on a mammoth refurb like this one and how you can turn a rickety, stale old pub into a gorgeous period home.

Please introduce yourself and tell us how you came to be ‘myoldpub’.

My name is Kate and I bought a 17th century pub three years ago. It was converted to a home in the 1970s/80s but unfortunately it had been quite badly damaged by tenants before I bought it. It was in a sorry state and desperately needed some love. Over the last three years I have been trying to bring it back to life.

We can’t help but be curious about the day jobs of the accounts we follow, have you always been interested in décor and design?

I work with historic buildings/places that are in a poor state of repair and generally on the Heritage at Risk register, finding new uses for them, securing funding and coordinating their regeneration. I am very lucky, I get to work with some fantastic clients and amazing buildings! I have a background in design and worked as a masterplanner/urban designer at an architects in London for a few years, so always had a real passion for design and decor.

We should start with why you chose to pick this property to renovate. What made you fall in love with this location in particular?

Having said I didn’t want a project because it is too much like work, I fell in love with this place the first time I walked through the door and saw the ridiculously over sized fire place! Honestly, it was within seconds of walking through the door I knew it was the one for me. I think it was the fact that it so needed some love from someone and that underneath the dirt and smell it obviously had a nice feeling to it!

Your beautiful home was a working pub up until the 1980s, but originally having been built in the 17th century it’s clear that its very bones are steeped in history. Many of our customers will appreciate that renovating older builder can present unusual challenges when renovating. How much work was there to do when you first moved in?

A lot! Nothing structural, but just every single room was damaged in some way, it really needed a lot of love. It had been neglected by tenants and the damage was throughout. The smell was so bad when I viewed, the owners actually agreed to let me have the worst carpets removed and the place fumigated before I completed the sale. The first five weeks were spent with no electrics, then six months of scaffold to fix; windows that were about to fall out, chimneys, missing tiles, damaged bricks and since then it’s been constant DIY and some professional help. I really do like to get stuck in and have a go at everything! It’s definitely been blood, sweat and tears but I’m slowly getting rid of the interior waterfalls, house guests (rats!) and giving this place some love.

How long have you been living at the property now? And were there any surprises uncovered when renovations began?

I’ve been here for three years now. Lots of surprises along the way, probably the most interesting find has been the witch marks and other ritual markings on the beams which has been rather exciting.

Please do tell us more about the striking beams that run through the house!

They are rather wonky aren’t they! I’m lucky that through my work I have a friend who is a building archaeologist and when I first moved in he was kind enough to spend a day going around the building with me and trying to piece the history together. We came to the conclusion, fairly quickly, that not a single one of the beams is in its original location. In fact, he thought given the woodworm damaged to them, they were possibly from an old barn or previously stored outside for a long period of time before they were used to build the house in the mid 17th century.

There is one beam that is particularly amazing, he thought it might be as early as the 14th century and has holes in it where mullions and shutters would have been prior to glass being used! It definitely isn’t in its original location, but fascinating nonetheless.

What do you think is the key to perfecting a period project? Did you keep the heritage of the building in mind?

Good question! I’m not sure I know what is key to perfecting a period project, but personally I really want to let the historic fabric of the building do the talking. I think there can be a temptation to overly restore old buildings and therefore I like to keep things a little rustic (or at least that’s what I tell myself when a bit of DIY isn’t quite as perfect as I would like it to be!). I think you probably have to be quite flexible and fairly laid back. Things will take longer than you anticipate and you may need to tackle things in a different way to how your first envisaged.

We were thrilled to spot some details from our Bletchley range in your dreamy bathroom, as well as our popular Ava Bathroom Pendant Light. Of course we feel our products are a wonderful fit for your home, but what made you choose us?

I love your products, there is such a good range to choose from, which is particularly helpful when your rooms or spaces aren’t a conventional shape and size! What I particularly like is that the products are always beautifully proportioned and balanced, which means they don’t overwhelm spaces. They are also very good quality and show great craftmanship. The other thing that is important to me is that you are a local company and I can fairly easily visit your showroom.

Naturally we love using Instagram because it introduces us to fascinating people with splendid homes like yours, but it can sometimes feel oversaturated with decor ideas! Do you feel that using the app has influenced your approach to styling a home?

Oh goodness, it can be overwhelming can’t it? I also find it so hard because I love lots of different styles, from minimalist to mid century…makes it impossible to settle on a style! However, what I’ve realised is that I need to work with the house I have in front of me, not try and squeeze a style in that just doesn’t work with the architecture. I  do use the app constantly for design ideas and inspiration. It’s such a useful resource and people are just so helpful! I do find though that there are a few key accounts that I go back to time and time again. The other thing that has been a really lovely surprise, is how helpful people are, it really has saved me a great deal of time and money by being able to discuss things with other people on Instagram.

There is a lot of focus is put on your interior design (and rightly so) but we also very much besotted with the outside. Do you have big plans for the garden?

Thank you! Sorting out the garden was the first lockdown project. It had obviously been planted up by someone who really knew what they were doing about 20-30 years ago. But sadly, it was full of rubbish and was very overgrown when I moved in. The brambles were about five metres tall and most of the walls were covered in ivy, so much so I didn’t know they were there!

This year the plants have really started to mature which is lovely to see, its still an evolving project, but the main work is now done. At some point, I would love to create an open fronted oak framed garden building at the rear of the garden. The idea would be that it provides a bit more outdoor storage and a place for sitting with some cover…but that’s a few years off yet.

What rooms are you currently working on in the house?

I am currently working on finishing the utility room, which has a major overhaul and the downstairs loo! It is a small space that needs to work quite hard, but just reorganising it has made such a difference to its useability. That will be the last major bit of work to do on the house, although I’m sure there will be more surprises!

A few quick-fire questions…

What is your top tip for making a house a home?

I have learnt to try and not rush things (I am naturally impatient so this is hard), only buy things you love or have a special meaning to them.

Can you describe your personal style in three words?

That is so difficult, but I hope it is natural, cosy and timeless.

We have to ask…what’s your favourite Jim Lawrence product?

Has to be the Ava Glass Pendant, it’s so delicate and beautifully proportioned.

Is the Old Pub your forever home?

I am not sure! Can’t see myself moving any time soon, but never say never.

If you too are inspired by Kate’s home, follow her ongoing refurb journey at @myoldpub on Instagram. To stay up to date with Jim Lawrence, follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest. Browse our website to see all of our hand forged and finished lighting and homeware.

GET THE LOOK

Ava Bathroom Pendant, Button Finial Pole Pack in Matt Black, Bletchley Roll Top Soap Basket, Club Wall Light

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.

Inspired by the many imaginative ways you display our products, we have created an extended family of wall lights at our Suffolk workshops that reflect the look of the heritage home, whilst giving you even greater versatility when it comes to your own creative direction. Old becomes new, then it is over to you…

CARRICK

A versatile wall sconce, the Carrick Wall Light features the Club’s brass shade 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. Choose from Antiqued Brass or Matt Black to suit your home.

DULWICH

The Dulwich Wall Light has a neat, vintage presence that will add character to any setting. Similar in appearance to our popular Brooke Wall Light, we have added a spun brass shade, creating a downlit soft pool of light that is ideal for tasking.

MALDON

The Maldon Wall Light incorporates clean lines with an elegant swan neck shade arm to produce a neat wall sconce that takes elements from our Chester Wall Light. We have adapted the design to take a candle shade so you can choose the style and colour that best suits your interior.

Available in our popular Antiqued Brass, Matt Black and Beeswax finishes, the Maldon acts as a timeless classic for the living room, dining room, hallway or bedroom.

Adding a decorative cushion or two is a quick and easy way to invigorate your bedroom or living room with colour and texture whilst keeping to your budget. Small changes can have a larger impact than you may think, helping to freshen up a sofa, bed, armchair or home office with a contrasting fabric or beautiful blend of colour. We’ve plucked our favourite cushion covers from our home furnishings collection and split them into different colour categories to help you achieve an easy home update that gives you lasting results.

Darker jewel tones in rich blues might be colder in tone, but never fail to make a room feel like home. The colours of our Hunstanton Velvet Collection were influenced by the sea and skyscapes of north Norfolk. Wanting this range to evoke the dramatic sunsets and vast, stretched out sands of Hunstanton and the surrounding coastline, we had to include a deep, dusky Navy. Pair with greys or contrast with mustard yellow for a striking interior style.

This natural cotton material is printed with our delicate ‘Featherdown’ motif on a pale Duck Egg or Stone background, a subtle nod to our agricultural heritage. Perfect for a quick restyle of your living areas and bedrooms, these cool cotton tones will bring a gentle hint of colour without disrupting your existing colour scheme. Shop the whole Featherdown Collection featuring lampshades and cut fabric lengths to complete this quintessentially country look.

Can you get any more classic than a beautiful French Grey Silk? Our first choice for cooly turning up the elegance dial up on your bedspread, French Grey is not too relaxed but not too lavish. This is a fabric that can dress up any space with just the right amount of class. A pure silk dupion that works well in any colourway, it has a tightly woven texture that produces a crisp fabric with a highly lustrous surface and a prominent slub; perfect for plumping with a gorgeous feather pad inside.

Our Cow Parsley collection is not only celebration of our story as a brand, but looks superbly pretty in the home. This fabric features an etched Cow Parsley motif that perfectly encapsulates our agricultural heritage. Still based on the farm where the business began over 20 years ago, Jim and Sheena are well versed in the landscape of rural Suffolk. In spring and summer, the familiar sight of Cow Parsley is laced through the hedgerows, dancing its way down the bumpy country lane customers once travelled down to find us. This Soft Grey cushion was created to emulate the fresh dew of early spring mornings, autumnal woodsmoke and the crisp frost of winter on the farm: sensory memories that transcend the seasons.

The Hunstanton Velvet in Burnt Orange is one for the drama seekers. This richly tactile velvet makes a statement wherever it is used, perfect for providing a touch of luxury to a sofa or armchair. Use to contrast with blues or blend with faded earth and gold tones if you prefer a more mellow look.

Cow Parsley in Soft Gold is for the modern country abode. Soft Gold is inspired by the glowing warmth of late September light, fire embers in December and the flourishing tones of daffodils come March. This cushion cover has a gently golden hue that will light up your home with the pretty details of rural England.

Our Waterford Linen is a beautifully soft, tactile fabric in a selection of gorgeous dusky tones. This Cushion Cover is shown in Limestone: one for the bohemians. Wonderful when blended with other raw, organic materials, natural neutrals complement eachother for a modern rustic feel in the home.

Our stunning Royal Oyster Silk Cushion Cover is a pure silk dupion in a beige cream colour that works with any colourway and suits any style of room. Our most popular fabric choice for a Candle Shade, why not mattch this look with your wall lighting? Silk is a uniquely beautiful fabric with a luxurious quality and richness that cannot be reproduced in other materials. It has a fabulous natural sheen and distinctive weave that makes it much sought after in both period and contemporary homes.

MADE BY US, LOVED BY YOU

All of our cushion covers are handmade here in our Suffolk workshop by our talented team of cushion makers – ready to be shown off with a plump feather pad.

By focusing on quality of materials, craftsmanship, outstanding customer service and the well-being of the Jim Lawrence community, our mission is to create stylish, designer quality fixtures and fittings for the home made with natural materials. It is our belief that by selling directly to our customers, we can guarantee that every product we sell meets the exacting quality control standards we have set and for which we are renowned.

We have come a long way since our farm days and you may no longer have to bump down a track to find us. But our ethos remains the same: to provide individually handmade products and the highest possible levels of customer service. Read the whole story here, and view our full collection of products.