Jim and Sheena, his wife and business co-owner, began their married life here. The business they continue to build today has grown from humble roots at its kitchen table.  Over the last year Jim and Sheena have transformed this beautiful 17th century barn into a stunning modern rustic home away from home. Not only does it offer a taster of quintessential British country life, but of course the barn is the perfect backdrop to showcase our elegant lighting and home furnishings.

In our brand new spring mailer we invite you to explore each reimagined room, capturing Jim Lawrence modern country style at its finest…

Oversized cream linen shades create a gentle, translucent light over the dining table, softening the heavy framework of the beams in this spacious dining area. White furniture creates an almost weightless dining experience – perfect for late spring evenings and summer lunches.

Layering a sitting room or snug with pools of light from different sources creates a balanced sphere of cosiness for when the night draws in. With the dimmers in place and resting on our soft cushions, the added glow of a real log burner is sure to help you unwind.

Whilst our Harleston Lamps add a soothing glow to snooze by, useful task lighting from our carefully positioned  Edgeware Spotlights and Holt Wall Lights offer stronger directional light for those evenings curled up with a good book.

Our popular Bletchley Bathroom Collection encapsulates a simple, old-fashioned utility style that blends seamlessly with the period bath and other fittings. As with Scotland Hall as a whole, the warmth of our Antiqued Brass finish is a warm contrast to the modern white space, picking up tones of the rustic beams – embracing the character perks rather than masking them is what truly makes period barn restorations so magical.

Portland Floor Lamp in Beeswax, Harrington Wall Light in Beeswax, Harleston Table Lamp with Fluted Glass in Antiqued Brass, Bathroom Ava Pendant in Antiqued Brass, Raydon Wall Light with Plain Glass in Antiqued Brass

Our Spring 2019 Mailer showcasing the whole barn will be hitting your doorsteps this week, where we trust you will find a wealth of interior inspiration for the year ahead. Whilst you browse and pluck ideas for your own home, we hope that you might want to pack your bags and visit the barn. With three stunning double bedrooms and views of all Jim’s favourite cows, it’s a perfect place to escape to the country. To view the accommodation in more detail and book a stay, visit www.scotlandhallbarn.co.uk. If your holidays are booked up for the time being, you can always pop into our Suffolk showroom where you can see even more of our products first hand.

Want to see more? Browse our modern country Barn décor room by room…

Inspired by the colourways in Elle Decor’s ‘style trends to watch in 2019’, we have choreographed our new Spring Edit 2019 that really celebrates using blush tones with soft accents of antiqued brass, to create a warm welcoming feel in your home.

“Colours I see in for 2019 are blush, dusty pink and bronze. Warm colours and feminine tones for on the walls and dashes of soft pinks to break up expanses of taupe or neutrals will instantly update a tired room.” (Katharine Pooley of Katharine Pooley London)

When we were putting this collection together we absolutely fell for Farrow and Ball’s new for 2019 ‘Sulking Room Pink’. We loved this muted warm rose colour the minute we saw it and couldn’t wait to pair it with some of our soft grey textures and antiqued brass pieces. We hope you enjoy this Spring Edit from the Jim Lawrence team…

Blush pink is a delicate update for a space that you want to keep fairly neutral but are after an exciting refresh. Sulking Room Pink is a muted rose tone, with the right amount of warmth to make a room feel cosier, but light and powdery enough to compliment with similar tones and contrast with bright white. See how the Fluted Harleston Lamp with our Soft Grey Waterford Linen Cylinder Shade blends effortlessly into the space.

We always feel that Farrow and Ball’s hues look gorgeous with our products, but dusky pink and brass is absolutely a match made in heaven.  You may know that we create this traditional look by treating solid brass with an antiquing solution, which simply speeds up the natural tarnishing process. This vintage-inspired look is ideal for Sulking Room Pink, as it is evocative of the colours so often used in boudoirs. Paired, they conjure a romanticised intimate old-timely feel, perfect for bedrooms and living rooms that require a soft touch. We love the way the colour shifts with the light from pink to grey – beautifully reflected here in the glass Walcot Pendant.

Why contain trends to the indoors? We love putting emphasis on the exterior of your home, because as we always say…there really is no need to forsake style for function. We promise you can have it all! This is probably our favourite combination. The bulb of our Peacock Lantern looks like welcoming candlelight, and we think it would look beautiful on each side of a soft pink front or back door. You could complete the look with antiqued brass door furniture, creating a sought after but long-lasting external décor design you won’t tire of.

A finishing touch. Adding a cushion or two is an easy way to freshen up your existing colourway or as an accent in your new scheme. Why not try our subtle Lovat Herringbone in Granite, or go bold with our new Hunstanton Velvet Cushions in Teal? Greys, whites and teals are on our radar for this time of year, and each bring a complimentary colour pop to this dusky theme.

If you want to see our 2019 Spring Edit in person, you can visit our Suffolk Showroom Monday – Saturday and browse our full collection.

We would love to see how you interpret this new look! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest and Facebook @JimLawrenceMade and be sure to tag us in your delicious home updates using antiqued brass and pink. We are sure it’s a style that’s here to stay.

Another look at our sale this month has set our sights on even more beautiful items for the home. We do put a keen focus on our lighting, but we must not overlook our home furnishings, which are all lovingly designed and hand forged in our Suffolk workshop. From fabrics to hardware and everything in-between…with discounts of 40% or more, grab them before they go!

Our hand forged Staveley metal baskets make a stylish alternative to traditional log baskets and will hold ample logs to get you through those cold winter nights. Finished in matt black, they will co-ordinate with all of our fireside range which includes everything from a small toasting fork to a large and impressive fire back. Alternatively, they look superbly stylish holding your quilted or faux fur blankets when you’re not wrapped up in them on the sofa. When summer comes around you can use them for newspapers and magazines, or even children’s toys.

A solid steel light pull available in our mercury finish. The Hatton Light Pull Set includes 120cm of ivory cord and a matching adaptor. The Hatton Light Pull can also be purchased without the cord and adaptor. Seemingly small details like these might be the final touch you didn’t even know you needed. Trust us, they make all the difference…

A handcrafted, solid steel coffee table available here in our Beeswax finish For ease of delivery the Windsor Coffee Table will arrive unassembled, but can be put together without the need for tools, even by the most DIY-phobic. Easy to assemble and easy on the eye, the Windsor will bring a sleek and timeless architectural silhouette into your décor.

Embrace the practical instead of masking it and add understated glamour to your modern country home.  These rustic Barn Wall Hooks in Old Gold are suitable for hanging coats on, but if you are going to be hanging delicate fabric directly onto a hook, we can blunt the ends for you on request.

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In the spirit of resolutions and new starts, we’re having an early Spring clean to make way for some exciting projects in 2019. With discounts of 40% or more, our online sale features over one thousand of our end of line product designs from our lighting and home furnishing ranges.

Yes, more than one thousand items! We know that sounds exciting but a little overwhelming, so we thought we could break it down for you a bit with our top 5 lighting picks…

The Butler Pendant light is a Jim Lawrence classic. Initially designed to be hung in a kitchen, this smooth domed  pendant is perfect if you’re looking for a modern country look with a hint of glamour, or for a nod to timeless industrial luxe. The Old Gold finish creates a gorgeous focal point in a room, no matter your style.

Finished with our traditional beeswax technique, the Single Fleur wall light adds pretty plant detailing to a simple oval back plate – perfect either side of your bed frame to light up night time reading, or to add warmth to period hallways.

Hand forged in steel and given our classic, plain ivory painted finish. A must-have for any country home, this Ivory Coach Lantern is smaller than some of our other outdoor lanterns, so perfect for a warming welcome-home glow for smaller builds.

The hand forged steel Bannister lamp is ideal for bringing a sturdy, architectural silhouette to your interior. This handmade shade is available as standard in parchment, cream Killowen linen or Royal Oyster silk, but we can also make it in any of our fabrics.

The Churchill light is made of solid brass with a frosted glass cover. Suitable for bathroom use, this unique flush fitting will bring a nautical, vintage-look to your décor. Hurry – there’s only one left!

There’s plenty more where that came from: browse our lighting clearance for more beautiful end of line discounted designs. Next week we’ll share our highlights from the home furnishings sale. Happy shopping!

Since falling in love with The Hadleigh Ram, we often find ourselves recommending its sister locations that you can find in a number of East Anglia’s favourite historic towns. The Lavenham Greyhound, The Ram and now the Old Crown in Girton Cambridge, are all owned and designed by family run business Stuart Inns.

The Swan also offers accommodation, which comprises of a beautiful boutique hotel that offers four very unique and fabulous rooms. Naturally, we jumped at the opportunity to have a look around and admire our products in this beautiful setting…

Want to see more? Take a look at their website and Twitter. Want to see more features like this? Follow us on Instagram @JimLawrenceMade for the latest in what we’re loving at Jim Lawrence.

Our favourite interior to swoon over is finally available for booking. We’ve been watching intently as Jacqueline Caley Interior Design has unveiled each room in the gorgeous Chalet Mirabelle. Each divine corner of her French ski chalet is home to a Jim Lawrence item or two, and we are so excited that you can all see it now too.

Nestled into the hillside with spectacular views of Mont Blanc, the chalet is situated on Le Bettex ski run a couple of moments stroll to the piste. With this idyllic location, Jacqueline knew the interior had to be above bar. Often finding herself on trips where her family were missing things that would make life just that bit easier, Jacqueline wanted Chalet Mirabelle to, in every facet, cater for a myriad of family dynamics.

“For the chalet interiors I began to brainstorm how I wanted it to feel – these were the highlights: contemporary, cosy, warm, polished, family-friendly, snug, organized, calm, comfortable, eclectic, inviting. I wanted clearly defined elements of formal vs. informal, wow-moments for older and younger, and ‘yes’ places for children (where you don’t find yourself saying ‘No’ every five minutes!) places teenagers could slope off to and places that felt completely indulgent for adults.”

A truly inspired kids playroom brings the outside in, pulling together motifs from nature and the local wildlife. Our Double Star Light in Old Ivory is a magical addition to this wonderful hideaway – mirroring the vast sky that encompasses the chalet at night. For a more grown up look (though we wouldn’t mind staying in there!) a pair of Hanson Wall Lights illuminate this statement headboard, perfect for catching up on a holiday book or two. How about breakfast in bed?

Jacqueline’s vision for the chalet was to use sustainable, recyclable, eco-friendly, no-nasties products, from toys, to cleaning products, kitchen-ware and spa products. We were thrilled to find our products being used so thoroughly, and love the rustic edge they bring to the decor.

A great example is the luxurious kitchen, streamlined by slick details of lucite and glass, contrasted with our textural aged brass against dark wood and shaggy sheepskins. A perfect combination of natural, tactile products that creates a carefully considered, quality atmosphere. We love how the chairs look like little snow-capped peaks! A trio of Antiqued Brass Walcot Pendants was a great choice for this space – we love how the open plan living room also taps into the antiqued brass theme.

What more do you need after a day of hitting the slopes than an indulgent trip to one of the nearby restorative spas, quality family time, and a divine interior to settle into? As Jacqueline says, Mother Nature can take care of the rest! Just sit back and enjoy the view…

To follow Jacqueline’s design journey, make sure to take a look at @chalet_mirabelle on Instagram or even make a booking on her website. Browse our full collection of lighting here. Want to keep up to date with our own designs? Follow us @JimLawrenceMade. Images courtesy of Susie Lowe.

With winter in full swing, we tend to focus more on the inside of our homes rather than the outside. We spend time lighting scented candles, pulling out blankets, hanging wreaths and cranking up the heating. The days spent gardening whittle down, wooden furniture is hauled into sheds and the days of barbecues are long forgotten. Though Autumn and Winter may bring some challenges (particularly for remote period homes) these can be tackled with clever interior and exterior choices.

We’ve spoken a lot about the importance of your home exterior from a tidy, practical point of view in our conduit blog, but what about when you are simply looking for a stylish visual update? A beautiful and cleverly positioned outdoor light is exactly what you need to prepare your home for the longer, darker nights. We’ve picked 5 key areas in which you can refresh your exterior with a lantern, pendant, flush or wall light to add an instant a wow factor to your property.

Your porch and front door is the first thing yourself and your guests will notice when arriving, particularly if it is well lit and inviting on a dark winter night! A large statement lantern like our Hackney Chain Mounted Lantern is an classic design for defining the entry to your home.

If you are looking for something a little more dainty, why not try our Holborn Outdoor Flush Fitting Light for a pretty indoor-outdoor feel? Individually hand made glass shades will bring a touch of luxury to your entrance whilst the flush is perfect for those who need to save space.

If you do not have a porch, then we suggest brightening either side of your front door with two wall lights. The Matt Black Finsbury Lanterns are a slick, sophisticated way to light up your home. Inviting a touch of modernity with the contemporary design but with a nod to our Great British heritage with retro vintage-look bulbs, the Finsbury is a perfect marrying of eras. We love this 1950’s home refurb from customer Sian.

In addition, downlighters are a stylish solution for darker doorways. Match the finish to your house name or number for the complete collection of picture perfect door furniture.

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. Our Corner Mounted Stable Light is a go-to choice. Also available with a flat mounting fitting, its beautifully simplistic design with a long neck and simple glass shade will give a rural, countryside charm to your outdoor space.

The Doncaster LED Light is suited to the smallest of spaces, but with no shortage of design detail. With an overall depth of just 5.4cm it will sit neatly in even the narrowest of spaces that you need to brighten up. Paired with our conduit kit, the Doncaster is ideal for running along outdoor walls and passageways.

We love the Peacock Lantern, and know you do too. You can’t ask for much more in an outdoor lantern. Hand made in solid brass with a decorative peacock emblem and a beautiful mirror in the back, the mirror reflects the light of the bulb when in use and the beauty of the garden when it’s not. Perfect for parties in the summer, and pretty reflecting a snow-capped garden in winter.

Customer Emmy’s home style lends itself to winter, don’t you think? Whether inside or out, beautiful beams and cosy nooks need showing off. The shapely Boathouse lights are dainty enough in size but powerful enough to light up the exit your garden or patio when dusk draws in.

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.

Taking influence from the nautical lighting of days gone by, the Ships light can be bought either ceiling or wall mounted in its petite size, making either style incredibly versatile for your range of outbuilding locations.

To browse all of our outdoor lighting, click here. Now you’ve got the exterior lighting inspiration, take a look at our lighting guide for period properties for our indoor lighting solutions.

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

We are thrilled to bring you our latest and greatest Jim Lawrence brochure. Open the cover and you will find extra large statement pendants, timeless neutral shades, vintage-inspired brass bathroom pieces and a selection of luxurious new velvets.

Though our range of products is constantly developing, the ethos of great British Craftmanship sits proudly at the heart of everything we make – including this brochure! We were lucky to locate gorgeous west country location in which to shoot this project, and our design team have been working tirelessly to produce the pages you see before you. Bursting with brand new ideas for every room and interior style, we can’t wait to see our ideas translated into your homes.

A lucky selection of you will have already received a copy in the post – we just couldn’t wait to show you. If you haven’t already received one, and want to sign up, click here to request one and we will pop it in the post for you shortly. Do let us know what you think, and don’t hesitate to call up our knowledgeable customer service team on 01473 826929 if you have any queries about our products and services.

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

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

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

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

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

 To find out more about Jojo and her extensive portfolio, take a look at her website and follow her on Instagram.

Situated in pretty Woodbridge lies The Turk’s Head. You can find it just tucked back from a residential country lane encased with beautifully sculpted gardens and framed by a woven fence. With an extensive gin and wine collection, a host of local ales and a fine seasonal menu (that we can vouch for) it’s definitely a spot on the Suffolk map that you want to visit.

Owner Jemima ran an interior design practice for ten years, specialising in lighting design, so working on the pub was a joy rather than a job. The original 17th century building had small dark rooms with low ceilings, so her aim was to make them light and bright to emphasise the space.

“All the finishes, fixtures and fittings needed to be very hard wearing as this is a very busy commercial space,” said Jemima. “Lighting was the linchpin to getting this right. Jim Lawrence fittings are design classics and beautifully made as well as doing their job extremely well. They fitted perfectly into our scheme of a traditional but elegant country pub with a fabulous restaurant. Also as we are a pub that focuses on using local produce it was wonderful to use a local lighting company.”