Are you seeking the perfect lighting for your living room? Discover how carefully considered lighting can completely transform your space. Our collection of living room lighting features wall lights, stylish floor lamps and ceiling lights will help you dial up the cosiness and prioritise comfort. When your home is prepared with perfectly balanced lighting and accessories you’ll be ready to hunker down and enjoy the season at its finest.

This beautiful exposed brick room started its life as Jim’s old bull pen at the farm. Now designed as a sitting room or snug, it was vital to layer this rustic space with pools of light from different sources to ensure it radiated comfort and calm. Balancing the traditional and contemporary in a modern rustic interior is important for creating a sphere of cosiness when the night draws in.

LAYER WARM BRASS DETAILS

Combine the old and new for a stylish modern rustic interior. The Single Edgeware Spotlight in Antiqued Brass was designed as a stylish and functional solution to boost the lighting in specific areas of your room, particularly useful in hard-to-reach areas of period homes like these beams. Our Edgeware Spotlight incorporates an elegant brass shade with an exposed braided cable that gives it a cool industrial look.

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. There’s no reason you can’t enjoy it indoors too, and we knew it was our first choice to pair with the original exposed bricks. Hand cast in solid, natural brass, this light has a wonderful weighty quality that adds warmth and texture to your walls – bolstering the modern rustic feel.

A hinged design that fits into the floor, this 2 Gang Floor Socket is the dreamy modern rustic detail you might not have thought of. A great solution when you don’t want wires stretching around the room. View all our sockets and find the perfect match for your room in a range of finishes.

CLEAN LINES & SILHOUETTES

A Matt Black or Beeswax finish ensures clean lines and stylish silhouettes, celebrating the traditional use of metalwork in Great British country homes. The Harrington Wall Light is practical and stylish in its simplicity, sitting close to the wall and creating interest with it’s circular detailing. Paired with a Half Shade in Elephant Linen, this light is strong against the bright white walls when framed by beams. A perfect tether between the styling of new and old. Explore our huge range of wall lighting and stylish lampshades to pair them with.

A stylish, contemporary floor lamp with a slim tripod stand, the Adler will bring an understated elegance into your room. This contemporary floor standing lamp is a wonderful choice for dialling up ambience in your dining room or living space when entertaining with family and friends. Discover more of our bestselling floor lamp designs.

The slim architectural lines of our Cromer Console Table helps to balance the warm and cool tones of the room, providing ample space to rest your hot drinks or glasses of wine… See more of our forged iron tables here.

A must have autumn/winter accessory, the Chappel Log Basket is just right for your hearthside firewood. Sturdy and supplied in our durable matt black finish, it’s a staple for homes with wood burners and fireplaces. 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 on blustery evenings.

SOFT FURNISHINGS

Soften your space with plush cushions. Our collection of luxury cushion covers come in a range of colours and fabrics, from sumptuous velvets, textured linen, classic cottons and heritage tweeds.

SHOP BY ROOM

We’ve curated a shopping guide to help you find exactly what you need in one easy-to-navigate place. We would love to see how you translate these ideas into your own home this season, so don’t forget to tag us on Instagram and Facebook. For a wealth of home décor and interior inspiration, view our Pinterest page.

We love an opportunity to celebrate our rural roots in the East of England. Local to us in beautiful Suffolk, Husk in Thorington is a new destination for foodies and interior lovers, offering supper clubs and luxury weekend stays. With menus directly inspired by the immediate landscape and decor made up of reclaimed finds and local manufacturers like us, chefs Joey O’Hare and Katy Taylor have created a hub of local talent that’s not to be missed.

Image by Richard Allenby-Pratt of @thesuffolkproject

Welcome to the style journal, Joey and Katy! We are delighted to delve a little further into Husk. Where did it all begin?

As a couple we planned menus, cooked, and hosted since day one. Running a supper club and hosting guests in a B&B has always been our dream and suits our skillset very well. It’s great fun too! Post-lockdown a Suffolk farmstead with really charming outbuildings became available near Joey’s parents and we had to jump at the chance. It was the ideal site for a foodie, eco retreat with many mature fruit trees, wide and wild views, and a field ripe for a kitchen garden.

Why Suffolk?

We adore Suffolk and have been visiting Joey’s parents here for years. The quality of local produce makes it a chef’s paradise – the freshest fish from the North Sea, world class dairy from Fen Farm, amazing heritage grains and pulses from Hodmedods – the list goes on!

Tell us about your recently opened luxury stays, and your intention for these beautiful suites.

We hope to offer guests the ultimate ‘slow weekend’ with a real chance to switch off, eat well, and connect with nature. There’s a natural cold water swimming pool with exceptional views over fallow farmland, and an eco sauna to warm up afterwards. Guests can book into a supper club for a four-course seasonal supper, or help themselves to organic wines, local ales, and delicious snacks from ‘The Pantry’.

We are thrilled that you have chosen Jim Lawrence for the rooms, are all the furnishings sourced locally?

Yes. We have been pretty meticulous about decorating the rooms with antique or second-hand furniture sourced locally, and where we’ve purchased new items we’ve sourced beautiful pieces from local makers such as Jim Lawrence for lighting, Soendergaard Design for tableware and ceramics, and Loggique for organic soaps for the rooms.

Your food looks fantastic and is made with a genuine ‘farm to table’ ethos. What can guests expect when they join you for supper?

Guests sit around an enormous oak table crafted from a 350-year-old oak tree which fell in a storm here on the farm; the beauty of its size made only from a single stave and its natural wavey edge is a real talking point. At each supper club guests are greeted with a seasonal sour or spritz crafted with house made cordials and schnapps.

We grow much of the organic veg ourselves in the kitchen garden, and all the eggs come from Katy’s growing flock of geese, ducks, chickens, and quails! We are blessed with many mature fruit trees so guests can expect lots of creative dishes involving quince, damsons, apples, gooseberries and more.

As we tip toe toward the winter months, where are the best places to seek foraged finds at this time of year?

The orchard fruits are nearing their end, though we still have a healthy crop of Bramley apples to get through – we’ve been making Bramley sorbet to serve with local Apple Brandy as a digestif. And the hedgerows are bursting with bright rosehips which we will be simmering into cordials for our welcome cocktails.

What advice do you have for the novice cook who might want to liven up a few meals with a homegrown or handpicked ingredient?

Don’t miss the wild garlic season in Spring! It’s a great one if you are new to foraging as you can’t really get mixed up with anything else and its flavour is astounding. Try a simple pesto.

Do you have any favourite ways to add a similarly seasonal touch to your décor?

What a great question – yes! At Husk we love ‘bringing the outside in’ both in our guest rooms and in the dining room. In late summer we decorated the table with posies of wildflowers from the meadow, and now we’re creating more autumnal bouquets with Christmas Box, holly and rosehips. We fire up the log burner in the dining room too for an extra hygge vibe.

A magical space like yours certainly helps, but are there any fail-safes to boost a relaxed atmosphere at the dining table?

Well, a welcome cocktail certainly helps! Keep the lighting gentle and use tea lights on the table to create a cozy and intimate atmosphere. Forage flowers or greenery from your garden rather than buy in flowers for the table, this enhances a connection with nature and at Husk it goes hand in hand with our local, seasonal menus and ethos. And fine tune a cracking playlist! We’ve been working hard on our ever-evolving supper club playlist of singer-songwriter classics.

What plans do you have for husk going forward?

Continue to serve our loyal locals at the supper club, and welcome guests from further afield as well now that we have the rooms open for weekend stays. Cooking classes are launching this Autumn too so please watch this space.

Finally, a few quick-fire questions… Three words to summarise how you want your guests to feel when they arrive.

Welcomed, relaxed, and hungry!

Three words for when they leave.

Content, merry, and replete (though never too full!)

What’s the staple item that every kitchen needs?

A great chef’s knife.

Your favourite Jim Lawrence product?

The Lamarsh Wall Light – it’s so elegant and contemporary, and it hangs really beautifully against the old exposed brick walls within the dining room. We love the gentle up and down light it offers the space.

DISCOVER MORE

Follow Husk on Instagram (@huskthorington) for plenty of enticing food photography and behind-the-scenes shots of the hoemstead. Visit www.huskthorington.co.uk to book your supper club or stay. 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.

Make an elegant statement with every detail in your space. Our hand-finished curtain poles add a touch of class to any room, and we like to think of the humble curtain finial as the cherry on top. Both functional and ornamental, here our our best-selling curtain finials to add the finishing touch to your decor.

Crafted at Jim Lawrence, these finials form part of our popular collection of curtain pole accessories, including centre and recessed brackets, rings and curtains to personalise your look.

Our Button Finial in Antiqued Brass. This dainty finial is a subtle addition to any room, adding sophisticated warm tones to your window furniture. Mix or match with the details in the wider room for a cohesive, considered look throughout. Customer image from @mwbespokeinteriors.

These beautifully reflective, Clear Glass Ball Finials are a perfect companion for our antiqued brass curtain poles. These handblown glass balls are a wonderful match for an array of glass lighting styles so you can mirror their weightless, light-catching quality.

Our best-selling forged iron Cannonball Curtain Finials are a timeless classic. A familiar style that suits all manner of homes, a cannonball finial in matt black provides a smart, uniform finish to your interior. Choose from a range of our finishes to get the look you love. Customer image from @kathgrovescurtainsandcushions.

Inspired by traditional wrought iron styles, this robust yet delicate-looking Crook’s Curtain Finial is a wonderful choice for more rustic period homes. Pick from a variety of colours to best dress your window.

Shown above in our traditional beeswax finish, this Button Finial creates a clean, slimline look for those who enjoy pared back, simple design which lets your curtains do the talking. We make this finial in seven different finishes to suit all manner of home styles. Customer image from @kikiandbow.

MADE BY US

All Jim Lawrence products are made using traditional metal working techniques that have been handed down through the generations and are hand finished to the highest standards at our Suffolk workshops. Once fitted inside the pole, the curtain finials are fixed in place with a tiny grub screw that is located at each end at the back of the pole.

STYLED BY YOU

We would love to see how you translate these ideas into your own home, so don’t forget to tag us on Instagram or Facebook. For a wealth of home décor and interior inspiration, view our Pinterest page. To view all our lighting and homeware visit our website.

The season where we seek comfort and embrace warmth in our homes is here. Choosing high-quality materials to enhance the space we live in feels more important than ever as we maximise the places we call home with items that transcend trends and answer the call for longevity and sustainability. In the name of quiet, laid-back luxury, we’ve curated a cosy autumnal look with a handful of long-standing Jim Lawrence classics that embody our ethos for great British craftmanship and timeless design.

A blend of rustic favourites and new, refined contemporary designs, creates a relaxed, lived-in look perfect for a transitional season. Layered lighting, rich satins and brass accents harnesses the power of warm tones and textures whilst prioritising a clean look that doesn’t feel cluttered.

“Autumn is a time to hunker down and feel cosy,” says Jim Lawrence co-founder and Director Sheena Lawrence. “Dialling up the ambience with different light sources is key for this calm feeling, and we felt that a colour palette of olive greens and warmer russets creates a modern, rustic look that is sympathetic to the season.”

LAYERED LIGHTING

Layering a space with pools of light from different sources ensures the area radiates comfort and calm. Balancing the traditional and contemporary in a modern rustic interior is important for creating a sphere of cosiness when the autumnal nights draw in.

Classic wall lights offer a gentler illumination than bold, directional contemporary lighting. Think of these wall lights as supplementary, helping to create additional layers of light in alcoves, nooks and to frame areas like fireplaces and seating areas with soft pools of light. They can also exist to serve a statement. Our Sussex Wall Light has been a Jim Lawrence staple for years. We were inspired by the floral motifs of Regency décor which we have tweaked to produce a more pared down, modern version for your walls. It has been fashioned from forged iron and hand painted in our subtle Old Gold finish for a luxurious look that makes it perfect for creating a feature in a period room or bringing a vintage look to a modern setting.

A central pendant can create a statement in a room where scale is carefully considered. No matter the size, however,  glass pendants reflect the light, bouncing the brightness back into the room rather than providing a visual stop. With this in mind, we chose to feature the latest addition to the Jim Lawrence collection: the Fluted Walcot Pendant. ⁠This new design features a fluted adaptation of its original shape; the sweetly scalloped edge bringing an ornamental look to this well-loved light.⁠

ENHANCING THE HOME

No coffee table is complete without a Samworth Oil Lamp. At a time to think about hunkering down and nesting, the Samworth is a go-to accessory for an autumnal and winter interior. For us, the Samworth is synonymous with the autumnal and winter months, bringing with it an old timey charm and the prettiest flickering flame.⁠ Light one of our natural beeswax candles in our Penfold Hurricane Lamp to enjoy more enchanting candlelight on these longer evenings.

THE GREAT OUTDOORS

There’s nothing quite like returning home at dusk to be greeted by a warm glow pouring from the windows.⁠ Further illuminating the house and garden with a Jim Lawrence outdoor light is a sure way to make this welcome home even warmer.⁠ Dainty lights like our Clipper and Harbour Wall Lights are perfect for bringing a nautical-inspired, vintage touch to porches, pathways and outbuildings.

DISOVER MORE

We would love to see how you translate these ideas into your own home this season, so don’t forget to tag us on Instagram or Facebook. For a wealth of home décor and interior inspiration, view our Pinterest page. To view all our lighting and homeware visit our website.

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.

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.

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.

SHARE YOUR STYLE

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

Stylist, art director and author, Sara Bird is highly skilled in the world of interiors with a keen emphasis on sustainability. A flair for storytelling woven through her work, Sara has styled many beautiful photoshoots for all your favourite home magazines. Teamed with award-winning interiors photographer Dan Duchar, they make up two halves of The CONTENTed Nest. We caught up with Sara and Dan to find out how two professionals approach the styling of a real home, and how best to embrace the ethos of thoughtful decorating.

Sara and Dan, welcome to the Style Journal. Can you tell us a bit about how you both got into the world of interiors?

S: I was always interested in interiors, even as a child, and went on to study architecture at University. It was always the designers who thought about the whole home and not just walls who I was drawn to. William Morris and the Arts & Crafts were a massive influence on me, not just for their artisan and authentic approach, but their designs were very much about how they would be used on a human level. During my early career I managed to secure work experience at Homes & Gardens, and then a position in the press and marketing team at Sanderson and Morris & Co, which meant I was introduced to the world of styling and interior shoots.

D: I started out as a food photographer, and I’d gone into a magazine to show my portfolio. They really liked my lighting and asked if I would be interested in applying that style to interiors. They made it very clear it was a different discipline. I changed direction, did tests, and put together a new portfolio and went from there. I loved it.

Where did the concept for The CONTENTed Nest come from and how long have you been working together?

S: We’ve been working together for over six years now creating photographic stories and campaigns for makers and brands. We realised pretty early on we had the same vision for crafting images, but for us it is also the behind-the-scenes narrative and detail which we love to incorporate whether it is the about a setting, a skill, a style or vision. Sharing what makes a person or company ’tick’ through an image is very rewarding and we’ve got to know many amazing creatives along the way.

You touch on the concept of ‘slower styling’ in your book Home For The Soul, what does it mean to curate a more mindful living space?

S: Interiors will always have trends and new looks, but curating a home is very different to repeat redecoration. Living somewhere gives us the chance to gradually create our own style, make it unique and bespoke to how we live and how we feel when we are at home. Slower styling allows us the time to curate this look, to blend what we inherit with gradually gathered finds and new buys, so everything sits comfortably together in our own individual style.

In the past few years there has been a real shift in attitudes towards more sustainable practice like this. How can we all implement these positive and conscious changes in the everyday home?

D: I’ve always adopted things early both with new technology and practises but as with most things it’s so easy to cast off old things without a thought. Far better to invest in something over time.

S: It is true about small changes making the biggest difference. Switching to refills and reusables, recycling, and revamping, learning to re-love rather than remove, or if one is buying then purchase for longevity. For myself I’ve really started to think about how best I can re-use something.

When you are styling a beautiful scene for a magazine or brand there is a particular shot in mind. In the age of Instagram many people are viewing their own homes in this way too. How can you apply careful curation to an area of the home without it looking too staged?

S: The trick with styling, particularly home styling, is that it has to feel like someone could live or be there, like someone has just left the scene. There will always be a place for certain formal styling but for the home it’s the imperfections which make the shot.

Lighting is everything. Do you have a formula you stick to when it comes to illuminating a space? 

D: I’m a firm believer in not forcing light into a room. If you’ve not got a light bright airy home, go with a darker moodier colour to create a far more atmospheric and interesting home. For shoots, I always light things to make them feel as natural as possible.

S: Lighting a room has many subtleties and layers to getting it right. I always consider how a room might be used, what atmosphere I want to create and how flexible the lighting needs to be. Ambient lighting works best if it is dimmable. I like to use task lighting and decorative lighting to create zones in a room. Accent lighting needs to be really considered and used in measured manner to illuminate just the right amount of distinctive decorative elements or spaces.

The latest edition to your book series Retreats For The Soul came out this year, why do you think it’s so important that we explore spaces other than our own homes? Can we make our own homes feel like a luxury retreat?

S: For me it is more about having the luxury of a retreat rather than a luxury retreat. Busy lives, extreme stresses, everyday worries can build and manifest and to be able to leave these to one side for a moment is a great comfort. Having this escape place, or retreat, is a simple way to find your own place to just ‘be’ in your own terms and fill the time doing whatever you want to do, even if it’s nothing!

Your lovely books are bursting with inspiration for your readers, but do you have a personal go-to source for when you need to ignite that creative spark?

S: The books have been a pleasure to work on with Dan. As content creators we have a shared interest in looking around and behind the scenes of historical properties or places of special interest advocating artisan making methods and traditional techniques. These aspects of the work are what inspires me the most.

D: We often seek inspiration from history – I love the National Trust and visiting their properties for ideas.

Finally, a few quickfire questions…

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

D: Take your time to decorate.

S: And don’t worry about what anyone else thinks about your decisions. It is your place to style it to create your happy place.

What has been your favourite project to date?

S: I’m enormously proud of the books and meeting the people behind the homes, gardens, and retreats. Work wise and shoots in general, I think my favourite part is always working with the people behind the brand and designs. Understanding what makes them tick and how they feel about something they have created just lights up a project and packs it with meaning. I’m a softie for a good old story, be that how something came about or how it was made.

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

S: Can I stretch this to products!! I’m obsessed with your door furniture, the locks in particular which I think must come from the crossover to my architectural study days. They are beautiful but oh so functional and designed to be touched and used. If I had to drill down to just one item, it would be the rim lock with the mews handle. It’s stunning.

What are you most excited for in 2023?

S: 2023 so far has seen us launch our new book Retreats for the Soul, which has been very exciting. It’s published worldwide and hearing such lovely feedback from home and abroad has been humbling and really satisfying.  We also have shoots in the pipeline with favourite brands of old and new partnerships in the making and to work with these design teams always is a highlight.

To explore Sara’s styling work follow Sara on Instagram at @sara_bird_stylist, and discover the beautiful escapes uncovered by @thecontentednest, captured beautifully by @danduchars. All the CONTENTed nest books are published by Ryland Peters & Small available in all good book shops. To stay up to date with Jim Lawrence, follow us at @jimlawrencemade. Browse our website to see all our hand forged and finished lighting and homeware.

This season we all tend to think of the great outdoors, but for summer this year we plan to treat the inside of our homes as the ultimate restorative space. Creating a harmonious atmosphere with a balance of colour and clever lighting will pave the way for a relaxing interior that feels like your very own luxury getaway.

“We are all so busy that it’s difficult to find time to unwind and yet it’s essential for our wellbeing – even if you only have five minutes to spare,” says Jim Lawrence co-founder Sheena Lawrence. “We wanted to create an escape that anyone can make at home. You don’t need a lot of space, just room for a comfy armchair and a handy side table. Add plump cushions and restful lighting and you’ll want to remain there all day.”

One of our favourite ways to bring luxury hotel style into the home is to construct pockets of space that are reserved for winding down, just like this laid-back reading nook. Dress these areas with carefully considered wall, floor, and table lighting to illuminate the area accordingly.

LIGHTING

The Cottage Wall Light was one of the first lights we ever made at Jim Lawrence and continues to be one of our most popular designs today.⁠ Available in seven different unique-to-us finishes in both single and double designs, the cottage is an excellent choice for anyone wishing to update their interior without losing any sense of period charm.⁠ To invigorate this rustic design with some seasonal interest we have featured our new Candle Shades in Raspberry Spring Leaf.

Layering your lighting with table lamps is essential for adding depth and modifying the energy around you.. Bringing in pools of light from different sources like table lamps is the key to a balanced atmosphere whilst giving you the option to dial up the cosiness alongisde your wall lighting if you choose. ⁠Our Hendon Table Lamp is dainty in size with elegant proportions; perfect for highlighting our new 20cm Medium French Drum Shade in Natural Jute with Tassels.

Floor Lamps are a must-have for those seeking a solution to darker corners that need a stylish lift in a living space. Not only do they provide additional lighting, but they can also serve as a statement piece in your home decor. Charmingly hand forged from solid steel, the Nayland Adjustable Reading Lamp features a curved shade arm and tripod stand that can be adjusted in height making it a good choice as a reading light in a bedroom, study or living room setting like this.⁠ Complement the striking silhouette with a bold shade colour like our new Hunstanton Raspberry Velvet.

HOME FURNISHINGS

This is our elegant Hampton Table in classic 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.⁠

BRAND NEW FABRICS

Inspired by Pantone’s colour of the year and influenced by the tones that adorn our British cottage gardens in the summer months, we’ve also introduced four brand new fabrics that weave vibrant hues with organic tones and textures.

Adding a decorative cushion or two is a quick and easy way to invigorate your bedroom or living room with colour and texture. We love the bright, raspberry hue of our latest Hunstanton velvet that instantly lends a sense of luxury to a setting, combined with the softer pink of our Spring Leaf cotton and dusky tones of the Cottage Stripe in Coral.

Contrast these with our wonderful Natural Jute lampshades and you have an inviting corner that it is a pleasure to rest in.

SHOW US YOUR STYLE

Tag your images on Instagram with #JimLawrenceMade or email to press@jim-lawrence.co.uk so we won’t miss out on seeing how you style your Jim Lawrence products. We love seeing our lights and accessories in their new homes.

Looking for unique ways to light up your bedroom? Discover our creative bedside wall lighting for adding a cosy touch to your sleeping space. Bedside wall lighting can add a warm and inviting ambience to your bedroom, while also providing functional lighting for reading and other activities.

Bedside Wall Lighting can be installed directly above your headboard or on the wall next to your bed, creating an area of focused lighting for each bedside. We design and make a variety of adjustable options that allow you to direct the light where you need it most, as well as an array of styles, from vintage-inspired downlighters to more contemporary plug-in options.

THE CLUB

It’s no wonder that the Club Wall Light is one of our most popular designs. With its simply striking look and vintage inspired elegance, it’s a staple for many interior styles. The Club is made for creating cosy corners out of alcoves, archways and other architectural nooks, but is also extraordinarily apt at creating pockets of light in larger rooms for boosting the ambience where needed. The Club Works a treat when looking to add dimension to a bedroom setting, as you can see in this photo from @oakhomeinteriors. The Club is also available as a Plug-in, a Pendant and a Flush Ceiling Light.
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THE LIBRARY

The Hanson Library Light comes with or without a pull cord, and as a Plug-in Light so you can illuminate your bedsides appropriately.⁠ Featuring a slim, rectangular backplate originally designed for easy fitting onto narrow beams, bookcases and shelving units –  the single hinged arm still allows you to direct the light where you need it – making it a stellar choice for smaller bedrooms. @dynarghdesign have tucked this dainty light between the bed and window; perfect for switching on when it’s time to pull the curtains closed.

THE CARRICK PLUG-IN

Not only do our new plug in wall lights enhance your room with our statement, vintage-inspired look, but they free up room for all your favourite things where a table lamp might normally reside.⁠ @lynne_bramble_barn has carefully curated this bedside using our Carrick Plug-in Wall Light, leaving space to de-clutter any surfaces, allowing for greater personalisation and still giving this restful scene room to breathe. The matching cable holder (which you can fix wherever you need) helps to keep the exposed cable tidy but to-hand when you are dozing off with your favourite book.

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THE PUTNEY PLUG -IN

Easy to fit straight out of the box without the hassle of internal wiring, our plug-ins are an easy solution to bedside lighting, as illustrated hrere by @cb_trending. For those who wish to cast a soft light without losing visual impact, the Putney Plug-in Wall Light is gently diffused by the hand blown fluted shade: perfect for bedsides and living areas that require accessible layered lighting. The matching cable holder (which you can fix wherever you need) helps to keep the exposed cable tidy whilst maintaining the desired vintage charm.⁠

THE MALDON

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. Here we have paired it with our popular Natural Isabelle Linen on a French Drum Candle Shade.

WHY NOT TRY A TABLE LAMP?

Layering your bedroom lighting with table lamps is essential for adding depth and modifying the energy around you. Bringing in pools of light from different sources like table lamps is the key to a balanced atmosphere whilst giving you the option to dial up the cosiness alongisde your wall lighting. Discover our 5 bestselling table lamp designs.

THE FINER DETAILS

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Bedsides, hallways, sofas and even kitchen areas are always improved with a table lamp. But how to choose one? The question should really be, how do you want your room to feel? If you crave character, welcoming pockets of light and relaxed ambience then you’re already on the right track.

Layering your lighting with table lamps is essential for adding depth and modifying the energy around you. Bringing in pools of light from different sources like table lamps is the key to a balanced atmosphere whilst giving you the option to dial up the cosiness. With us there’s ample choice and, where shades are involved, an extensive catalogue of fabrics to bring a little texture and colour to your room too.⁠

We’ve picked our 5 bestselling designs to help inspire your next styling opportunity in your bedrooms and living areas.

For the readers

Bedside table lamps generally sit on a fairly small surface, so you want a table lamp that doesn’t take up too much room to leave space for your night time bits and pieces. The Mansfield is our bestselling bedside lamp and favoured for its elegant proportions but dainty size: perfect for propping on a bedside table to illuminate the pages of your favourite book. This is our popular Antiqued Brass version with a Cow Parsley 20cm Medium French Drum Shade in Reversed Soft Grey.

Unobtrusive whilst being simply stylish, perhaps our Hendon with its soft roundel detailing on the column might suit your style. Here we have used our delicate Grey Marl Arbour on a 25cm Square Sloped Shade to create an easy-to-achieve modern country look.

A smaller lamp that is ideal for placing on console tables and smaller side tables, the lovely Small Porter is oft found on side tables next to a plump armchair for practical but pretty task lighting. Also available in a larger table lamp size and a sofa lamp design for a cohesive look throughout the home. Paired here with a 25cm Empire Shade in our delightful Featherdown fabric in Stone, this lamp is an excellent base for showcasing patterned fabrics thanks to its pared back nature.

For the loungers

Living room lamps are often chosen for their visual impact as they make excellent decorative features in a room, as well as adding layers of light.  With its beautifully reflective hand-blown body, the Fluted Harleston is as much an ornament as a functional home accessory. Place in an area where you can appreciate its beauty at every hour whether switched off or on. For a soft but still sumptuous look, we have featured a 30cm Medium French Drum Shade in Dusky Pink Hunstanton Velvet with our warm Antiqued Brass.

The sculptural Amersham is a wonderful option for living areas and bedrooms that requires a statement item without losing any sense of space. The hand blown glass base is elegant but sturdy enough to hold a large shade that will make a striking impact in your decor. We have combined the Amersham with a 40cm Medium French Drum Shade in Laurel Satin for a deep and dusky feel.

Choosing a shade

Before we delve into our guidelines, it’s important to bear in mind there is no such thing as the wrong shade. If you love it – it’s the right one. Experimenting with lamp shades in new fabrics, shapes and colours is great way to instantly update your home’s style.

Table lamps come in all shapes and sizes so it is important to keep the shade proportional to the size and shape of the base . You don’t want your look dwarfed by a huge shade or unbalanced by a small one. A perfectly fitting shade should hide the bulb holder underneath without encroaching on the lamp base itself.

Measurements

Lamp shades are sized by measuring cross the diameter at the bottom of the shade – so if the shade diameter measures 25cm across the bottom, then it is known as a 25cm shade. As a rule, you should be looking for 15-20 cm wide shades for a smaller lamp base, between 20-35 cm for an average lamp base and anything up to about 50 cm for a larger lamp base.

A rough guide to working out the size of shade you require is to measure the height of your table lamp from the bottom of the base to the top of the lamp stem just below the lamp holder. The shade you select should then have a diameter of plus or minus 5cm of this measured height. So, if you have lamp that is 40cm tall, you should choose a shade that is 35 to 45cm wide.

Shape

As a rule of thumb, we say the shape of the shade should reflect the shape of your lamp base. If the base is straight, square or rectangular, a similar shaped shade that mirrors its lines will look better than a round one. If your lamp base is round or tapered, a sloping or straight round shade such as an Empire, French Drum or oval shade will suit it. As always, there is an exception to the rule and in this case, it is column lamps which suit any shape of shade.

Colour

The fun part: which is entirely up to you. For some inspiration, however, we suggest taking a look at our latest fabric collections which now feature spicey linen tones and striking modern country patterns. Gentle greens and vibrant blues are just some of the brand-new hues ready to lift the darker corners of your home.

Made by us

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.

Styled by you

Do you want to see more? We are very proud of the quality of our workmanship and designs that highlight the skill of our workers and their ability to make products that suit both contemporary and period properties. View all of our table and desk lamp designs here.

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Transform your front door into a thing of beauty with our collection of handcrafted front door furniture available in a choice of finishes to ensure you achieve the perfect style to welcome you home. From classic brass handles and vintage black hinges and letter plates, to contemporary nickel door knockers….a complete collection of front door furniture is a must have to ensure a stylish and picture perfect kerb appeal.

For classic styling for your front door fittings, you can’t do better than Matt Black. An historic colour that dates to the earliest days of blacksmithing, black hued ironmongery will give your home a smart and traditional feel that will never age.

Our Matt Black is a clean, uniform paint that looks fantastic in any contemporary or traditional exterior and works well with natural building materials like brick, stone, wood and plaster, so it is an ideal finish for front door furniture. It’s easy to understand the enduring appeal of Matt Black door furniture. This hard wearing, durable finish is the perfect choice for creating a timeless and sophisticated look that leaves a lasting impression. Don’t forget a fresh lick of paint – a dusky green or a bright white really helps to offset the black and make your door stand out.

For beautiful, classic styling for your front door fittings, you can’t do better than Antiqued Brass. An alloy of copper, it has been used since the bronze age to adorn clothing and household items and as it does not corrode, is an ideal metal for outdoor lighting and door furniture.

Our Antiqued Brass front door collection combines the best of old fashioned styling with modern designs and looks fantastic in any contemporary or traditional exterior. It works well with natural building materials like brick, stone, wood and plaster and is available in a wide range of products to choose from.

For a contemporary look for your front door, try our Polished Lacquer range of door furniture. Handcrafted from high quality steel that is polished to a deep gunmetal grey colour, this finish really showcases the stunning patina of the metal which is then sealed with a high gloss lacquer to give it added durability.

Arguably the go-to look in door decor, Polished Brass is a bright, high-shine finish that creates a classic look. More gold in tone than our antiqued equivalent, this is a timeless finish that suits all properties new and old. Kindly note, the brass will darken naturally over time so will need to be buffed regularly with a small amount of brass cleaner to keep it bright and reflective.

For contemporary styling for your front door, you can’t do better than Nickel. It has a bright, silvery quality that looks fantastic on a modern exterior and stands out beautifully against both brick and stone. Our Nickel lustre is created by plating solid brass with highly polished nickel and finishing it with a flash coating of chrome.

All our products are made using traditional metal working techniques that have been passed down through the generations and are finished to the highest standards at our Suffolk workshop. To find out more about our ethos and history, read our story.

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