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9 Lights To Transform Your Interior For Under £85

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.

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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!

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Cushion Styling: An Easy Home Update With Lasting Results

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.

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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.

 

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5 Luxury Pendant Lights For Outdoors

Though it’s not Pimm’s season just yet, there’s a hint of summer in spring’s warmer breeze: a gentle reminder to start preparing the home for sunnier months and day’s spent outdoors. Our pendant lights for outdoors will transform the look of your garden, entrance or outbuildings, helping you to make the most of your summer (and carry you through to autumn and winter).

AVA PORCH PENDANT

We have taken our sought after Ava Pendant and redesigned it as an IP rated Outdoor Porch Light, perfect for adding a little character to a porch. The Ava Porch Pendant celebrates the reflective qualities of glass with a hand blown fluted shade that bounces light beautifully wherever it is placed.⁠ Forged from solid natural brass that has been lightly antiqued for a subtly aged look and has a wonderful, weighty quality that befits its handmade nature. With a rating of IP44 this outdoor light can withstand our temperamental British weather, and is supplied with 50cm of waterproof cable and a specially designed watertight ceiling rose.

CANTERBURY LANTERN

This magnificent light is our solid brass Standard Canterbury Lantern: a stunningly handsome outdoor pendant light that will instantly create an impact switched on or off thanks to its robust quality and grand proportions.⁠In its making, we were inspired by the beauty of Georgian and Victorian carriage lanterns that we have reimagined in a more contemporary and practical style for today’s homes.

TILBURY LANTERN

Our solid brass Tilbury Lantern is a generously sized and weighty outdoor pendant light with a touch of industrial chic that will instantly draw your eye thanks to its imposing proportions. Designed to illuminate your front door, porch or gateway, it has a robust quality and timeless elegance that will suit modern as well as period properties. We were inspired by the Victorians lanterns that once graced the warehouses around Tilbury Docks. We have reimagined ours as a larger, more contemporary version with a beautiful spun brass ‘hood’ for today’s homes.

SALCOMBE PORCH PENDANT

Bring a dash of coastal character to your home entrance with our striking Salcombe Porch Pendant. The brass gallery is paired with a crisp glass casing to protect the bulb from the elements whilst providing a beautiful statement piece to your exterior design.

HACKNEY LANTERN

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.


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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.

 

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10 Jim Lawrence Statement Pendant Lights For The Heritage Home

Searching for that wow-factor light for your renovation or revamp? Or perhaps just in need of something bold and beautiful to refresh a stale interior? Look no further. We are delighted to showcase some of our favourite statement pendant lights for your home.

No longer made with just function in mind, lighting can double-up as artwork, helping to tell a story and tie your scheme together. Each of the following designs make for a striking feature with a variety of shades and fixtures to best suit your home style.

The Bloomsbury Pendant is a smart choice for living spaces, dining areas and studies, dressed up with a hand finished collar up top and ring beneath, framing the expertly hand blown glass shade and drawing the eye to whatever is situated beneath. The transparent quality of its handblown glass shade allows you to create a stunning focal point without losing any sense of space. To add to its heritage feel, try pairing it with our Squirrel Cage LED Bulb.

If you are looking for a modern alternative to a traditional chandelier then our beautiful Arlington Pendant will fit the bill. Designed with four arms dropped on a slim stem, this pendant brings a sleek contemporary feel to the room.⁠ The Arlington is a lovely choice as a centrepiece hanging above a bed, a dining room table or as the main lighting source in a living room where the fabric shades will soften any overhead glare.

One of our most beautiful chandeliers, the Romana Pendant Light is sure to create a talking point in your home where its intricate leaf frond design and subtle old gold sheen will make a statement wherever it is hung. It looks wonderful taking pride of place in a large hallway, sitting room or fitted above a long dining room table. In its design we were inspired by the abundant reed beds that line our lovely Suffolk waterways, such as the rivers Stour, Orwell and Deben that feature in so many famous paintings. The Romana has eight shade arms and ivory candle tubes and a central ‘fountain’ of gently curling reed fronds that will bring a decorative touch to your lighting scheme.

Evoke the romance of bygone days with our wonderfully graceful, eight-armed, Wickham Candle Chandelier. Lovingly forged from solid steel, the Wickham has been designed to create instant atmosphere in your dining room bringing the warm, gentle flicker of candlelight to your evening meal or dinner party. Choose from Matt Black or Beeswax to illuminate your home with our most authentically traditional pendant yet.


Our decorative cage-style Lucie Pendant Light is a perfect choice for a centrepiece in hallway, lounge or bedroom, where its three candle arms with their tulip detail will add lovely layers of light to your scheme. Its design is inspired by the Tudor style turrets found at many stately homes around the country, yet it comes with a modern twist in that it has no glass, making it an excellent choice for those houses with high, hard to reach ceilings that can’t always be dusted. Also made in our hand-dipped Beeswax finish for those who prefer the monochrome.

Create a talking point in your home with our stunning handcrafted Ava Triple Pendant on a striking circular rose. We have taken our most popular individual pendants and created this new and beautiful multi-pendant design to really showcase the quality of the workmanship and beautiful reflective nature of hand blown glass. Our triple roses are designed to sit above a breakfast bar or dining table or to take centre stage in a large hallway or sitting room where they will softly bounce light around the room. Prefer the Holborn’s and Fulbourn’s? No bother. View all of our multi pendant lighting here.

If you love our classic glass ceiling pendants but want your lighting to pack more of a punch then these are for you. The smokey grey glass of our Charcoal Holborn Pendant is perfect for adding a subtle hint of colour to your room without losing too much light output. We also make these pretty pendants in other styles and colours so you can get a little more playful with your lighting design.


The Globe Pendant Light in Beeswax is designed to create a dramatic statement with its intricate, intersecting metal bands and globe centre. Reminiscent of Gothic architecture and handcrafted from high quality forged iron, this is a pendant sure to make an impact within your interior. Also available in Matt Black and Polished for a subtley different look.

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This is our Leiston Pendant. Complete with its co-ordinating braided cable, chain and ceiling rose, it’s a bold choice for a kitchen, living or dining space thanks to its distince ‘pudding bowl’ spun shade. We paint the inside of our Leiston Pendant Lights ivory to beautifully reflect the light, but we offer alternative versions in Antiqued Brass, Clay and the beautiful new Heritage Copper that are self-finished throughout for a uniform look. The choice is over to you…

With Regency style weaving it’s gilded thread into the cultural fabric of today (hello, Bridgerton!) it felt like the right time to share our most dramatic pendant light: The Montgomery. We are known for our hand crafted and hand finished detailing, and we wanted to create a product where we could truly showcase the standard of our craftmanship. Our largest light to date, the grand proportions of our ten arm Montgomery create a dramatic focal point in open plan living spaces. Perfect for high or vaulted ceilings in either a town or country home, the Montgomery enhances a period interior with its dramatic but delicately made qualities.

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Named after the town of Montgomery in Wales, this Baroque design was influenced by the nearby Powis Castle, a medieval castle, fortress and country house now cared for by the National Trust. Housing an extensive and magnificent collection of paintings, sculpture, furniture and tapestries, there is a wealth of inspiration for all interior lovers.

Our workshop Technical Lead Lee Saxby says the Montgomery is his favourite light to make. “ It’s a challenge”, he says, “but it’s far more interesting to work on than a light with a simpler design. I love welding the component parts together. The detail is beautiful and it feels great building all the parts so that it comes together.” Read our Behind The Design feature all about the creation of our largest and most spectacular statement chandelier.

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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.

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Jojo Bradley Interiors | Designing The Potted Lobster

Cheshire-based interiors practice Jojo Bradley have a simple ethos: to translate individual taste into an interior that is comfortable and elegant, while sympathetic to the building and its period. Offering a professional and personal design service to residential and commercial clients nationwide, they’ve curated some of our favourite and most striking restaurant decor using our lighting and accessories.

Most notably is the gorgeous coastal-rustic interior of the Potted Lobster. With restaurants in Bamburgh and Abersoch, this is relaxed seafood dining finished with a luxury look. Featured on BBC favourite Hairy Bikers for it’s delicious menu, the Potted Lobster has also garnered favour on Instagram for its visuals. Pairing our Antiqued Brass fittings with natural wood, traditional beachy blue hues and statement furniture, Jojo Bradley have created the perfect environment for our coastal-inspired designs to thrive. We spoke with Design Assistant Amy to find out more about their practice and seeking inspiration for the home.

Firstly, your team have recently been nominated onto the entry list for the Restaurant and Bar Design Awards for your design at The Potted Lobster in Abersoch, Wales. Congratulations! Can you give us a little background about the company?

Jojo started the business 8 years ago in her spare bedroom with her upholstery hammer and a sewing machine. Since then, Jojo Bradley Interiors has flourished into a wonderful team of 8 consisting of Interior designers, Interior Architects and accountants.

How would you describe the Jojo Bradley style?

Elegant, fun and timeless to ultimately create beautiful yet functional spaces.

We adore the decor at the Potted Lobster restaurants. Of course we love your lighting choices, but can you give us some insight into how you developed the rest of the décor?

We worked closely with the client on this project to create a luxurious coastal restaurant. Using inspiration from the beautiful Welsh coast, we developed the soft furnishings scheme using a mix of navy, soft blues and a hint of orange as a subtle nod to ‘The Potted Lobster’ branding. We knew from the word go we would be incorporating bespoke murals by the very talented ‘Florence Super’ which we developed closely with her and this was a huge inspiration to the rest of the interior design scheme.

We often take inspiration from hotel and bar design, but it tends to be a little more daring than most of us might implement in our own homes. How does the planning for restaurant design differ from a residential project?

Commercial design offers us the opportunity to add more conceptual elements to the design for instance incorporating sea murals and ash wood slatted walls to fulfil the ‘coastal’ brief. It often means we can be a little more playful and bolder with our designs.

Naturally we believe lighting is at the core of a well-balanced scheme. When designing a room, at what stage do you consider the lighting?

We consider lighting from the very beginning of the design process. Good lighting design is imperative to creating the right ambiance to a space, so we work closely with our trusty electricians to ensure this is implemented perfectly. A mixture of high-level and low-level lighting is important to any room, so it works for the user in both the daytime and evening. At The Potted Lobster we used a mixture of club wall lights and lanterns with a chandelier style light to create a ‘glow’ with no harsh direct light, to ensure the space is comfortable for the diners.

As a business, do you have a favourite style or era of property to work with?

We often work with period properties but we particularly love working with Georgian. The large proportions, ceiling height and symmetry are a delight when creating a design scheme and room layout.

Can you give any tips to our audience who might want to transform their interior style but on a tighter budget?

Be stringent with your budget, plan in advance and decide early on the key pieces you want to spend the bulk of your budget on and work the remainder of the room around this. For instance, we always recommend to our clients to spend more of their budget on higher spec lighting as this always give the look and feel of a more luxurious space. Other items such as accessories can easily be upgraded in the future.

A few quick-fire questions…

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

Hone in on your own personal style and do not fall down the Pinterest hole, as often these trends are short lived and do not stand the test of time. Take your time adding the personal touches such as artwork, as creating a home is a labour of love that doesn’t happen overnight.

Is there a staple homeware piece that every house needs?

Artwork personal to the family whether this be an inherited piece of art or a family photograph.

Your favourite Jojo Bradley project so far?

Although we love all our projects, both residential and commercial, ‘The Potted Lobster’ in Abersoch sits high on our favourites list.

Finally, your favourite Jim Lawrence product?

The Antiqued Brass Club Wall Lights are an absolute go-to for us. Whether used on joinery, a utility or any other room of the home, they create a beautiful ambiance.

If you too are inspired by Jojo Bradley Interior Design, enjoy more of their portfolio at @jojobradleyinteriors on Instagram. To visit either of the Potted Lobster restaurants book here. 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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Boathouse Wall Light in Antiqued Brass, Hunstanton Velvet Cushion Cover in Navy, Stanton Pendant Light in Antiqued Brass, Hunstanton Velvet Cushion Cover in Burnt Orange, Ship’s Wall Light in Antiqued Brass

 

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Find Your Perfect Kitchen Colour With Edward Bulmer Natural Paints

 Though colour trends may come and go, we are confident you will find a beautiful match for your kitchen in our hand finished metal colourways. Whether Matt Black, Antiqued Brass or a glossy Nickel there is a whole spectrum of beautiful colour out there to offset or blend with our products. Looking for the perfect kitchen cupboard handles is a task in itself, and with so much inspiration our there it can be overwhelming trying to decide on a paint colour they will match with. At Jim Lawrence we feel our products work best when paired with another quality product, which often means made by a UK family business with an ethos just like ours. This is where Edward Bulmer comes in, helping to make those all important styling choices feel effortless and finished with a genuinely natural touch.

Edward Bulmer Natural Paints are designed, created and ‘homemade’ for you by the interiors expert, Edward Bulmer. Edward is passionate about every colour they produce, how it has been made and the raw materials used to make it. When you decide to use natural paint, you are making more than a colour choice, a paint choice, a fashion choice or even a lifestyle choice – you too are choosing to make a difference. This resonates with us deeply and we know this matters to you too. Not only are you taking home individually handmade products and the highest possible level of craft, you are championing Great British craftmanship as a result.⁠ Pair the two and you’ve got yourself a winning combination.

FINDING YOUR PERFECT MATCH


Emma Diaz is a Colour Consultant for Edward Bulmer Natural Paint, working with clients to pair gorgeous tones with their interiors to create harmony in the home. We have long admired Emma’s styling of our products in her Cotswold cottage renovation and were thrilled to collaborate and create the perfect colour combinations for your kitchen cupboard handles.

With her guidance, we’ve selected the best of the Edward Bulmer Natural Paint Collection to marry together with our range of product finishes in a kitchen setting. If you want to see more, Emma documents her home styling, colour consultancy and other interior projects on her Instagram account @byemmadiaz.

COMBINE ANTIQUED BRASS
WITH EARTHY TONES OF DUSKY RED OR SALMON PINK

The trend for using brass in modern kitchen designs shows no signs of slowing. Made from solid, natural brass that has been gently distressed and antiqued for a subtle, aged appearance, our brass kitchen cupboard knobs and handles have a beautiful patina that brings instant warmth to a room. Incredibly versatile, brass works with almost any colourway, suits modern as well as traditional kitchens and looks wonderful with natural building materials. Pair this deep earthy Red Ochre with our Larder Drawer Pull, a slim yet wide pull that offers subtle vintage charm to your kitchen design.

“A favourite colour of mine, Red Ochre with Antiqued Brass is a wonderfully traditional pairing, creating a homely, traditional look. This red is not bright, but deep and earthy, so it doesn’t dominate a space. It was often used in old country kitchens. The brass compliments it beautifully, bringing out the warmth in the shade and making sure the traditional country kitchen look is right up to date. “

 

PAIR POLISHED LACQUER
WITH SMOKY SHADES OF WOODLAND GREEN

Handcrafted from high quality steel that is polished to a deep gunmetal grey colour, our Polished finish really showcases the stunning patina of the metal which is then sealed with a high gloss lacquer to give it added durability. A dusky colour like Drab Green is a wonderful choice for this brushed steel effect. These lovely Large Napier Cupboard Knobs are perfect for those of you who want to steer towards a more modern country look without the bright lustre of a contemporary chrome finish. Possibly our most versatile cupboard handle, our Napier Knobs are universally loved, bringing a classic look to any style of furniture that need reviving.

“Create a truly heritage look by using Drab Green with the Polished Drawer pull. Green is always a popular choice for kitchens, yet this one’s differences come where it is not too pale, nor too dark. Use it all over (including walls) in a pantry with wooden worktops and panelling for a real heritage look, or on cabitery for a brighter, more modern country kitchen feel. It is a shade of green that is extremely versatile and easy to live with, no matter the age of your property.”

 

MATCH MATT BLACK

WITH CREAMY WHITES & NEUTRALS

Black won’t ever go out of style, but in our home sanctuaries it can sometimes feel safer to opt for softer and lighter colour schemes. Whilst many of us adhere to this and are partial to more natural neutrals, a contrasting black is a sure way to offset these softer tones and create striking monochrome accents in any interior. A clean uniform finish, our Matt Black finish is created by applying  paint with a powder coating process that makes the smooth hard-wearing surface you take home.⁠ Pair Edward Bulmer’s Milk White with our Cook’s Drawer Pull in Matt Black for a gorgeous take on traditional country cottage decor.


“This pairing is perfect for a wonderfully fresh kitchen space. I love this white because it’s warm and strong enough to stand alone as a cabinetry colour. The addition of matt black for the cupboard knobs and handles can create a traditional, or modern monochrome style. Use this pairing with wood in a kitchen to give it a warmer, more rustic feel, or combine it with a white or black counter top for more modern, minimalist monochrome style.”

 

COMPLEMENT HERITAGE COPPER

WITH SAFFRON OR MUSTARD YELLOW

Heritage Copper is a natural durable metal with a stunning patina that will turn up the modern country dial with little effort. Persian is strong brown yellow akin to a mustard, perfect for pairing up with the rustic blush hue of our copper Gilby Drawer Pull. Think vintage jelly molds and antique pots and pans…beautiful against classic white and an earthy yellow like this one, it’s hard to imagine a true country kitchen without it. Achieve this vintage look using distressed Heritage Copper tones, adding warmth for that lovely lived in feel. Give your kitchen cabinets, cupboards and drawers an instant update with our handcrafted Gilby Drawer Pull: made with a quality you can appreciate with every touch.

“Yellow kitchens are very on trend at the moment, and this colour is warm and bold whilst staying earthy. The Heritage Copper handles complement the warmth of this optimistic shade to bring it all together beautifully.”

CONTRAST OUR SILVERY NICKEL

WITH MOODY BLUES & OCEAN GREENS

For contemporary styling in your kitchen, you can’t do better than Nickel. It has a bright, silvery quality that looks fantastic against Bulmer’s Vert De Mer. Our Nickel lustre is created by plating solid brass with highly polished nickel and finishing it with a flash coating of chrome for further durability. This shiny finish is delightful on our Schoolhouse Drawer and Cupboard Pulls, giving their utilitarian style a charming update for the modern home.

“This is a pairing equally at home in a modern country farmhouse kitchen as an on-trend London apartment. Vert De Mer is a rich, timeless blue that is beautifully emphasized by the freshness of the Nickel finish in this scheme. Pair with limestone floors for a country feel or quartz or marble worktops for a modern touch.”


FURTHER INSPIRATION


Browse some more winning combinations of our kitchen cupboard handles paired with these stunning natural paints in our Kitchen Colourways Style Guide. To browse all of our lighting and homeware collections, click here. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @JimLawrenceMade and tag us in your interior updates – we love seeing our products in their new homes!

MADE BY US


Before our products arrive at your door, there’s a long process to get through. The journey begins when a product is a mere twinkle in the eye as an idea forms. Once we’ve scribbled down plans and sketched a design the manufacturing process begins. From welding to forging, metal spinning to hand finishing and lampshade making to wiring our lights, we do it all. Even the careful packing of your product into our boxes…when you buy from us, you help keep so many traditional British skills alive.⁠ To find out more about our heritage roots, read the Jim Lawrence story.

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Making An Entrance | 10 Matt Black Porch Lights For The Heritage Home

Our heritage outdoor lighting designs are skilfully made in our Suffolk based workshop, using traditional metal working techniques to create the quality product you take home. Our outside lights will transform the look of your garden, entrance or outbuildings, making the most of architectural features and the natural beauty of your building materials. Choose from period splendour or simple country cottage styles to find your perfect outdoor light.

For classic styling, you can’t do better than matt black when it comes to exterior design. 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 striking no matter the setting, sitting bold against natural building materials like brick, stone, wood and plaster. Admire this smooth and durable finish across our varied offering of black porch lights.

THE HACKNEY OUTDOOR LANTERN

Our wall mounted Hackney Lantern is a handsome, vintage-style outdoor wall light that has been hand crafted from high quality steel and painted Matt Black for a quality look to your outdoor lighting scheme. 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.

An alternative to the wall mounted design, the Hackney Lantern with chain can be ceiling mounted to suspend in your porches and hallways. The Hackney Lantern comes supplied with 50cm of black chain and cable and a ceiling rose and fixing screws in the same finish. We also make a selection of wall brackets should you wish to hang your pendant lantern from a wall but keep the feature of the cable and chain.

THE SHIP’S LIGHT

Hand crafted from high quality forged iron that has been painted in our smart hard wearing Matt Black, the Ship’s Wall light features a hand blown glass shade encompassed in an industrial-style steel cage. Inspired by the deck lights once found on ocean liners and steamboats, the Ship’s Light is as stylish as it is hardy, capturing the essence of a vintage find rather than a new item you can easily purchase at the click of a button. Of course this is because they are hand crafted and finished by us, which means they are made to last just like the high quality designs of days done by. This might be why they have long been one of our most popular outdoor lights.

THE BOATHOUSE WALL LIGHT

This Wall Light is the beautiful Boathouse, a Gold Award Winner in the Best Lighting Category at the House Beautiful Awards. As the name suggests, this light has a lovely nautical feel that will enhance any outdoor setting whether a coastal property or a modern townhouse. A relatively small wall light, the Boathouse’s most appealing feature is the elegant spun brass bell shaped shade and short swan neck arm that has been painted in our smart and hardwearing Matt Black to complement its heritage roots.

THE PEACOCK LANTERN

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, high quality forged iron that is renowned for its non-corrosive properties, this Peacock has been painted in our Matt Black for a simple, elegant matt finish. 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.

THE FINSBURY LANTERN

A more pared down version of our best-selling Peacock, the Finsbury Lantern combines the classic elegance of a traditional outdoor wall light with modern LED technology, to produce a light that is as beautiful as it is practical.

Hand crafted from high quality steel that has been painted Matt Black for an authentic, traditional appearance, we’ve kept the design details of the Finsbury to a minimum to create a simple, linear wall light with an understated elegance that will complement a modern setting yet won’t look out of place in a traditional one

THE NEWPORT DOWNLIGHTER

A dream choice for the more contemporary home, our Newport Downlighter will provide beautiful accent lighting wherever it is used. This unique light projects subdued beams of warm light down your walls, perfect for illuminating house names and numbers, lining a path or lighting up a driveway.

THE COACH LANTERN


A decorative outdoor wall light in classic matt black, our Coach Lantern design takes the best old fashioned styling and combines it with modern lighting technology to produce a handsome exterior wall light that is as practical as it is pretty. Featuring hand blown glass panes with a forged iron cross lattice on the front for security and an attractive handle detail on the top housing, this is one for the traditional country cottage.

THE STANDARD CANTERBURY

Our solid steel Canterbury Lantern is a handsome outdoor pendant light that will instantly draw your eye thanks to its imposing proportions. Designed to illuminate your front door, porch or gateway, it has a robust quality and timeless elegance that will suit modern as well as period properties.

THE CARRIAGE LANTERN

The Carriage Lantern features a top mounted lamp holder, four metal corner pillars with ball finials top and bottom and hand blown glass panes: a pared back, more angular modern interpretation of traditional Victorian coach lanterns.

COMPLETE THE LOOK


A complete collection of front door furniture is a must have to ensure a stylish and picture perfect kerb appeal. Transform your front door into a thing of beauty with our collection of handcrafted door furniture in Matt Black, ensuring you achieve the perfect style to welcome you home.


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.

 

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Boot Room Style For Spring | Spruce Up Your Storage Space

A boot room, a porch, a utility room. These practical spaces might be where you stash your walking shoes and hide your coats to keep the rest of the house tidy, but there’s no need to overlook this wonderful styling opportunity. For busy families, dog owners and anyone who enjoys the outdoor life, a well organised boot room is a must have space that will revolutionise your home. If you can keep your coats, shoes, wellies, dog leads, umbrellas, schoolbags and any other outdoorsy kit in one designated place, it will make a huge difference to the rest of your house.

If this area is cluttered it’s not actually serving its purpose. You want neat, space saving solutions to make the most out of a room that is designed to be a transitional storage space. Follow our simple tips to clear away clutter and add a few well chosen light, wall and door fittings and you can create a boot room to be proud of.

LIGHTING WITH UTILITY IN MIND

BROOKE WALL LIGHT


This is a sconce your home really can’t live without! The Brooke Wall Light is versatile in that you can decide with orientation works best in your room…fix up or down depending on your preference.⁠ The Brooke is paired here with our 20cm medium Pendant French Drum Shade in Soft Gold Cow Parsley cotton. Known for its versatility, cotton is one of the most commonly used fabrics for lamp shade as it is lightweight, durable and has a softness which is ideal for diffusing light evenly around a room. Our cow parsley has a relatively large weave that gives it a wonderful texture akin to linen. It is uniform appearance and brings a rustic and understated beauty for a laid-back look.

STANTON PENDANT LIGHT

 An on-trend, versatile pendant light with a minimalist design that shows off the beauty of the bulb inside, our Stanton Pendant is a popular choice for kitchens, hallways, boot rooms and bedrooms. The Stanton Pendant’s slim and architectural lines are striking in a vatiety of finishes, but it’s the bold contrast of Matt Black which invites an industrial inspired silhouette into this space.

HARDWEARING METALWORK FOR A HERITAGE FEEL

You don’t need a lot of space, just some well thought out storage solutions to keep clutter at bay. If built-in cabinets are a non-starter, use a bench, chest, baskets or crates to store your kit and double up as somewhere to sit to pull off your wellies. Coat hooks are wonderful for keeping those essential coats, bags and leads handy but out of the way, while a mirror will make a small space seem larger. Those all essential wall and/or ceiling lights will create welcoming layers of light to illuminate your space all year round.

RAMSHOLT COAT HOOK

There’s always something to tuck away, so you can never have too many storage solutions like wall hooks. ⁠⁠The Ramsholt Coat Hook is attractive traditionally forged double coat hook in a hammered matt black finish.
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We make plenty of hooks in a selection of our beautiful finishes and ensure they are straightforward to fit on the wall or door for whichever purpose you need. Using our hooks in the nook of fitted cabinetry in a cloakroom for example is a thoughtful solution, leaving the floor space free to feel open, roomy and uncluttered with plenty of tucked away storage for any necessities.⁠⁠

THORNHILL MIRROR

A beautifully hand crafted and generously sized mirror that will give the illusion of further space in a smaller room. All our mirrors are hand forged and high quality – an everlasting home accessory to enhance any home.

INTERNAL LETTER PLATE

Banish draughts by using an internal letter plate on the inside of your door. A wonderfully weighty piece in forged iron to complete the look of your door furniture. Useful as they are, boot rooms can be draughty and cold, so it is worth incorporating some draught excluding solutions into your scheme.
Our beautiful internal letter plates are designed with a flap to keep out unwanted draughts and a heavy curtain in wool or tweed hung from a portiere rod or pole above the door is a brilliant way to keep out the cold whilst adding a heritage touch to your room.

FABRIC IN SOFT GOLD COW PARSLEY

When it came to choosing a colour palette for our new Cow Parsley Fabric, it was clear that plucking Jim and Sheena’s favourite views from their Suffolk farm would be translated into this new collection.⁠ An ode to the beautiful countryside we call home, 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 collection conjures memories just like these: kicking off muddy boots at the doorstep and warming your hands on the radiator, admiring the first blooms of spring and the hum of wildlife in the trees. Our Cow Parsley collection neatly encapsulates all of these small seasonal joys into something you can admire all year round as part of your interior.
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HUNSTANTON VELVET CUSHION COVER IN SAFFRON

One for the maximalists. Our new Saffron Velvet is a highly pigmented cadmium yellow that adds drama and vibrancy to your decor. Choose from three lampshade styles and beautifully plush cushion covers to match.

WATERFORD CUSHION COVER IN ELEPHANT LINEN

Our Waterford Linens are soft, tactile fabrics made up of a selection of gorgeous dusky tones that lend themselves beautifully to soft furnishings, whether curtains, shades or cushions. Linen is a beautifully soft yet tough natural fabric that is prized throughout the world for its versatility. Used everywhere from bedding to upholstery and lampshades, families would pass their linen to the next generation such is its durability and longevity.

2 GANG MODULAR GRID SWITCH

Give your room an instant update by accompanying your favourite Jim Lawrence products with our matching switches and sockets. When decorating a room it is sometimes easy to miss the little extras that can add the design flare your room was missing. A white plastic switch is a sight we are all over familiar with, but with us you can find a unique alternative and never have to forsake style for function.

This 2 gang black modular grid switch features a hand forged steel hammered plate, finished in matt black to complete the uniform look alongside your lighting and other accessories.

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.

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Industrial Style Lighting | Utility Meets Charm

Industrial design marries sleek modernity with old warehouse charm to create the perfect play of contrasts in your home. You don’t need to live in a loft space, converted factory or even in an urban environment to achieve an industrial look – you just need to follow a few basic principles and you can completely revitalise your space.

If you are looking for lighting ideas, we have industrial style lighting in vintage and contemporary styles as well as pendant and wall lights influenced by reclaimed pieces and agricultural finds from Jim and Sheena’s Suffolk farm.

We’re lucky enough to live in a country with a rich industrial history, whether it’s the mills, steelworks, warehouses or factories of our cities, or the agricultural landscape of the countryside. What better resource to influence your design choices or creative thinking?

Use your surroundings to inspire you. At Jim Lawrence we often go back to our farming roots to find ideas for our lighting and ironmongery. Our Bulkhead Outdoor Light was originally designed with Jim’s family farm in mind as he wanted to create a stylish and practical outdoor light for a converted cow shed. Similarly, our beautiful brass conduit kits were created to help Jim and Sheena tidy up exterior wiring on their barn. You can find out more about this clever accessory in our helpful conduit guide.

UNDERSTATED DESIGN

Industrial style lighting is all about practicality and versatility. Clean lines, simple forms and stark contrasts are a must, with an emphasis on natural materials and bare finishes. Made by us in our Suffolk workshop using traditional techniques, it’s no wonder our designs lend themselves beautifully to these more rustic hand finished colourways.

Our handsome, retro-look Aldgate Wall Light blends a classic lighting design with an industrial look to fit perfectly into the trend for stylish, vintage style lights for loft space living or kitchen lighting schemes. With its graceful swan neck arm and fully adjustable head that can be moved forwards and backwards, the Aldgate is the perfect combination of practical and stylish. Shown above in our contemporary Polished finish, this Aldgate is manufactured from solid high grade steel and polished to a deep, gunmetal grey.

To truly get the industrial look, find fixtures where the inner workings of the light are on show, such as a metal lamp holder, visible or oversized bulb and lots of braided cable. Originally, our cage-like Cowley Pendant was made to show off the beauty of a bare Squirrel Cage Bulb that was made for illuminating the sparse brick rooms of an old piggery on the farm. Refined by our design team to blend into a manner of interiors, you can now enjoy it in your home too.

MAKE THE MOST OF MINIMALISM

Make the most of your space by creating a clean, uncluttered interior that focuses on practicality and ensures your attention is drawn to your fixtures and fittings where you can make an impact with the bare essentials. Hanging pendants are perfect for introducing character and individuality into a scheme while keeping a sleek minimalist design. Choose ceiling lights with a simple outline and in block colours to create a bold statement and don’t be afraid to juxtapose modern designs with timeworn accessories for a great, layered lighting scheme.

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MAKE A STATEMENT 

As an alternative, naked bulbs paired with our Pendant Lampholders allow you to make a real ‘loft-inspired’ feature in the home. You can enhance the natural light whilst making a statement with unique or oversized bulbs. This beautiful kitchen belons to Sian from @restore_home_. Read our interview with Sian, exploring more of her vintage-look home which is framed with a cool industrial edge.

You can still get creative even when taking a minimal approach. We offer a variety of cut to order braided cable colours to mix and match with your metalwork and paint colours.

COMBINE FUNCTIONALITY WITH ELEGANCE

Our glass pendant lights will bring some sparkle to a space as well as show off the beauty of a heritage-style bulb, while our hand forged hardware will help you turn up the rusticity.

The Bellingham features a simple, cylindrical glass shade that is cleverly suspended from three brass arms, and a visible lamp holder for added dimension. Paired with our vintage-style chain and cable, these lovely pendant lights are made with kitchen island lighting in mind.

Clear glass shades bypass the visual imposition that can sometimes happen with weightier lighting and higher ceilings, allowing light to pass through whichever room you choose to place it. Pairing the beauty of these large hand blown domes with the blushing patina of our Heritage Copper is a sure way to marry elegance with a more rustic edge. Our Walcot Pendant in Heritage Copper is a popular choice for dining and living areas, inviting multiple levels of Great British Craftmanship into your decor.

FAVOUR METAL FEATURES

Handcrafted, metallic tones will complement natural building materials like wood, brick and plaster. Whether you want to dial up your rugged look or use something more refined, our collection of spun shades and hand forged accessories will do just the trick.

Wanting to create the perfect kitchen light using our Brass finish, we’ve taken one of our most popular pendants and given it a cleverly weighted pulley system so you can adjust its height to achieve the best light for tasking or entertaining. With its elegant silhouette and warm, on-trend antiqued brass tones, our Butler Rise and Fall Pendant Light is a classic kitchen pendant that will look fabulous hung above a kitchen table, island or breakfast bar. For a more pared back version, you will love the simple Butler Pendant Light.

OLD FASHIONED STYLING

Beautiful against this deep panelled backdrop, get the look with our Balmoral light in Antiqued Brass: combining the best of old fashioned styling with contemporary design to produce a pendant light that’s perfect for elevating a farmhouse kitchen. The Balmoral Pendants were designed with kitchen tables and breakfast bars in mind, with the shallow spun metal shade and vintage-look chain creating the perfect marriage of period style and industrial cool.⁠⁠

SLATE GREY FOR LOFT-STYLE LIVING

Our Heritage Copper and Antiqued Brass are classic industrial colours that will bring brightness and warmth to a scheme while our Polished Lacquer displays a beautiful steel patina and subtle pewter-like grey tone that is undeniably industrial in nature. For something unique that mirrors the feel of Brooklyn warehouse living, our Slate Grey finish is perfect for those of you after something a little different. Available in pendant hanging light designs and two of our most popular wall lights, this striking new colourway will instantly create a focal point in any contemporary or modern country kitchen or dining space.

With our Slate Grey Lexington Pendants gracing the modern country kitchen of designer Sarah Farrington, it’s clear this finish is not reserved for any one style. Experienced self builder, project manger and interior designer, Sarah of @farringtons_design is no stranger to a home renovation, and we love how our slate grey adds depth whilst invigorating her new build with character. We chat interior design, business and her plans for this incredible location here.

FACTORY INSPIRED WALL & SPOT LIGHTING

When it comes to colour schemes, designers often suggest sticking to a neutral palette in your home décor that is offset by fittings in moodier tones of black, grey and white. Our Matt Black, Slate Grey and Clay finishes are influenced by vintage factory lighting, offering smart uniform look to your lighting that works with any paint colourway.


The Pinewood Spotlight (above) has a mighty presence. Able to hold its own in a large space, the Pinewood is ideal for rooms with high ceilings. It can be fixed to a wall or ceiling, creating the perfect task lighting and is fully adjustable. The cog at the side of the light enables it to be angled up or down and fixed in place, while the whole light can be rotated fully to each side. For more suble choices, our more traditional spot lighting is wonderful for downlighting kitchens, hallways or supplementing your living areas with an another layer of industrial style lighting.

The Curtis Spot Light is an infallible choice. Traditionally styled and hand crafted, the Curtis combines the practicality of a spotlight with the beauty of our Club Wall Light with which it shares a similar spun shade.⁠ The Curtis is ideally suited as a down lighter for your kitchen, bedroom or living room. Its rustic finish and exposed braided cable gives it a retro feel which slips seamlessly into most interior styles.

This is our Fisher Wall Light, adding a subtle and gently diffused warmth to the interior of @warehouse_townhouse. Dark walls and brass are a no brainer when it comes to adding a quality lustre to your moody, industrial inspired interior.

SHOP THE INDUSTRIAL EDIT

To see all of our Industrial Style Lighting, visit our edit on the website for the whole range of lighting and accessories.

MADE BY US, LOVED BY YOU

Jim Lawrence has worked hard over the past 20 years to build up an international reputation for producing classic, high quality products. All our shades, curtains, cushions and blinds are hand made by our talented soft furnishings team here at our Suffolk workshop.

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.

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Back In Black | Monochrome Accents For A Clean Classic Look

Black won’t ever go out of style, but in our home sanctuaries it can sometimes feel safer to opt for softer and lighter colour schemes. Whilst many of us adhere to this and are partial to more natural neutrals, a contrasting black is a sure way to offset these softer tones and create striking monochrome accents in any interior.

WINDOW DRESSING

Why not use hints of ironwork to test the water? A new curtain pole will help you to enjoy a clean classic look which blends beautifully into any scheme. Our slimline made to measure Matt Black Pole is paired here with our dainty sleeve brackets and button finials to ensure these curtains will always look their very best. Styled beautifully for @homesandgardensuk by @claudbry and photographed by @pollywreford.

Not just a mere practicality, our curtain poles and accessories are designed to enhance the inside as you look out.⁠ Our wide range enables you to dress your windows with sturdy quality and elegance – not something that always goes hand in hand. These Manson Window Latches combine age old manufacturing techniques with our hard wearing contemporary shock of black paint. Shop all of our window furniture rages here.

BLACK PENDANT LIGHTING

Of course we’re biased, but we love our Matt Black Ceiling Lights. Black has always been a popular colour choice for interior fixtures and fittings thanks to its versatility (itt complements any colourway), whilst exudes a feeling of smart uniformity. Match classic black lighting with a dark colour scheme to create a sense of orderly calm, or contrast it with off whites or a neutral scheme for a striking silhouette. A clean uniform finish, the paint is applied with a powder coating process that creates the smooth hard-wearing surface you take home.⁠


Searching for that wow-factor light for your renovation or revamp? Or perhaps you are just in need of something bold and beautiful to refresh your existing space? The Stanton Pendant’s slim and architectural lines are striking in a vatiety of finishes, but it’s the bold Matt Black that really packs a punch here, creating an industrial inspired silhouette wherever it is suspended.

This is our Leiston Pendant. A ceiling light finished in matt black with a large gently curved metal shade. Complete with its co-ordinating braided cable, chain and ceiling rose, it’s a bold choice for a kitchen, living or dining space.⁠

The light from the Fisher Pendant is softly diffused through the fluted shade, helping to create a gentle atmosphere for the home. Team up with our Fisher Wall Light for a cohesive style throughout the room. Brilliant for kitchen lighting, this dainty family of lighting looks lovely suspended as a trio of Pendants over an island or counter.

BLACK WALL LIGHTING

Blending our heritage roots and contemporary design, we’ve created a collection of timeless wall lighting with versatility in mind. @kelticklepie has paired our Candle Shade in Laurel Satin atop a Single Gosford Wall Light for a dramatically different approach to classic mirror-side lighting. Beautifully bold, the deep green hues of our Laurel fabric are dark enough to match the black but lift it for a more dynamic look.

We are all fans of the halo of light that pools from the spun shade of the Club: a light made for creating cosy corners out of alcoves, archways and other architectural apertures. This pretty shot from @the_mulberry_home makes the case for the effectiveness of layered lighting. Using our Matt Black Club for subtle light output whilst embracing the impact of the bold exterior creates a real wow-factor in this room.

The rising star: our Chester Wall Light. The electric cousin to our Hurricane Candle Sconce, this light brings a touch of the past to the present which looks equally at home in an industrial space as it does a traditional one. With its hand blown flared glass shade and elegant metal turnings, it is wonderful for adding a layer of soft light to a bedroom or living room. We love this simple shot from @stagedinteriorsstudio, the muted backdrop allowing the black to sing.


The brand new and versatile Brooke Wall Light incorporates the curved arm of our bestselling Club Wall Light but with the added benefit of choosing your own fabric shade. The Brooke can be mounted with the arm facing up or down according to your preference. Fit arm upwards to throw light up your walls for a more contemporary feel, subtly illuminating your ceilings with a comforting glow. Fit arm down to channel light below, creating task lighting ideal for highlighting areas like your favourite reading nook. There are a variety of Lamp Shades available, but here we’ve paired it with a Narrow Cylinder Shade in our Elephant Waterford Linen for maximum impact in creating a high-contrast look. Use in your snugs and living rooms or for ultra ambient light in your bedrooms.

SWITCHES & SOCKETS

Give your room an instant update by accompanying your favourite Jim Lawrence products with our matching switches and sockets. When decorating a room it is sometimes easy to miss the little extras that can add the design flare your room was missing. A white plastic switch is a sight we are all over familiar with, but with us you can find a unique alternative and never have to forsake style for function.

HAND FINISHED SMALLER DETAILING

Enjoying Matt Black drawer pulls and cupboard knobs in a variety of designs is a quick and easy way to make your cabinetry pop, no matter your styling preference. Whether a country cottage or contemporary new build, team them with your light fittings for a uniform look or mix and match for added impact. These small changes are quick and low cost for when you want to enhance your home with monochrome accents. Smaller details like handles can instantly add an authentic cottage style to your home inside and out with ease, whilst prooving that simple additions can still be packed with charm. ⁠

Inspired by the vintage charm of our ever popular Schoolhouse Drawer Pull, we reimagined the design to create this lovely Larder Drawer Pull. A narrower version that is a little more contemporary and understated in character, but still bringing an authentic feel to the room.

These are our hand forged Knotted Drawer Pulls made in our Suffolk workshop. Each knot is hand-tied by one of our blacksmiths enhancing a personalised effect that can only be achieved through hand-made products. ⁠A smooth matt black finish is a winning choice when contrasted against pastels like in this gorgeous room from @alisoncoldridge.

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. This hard wearing, durable finish is the perfect choice for creating a timeless and sophisticated look that leaves a lasting impression.

One of our most sought after products in all its beautiful finishes, the Heart Door Knocker is as elegant as it is sturdy: a quality addition to your door furniture collection. Made to be used, this weighty knocker with matching striker plates is crafted from solid metal and created using traditional techniques for a long lasting product that you can love for years to come. This beautiful shot from @rhubarbandhare shows off just how pretty it can be against gentler green tones: one of our favourite modern country combinations.

Complete your door furniture collection with matching handles and other finer details, instantly adding charming and timless kerb appeal to properties old and new. Our door accessories and Wall Mounted Hackney Lantern is a gorgeous sight with perfectly pruned planting from @coln_valley_gardener. Choose from a vast selection of Matt Black Mortice Lever or Knob Handles which are created robustly for outdoor use.

MADE BY US

We stock our products in the finishes that we feel suit them best. From traditional antiqued metal effects, to bold contemporary paint colours, our products are available in a fantastic variety of hand crafted finishes to perfectly suit your home style. For Matt Black, the paint is applied with a powder coating process that creates a smooth, hard-wearing surface. This creates the clean uniform finish that you take home. 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.


As this is a powder coated painted finish it will require no on-going upkeep, however we would advise that you simply wipe it over with a clean, lint free, soft cloth from time to time to remove any residual build-up of dust and dirt on the product.

Do you want to see more? 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.

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Welcome to the Jim Lawrence Style Journal.

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

This is where we share ideas that we love, show sneak peeks behind the scenes of our brand and offer a unique insight into classic design.

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Lighting & Accessories | Hardware | Soft Furnishings
Whilst we are well known for our extensive lightin Whilst we are well known for our extensive lighting collection, our expert team in Suffolk are also busy crafting a range of inspiring #homeaccessories. With quality manufacturing you can trust, we've made it easy to create a harmonious look and match our finishes throughout the house.⁠
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For bathrooms, the warm brass detailing of our Bletchley range is the perfect choice for an effortless and stylish #bathroom update, finished with a lacquered version of our popular antiqued brass to retain the beautiful lustre.⁠
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Enjoy more home accessories on the Jim Lawrence website, or in person in our Suffolk and Bath showrooms.
Outdoor lighting extends your living space beyond Outdoor lighting extends your living space beyond the walls of your home. With our extensive collection of garden lights, you can begin highlighting architectural features, draw attention to landscaping, and create a warm and inviting atmosphere for yourself and your family. ⁠
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Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply enjoying a quiet evening on your patio, outdoor lighting will help you make the most of your garden for longer.⁠
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View our full outdoor lighting collection at jim-lawrence.co.uk/outdoor-lights⁠ or tap this image via the link in our bio.
“Down memory lane…” A fascinating feature i “Down memory lane…”

A fascinating feature in the new @bathlifemag about our much beloved Walcot Street, where our Bath showroom resides. The beautiful building we are fortunate to be custodians of has a rich history, nestled alongside a range of other extraordinary premises and businesses we are lucky to be surrounded with.

Step through our doors to discover all manner of lighting and home accessories, each lovingly designed and crafted by us in our Suffolk workshops. We’re open Monday - Saturday 9.30am until 5.30pm, so there’s plenty of opportunity to stop by and chat home styling with our team.
Championing the little details you didn't know you Championing the little details you didn't know you needed.⁠
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We have found that making a feature out of the quirks in our homes is often the best way to enjoy them, no matter how small they might seem. These delicate turned stair rods are a subtle but stylish solution to keeping your carpet in place, ensuring your stairways are safe and your feet stay warm during these cooler months.⁠
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Explore the full extent of our hand crafted home accessories collection at jim-lawrence.co.uk.
Looking for unique ways to light up your bedroom? 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.⁠
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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 like the Carrick, as styled by @hollybushhome.⁠
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Tap this image via the link in our bio to see more bedside lighting options on our Style Journal.
A closer look some of our most recent fabric addit A closer look some of our most recent fabric additions.⁠
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Available now as cut lengths, or choose to create handsome made-to-measure curtains and blinds crafted by our soft furnishings team. Opt for a #romanblind or select any of our #curtain heading types to suit your style.⁠
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Swipe to view the new fabrics in Indigo Cottage Stripe, Spring Leaf in Rich Green, and Woodland in Duck Egg.⁠ Visit our website via the link in our bio to discover all of our beautiful new patterns and colourways.
We've made something for everyone in our latest pl We've made something for everyone in our latest plug-in collection.⁠
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A minimal, modern wall light, the Thorpe is a neat wall fitting that is striking paired with a vintage bulb, or subtle when neatly framed by one of our half shades for a contemporary look. Available in Matt Black or Polished to suit your scheme accordingly.⁠
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If you want to get the Jim Lawrence straight out of the box, tap the link in our bio to shop these new arrivals now 🔌💡⁠
Whatever your taste, ensure a harmonious look thro Whatever your taste, ensure a harmonious look throughout the home by matching your hardware across the house.⁠
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Thank you @kathgrovescurtainsandcushions for taking this beautiful shot of our reeded Antiqued Brass pole. Our most popular finish, this look is created by treating solid brass with antiquing solution, speeding up the natural tarnishing process and resulting in a lovely lived-in look that will deepen naturally over time.⁠
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Tap this image via the link in our bio to browse our curtain poles and their complementary accessories like brackets, rings and finials.
This dream kitchen from @thebuildingofus____ puts This dream kitchen from @thebuildingofus____ puts our Thornton Pendants centre stage. Fluted glass is beautiful above dining and kitchen areas: the delicate lines catching and diffusing the light from all angles.⁠
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If you love the elegant cylindrical look, swipe for some similar designs to suspend in your home: the Lambourne, the Bellingham or the Chamberlain.⁠
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Tap the first image via the link in our bio to view our full offering of versatile lighting for kitchens of all shapes and sizes.
At Jim Lawrence we often go back to our farming ro At Jim Lawrence we often go back to our farming roots to find ideas for our lighting and ironmongery. ⁠
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1) Our Bulkhead Outdoor Light was originally designed with Jim’s family farm in mind as he wanted to create a stylish and practical outdoor light for a converted cow shed.⁠
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2) Similarly, our beautiful brass conduit kits were created to help Jim and Sheena tidy up wiring in their barn.⁠
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3) The cage-like Cowley Pendant was made to show off the beauty of a bare Squirrel Cage Bulb that was wanted for illuminating the sparse brick rooms of an old piggery.⁠
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4) The Salthouse we designed for smaller cottage kitchens, dainty in size but perfect for packing a stylish industrial punch.⁠
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5) The handblown glass of the Westbourne is striking as a pendant or wall light, softy diffusing light for a gentler example of industrial-inspired design.⁠
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To view our full industrial edit, tap this post via the link in our bio.
The new Brooke plug-in makes a great alternative t The new Brooke plug-in makes a great alternative to traditional bedroom lighting, leaving space to de-clutter any surfaces where your bedside essentials reside. Other spaces we love to see the Brooke is flanking a big mirror or illuminating an armchair, adding ambient layers of light wherever you choose.⁠
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Easy to fit without the need to internally wire them up, plug-ins are the sensible choice for quick-fix fittings that have the same high-quality charm as a traditional light.⁠
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Available in up or down orientations, this lovely light is best styled with a 20cm medium French Drum Shade 💡
Stylish storage solutions for the items you need t Stylish storage solutions for the items you need to grab on your way in and out 🥾⁠
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Keep all seasonal clutter at bay with our handfinished brass or steel hooks and handles, perfect companions for your handbags, boots, and other neccessities you need to locate in an instant.⁠
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If you love this clever space-saving solution from @byemmadiaz featuring the Larder pulls and Hemley coat hooks, visit our website to discover the full range.⁠
Our mantra has always been “nothing similar is q Our mantra has always been “nothing similar is quite the same”, and if you’ve had the pleasure of trying out our products, you will know just what we mean by that. 

By conducting each step in the creation of our home accessories under one roof, we can continue to deliver the highest standards straight from our door to yours.

We don’t think any detail should be overlooked, which is why we’ve created a range of finishes and designs, allowing you to think creatively with your lighting and ensure that the even the smallest details make a beautiful impact.

Discover more by tapping the link in our bio to visit our website💡
A minimal, modern wall light, the new Thorpe plug- A minimal, modern wall light, the new Thorpe plug-in is a neat wall fitting that is striking paired with a vintage bulb, or subtle when neatly framed by one of our half shades for a contemporary look. ⁠
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Available in Matt Black or Polished, you can blend the Thorpe into your colour scheme accordingly.⁠
The Scallop Wall Light has become a favourite for The Scallop Wall Light has become a favourite for inviting a relaxed but playful look to bedrooms. Weighty solid brass adds to the sculptural feel of this design, bringing our reknowned detail to homes of all shapes and sizes. Choose from our classic wall light design or a handy plug-in option for bedsides and cosy nooks.⁠
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This mesmerising shot is from @bathstay 💡⁠
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Don't forget, we have a competition running for a chance to win your choice of plug-in design. Tap the link in our bio for details on how to enter.⁠
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From work surfaces to islands and kitchen sinks, w From work surfaces to islands and kitchen sinks, we all have areas in this room that could do with some more targeted lighting. A stylish and functional solution? A Jim Lawrence Wall Light. Our kitchen wall lights come in a range of painted, warm brass and copper tones and cool metallic finishes to suit every style of home.⁠
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The classic Club Wall Lights paired with the delicate dome of the Walcot Pendant is a gorgeous match. Visit the inspiration section on our website to shop more kitchen lights all in one place.⁠
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This beautiful design, build, and install is by @holly_oak_house in the home of @renovating.the.hive, photographed by @joeykendalbrown.
We’ve welcomed a hoard of new followers so far t We’ve welcomed a hoard of new followers so far this year, so it feels right to hop on the bandwagon and share a little more about who we are…

We love to share our story and talk about our amazing team and collection of products, so if you have any questions for us please don’t hesitate to comment here or get in touch by phone or email. 

Discover our full range of British made lighting and homeware via the link in our bio and help us to support #ManufacturingInEngland 💡
We've made something for everyone in our latest pl We've made something for everyone in our latest plug-in collection.⁠
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The Carrick Plug-in Wall Light now comes in both up and down orientations, so you can decide which works best in your space. Try the Carrick bedside, beside a mirror, or placed in the hall to save space where a table and lamp might normally reside.⁠
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If you want to get the Jim Lawrence straight out of the box, tap the link in our bio to shop these new arrivals now 🔌💡⁠
Whilst it's prudent (and joyful!) to look ahead an Whilst it's prudent (and joyful!) to look ahead and plan for Spring, when the sun dips away we are still enveloped by the enduring chill of the winter season. ⁠
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Whether you're combatting this by lighting a fire, candle, or dialling up the cosiness with lamps and cleverly placed wall lights, it's apparent that we find comfort in these sources of light. ⁠
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Dainty choices like the Rowsley are excellent lifters of ambience without taking over the room: the perfect choice for cottage interiors and smaller spaces.⁠
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For more home ideas (when you simply want a browse and don't know what you're after yet), visit the inspiration section on our website to find guidance by style or room.⁠

Gorgeous living space from @figtree.farm 🕯️
Jim Lawrence curtain poles and accessories are des Jim Lawrence curtain poles and accessories are designed to look delicate whilst offering robust support.⁠
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Both functional and ornamental, our hand-finished curtain poles and matching rings, finials and brackets add a touch of class to any room.⁠
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Visit the Knowledge Base on our website for a helpful step by step guide on how to measure your windows ready for your made to measure poles or you can purchase a ready-made pole pack with all the accessories included.⁠
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