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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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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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Launching next week. We’ve been exploring colou Launching next week.

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

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

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

What you see here is exactly that. Real footage from our workshop, captured as it happens. No staging, no refinement, just the rhythm of making: loud and industrious.

Our commitment to UK-based production sits at the heart of everything we do. Each material carefully handled, every finish built up with patience, and decades of skill brought quietly into every detail.

Follow along for an honest look behind the process.

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