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Handmade Lampshades | Colourful Candle Clip Lampshades For Winter 2023

This time of year is beautiful in many ways, but with darker days, cooler air and the outdoors visually fading into winter, it gives us the perfect excuse to liven up the inside of the home with vibrant colour, texture and pattern.

With less natural light to enjoy, maximising your existing light fittings with contrasting fabric or a beautiful blend of colour is a great way to add value to your decor without spending too much. Easy to install Colourful Candle Clip Lampshades offer excellent versatility for all styles of wall lighting.

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

GOLDS & YELLOWS

Whether you’re after warm, bold or something more earthy, yellows and golds can bring a spectrum of feeling to a room. Choose from a range of tones starting from sunny optimism with our bright velvet or a more classic elegance with soft gold cotton.

Solid Brass Candle Shade in Antiqued Brass, Cow Parsley Candle Shade in Soft Gold, Candle Shade in Saffron Hunstanton Velvet

CREAMS & NATURALS

The go-to colour pairing for those who prefer a more natural and neutral decor, creams and stoney tones are among some of our bestsellers. However, pared back doesn’t have not be plain. Choose from details like textured parchment with trim, rustic linen and traditionally woven tweed to add subtle interest to your lighting.

Parchment Candle Shade with Cream Trim, Candle Shade in Natural Isabelle Linen, Candle Shade in Limestone Herringbone Lovat Tweed

DEEP REDS

These colours bring heat and vibrancy to a room, complimenting our antiqued brass beautifully for anyone looking to make a statement with their lighting.

Candle Shade in Burnt Orange Hunstanton Velvet, Candle Shade in Red Isabelle Linen, Candle Shade in Antique Red Silk

COUNTRY GREENS

Greens are so versatile. Bring depth with bold Teal Vlvets, a nod to nature with earthy Talisker Wool or the infallible choice of pastel for a modern country look.


Candle Shade in Country Green Honey Bees, Candle Shade in Teal Hunstanton Velvet, Candle Shade in Talisker Check Lovat Wool

BEAUTIFUL BLUES

Blue can induce a feeling of tranquility at home, allowing for more play when it comes to pattern. Painterly florals or gingham checks are a go-to for livening up a room, whilst softer hues that lean more towards grey are an option for those who prefer something more subtle.

Candle Shade in Navy Hunstanton Velvet, Candle Shade in Blue Herringbone Lovat Tweed, Candle Shade in Blue Longford Gingham

EARTHY PINKS & PURPLES

These fabrics are dusky and earthy: a sophisticted take on pretty pink. Grown up pinks are perfect for offsetting other colours like teals and greys whilst adding a blush of warmth to the room. Choose from three luxury pink tones in linen, velvet and wool.

Candle Shade in Vintage Pink Waterford Linen, Candle Shade in Heather Herringbone Lovat Tweed, Candle Shade in Dusky Pink Hunstanton Velvet

MADE BY US

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

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

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

STYLED BY YOU

Do you want to see more? We are very proud of the quality of our workmanship and designs that 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.

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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:⁠
jim-lawrence.co.uk/category/inspiration/manufacturing-in-england
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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Discover the collection via the link in bio. ⁠
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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Discover the collection via the link in bio.
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:⁠
@sascalstudio⁠
@rosie__maybe⁠
@jessica.forbes.interiors⁠
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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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Discover more via the link in bio.
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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#pendant #glass #lighting #handmade
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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Made this way.
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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Explore more via the link in our bio.⁠
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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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