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A Stylish Welcome | Jim Lawrence Front Door Furniture

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

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

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

 

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

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

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

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


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


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

We would love to see our products in their new homes. Follow us on Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook and be sure to tag us in your home updates.

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Mother’s Day Gift Inspiration

Gifts aren’t the only way to show you care, but a considered present can warm the heart and remind your special someone that they are your number one.

We’ve curated an edit of Mother’s Day gifts from across our lighting and home accessories collections that are sure to brighten the home all year round.

CANDLELIGHT


A beautifully finished and functional oil lamp, the dainty Samworth is a fond favourite for dressing coffee tables, kitchen islands and bedsides with the delicate combination of hand blown fluted glass and candlelight. A pretty ornament whether lit or not, this little light is refillable so that it may be enjoyed throughout all seasons.

Our Hurricane Candle Sconce brings a touch of the past to the present. Crafted from solid, natural brass and lightly antiqued for a subtle, aged look, the Hurricane is supplied with a hand blown, clear glass shade that will show off the gentle flicker of candlelight to its best effect. The glass shade has been specially made with high sides to prevent the candle from being blown out should it be used outside, where it would bring a magical light to any patio, courtyard or barbecue area.

HANDMADE SOFT FURNISHINGS

If you know your Mum’s favourite colour, choosing a cushion she will love is easy. Adding a decorative cushion or two is a quick and easy way to invigorate a bedroom or living room with colour and texture whilst keeping to a relatively low 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. Choose from our brand new Cow Parsley collection of soft patterned cotton, or the relaxed slub of our linen range in Ochre, Paprika and Sage.

The same goes for picking out a lampshade. Handmade in Suffolk by our talented Soft Furnishings team, there is a wide offering of clip on candle 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.

HARDWARE

Smaller gifts don’t have to mean less. Perhaps your family has just moved house or are currently renovating? Handfinished final touches like a striking door knocker, cupboard handles or statement coat hooks will add a hint of Jim Lawrence quality to any home style.


Our hand finished lettering and numbers are ideal for your house names and numbers, but we also love them propped up as initials on mantels or as wall decor in the home to personalise bedrooms.

HAND FINISHED LIGHTING

Something to cherish for years to come, whether a larger statement pendant light, a classic wall light or an accessory to match, the gift of a Jim Lawrence light won’t be forgotten. Our delightful Dairy Pendant is a lovely gift option, combining the best of contemporary design with old fashioned flair to ensure it creates a stunning focal point over a kitchen island, dining table or breakfast bar. Discover our full Pendant Lighting collection for plenty more ceiling lights in glass, brass and a choice of painted finishes.

If it’s a wall light you are after, a Plug-in is a fabulous gift in order to achieve the Jim Lawrence look straight from the box without the need for internal wiring. Easy to style with a variety of shades for a personal touch, our Brooke Plug-in is favoured for making stylish bedsides even more beautiful. If your Mum favours something more traditonal, we have an extensive collection of table lamps which are perfect for creating cosy pockets of light in bedrooms and living areas all year round.

THE GIFT OF CHOICE


If you think your Mum will love Jim Lawrence but may want to choose herself, why not treat her with a gift voucher? Available to buy online, you can choose to receive an e-voucher or have your voucher printed in a beautifully presented envelope and delivered first class to your recipient’s door.

MADE BY US, LOVED BY YOU

Disover more of our favourite Mother’s Day Gifts in our gifts for the home edit on our webiste. 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, Facebook and Pinterest, 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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These dainty decorations are designed to be loved These dainty decorations are designed to be loved for a long time, so that your whole family can enjoy them for years to come.⁠

Discover three solid brass decorations in our signature antiqued brass finish and bring a touch of unique Jim Lawrence style to your Christmas festivities. Hang them from your tree, weave them into garlands, or use them as personalised table decorations with napkins.⁠ ⁠

Shop now at jim-lawrence.co.uk.
Create a calm retreat in your bedroom for the wint Create a calm retreat in your bedroom for the winter months. A dedicated reading nook, carefully curated dresser, and soft lighting scheme is essential for crafting a room you can fully relax in.⁠
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When it comes to bedroom design, lighting plays a more intimate role than anywhere else in the home. It’s not just about illumination, but also atmosphere, mood, and comfort. With down-facing wall lights and soft fabric shades it’s easy to add pockets of laid-back light and set the tone for cosy season. Later, add seasonal touches like knitted blankets, your favourite winter reads, scented candles, and vintage-inspired accessories to truly tie the room together.⁠
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Tap the ‘Winter retreat' button via the link in our bio to shop three new seasonal looks 🕯️
Bright and glossy, our quality Nickel finish lends Bright and glossy, our quality Nickel finish lends itself perfectly to bathrooms, but also stands out beautifully in other rooms of the house. ⁠
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Created by plating solid brass with highly polished nickel and finishing it with a flash coating of chrome, we make many of our bestselling bathroom lights in this beautiful style.⁠
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Swipe for a closer look of our Fluted Raydon, styled in slide one by @joannequinninteriors. Visit jim-lawrence.co.uk to explore this design and more in an array of unique Jim Lawrence finishes.
Angled floor lamps are designed to cast a warm hal Angled floor lamps are designed to cast a warm halo in inviting nooks, like this gorgeous bedroom corner from @alisoncoldridge.⁠
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Floor Lamps are a must-have for those seeking a solution to darker corners that need a stylish lift in a living space. ⁠
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Charmingly hand forged from solid steel, the Nayland Adjustable Reading Lamp features a curved shade arm and tripod stand that can be adjusted in height making it a good choice as a reading light in a bedroom, study or living room setting like this.⁠ ⁠
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Complement the striking silhouette with a bold shade, and you've created the perfect statement piece. Visit jim-lawrence.co.uk to shop our full collection of floor and table lamps.
Join us on the Jim Lawrence Style Journal with @lo Join us on the Jim Lawrence Style Journal with @louisaeggleston, Creative Director of kitchen designer Humphrey Munson, to chat about the guiding principles behind Humphrey Munson's signature look, as well as her expert advice for anyone embarking on a bespoke kitchen project.⁠
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@humphreymunson design and make beautiful handmade kitchens just a stones throw from us in Felsted, Essex. With a rich heritage of British craftsmanship and design behind them, their work embodies timeless elegance and impeccable attention to detail.⁠
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Tap the 'On the blog button 🏡' in our bio to read more. All photography captured by @paullmcraig.
As the year draws to a close, we’re reminded of As the year draws to a close, we’re reminded of the small moments that make this season so special. A welcoming glow in the hallway, the clink of glasses around the table, and the comfort of a home dressed for winter. From our humble beginnings at a farmhouse kitchen table to our busy workshops today, every Jim Lawrence piece continues to be thoughtfully designed, expertly crafted, and lovingly wrapped by hand.⁠
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Featuring a collection of Christmas items ready to become part of your festive traditions, this edit is a celebration of the things we believe matter most: timeless design, enduring quality, and the joy of giving something meaningful. ⁠
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Browse our easy-to-shop collection for the loved ones in your life. SImply tap this image via the link in our bio for our Christmas gift guide.
@humphreymunson design and make beautiful handmade @humphreymunson design and make beautiful handmade kitchens just a stones throw from us in Felsted, Essex. With a rich heritage of British craftsmanship and design behind them, their work embodies timeless elegance and impeccable attention to detail.⁠
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We caught up with Creative Director @louisaeggleston to talk about her journey into design, the guiding principles behind Humphrey Munson's signature look, and her expert advice for anyone embarking on a bespoke kitchen project.⁠
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Tap the 'On the blog button 🏡' in our bio to read more on the Jim Lawrence Style Journal. All photography captured by @paullmcraig.
With so many of you embracing autumnal styling wit With so many of you embracing autumnal styling with Jim Lawrence, today feels like the perfect moment to celebrate your October creations. Fostering a cosy, calming atmosphere is all about layering. Combining lighting, candles, and foliage softens any space as the evenings draw in, with a sprinkling of seasonal decorations for a final flourish 🍂⁠
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⁠Images left to right courtest of @thecourtyardhayloft, @house_near_the_ford⁠, @heighwaycottage⁠ & @athomeinthecotswolds.
An interior design studio based in East Sussex, @t An interior design studio based in East Sussex, @taraashwelldesigns creates timeless, elegant and thoughtful interiors throughout London and the Southeast of England. ⁠
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This full renovation of a beautiful Victorian house perched on the cliffs of St Margaret’s Bay overlooks the iconic White Cliffs of Dover. Inspired by the surrounding landscape, Tara and her team have chosen a refined palette of materials, including soft tumbled marble floor tiles, a scalloped marble vanity splash-back, and milky zellige shower tiles that create a gentle play on texture and light.⁠
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Warmth and character are introduced through our antiqued brass Raydon wall lights and Govan coat hooks: perfect for creating an inviting feel that further elevates the space.⁠
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Beautiful photographs captured by @joeykendalbrown. Visit jim-lawrence.co.uk to shop the look.
Designed to bring both style and function to areas Designed to bring both style and function to areas that need task lighting, our range of articulated designs are easily adjustable with a simple tweak of their elegant arm, providing focused light right where you need it.⁠
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Our kitchen wall lights come in a range of painted colours, brass, copper tones, and cool metallic finishes to suit every style of home. To explore the full extent of our collection, tap this image of our Articulated Club Wall Light styled by @jessicamjmurray.
Introducing our new Hundon bathroom light. ⁠ ⁠ Introducing our new Hundon bathroom light. ⁠
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The hand-blown opal glass shade is made by our partners at Suffolk Glass, and rests on an antiqued brass bracket with a curved plate. Designed to enhance the glow and even distribution of light, this art deco look creates a tranquil setting, perfect for achieving an intimate and relaxing ambience in the bathroom. ⁠
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Tap the images via the link in our bio to shop the look.⁠
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Our signature antiqued brass with its rumbled pati Our signature antiqued brass with its rumbled patina is perfect for emphasising the warm glow of candlelight, a crackling fire and the soft pools of light cast by table and floor lamps, adding to a feeling of warmth and sanctuary.⁠
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We love working with this honest natural metal because it is a living finish, elevating any room, complementing building materials and pairing with all colours so that though trends may come and go, the timeless quality of brass endures.⁠
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“Autumn is a time to hunker down and embrace a sense of comfort,” says Sheena Lawrence, Co-Founder and Director at Jim Lawrence. “Creating that cosy, calming atmosphere is all about layering light using a blend of wall lights, lamps, and candlelight to soften the room as the evenings draw in.”⁠
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Tap the ‘Autumn reflections’ button via the link in our bio to shop three new seasonal looks with this sentiment at their heart 🍂⁠
Whether signalling a vacant room to the travel wea Whether signalling a vacant room to the travel weary, used to communicate between ships, or to signal railroad operations, lanterns have always been a symbol of connection: sending a message of comfort in the form of light across the night.⁠
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Perfectly placed in houses that lean into a more period style, this traditional look still triumphs today, like our Bonham lantern in this beautiful character property, a former Grocer's in Lewes, shot by @claire.waddell for @inigo.house. ⁠
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To get the look or explore our full collection of lanterns, tap this image via the link in our bio.
Our signature antiqued brass with its rumbled pati Our signature antiqued brass with its rumbled patina is perfect for emphasising the warm glow of candlelight, a crackling fire and the soft pools of light cast by table and floor lamps, adding to a feeling of warmth and sanctuary.⁠
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We love working with this honest natural metal because it is a living finish, elevating any room, complementing building materials and pairing with all colours so that though trends may come and go, the timeless quality of brass endures.⁠
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"Autumn is a time to hunker down and embrace a sense of comfort,” says Sheena Lawrence, Co-Founder and Director at Jim Lawrence. “Creating that cosy, calming atmosphere is all about layering light using a blend of wall lights, lamps, and candlelight to soften the room as the evenings draw in."⁠
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Tap the ‘Autumn reflections’ button via the link in our bio to shop three new seasonal looks with this sentiment at their heart 🍂⁠
Transform your doorways into a feature you can adm Transform your doorways into a feature you can admire up close with our vast collection of interior and exterior door furniture. Made from solid brass or forged iron, each piece is crafted by expert hands, ensuring that you can feel the quality when they are held in yours.⁠
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Tap the link in our bio to explore all of our door handles and accessories 🚪⁠
Make a wreath with us! Book a spot on our wreath m Make a wreath with us! Book a spot on our wreath making workshop on Thursday 11th December and join us at the Jim Lawrence Walcot Street showroom in Bath.⁠
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Led by florist Jade from Cottontail Flowers, you will design and decorate your own luxurious wreath to take home.⁠
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Places are £85 per person and includes:⁠
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-Delicious refreshments of mince pies and prosecco.⁠
-A curated Jim Lawrence gift bag with thoughtful take-home pieces.⁠
-£10 discount voucher to spend in the showroom on the day.⁠
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Tap the tickets button via the link in our bio to buy your ticket today 🍃
We love plug-in lights because they offer one of t We love plug-in lights because they offer one of the easiest and most effective ways to instantly add layers of light to any room. ⁠
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Whether you're creating a cosy atmosphere for a dinner party in the kitchen or brightening up a study or craft room, plug-ins are a simple, stylish solution. They're especially ideal for spaces without built-in wiring - like lofts, landings, and dim corners - or for renters and students who can’t make permanent changes but still need that extra bit of light.⁠
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Tap this image of our Clay Carrick via the link in our bio to shop plug-ins for every room of the house.
Based in Huon Valley, Tasmania, @eliskasharp is a Based in Huon Valley, Tasmania, @eliskasharp is a creative photographer capturing beautiful places, including the four walls of her own home, 'Glenlossie'. ⁠
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We were delighted to spot some of our favourite pieces styled throughout Eliska’s property, each one captured with her discerning eye and thoughtful composition. Both in our signature antiqued brass, the Hurricane Candle Sconce and the popular Carrick plug-in bring further warmth to these lovely layered spaces.⁠
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Made with English craftsmanship, but perfectly at home in interiors of all kinds around the world, our designs can be adapted for many needs. Please do get in touch with us directly with any enquiries. Discover more at jim-lawrence.co.uk.
Autumn is the season for gathering. With the eveni Autumn is the season for gathering. With the evenings drawing in, it’s a time to savour shared meals over the slow burn of candlelight and to soak up the comfort of good company.

Nowhere in the home captures the spirit of the season more than the dining table, and considered tablescaping and lighting design makes these moments even more memorable. With foraged foliage, gently rustic linens, and the warm patina of antiqued brass, you can infuse the beauty of autumn into the everyday.

Tap the ‘Autumn reflections’ button via the link in our bio to shop three new seasonal looks 🍂
Autumn is the season for gathering. With the eveni Autumn is the season for gathering. With the evenings drawing in, it’s a time to savour shared meals over the slow burn of candlelight and to soak up the comfort of good company.⁠
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Nowhere in the home captures the spirit of the season more than the dining table, and considered tablescaping and lighting design makes these moments even more memorable. With foraged foliage, gently rustic linens, and the warm patina of antiqued brass, you can infuse the beauty of autumn into the everyday.⁠
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Tap the ‘Autumn reflections’ button via the link in our bio to shop three new seasonal looks 🍂⁠
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