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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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Every detail matters, which is why we also make st Every detail matters, which is why we also make stylish brass and forged iron door handle designs to mix and match with your lighting and other accessories. 

Each piece is crafted in Suffolk by us, ready be installed and beautifully styled by you.

Thank you @d.e.c_domedingtoncarpentry for the video - turn the sound up for some super satisfying audio 🚪
A beautiful bedroom refresh for @ross_and_ian, hea A beautiful bedroom refresh for @ross_and_ian, head-to-toe in our luxurious Beeswax finish.

Choosing our spectacular Florentine pendant as the centrepiece for their room, this gorgeous central chandelier is supplemented with two Single Smuggler Wall Lights and a curtain pole to match.

With us, you can pair the colours of your lighting and hardware for a smooth transition across your space, ensuring every detail is as considered as the next. Discover more at jim-lawrence.co.uk.
From the outside looking in, the winter months mak From the outside looking in, the winter months make the threshold of the home all the more inviting. An enticing glow from your outdoor lighting is essential for a warm welcome every time, and with us, you can choose from an array of styles to ensure you get the look just right.⁠
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If you're a longstanding admirer, you’ll recognise this beautiful bestseller. If you’re new here, meet our popular Ship’s Wall Light: a timeless addition to elevate your exterior design year round.⁠
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Tap the Ship's light via the link in our bio to explore our full collection of garden lighting, each made by us in our Suffolk workshop.
Neutral tones and carefully curated textures in th Neutral tones and carefully curated textures in this stunning bathroom have been chosen to create a perfect backdrop for a relaxing soak. It’s lovely to see how our Cheltenham wall lights fit seamlessly with the design.

The balance of materials brings together calm, comfort, and timeless elegance. Every detail has been thoughtfully crafted to create a serene retreat, making it the perfect backdrop for our handcrafted lighting.

This beautifully styled bathroom has been designed by Aysa @thehighlandhome. For more inspiration and to shop her look, explore our bathroom lighting collection via the link in our bio, and discover designs that bring softness, character, and lasting quality to your space.
A staple in our collection, the Brooke Wall Light A staple in our collection, the Brooke Wall Light has fast become a customer favourite thanks to its simply elegant appearance and its adaptability. No matter your colour or style preference, the Brooke is beautiful with any number of shade designs with the helpful option of an up or down orientation.⁠
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We love to see this light flanking fireplaces during the cosy season, where will you place yours? 🎄⁠
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Discover more wall lighting options by tapping the Brooke image via the link in our bio.
The warm glow of Christmas is all around us, and w The warm glow of Christmas is all around us, and we love the comfort it brings.

It might be cold outside, but you can enjoy a warm greeting, warm light, and warm service this season at our Hadleigh showroom. We have all the inspiration you need to refresh your home with the radiance it deserves in 2026, so come and visit us at The Ironworks, Lady Lane, Hadleigh, Suffolk, IP7 6BQ.

Christmas Opening Hours:
From 24th Dec – 1st Jan we are closed.
Open as usual from Friday 2nd January.

Please see our website for full showroom opening times across all locations.
The festive season is well and truly upon us, and The festive season is well and truly upon us, and we are loving the influx of Christmas imagery paired with a touch of Jim Lawrence...

Thank you @chapelhousesuffolk for this video of our Morston Wall Lights, perfectly placed to illuminate the hearth all year round.

Continue to share your homes with the hashtag #christmaswithjimlawrence to make sure we don’t miss out on your beautiful seasonal style, and make sure to tag @jimlawrencemade.
Designed to refract light beautifully along their Designed to refract light beautifully along their handblown lines, fluted glass shades conjure a gentle ambient glow in the home, ensuring the light is softly diffused for a calming, laid-back atmosphere. ⁠
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@interiorsbyleomaharper⁠ has chosen the Fluted Chalford Pendants and dainty Octavia Wall Light to achieve this relaxed but elevated look, beautiful captured by @adamcarterphoto⁠.⁠
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Carpentry and flooring @bathbespoke⁠
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Discover more handblown fluted shades by visiting jim-lawrence.co.uk.⁠
A Jim Lawrence light will bring warmth and cheer t A Jim Lawrence light will bring warmth and cheer to your home long after the Christmas decorations have come down, with every detail designed to endure.

Choosing pendant lighting with handblown glass shades gives your room the best of both worlds: solid metal craftsmanship with a softer handmade touch, both expertly designed and made by us.

Created in our Suffolk workshops using time-honoured techniques, each piece tells a story of charm, quality, and care, a beautiful reminder that your home should feel as thoughtful as it looks.

Explore our full range of statement pendant lighting by visiting jim-lawrence.co.uk.
With a modern take on traditional country house st With a modern take on traditional country house style at the heart of her design choices, we discuss the principles behind this aesthetic with @claireordersinteriors, the decor rules to follow (and ones to break!), and choosing details that will bring lasting comfort and character to any home.⁠
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See more on the Style Journal by tapping the 'On the blog' button via the link in our bio 🏡⁠
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Beautiful imagery featured from both @peas.in.my.pod and @claire_naylor_photography.
Here at Jim Lawrence we have a specialist team who Here at Jim Lawrence we have a specialist team who handcraft our forged iron bay poles to your exact measurements, ensuring that you find the perfect solution for your unique window. ⁠
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With over twenty years experience in creating curtain poles for all manner of home styles, our specialist team are here to help every step of the way.⁠
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Tap this image via the link in our bio to learn more.
It's a joy to see our pieces become part of your f It's a joy to see our pieces become part of your festive traditions year on year.⁠

Swipe to explore some customer favourites of ours, and the timeless ways you've styled with Jim Lawrence over the years, and continue to do today.⁠
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⁠Thank you @hope.croft.living, @_our_housetohome_ ⁠, @bigredhome , and ⁠
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Continue to share your homes with the hashtag #christmaswithjimlawrence to make sure we don't miss out on your beautiful seasonal style.
Warm and bold whilst staying earthy, this @littleg Warm and bold whilst staying earthy, this @littlegreenepaintcompany yellow is a joyous backdrop for our Mayfield pendant. Featuring a fixed central stem and generously extended arms, the Mayfield lights command attention with the utmost elegance.⁠
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A sculptural look with simplicity in mind, these lights are designed to make a sophisticated mid-century statement in any room of the house, but we love this homely and playful kitchen dining space from @mckennainteriors. Thank you for sharing💡⁠
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For more kitchen island and dining table inspiration, tap this image via the link our bio to see more styles at jim-lawrence.co.uk.
If you want to give the gift of choice this Christ If you want to give the gift of choice this Christmas, treat your loved one to a Jim Lawrence voucher which is redeemable against our full collection.⁠
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Available online, you can choose to receive an e-voucher to be emailed directly with a message of your choice, or you can have it printed out and delivered first class to your recipient's door in a beautiful envelope.⁠
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⁠Tap this image via the link in our bio to learn more.
By hugging the ceiling, our collection of flush mo By hugging the ceiling, our collection of flush mount ceiling lighting offers a refined version of our most popular pendants, whilst maximising your existing ceiling height. Designed to provide even, ambient light without taking up too much space, they’re ideal for hallways, bathrooms, and bedrooms.⁠
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Swipe to see more of our favourtie designs, and tap the image via the link in our bio to go straight to the collection on our website.
Have you been to our Bath showroom?⁠ ⁠ Situate Have you been to our Bath showroom?⁠
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Situated in Walcot - an historic artisan quarter - this location remains a hub of creativity creativity today, filled with independent shops, galleries, restaurants, and makers.⁠ ⁠
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On weekends, don't miss the lively Saturday flea market just down the road, and be sure to stop by and see us at 112–114 Walcot Street.⁠
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For more information on how to find us, nearest parking, and opening times, please tap the link in our bio.⁠
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Carefully curating the finer details of the home e Carefully curating the finer details of the home elevates every room, making certain that every corner is as beautiful as the next. Practical elements are no different, and with us you can ensure your home is as stylish as it is snug this season by keeping draughts at bay with a well-made curtain and pole.⁠
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Tap this image via the link in our bio of our made-to-measure antiqued brass pole with accompanying rings, ball finial, and brackets to find your match.
Packed with inspiring designs and innovative solut Packed with inspiring designs and innovative solutions, the Jim Lawrence brochure is your go-to guide for elevating any space. Browse the pages online from the comfort of your home, or visit us in person at our Suffolk, Bath, or London showrooms to pick up a copy and experience our collections up close.⁠
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Tap this image via the link in our bio to order your copy or download today.
We love seeing our lighting paired with brands who We love seeing our lighting paired with brands who embrace the same ethos as we do, and were delighted to spot our Club Wall Lights and Butler Pendants in the beautiful showroom of @holly_oak_house. ⁠
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Anna and her team are passionate about creating truly bespoke and elegant cabinetry⁠ for the home. With a focus on making pieces with quality craftsmanship in mind, their work is thoughtfully designed and built to last: the perfect setting for Jim Lawrence lights.⁠
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Not only does the right lighting brighten up your kitchen workspace, but unique finishes like our Antiqued Brass add a touch character and warmth. Choose from our range of colours to best suit your bespoke kitchen at home.⁠
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For more kitchen inspiration, follow @holly_oak_house, and visit us at jim-lawrence.co.uk to shop their look. ⁠
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Photographed by @joeykendalbrown.
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.⁠
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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.⁠ ⁠
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Shop now at jim-lawrence.co.uk.
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