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The Jim Lawrence Autumn Edit

The cosy season is here, and autumnal colours are back on the agenda. Expect to see opulent jewel tones that fade into spiced hues of cinnamon and nutmeg, thick drapes of velvet and wool, plus warm brass accents and accessories ready to ease you into your autumn/winter interior.

We’ve highlighted our favourite Jim Lawrence products to layer up for the season, ensuring your home is not only in style, but ready to truly enjoy as you spend more time inside of it this autumn.

Thinking of using bright reds in the home can seem quite severe, but when autumn comes around dark and faded variations of this bold colour are elegant and a perfect fit for modern rustic homes. Working beautifully with metallic finishes, our Old Red Faux Silk Candle Shades are a great match paired with the Antiqued Brass Double Brancaster Wall Light. Earthy spiced tones are certainly on trend, but can be translated in softer ways like muted and dusky yellows and oranges if you prefer something a little more mellow. Try these shades in our Bark Satin for a deep nutmeg colour, or a Dull Gold Faux Silk for a gilded touch.

You will be familiar with our popular Antiqued Brass finish, but we are always finding new ways to style and use it. On-trend brass adds a subtle shine to minimal spaces and warmth to neutral rooms, and this can be done so seamlessly with simple but effective additions. We’ve chosen to highlight the gorgeous yet sturdy Peterhouse Desk Lamp, which embraces the classic bankers lamp style but made for modern life. Hand cast in solid brass, this little lamp is ideal for home offices, bedsides and console tables to lift autumnal evenings with its warm glow.


If you want to layer up this finish upon your existing Jim Lawrence lights, accessorising throughout the room creates a cohesive look. These sweet Larder Pulls truly suit any room of the house, thanks to its understated character and design. Try fitting them to any kitchen, bedroom or living room cabinet, chest of drawers or cupboard to instantly boost the vintage charm.


You can’t have autumn without woollen accessories. Our heritage collection is layered with traditional tweeds in granites, checks and heathers: a selection of beautifully textured wool fabrics for your country curtains and cushions. We’ve highlighted the soft Stirling Lovat Wool in Check, a fabric exclusively woven for Jim Lawrence by ‘the home of tweed’ at the Lovat Mill. This predominantly grey colourway is ideal for this time of year, evoking September strolls along the Scottish landscape of rivers and lochs. The 100% wool weight of this fabric is a dream for curtains, framing windows with a sloping drape and lined to see you through winter.


No house is complete without our little Samworth Oil Lamp. No matter your home style, this hand blown glass oil lamp features a hint of brass, and sits comfortably on bedsides, consoles or just about anywhere you like it, really! You can refill it too, allowing you to enjoy its flickering flame across all four seasons.



With our focus on natural materials, it’s only right to include some foliate decoration! Dried flowers and leaves give off an antiqued feel of their own, with a crisp golden ‘patina’ that is both seasonal and pretty in autumnal décor. Softer than vibrant bouquets, wheat, pampas grass and hydrangeas create a delicate arrangement perfect for vintage-inspired homes. Why not add in some poppy pods and cotton for some height? They’re low maintenance and go hand in hand with all of our golden and spiced seasonal tones.


We would love to see how you translate these ideas into your own home this season, so don’t forget to tag us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. For a wealth of home décor and interior inspiration, view our Pinterest page. To view all of our lighting and homeware visit our website. Happy shopping!

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A Space To Hunker Down

September is with us and there’s already a hint of chill in the air that was absent just days before. We’re looking forward to embracing autumn and the cosy late afternoons and evenings that are to unfold with the season. Think golden September sunsets, rummaging for last years knitwear, dimming the lights and bonfire smoke in the distance. Autumn in the country can prove mulchy, frosty and sometimes damp, but when your home is prepared you’ll be ready to hunker down and enjoy the season at its finest.

This gorgeous exposed brick room started its life as Jim’s old bull pen at the farm. Now designed as a sitting room or snug, it was vital to layer this rustic space with pools of light from different sources to ensure it radiated comfort and calm. Balancing the traditional and contemporary in a modern rustic interior is important for creating a sphere of cosiness when the autumnal nights draw in.

Choosing hand-forged iron detailing creates a pared back look, combining the old and new for a stylish modern rustic interior.  Authenticity is key in a 17th century building like this, which is where our traditionally forged iron comes into play. The Single Edgeware Spotlight in Antiqued Brass was designed as a stylish and functional solution to boost the lighting in specific areas of your room, particularly useful in hard-to-reach areas of period homes like these beams. Our Edgeware Spotlight incorporates an elegant brass shade with an exposed braided cable that gives it a cool industrial look.

The Bulkhead Outdoor Light is a handsome, retro-style garden wall light with a robust and practical styling that is reminiscent of shipping and industrial days gone by. There’s no reason you can’t enjoy it indoors too, and we knew it was our first choice to pair with the original exposed bricks. Hand cast in solid, natural brass, this light has a wonderful weighty quality that adds warmth and texture to your walls – bolstering the modern rustic feel.


A hinged design that fits into the floor, this 2 Gang Floor Socket is the dreamy modern rustic detail you might not have thought of. A great solution when you don’t want wires stretching around the room. Making a feature out of the quirks of period homes is often the best way to enjoy them!


A Matt Black or Beeswax finish ensures clean lines and stylish silhouettes, celebrating the traditional use of metalwork in Great British country homes. The Harrington Wall Light is practical and stylish in its simplicity, sitting close to the wall and creating interest with it’s circular detailing. Paired with a Half Shade in Pewter Killowen Linen, this light is strong against the bright white walls when framed by beams. A perfect tether between the styling of new and old.


The slim architectural lines of our Cromer Console Table helps to balance the warm and cool tones of the room, providing ample space to rest your hot drinks or glasses of wine..


A must have autumn/winter accessory, the Chappel Log Basket is just right for your hearthside firewood. Sturdy and supplied in our durable matt black finish, it’s a staple for homes with wood burners and fireplaces. With the dimmers in place and resting on our soft cushions, the added glow of a real log burner is sure to help you unwind on blustery evenings.

We would love to see how you translate these ideas into your own home this season, so don’t forget to tag us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. For a wealth of home décor and interior inspiration, view our Pinterest page. To view all of our lighting and homeware visit our website. Happy shopping!

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Get The Refined Bohemian Look

Before we say goodbye to Summer, we thought we’d visit our favourite interior style of the moment: “the refined bohemian” home. We have long been enamoured by the beach house look of flowing linen curtains framing a sea view, worn wooden panelled shacks and woven rope and wood accessories. It’s modern rustic at its finest, with a more refined and translatable look that can be worked into homes everywhere. It’s laid back but carefully curated, it’s minimal but with a homely, vintage-inspired edge. It’s new and old in perfect harmony. We’ve selected six of our favourite customer photographs and a few of our own that we think exude refined bohemia, Jim Lawrence style…

We thought we’d kick start this look with a spotlight on our Scallop Wall Lights in Antiqued Brass. Adding an instant update of coastal character, this light has been carefully designed to combine a decorative shade with a subdued backlight, perfect for creating mood lighting in a bedroom, study, cloakroom or open plan living space.

This eye-catching piece was inspired by Jim & Sheena’s holidays to the West Coast of Scotland, where fresh scallops were always on the menu and finding shells on the beach when the children were young was a favourite past time. Lovingly hand forged from solid natural brass that has been lightly antiqued for a subtly aged look, our Scallop has a wonderfully tactile quality that befits its handmade nature.

We couldn’t compile this list without mentioning our favourite stylist Sally Denning. Sally’s latest book ‘Relaxed Coastal’ style was published last year, and has paved the way for neutral toned, modern rustic interiors everywhere. We love this shot featuring our Butler and Barbican pendants. They are right at home against a backdrop of rugged stripped and painted wood with textured blankets. The perfect palette to kick start your relaxed yet refined décor. To find out more about Sally’s gorgeous book, read our blog post about it here.

This bathroom from Kay at @kinship_creativedc embodies our experience of refined bohemian style. Made up of only sustainably or locally sourced items, Kay shows how you can BE a refined bohemian as well as create a room that shows off the style. The light she’s used is our Compton Pendant in Antiqued Brass, blending gorgeously into the earthy colours of this bathroom. The Moroccan-inspired tiles exude the cool Eastern look – a fun alternative to regular metro tiles. Using reclaimed and quality local items will help you keep an eco ethos whilst renovating. It’s amazing what you can achieve.

Customer Maddy from @hutchinson.house has nailed chic bohemian living with her impeccably curated but laid back, comfortably styled home. We love the drama of matt black throughout, offsetting the creamy white and warm teak woods of her beachside home. The Club Wall Light in Matt Black is the perfect lighting choice here: lighting up the shelving display when on, and looking like one of the ornaments when off. Layering rugs and blankets also ramps up the ‘lived in’ feel, making sure it’s all living room, not showroom.


This kitchen space is from Sian of @restored_home. Neutrals, monochrome, leather and rustic woods are all woven though Sian’s home, and when you add in rattan baskets and our brass lighting you’ve got one stylish interior. Using our Thorpe Wall Light and Pendant Lampholders, Sian uses vintage look bulbs to give an industrial edge to her laid back living spaces. In our Beautiful Homes interview, she said: “It’s a good contrast against the elegance of Georgian homes and the rustic nature of country/cottage homes, without being too harsh and conflicting. It also means that the lights and fittings speak for themselves and you can then use other soft furnishings to introduce pattern and texture.” See more of her décor and read the interview here.

Wooden panelling, natural wood and brass make a gorgeous and tactile trio. Our popular Bletchley Bathroom Collection encapsulates a simple, old-fashioned utility style that blends seamlessly with both period and contemporary bathrooms. Ideal for your refined beach style interior, the lightly antiqued finish adds warmth to light spaces, it’s made with modern rustic, refined bohemia in mind.

Do you have a Jim Lawrence home you want to share? Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest and tag us in your interior updates. We love to see our products in their new homes. To view our full lighting collection, visit our website.

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3 Ways To Create A Restful Space In Your Bedroom

As far as we’re concerned, a bedroom should embody beauty whilst maintaing a soothing and calming atmosphere. With the right balance of lighting, accessories and personal touches, you can transform any bedroom into somthing luxurious as well as comfortable. You might be familiar with this beautiful room after seeing our Suffolk Barn Renovation. We thought you might like a closer look, and to learn our three best tips for creating a restful space in your own bedroom at home…



Whilst our Harleston Lamps add a soothing glow to snooze by, useful task lighting from our carefully positioned  Edgeware Spotlights and Holt Wall Lights offer stronger directional light for those evenings curled up with a good book or magazine. Finding a balance with different layers of light is crucial when developing a relaxed space, so that you can alter the light outputs depending on your mood and the time of day. These Antiqued Brass designs bring a warmth to an otherwise cool-toned room. Again, finding a balance in the colour scheme is also key…


Another way to balance lighting and enjoy a sense of calm is with candles. If you don’t want the hassle of wax and want to opt for something longer lasting, our Samworth Oil Lamp will do the trick. Hand blown here in Suffolk, the fluted glass lamp catches light and reflections while the antique brass topper gives it an elegant finish.


That’s right. If more gaudy tones make you feel relaxed, we’re all for it! But personally gentler natural hues are what does it for us. Here we’ve paired deep blue-greys like the Pewter Satin French Drum Shades, with lighter tones to soften the presence of the beams and create a sense of serenity and calm. We’ve chosen deeper grey fabrics on the bed to add depth and a sense of cosiness to an otherwise light space. The curtains are a bespoke cottage pleat design by us, made with the Stirling Lovat Wool fabric. These help the small window still feel light and open, but they can be lined or even interlined to keep out the morning sun. Using colours from a similar palette gives you a timeless and classic feel, ensuring a consistent look when you start building up with accessories like cushions and throws.


Sometimes less is more. Soft furnishings and home accessories are what you will actually use in the room, so it’s important you get these spot on. A bedside table is just what you need to hold a morning cup of something to ease you ino your day, as well as a platform for your essential bedside lighting. We chose the sleek Cromer Beside Table here, adding a touch of industrial-chic to an otherwise modern country look. When it comes to soft furnishings, pairing cushions and blankets adds texture and of course comfort. For a similar look, try the Hunstanton Velvet in Navy…


Subtle accessorising can also apply to your hardware. Matching sockets and switches to lighting creates a cohesive and considered look. Details do matter, and often it’s the smaller things in a room that ensure the overall space looks its best. All Jim Lawrence products are made using traditional metal working techniques and are hand finished to the very highest standards here at our Suffolk workshop, so every part of your room will exude quality no matter how big or small.

We would love to see how you translate these ideas into your own home, so don’t forget to tag us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. For a wealth of home décor and interior inspiration, view our Pinterest page. To find out even more about Scotland Barn and how you can book a stay, visit here.

 

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How To Refresh Your Interior For Summer

We’ve been enjoying some bursts of gorgeous sunshine in the UK lately, and with longer days and lighter nights sometimes we feel the need to shed our home décor skin and brighten up what’s indoors too. We thought we would share our favourite ‘quick fix’ tips for turning your home into a stylish and seasonal utopia, Jim Lawrence style…


When you’re so in love with your Jim Lawrence light but feel the need for a change, a new shade will do the trick. Linen is a summer fabric go-to for clothes, duvets, cushions…you name it! It is sometimes overlooked as a lampshade fabric – but not by us. Shown on our Double Shell Wall Light in Antiqued Brass, two Candle Shades in Cream Killowen Linen contrasts with the ages brass, updating the light to a more contemporary style.


Pictured above is our 40cm Empire Shade in Pale Green Faux Silk, another soft pastel alternative with a little pop of colour for your modern country lighting.

For a little pattern, our Longford Gingham Cushion Covers (above) will bring in some cool country charm. For a plain colour but with added texture, the Waterford Pure Linen Cushions would look stunning in an Off White or Vintage Pink.


If you’re not ready to let go of your soft, plush velvets from the winter then don’t fear, our Dusky Pink and Mole cushion covers in Hunstanton Velvet will satisfy your craving for something with more volume.


We imagine you’re doing this already, but we don’t mean literally. We believe in embracing your windows and window accessories, letting even more light flow in by using lightweight pale fabrics. Open up your space with white or lighter toned colours to lift the room and highlight your poles and finials. With curtains like these you can enjoy the lighter days for longer, and they look ever so pretty in a gentle breeze!


Though more of a permanent fixture, ensuring your window accessories are up to scratch in the summer is important too. With curtains drawn and the fresh air coming in, a unique and personalised touch that comes from hand-made products ensures the view from your window will be beautifully enhanced, finishing the room off with style and sophistication.

Seasonal blooms are what makes the spring summer months so beautiful. There’s no better way to freshen up your interior than with the real deal: foliage! Our go-to plants and flowers are freshly cut from the garden at best, but at a close second you can turn to your local florist to spruce up the corners of your home lacking in colour. Whether you using tumbling philodendrons, delicate ferns or vibrant bunches and bouquets, layering with different heights and matching pots to your décor can be a really fun exercise. We love the faded terracotta against the timeworn walls and white-washed woodwork here, but the options are endless!

What other ways do you like to refresh your home? Let us know how you use Jim Lawrence products to update your décor! Don’t forget to tag us in your home updates on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Happy shopping!

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On Trend With Aged Brass Lighting

We make our aged brass lighting the Jim Lawrence way because we love them, but it’s always a treat when interior trends line up with our designs. We spotted an appreciation for ‘Real Brass’ in this gorgeous Apartment Therapy article. Of course trends ebb and flow, but our Antiqued Brass lighting is made to last, and once you choose our designs your love for them will last too.

“We are already seeing a bit of a trend toward new traditional interiors with classic lines and updated colors,” says Janet Lorusso of JRL Interiors. “This has already produced a return to real brass, not the fake lacquered shiny brass, in classic fixtures and chandeliers.” 

Of course you can opt for genuine vintage lighting for one-off designs, but with our specialist finish we offer you versatile new lighting made by hand using old techniques. So you get the best of both! When it comes to our brass lighting, we create our version of this traditional look by treating solid brass with an antiquing solution, which simply speeds up the natural tarnishing process. All Jim Lawrence lights are made using traditional metal working techniques and are hand finished to the very highest standards here at our Suffolk workshop, meaning the inside of our lights are as impeccable as their exterior.

Oversized lighting is growing in popularity as home décor gets bolder and braver. If your home has emphasised features (just like the exposed beams of our renovated Scotland Hall Barn) then ensure your ceiling lights don’t get lost in the room by choosing an upscaled statement design. These Leiston Pendants have a large, gently curved dome shade with a coordinating aged brass chain for a sturdy but chic industrial look.


Our Abercrombie Table Lamp has been designed with a heritage look that makes it as handsome when it is turned off as it does when it casts its pool of light across your countertop, bedside table or desk. It’s the perfect task light for further brightening areas that your pendants may not reach.

Incorporating a traditional spun brass shade and base with a contemporary steel stem, and featuring an exposed braided cable, the Abercrombie will sit as comfortably in a modern setting as it would a period one, while its Antiqued Brass finish works well with any colourway.


Where it might be difficult to install overhead lighting, wall lights are a fool proof go-to. The Club Wall Light is a neat, space-saving design with a period presence that produces a lovely pool of light for a subdued atmosphere in a large room. We do suggest layering both ceiling and wall lighting, ensuring you maintain a healthy balance of light. Our Antiqued Brass designs will bring a glowing warmth to your décor even when they’re switched off!



For a uniform look throughout your home, match your Antiqued Brass lighting with any of our stunning door and window furniture in the same finish, or with our range of matching electric switches and plugs. If you would prefer to create a contrast, see which other product finishes we offer.



Our Antiqued Brass products are created from natural, un-lacquered brass and will continue to age and develop a darker dull patina over time in your home. This is particularly hastened in harsh outdoor or damper environments. To decelerate this aging process we recommend regular polishing with a good quality brass polish and a soft cloth. Please note that chemical polishes can strip away the original antiquing solution too, so take care to use cleaning products sparingly to retain the aged look of the product.

Explore our full collection of lighting and homeware here. If you have any questions about fitting your lights, we are always happy to help, so give us a call or drop us an email and we will do our best to meet your needs.

Don’t forget to tag us in all your gorgeous Jim Lawrence home updates on Instagram @JimLawrenceMade. Happy shopping!

 

 

 

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Elegant Pendant Lighting Ideas For The Dining Room

Using elegant glass pendants or natural linen lampshades is a great way to subtly add task lighting into a dining space. With many of our designs you can do this without blocking your line of vision through the room. The table is the central gathering point in your dining space, and much like a kitchen island benefits from task lighting, this area does too. Here are a few of our favourite elegant pendant lighting ideas for the dining room…

We are often asked about the rules of island or dining pendants. In our opinion… create your own! You might think that oversized lampshades can’t be elegant, but our ‘Shared Space’ styling in our Suffolk Barn Renovation above uses large shades without letting them overpower the room. Instead they create a gently translucent light over the table, softening the heavy, rustic beams.


As in our Shared Space, you too can create lovely layers of light for a relaxed, easy atmosphere to share with friends and family by pairing generously sizes shades with the metallic hues of your light fittings. We supply 50cm of bronze braided cable with our Pendant Lampholders and a hand finished ceiling rose in natural brass that’s lightly antiqued, so you can be in charge of how high or low you suspend your shades.

Our Lovell Pendants hold their own and add character to the décor without looking clunky. They’re the perfect example of how to use lights that appear dainty and space saving, but say a lot more than an exposed bulb or single fitting. The glass shade fills your space without imposing on the rest of the room. We love that a small bit of Antiqued Brass is also exposed, and can be perfectly matched to other brass accessories like switches or sockets. Simple yet effective.


For a weightier, more industrial country style that still gives a more lightweight look than a full shade, the Foster is for you… A reeded, hand blown shade gives a softer touch, whilst the steadfastness of an Antiqued Brass chain ensures it makes a lasting statement in your room.


Architectural but slimline, the Barchester Double Pendant is a unique pendant that gives a little more than just installing two separate lights. The height of the cable is adjustable, making sure your get your pool of light to dine by just right. The natural candle shades and brass mimic the white walls and beams here, giving the décor that effortlessly cohesive feel.



For those will a smaller space to fill, the Bellingham Pendant is a nod to the ‘industrial luxe’ style whilst embracing simplicity. Its clear glass shade is cleverly suspended from three brass arms within its top, making a beautifully simple feature to fit over your dining area. Finish it off with a vintage-look LED Squirrel Bulb.


Last but not least…a Jim Lawrence favourite. The Greenwich Pendant features an oversized, hand blown fluted glass shade that plays with natural light in the most wonderful way, ensuring it catches your eye wherever it is hung. Pairing vintage style brass work with a modern glass shade gives the Greenwich a fabulous country modern feel without looking overbearing or out of place.

 

Like what you see? View our entire collection of Pendant Lights here. If you have any questions about fitting your lights, we are always happy to help, so give us a call or drop us an email and we will do our best to meet your needs.

Don’t forget to tag us in all your gorgeous Jim Lawrence home updates on Instagram @JimLawrenceMade. Happy shopping!

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Reimagining Scotland Hall



Jim and Sheena, his wife and business co-owner, began their married life here. The business they continue to build today has grown from humble roots at its kitchen table.  Over the last year Jim and Sheena have transformed this beautiful 17th century barn into a stunning modern rustic home away from home. Not only does it offer a taster of quintessential British country life, but of course the barn is the perfect backdrop to showcase our elegant lighting and home furnishings.

In our brand new spring mailer we invite you to explore each reimagined room, capturing Jim Lawrence modern country style at its finest…


Oversized cream linen shades create a gentle, translucent light over the dining table, softening the heavy framework of the beams in this spacious dining area. White furniture creates an almost weightless dining experience – perfect for late spring evenings and summer lunches.


Layering a sitting room or snug with pools of light from different sources creates a balanced sphere of cosiness for when the night draws in. With the dimmers in place and resting on our soft cushions, the added glow of a real log burner is sure to help you unwind.


Whilst our Harleston Lamps add a soothing glow to snooze by, useful task lighting from our carefully positioned  Edgeware Spotlights and Holt Wall Lights offer stronger directional light for those evenings curled up with a good book.

Our popular Bletchley Bathroom Collection encapsulates a simple, old-fashioned utility style that blends seamlessly with the period bath and other fittings. As with Scotland Hall as a whole, the warmth of our Antiqued Brass finish is a warm contrast to the modern white space, picking up tones of the rustic beams – embracing the character perks rather than masking them is what truly makes period barn restorations so magical.



Portland Floor Lamp in Beeswax, Harrington Wall Light in Beeswax, Harleston Table Lamp with Fluted Glass in Antiqued Brass, Bathroom Ava Pendant in Antiqued Brass, Raydon Wall Light with Plain Glass in Antiqued Brass

Our Spring 2019 Mailer showcasing the whole barn will be hitting your doorsteps this week, where we trust you will find a wealth of interior inspiration for the year ahead. Whilst you browse and pluck ideas for your own home, we hope that you might want to pack your bags and visit the barn. With three stunning double bedrooms and views of all Jim’s favourite cows, it’s a perfect place to escape to the country. To view the accommodation in more detail and book a stay, visit www.scotlandhallbarn.co.uk. If your holidays are booked up for the time being, you can always pop into our Suffolk showroom where you can see even more of our products first hand.

Want to see more? Browse our modern country Barn décor room by room…



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The Long Melford Swan


Since falling in love with The Hadleigh Ram, we often find ourselves recommending its sister locations that you can find in a number of East Anglia’s favourite historic towns. The Lavenham Greyhound, The Ram and now the Old Crown in Girton Cambridge, are all owned and designed by family run business Stuart Inns.

The Swan also offers accommodation, which comprises of a beautiful boutique hotel that offers four very unique and fabulous rooms. Naturally, we jumped at the opportunity to have a look around and admire our products in this beautiful setting…

 We have hundreds of backplate and handle combinations to choose from, so we love seeing what people decide to go for. Here they have used our Bromley Handles which are a delightful reeded, tactile design. Complimented with our Antiqued Brass Numbers, these details give the entrance to the rooms a quality, traditional feel.

The fabulous mix of contemporary and traditional works seamlessly here. Our Harleston Table Lamp in Nickel gives a modern twist to the room atop the ornate bedside table. The French Grey Drum Shade blends beautifully against the wallpaper, complimenting the vibrant blue headboard and emanating the perfect gentle hotel glow.

 The bathrooms are finished in a unique wall tile which replicated the appearance and feel of a wood cabin. Our Hinton Wall Light has been used horizontally and allowed for the light to flow in all directions.

If you are coming to visit our showroom then why not stop off in the beautiful Long Melford on your way? Not only is the Swan decor a feast for the eyes, their menu is sure to go down a treat too. You can also take a peek into the neighboring Duck Deli, also owned by Stuart Inns. Stocked full of local artisan goods that you will find woven through their delicious menus, it’s a must-visit spot for foodies.



Want to see more? Take a look at their website and Twitter. Want to see more features like this? Follow us on Instagram @JimLawrenceMade for the latest in what we’re loving at Jim Lawrence.

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5 Ways To Refresh Your Outdoor Lighting

With winter in full swing, we tend to focus more on the inside of our homes rather than the outside. We spend time lighting scented candles, pulling out blankets, hanging wreaths and cranking up the heating. The days spent gardening whittle down, wooden furniture is hauled into sheds and the days of barbecues are long forgotten. Though Autumn and Winter may bring some challenges (particularly for remote period homes) these can be tackled with clever interior and exterior choices.

We’ve spoken a lot about the importance of your home exterior from a tidy, practical point of view in our conduit blog, but what about when you are simply looking for a stylish visual update? A beautiful and cleverly positioned outdoor light is exactly what you need to prepare your home for the longer, darker nights. We’ve picked 5 key areas in which you can refresh your exterior with a lantern, pendant, flush or wall light to add an instant a wow factor to your property.

Your porch and front door is the first thing yourself and your guests will notice when arriving, particularly if it is well lit and inviting on a dark winter night! A large statement lantern like our Hackney Chain Mounted Lantern is an classic design for defining the entry to your home.

If you are looking for something a little more dainty, why not try our Holborn Outdoor Flush Fitting Light for a pretty indoor-outdoor feel? Individually hand made glass shades will bring a touch of luxury to your entrance whilst the flush is perfect for those who need to save space.

If you do not have a porch, then we suggest brightening either side of your front door with two wall lights. The Matt Black Finsbury Lanterns are a slick, sophisticated way to light up your home. Inviting a touch of modernity with the contemporary design but with a nod to our Great British heritage with retro vintage-look bulbs, the Finsbury is a perfect marrying of eras. We love this 1950’s home refurb from customer Sian.

In addition, downlighters are a stylish solution for darker doorways. Match the finish to your house name or number for the complete collection of picture perfect door furniture.

Whether you need to light up an alley way beside your home or simply want to illuminate the darker corners of your home that face the garden, we have several solutions to suit your needs. Our Corner Mounted Stable Light is a go-to choice. Also available with a flat mounting fitting, its beautifully simplistic design with a long neck and simple glass shade will give a rural, countryside charm to your outdoor space.

The Doncaster LED Light is suited to the smallest of spaces, but with no shortage of design detail. With an overall depth of just 5.4cm it will sit neatly in even the narrowest of spaces that you need to brighten up. Paired with our conduit kit, the Doncaster is ideal for running along outdoor walls and passageways.

We love the Peacock Lantern, and know you do too. You can’t ask for much more in an outdoor lantern. Hand made in solid brass with a decorative peacock emblem and a beautiful mirror in the back, the mirror reflects the light of the bulb when in use and the beauty of the garden when it’s not. Perfect for parties in the summer, and pretty reflecting a snow-capped garden in winter.


Customer Emmy’s home style lends itself to winter, don’t you think? Whether inside or out, beautiful beams and cosy nooks need showing off. The shapely Boathouse lights are dainty enough in size but powerful enough to light up the exit your garden or patio when dusk draws in.

This is where we like to get industrial. Whether a shed, garage, workshop or barn, we trust our industrial-inspired favourites will suit your needs. The Bulkhead Outdoor Light was designed with Jim’s family farm in mind. He wanted to create a stylish and practical outdoor light that would also conceal ugly exterior wires at the farm. With its robust and vintage-inspired styling, it will be sure to weather any storm.

Taking influence from the nautical lighting of days gone by, the Ships light can be bought either ceiling or wall mounted in its petite size, making either style incredibly versatile for your range of outbuilding locations.


To browse all of our outdoor lighting, click here. Now you’ve got the exterior lighting inspiration, take a look at our lighting guide for period properties for our indoor lighting solutions.

Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @JimLawrenceMade and tag us in your home updates – we love seeing our products in their new home

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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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Sometimes outdoor lighting just needs to be pared Sometimes outdoor lighting just needs to be pared back and simple. It doesn't get more natural than a naked flame, and a fire bowl is second to none for a central source of light and an authentic rustic feel. ⁠
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Our hand cast iron Fire Bowl creates a stylish focal point for outdoor entertaining, allowing you to enjoy a hearty glow and make the most of these stunning long evenings. The Oakham is a simple addition to your garden that you can move about according to your needs.⁠
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This bowl has been designed using a rough iron casting to look as rustic and rugged as possible, unlike most other fire bowls which use a thin metal spinning. Doesn't it look right at home in this luscious garden from @no.16house?
Breathtaking bouquet from @floralimage in the Bath Breathtaking bouquet from @floralimage in the Bath Showroom. There's something about grey velvet, aged brass and magenta hues that is really bringing this corner to life!
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Find us at 114-116 Walcot Street. You can't miss us, we're the Georgian building with the sweeping curved frontage and windows glittering with light. ⁠
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Located in the traditional artisan quarter of Bath, Walcot Street has always been a hub for creatives and today is full of independent shops, restaurants, galleries, artists and makers. The amazing selection of expertise on the street means you can get everything you need for a period home in one visit - from paints, carpets and antique mirrors, to upholsterers and interior designers. ⁠
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It's hard to resist stepping inside each shop on our beautiful street, so make sure you have time to potter and pick up a coffee from one of the delicious cafes we are lucky to be neighbours with.
Up or down? A versatile wall sconce, the Carrick Up or down?

A versatile wall sconce, the Carrick Wall Light features the Club’s curved arm to take a fabric shade of your choice. This allows you to style the Carrick as you like and choose the orientation for two totally different looks. Fit upwards for a classic traditional appeal or downwards for a more modern twist. Shown here in our painted Matt Black finish, but also available in our classic Antiqued Brass.

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Cheerful and honey-hued, yellow paint is a mood en Cheerful and honey-hued, yellow paint is a mood enhancing choice that we are thrilled to be seeing more and more of this year.

“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” - @byemmadiaz 

Heritage Copper is a natural durable metal with a stunning patina that will turn up the modern country dial with little effort. ‘Persian’ by @edwardbulmerpaint is a strong brown yellow akin to a light mustard, perfect for pairing up with the rustic blush hue of our copper finish.

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 or Large Napier Cupboard Knob: made with a quality you can appreciate with every touch.

Visiting our website to see more of Emma’s Edward Bulmer Paint choices paired with our most loved hand finished kitchen accessories.
Introducing the new Maldon Wall Light. Similar in Introducing the new Maldon Wall Light.

Similar in look to the popular Chester, we have adapted this design to take a candle shade so you can choose the style and colour that best suits your interior.

The Maldon's design incorporates clean lines with an elegant swan neck shade arm to produce a classic wall sconce perfect for bedside lighting.

Try pairing it with one of our handmade linen, cotton or silk candle shades for soft, layered lighting in a bedroom, or with a sumptuous velvet, or handsome tweed shade to create dramatic pools of light in a living room or dining area.

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Introducing the new Dulwich Wall Light.⁠ ⁠ In Introducing the new Dulwich Wall Light.⁠
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In our latest product launch we're celebrating our 'made to last' ethos and your ingenuity by bringing you a collection of classic wall lighting adapted from the winning features of our most popular designs. The Dulwich has a classy vintage-inspired presence that will add character to any setting. Similar in appearance to our popular Brooke Wall Light, we have added the spun brass shade of our Club for a downlit, soft pool of light that is ideal for tasking.⁠
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We love the soft colour palette in this living roo We love the soft colour palette in this living room from @fableinteriors. Cooler tones are brought alive with hints of gold to create a laid back luxury look.⁠
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The Portland Floor Lamp incorporates a wonderful circular design in the stem which brings a touch of modern flair to an otherwise traditional floor lamp. Handcrafted from high quality forged iron and finished in our beautiful Old Gold paint, the Portland combines the best of old fashioned styling with modern design to ensure it will suit period and contemporary homes alike.⁠
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Cheshire-based interiors practice @jojobradleyinte Cheshire-based interiors practice @jojobradleyinteriors 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.⁠
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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. Recently nominated on to the entry list for the Restaurant and Bar Design Awards for their design, visit our style journal to read more about what it took to create this fabulous look.
Create a truly heritage look by using @edwardbulme Create a truly heritage look by using @edwardbulmerpaint 'Drab Green' with your Polished Lacquer finish. 

“Green is always a popular choice for kitchens and this shade works because it's neither too pale, or too dark. It is a shade of green that is extremely versatile and easy to live with, no matter what the age of your property. Use it all over (including walls) in a pantry with wooden worktops for a really heritage look, or on cabinetry for a brighter, more modern country kitchen feel," says @byemmadiaz, Colour Consultant for @edwardbulmerpaint.⁠
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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 a pull, handle or knob in this finish.⁠
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Visit our website to see more of Emma’s Edward Bulmer Paint choices paired with our most loved hand finished kitchen accessories.
Our unique Eleigh wall light is designed with task Our unique Eleigh wall light is designed with task lighting in mind, fitted with a discreet ball joint so that it can be angled according to your needs. We love the slimline swan neck and sloping shade, ready and waiting to complete your modern country room...just like this one from @ns.interiordesign.
This scheme has it ALL and we are thrileld to be a This scheme has it ALL and we are thrileld to be a part of it. Our Nayland Reading Lamp is made up of slim and architectural lines which are striking in Old Gold, creating elegant silhouettes in this beautifully bold playroom corner from @laurastephensid. Image by @snookphotograph.
COMING SOON | NEW FOR 2022 💡⁠ ⁠ We've redes COMING SOON | NEW FOR 2022 💡⁠
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We've redesigned some of our most popular products to create a new family of lights that will give you greater versatility to style them just how you like...⁠
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If you want to be the first to shop this new collection, you can sign up to be notified by email as soon as they’re available on our website.⁠
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Click the link in our bio and make sure you don’t miss out.
No matter what time of year, month or even to the No matter what time of year, month or even to the day...there's no better place to be than the kitchen. And, if you're lucky enough to have a range cooker you'll agree it turns the comfort dial right up to the top. (All four-legged friends will agree)⁠
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This really is the perfect period kitchen for the modern home from @lundandlaw. A lick of green paint is a winning choice alongside the rusticity of our hand finished brass, but a blend of a few hues across the spectrum? Magical. ⁠
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Photography @olliegtomlinson⁠
Worktop @ahouseofstoneltd⁠
Decorating @dawsondecorating⁠
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NEW FOR 22... A sneak peek at our fabulous new co NEW FOR 22...

A sneak peek at our fabulous new collection of classic wall lights coming soon to Jim Lawrence.
 
Handcrafted with the utmost care in our Suffolk workshops, this collection combines the winning features of our most popular products to create a new family of wall lights that will reflect the look of the heritage home and give you greater choice for how you wish to style your lights.
 
Designed to bring soft layers of light to any scheme in your home, we are sure you will love our new Spring/Summer Collection and these products will quickly become a staple of the Jim Lawrence lighting range.

If you want to be the first to shop our new collection, you can sign up to be notified by email as soon as they’re available on our website. 

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Our petite Audley Wall Light shares many of the sa 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.

We adore this clean-cut stylish space from @salcombetrading, using the Audley’s to create an inviting entryway for this home office and snug.

These lights have a weighty quality that befits their handmade nature: an excellent choice for anyone wishing to update their interior without losing any sense of period charm.
Founded in 2021 by two friends, Charlotte and Kerr Founded in 2021 by two friends, Charlotte and Kerrie, Torn & Cotton Interiors believe in creating interiors that are timeless, comfortable and considered. 

Creating drama with neutral palettes and bold contrasts alike, their decor is both harmonious and striking, a hard-to-reach achievement that we have very much enjoyed oggling over on their Instagram over the last year. We caught up with Charlotte and Kerrie to find out more about their ethos and how to ensure uniqueness is embraced in every home.

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We are often asked about 'smaller versions' of our We are often asked about 'smaller versions' of our Club Wall Light, and there are many suitable alternatives for those of you who love the look but need something on a smaller scale.⁠
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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.⁠
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The Curtis is ideally suited as a down lighter for your kitchen, bedroom or living room, particularly charming used to highlight shelving. Its rustic finish and exposed braided cable gives it a retro feel which is perfect for modern country kitchens. Featuring a head that can be angled through 90 degrees and rotated through 350 degrees, this means you can focus your light wherever you need it most.
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For more styling ideas visit our Style Journal, and don't forget to tag us in your own interior updates. We love seeing our products in their new homes!
As much as we love seeing our products styled and As much as we love seeing our products styled and in use, we really enjoy seeing customer photos of our packages arriving and products being unwrapped. 

We all love the feeling of tearing open a parcel or package in anticipation for the goods within, and we truly get as much of a thrill as you do whether the products are up on the walls or not. 

Here some less curated interior shots, because as you know too well…there's no time to waste when a JL box arrives!

When it comes to the packaging itself, we are constantly working to monitor and reduce any unnecessary processes to ensure we do our bit to reduce the impact we make.⁠ As we continue to grow we aspire to move towards a more sustainable goal. So much thought and care goes into every product made by us, so we're ensuring that the same can be said for how it gets to you too. 

As a mail order company, we need to use packaging to protect our handmade (and often fragile) products whilst they are being transported, but we are working hard to reduce any excess and to ensure all our packaging is as environmentally sound as it can be.⁠
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Visit jim-lawrence.co.uk/sustainability to find out more about our values and the exciting improvements we are making.
The solid brass Bulkhead light is handcrafted by u The solid brass Bulkhead light is handcrafted by us in Suffolk and made to endure our Great British weather in style.

The Bulkhead was originally designed with Jim's family farm in mind whilst he was looking to create a stylish and practical outdoor light that would conceal ugly exterior wires on his outbuildings.

Featuring a clear glass shade and set in a vintage-style brass cage with a deep back plate and decorative screw fixings, the Bulkhead is as bold and sturdy as it is beautiful. Made with an IP rating of 44, it's constructed to weather the outdoors, adding a rustic finishing touch to any garden or bathroom design.⁠
Antique style for today's home from @alisoncoldrid Antique style for today's home from @alisoncoldridge. Featuring the Abercrombie Table Lamp this bedroom offers warm marmalade tones and gentle neutral off-whites to create an inviting space with a touch of vintage French sensibility.
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