During the colder months, you want to create a calm retreat in your bedroom ready to curl up with a book or your favourite TV show. A dedicated reading nook, carefully curated dresser, and soft lighting scheme is essential for crafting a room you can fully relax in.
In days past, our sleep patterns followed the natural light cycle of the day - up at dawn, to bed shortly after dusk - but with artificial light penetrating every corner of our busy lives, it has become more difficult to relax ready for sleep, which is why creating soft pools of
calming light in bedrooms is more welcome than ever.
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. Our understated style is all about incorporating handcrafted pieces that imbue a sense of quiet elegance, providing just the right amount of light without distracting from the calm, cohesive feel of your bedroom.
THE CLUB
A firm customer favourite, the
Club Wall Light has fast become a design classic that is a staple in many homes not matter what the style. With its swan neck arm and spun brass shade acting as a
downlighter, it's brass tones pop out against a multitude of colours, whilst its simple outline sits neatly into modern and traditional homes where it casts a lovely pool of light into a space, ideal for lending a sense of warmth and security.
THE LAMARSH
With down-facing wall lights and soft fabric shades, it’s easy to add pockets of laid-back light to any bedroom and set the tone for a cosy season - and good night's sleep. At
Jim Lawrence, we believe that the most impactful lighting doesn’t always demand attention. Sometimes, it’s the subtle touches that transform a space. Our
barely-there designs, like the
Lamarsh above, range from slimline wall sconces and
subtle half-shades to flush ceiling fittings, that are crafted to blend seamlessly into your surroundings. These understated pieces are designed with quiet elegance in mind, providing just the right amount of light without distracting from the calm, cohesive feel of your room.
THE SAMWORTH
At this time of year, when we spend more time indoors, adding seasonal touches like
knitted blankets, your favourite winter reads,
scented candles, and vintage-inspired accessories will truly tie the room together as well as create a truly relaxing and safe oasis that is a pleasure to spend time in.
Our
Samworth makes the perfect twinkly alternative to candles as it provides the same warm, comforting light with the added benefit of a beautifully fluted glass base that brings all the glory of its reflective qualities to any setting. Pair it with our smokeless
lamp oil and you'll achieve a bright, natural glow and low burn rate that will last hours.
THE NAPIER CUPBOARD KNOB
Using handcrafted fittings in any room in your home gives it a personal touch and lovely ‘lived in’ feel. Our
Large and
Small Napier Cupboard Knobs have quickly become a firm Jim Lawrence favourite because they serve just that purpose, creating instant style wherever they are used in kitchens, bedrooms and, more frequently, on upcycled furniture projects. These weighty metal knobs have a fabulous, tactile quality that you feel immediately when you hold them, and a classic rounded shape that suits any style of kitchen design.
2 GANG ROTARY DIMMER SWITCH
Don't overlook smaller details like
switches and sockets as properly considered, they can transform a space from stylish into a design classic! Bedrooms in particular benefit from the ability to control the level of lighting there is in the room as you need bright light for waking up to in the morning, and low levels of light for relaxing and preparing for sleep at night. Our range of
1,2,3 and 4 gang dimmers are flush fitting with a bevelled or hammered edge but can be used with a matching metal
surface mounted box as shown above if you are unable to house the wiring in walls.
PLAIN BRASS BOOKEND
A decorative, relatively new addition to our homeware collection, our antiqued brass sheet metal
bookends are practical as well as pretty. With a choice of designs to choose from, they'll add a stylish flair and touch of fun to your decor where their brassy tones will warm up any bedroom space, as well as keeping your books tidy. Designed with a 'foot' that slides under books, it uses its weight to clamp the brace in place keeping them compact and in whatever configuration you choose.
STAMFORD VINTAGE GLASS MIRROR
We feel a
mirror is a must have in most room settings, but particularly in a bedroom, where as well as being a functional tool you can use for dressing and grooming purposes, it creates a focal point that is a natural place for light fittings. Mirrors reflect natural light adding depth and a sense of space in rooms, and if fitting opposite a window, it will create the illusion of another window that will brighten up darker bedrooms. If hung above a vanity unit, fireplace or chest of drawers, a mirror can also bring a sense of symmetry and visual harmony to a space.
Hand finished and individually aged, the
Stamford Vintage Glass Mirror creates a luxurious smoky effect that reflects the softly tarnished frame and will make a statement in any room in your home.