We’d love to talk more about the Winterbrook project. Why did you choose to use JL throughout the property? 

We chose Jim Lawrence for the quality of your products. We have a track record of using your switches and sockets, so we know that they are robust and built to last. Our clients had three growing boys, so our main objective was to create a practical family home with good-quality fixtures and fittings that would have longevity and look great too! The fact that you were able to build some bespoke switches for us was a huge plus. 

We felt that the timeless look of a number of your fittings would be'' perfect for the style of our client’s home and their taste. As such, we opted for three of your Foster pendant lights above the kitchen island, your Morston Double Fluted glass wall light, and the Barchester pendant in the dining area. The Club wall lights were used in the kids' snug. Natur''ally, we used your switches and sockets throughout the project.



At what stage of the room design do you first think about lighting choices? 

We start thinking about lighting design at the start of every project when building our client’s brief. The position of the light is as important as the fitting (and the bulb!) and it is easy to underestimate how lighting can change the look and feel of a room. We like to look at these things holistically. It is also important, as lighting design can be expensive, and we always want to ensure that our des''igns are aligned with our clients’s budget requirements.



What resources do you naturally lean towards when looking for interior inspiration, lighting, or otherwise? 

In every project, the best resource is your client, and getting to know them is so important—from their favourite type of music or restaurant down to the kind of clothes they like to wear. This is always our starting point, and naturally, we look to social media, interior publications, and our industry peers. Personally, my favourite resource is old interior design books (second-hand bookshops are a great place to find them). I find that they provide a more original source of inspiration (one that you can’t find on the Internet), and this helps me to really challenge which ideas have stood the test of time, as longevity in design is e''xactly what we want to achieve for our clients

A few quick-fire questions... 
What are your top tips for making a house a home? 
1) invest in the bones of your home; 2) stick to what you love and avoid trends; and 3) allow space for your home to evolve and grow—empty shelves are fine and can be filled over the years with items that are meaningful to you. 

What’s your favourite room to design? 
Any room that has some meaty problems that need solving! 

What’s the staple homeware piece that every house needs? 
A good bed—you can’t put a price on a go''od night’s sleep. 

Your favourite Jim Lawrence product? 
I feel like this isn’t the most exciting choice, but it's got to be your switches and sockets (if I can pick two!