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Lighting and Texture: enhancing materials with shadows and highlights
Lighting and texture are the secret dynamic duo of interior design, quietly shaping how a space looks and feels. When used together, they can transform... read more

Collaborative Craft Projects - Meet the Makers
Our lovely new range of shades in partnership with the Collaborative Craft Project are here! read more

Meet the designer: Jane Taylor of Collaborative Craft Projects
Read the amazing story of Collaborative Craft Projects and its team of female Zimbabwean artisans, makers of a gorgeous new range of Pooky pendant shades... read more

The Meaning of Pattern: Circles
Why we find meaning in circles – plus tips on how and where to use circles in your home… read more

Home office lighting – different styles and how to use them
Whether you have a dedicated home office or a cosy study nook squeezed into the room, the right lighting is a must. Here’s our expert... read more

Creating the mood: Lighting for warmth and cosiness
How some simple tweaks to your lighting can turn your home into a deeply snug retreat… As every interior designer knows, lighting makes all the... read more

Switch up your switches: how beautiful sockets and switches can transform a room
It’s amazing what a big impact a subtle change can have – here’s how to elevate your interior design by changing your switches… read more

The seven elements of interior design – a guide to understanding and combining them
On the Pooky blog we’ve explored in detail each of the ‘seven elements of interior design’: space, colour, texture, line, form, pattern and lighting. In... read more

Lighting and the great designers: Le Corbusier
Le Corbusier is a giant of 20th century design: we look at his controversial life and ongoing influence on architecture, interior design, and, of course,... read more