Inspiration

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How long do rechargeable lamps really last?

How long do rechargeable lamps really last?

Not all rechargeable lamps are created equal. Pooky pioneered stylish cordless lighting and reinvented it with the Genesis Cell – lasting up to 17 hours... read more

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Pooky Classics Revisited: The Trafalgar

Pooky Classics Revisited: The Trafalgar

The Trafalgar began as an offcut of brass and became one of Pooky’s most enduring designs. We revisit this statuesque classic and explore what makes... read more

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The British Pattern Makers: How we learned to love decoration again

The British Pattern Makers: How we learned to love decoration again

Britain has always known how to do patterns. From Tudor halls to Morris florals and today’s maximalist revival, here’s how decoration evolved – and why... read more

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Timeless Glow: Decorating with Alabaster Lighting

Timeless Glow: Decorating with Alabaster Lighting

There's something rather magical about alabaster lighting - it's like candlelight caught inside stone. Alabaster is a natural stone with ancient roots that feels wonderfully... read more

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Light Bulb Lowdown: Choosing the Right Bulbs for Your Fixtures

Light Bulb Lowdown: Choosing the Right Bulbs for Your Fixtures

Here's the good news: bulb choosing can be wonderfully simple once a few friendly basics click into place. Think of this as your cosy, jargon-light... read more

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Brilliant Lighting Upgrades for Renters (No Electrician Needed!)

Brilliant Lighting Upgrades for Renters (No Electrician Needed!)

You can transform your lighting without electricians, drilling marathons or panicked calls to the letting agent. Think of this as your cosy, practical guide to... read more

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Bright Forecast: Top 5 Lighting Trends to Illuminate 2026

Bright Forecast: Top 5 Lighting Trends to Illuminate 2026

There's something rather wonderful about the way the right light can shift the entire mood of a room in an instant. As we settle into... read more

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Roddy, Refreshed: A Glow-Up for a Pooky Icon

Roddy, Refreshed: A Glow-Up for a Pooky Icon

You’ll likely already be well-acquainted with our Roddy. He’s the handsome wall light with that unmistakable Art Deco swagger who has been gracing your bathrooms,... read more

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9 common bedroom lighting mistakes (and how to fix them)

9 common bedroom lighting mistakes (and how to fix them)

Bedrooms are private, in-between spaces – which makes lighting them surprisingly tricky. Here are 9 common bedroom lighting mistakes, and how to fix them read more