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How to light rooms with high or vaulted ceilings – an expert guide
High ceilings in a home are both glorious and challenging – but get the lighting right and you can really make the most of all... read more

A design style crash course – how to identify classic period styles and get the look with lighting
From Arts & Crafts to Postmodern, here’s an easy how-to guide to identifying some of the most iconic interior design periods – plus tips for... read more

Kerb appeal: using outdoor lighting to make your home more inviting
Lighting sets the tone for your home – and not just on the inside. Here’s how to use stylish outdoor lights to make your front... read more

The magic of lanterns – 6 clever ways to use lantern-style pendant lights in your home
Warm, inviting and deeply stylish – there’s nothing lovelier than a lantern-style pendant spilling soft buttery light into a room... read more

Natural Beauties: How and why to bring more natural materials into your home and lighting
Pooky’s Natural Beauties range showcases lights made with beautiful natural materials. Here are five reasons why natural works so well in interior decor... read more

Colour theories in interior design and lighting: Pink
How and where to use the colour pink in your home interior design. Plus a guide to pink table lamps, pink lampshades and all kinds... read more

Home lighting design: A guide to layering light
Pooky’s complete, updated guide to layering light, including the three main types of lighting and some practical room-by-room tips... read more

Clear winners – why, where and how to hang clear blown glass pendant lights
For timeless style, nothing beats a pure, clear blown glass pendant. Here’s a guide to how to use them, and what makes them so special… read more

Colour theories in interior design and lighting: Orange
How and where to use the colour orange in your home interior design. Plus a guide to orange lampshades, orange table lamps and all things orange lighting… read more