Inspiration

some light reading? Read our blog for inspiration and tips on lighting, interiors, and creating mood in your home
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Historical patterns: the GP & J Baker x Pooky lampshade collection

Historical patterns: the GP & J Baker x Pooky lampshade collection

Pooky’s new lampshade collaboration with GP & J Baker draws on an astonishing treasure trove of historical textile patterns. Here’s the story... read more

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How to bring a traditionally Romantic style into your home interior decor

How to bring a traditionally Romantic style into your home interior decor

Isn’t everyone a Romantic at heart? So why hide it? Here’s how to bring traditional Romanticism into your interior design (swoon!)... read more

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How to style up student accommodation – with simple lighting and interior design tips

How to style up student accommodation – with simple lighting and interior design tips

Student rooms don’t need to be dull – wth some simple interior design and lighting tricks you can stamp your personality on even the most basic... read more

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Meet the designer: Jane Taylor of Collaborative Craft Projects

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

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Eight unusual table lamps – which is your favourite quirky light?

Eight unusual table lamps – which is your favourite quirky light?

Eight unusual, quirky, showstopping table lamps... but which is your favourite? read more

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How to position wall lights - an expert guide

How to position wall lights - an expert guide

Where and how to place these versatile lighting beauties... read more

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Five interior design conventions – and how to break them

Five interior design conventions – and how to break them

Rules were made to be broken – the trick is to break them in the right way… read more

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All about brass – and why it's so good for lighting and interior design

All about brass – and why it's so good for lighting and interior design

Hhere’s why beautiful brass has stood the test of time and still works wonders in contemporary interior design and lighting read more

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Outdoor wall lights: 6 tips for bringing style and atmosphere to your garden space

Outdoor wall lights: 6 tips for bringing style and atmosphere to your garden space

Some stylish and well-placed outdoor wall lights can make your outside space fabulous, whatever it happens to be. Here are some top tips from the lighting experts...... read more