Inspiration
Nature in Pattern: Why flowers, leaves and birds fill the design archives
Why do so many textile patterns feature flowers, leaves and birds? From Arts & Crafts design to today’s interiors, nature has always shaped the way... read more
The Secret of Historic Prints: Why they still work today
Why do historic patterns still look so right in modern interiors? From the art of the repeat to our enduring love of nature, the answer... read more
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
Not Your Grandma’s Chandelier: Modern Statement Styles for Every Home
Time to banish outdated notions about chandeliers. Today's modern chandeliers are fresh, sculptural statement pieces that work beautifully in small homes, modern flats and a... read more
A Beginner’s Guide to the Great British Design Houses (and why they still matter)
How can you tell your Morris & Co from your GP & J Baker – and why do these historic British design houses still matter... read more
Meet Rohan Blacker – lovely lamps, happy accidents and ten years on from founding Pooky
Our founder – and prolific creator of lovely lamps – Rohan Blacker reflects on a decade of Pooky business… read more
The Eight Ages of Light – a brief history of home lighting, from Ancient Rome to Pooky rechargeables
Pooky’s guide to two thousand years of interior lighting – and what it tells us about humans and their homes… read more
Around the world in interior design: Morocco
Continuing our journey around the world’s interior design traditions, we dive into the exotic beauty of Morocco… read more
How to hang and light your artwork
To celebrate the launch of our new rechargeable picture lights, we asked the framing experts from King and McGaw and our founder, Rohan Blacker, for their... read more