Inspiration

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Around the world in interior design: South Africa

Around the world in interior design: South Africa

Continuing our journey around the world’s many different interior design traditions, we explore South Africa’s eclectic approach to contemporary home decor: read more

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A design style crash course – how to identify classic period styles and get the look with lighting

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

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Around the world in interior design: Mexico

Around the world in interior design: Mexico

We uncover the secrets of Mexico’s vibrant decorative style – plus tips on how you can use lighting for some Mexican-style dazzle in your home… read more

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A little history of Christmas decoration – plus festive lighting inspiration

A little history of Christmas decoration – plus festive lighting inspiration

Why exactly do we like to fill our homes with red and greens and whacking great trees in December? Here’s a little Pooky history of... read more

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Sculptural lights: table lamps as abstract artworks

Sculptural lights: table lamps as abstract artworks

A look at how sculptural table lamps can be taken to the max, and add an artistic wow to your home.. read more

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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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Great interior designers: Charles and Ray Eames

Great interior designers: Charles and Ray Eames

The husband and wife team were giants of mid-century modern design. Here’s their story – plus inspiration for getting the look... 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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Comfort Reading: Laura Jane Williams, author of Lovestruck

Comfort Reading: Laura Jane Williams, author of Lovestruck

The fabulous author Laura Jane Williams shares her comfort reads: the books she most loves to curl up with to escape from it all… read more