Inspiration

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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 textile designer: Ellen Merchant

Meet the textile designer: Ellen Merchant

We chat to the very talented Ellen Merchant, the young designer behind Pooky’s gorgeous new hand block-printed lampshade collection... read more

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Classic interior design and lighting styles: Botanicals

Classic interior design and lighting styles: Botanicals

Here’s the story of botanical décor – plus practical design tips and lots of beautiful botanical lighting… read more

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Meet the designer – artist Lucy Kent

Meet the designer – artist Lucy Kent

Our exclusive chat with the landscape artist (and lampshade designer extraordinaire) Lucy Kent... read more

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Great interior designers: Frank Lloyd Wright

Great interior designers: Frank Lloyd Wright

We look at the extraordinary life of ‘the greatest American architect of all time’ and celebrate his continuing influence on design and lighting… read more