Inspiration

some light reading? Read our blog for inspiration and tips on lighting, interiors, and creating mood in your home
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The Eight Ages of Light – a brief history of home lighting, from Ancient Rome to Pooky rechargeables

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

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All about ceramic table lamps

All about ceramic table lamps

They're the perfect combination of form and function: little sculptures that light up a room. Here's a guide to ceramic table lamps... read more

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How to light a living room like an interior designer

How to light a living room like an interior designer

From layering to creating mood to making a bold statement, here’s how to light your sitting room like a pro... read more

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Rechargeable wall lights: 10 clever, home-transforming things to do with wireless wall light fittings

Rechargeable wall lights: 10 clever, home-transforming things to do with wireless wall light fittings

Always thought that wall lights weren’t for you? Think again! Rechargeable wall lights are as easy to put up as a picture, and they can... read more

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The seven elements of interior design: Pattern

The seven elements of interior design: Pattern

A guided tour through the wonderful world of pattern, with plenty of tips for introducing pattern into your home… read more

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Around the world in interior design: Morocco

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

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How to get started with home lighting design – a step by step guide

How to get started with home lighting design – a step by step guide

Not sure where to begin? Get going with creating your perfect home lighting design with our expert guide… read more

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How to hang and light your artwork

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

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Meet the interior designer: Jane Churchill

Meet the interior designer: Jane Churchill

Jane Churchill is something of a British interior design national treasure, so we were thrilled to invite her onto the Pooky blog... read more