Inspiration

some light reading? Read our blog for inspiration and tips on lighting, interiors, and creating mood in your home
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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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Get the look: 1970s retro revival interior design and lighting

Get the look: 1970s retro revival interior design and lighting

1970s retro is all about exuberant self-expression – but also warmth, conviviality and fun. Here’s how to get the look... read more

/blogs/inspiration/lighting-showstoppers-6-ways-to-create-surprising-dazzling-focal-points-around-your-home
Lighting showstoppers! 6 ways to create surprising, dazzling focal points around your home

Lighting showstoppers! 6 ways to create surprising, dazzling focal points around your home

From sensational chandeliers to statement table lamps, here’s how to get the maximum interior design oomph from your lights... read more

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Meet the interior designer: Emilie Fournet

Meet the interior designer: Emilie Fournet

“As a child, I would rearrange my room constantly and draw floor plans in lessons...” read more

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Classic interior design styles and how to light them: Japandi

Classic interior design styles and how to light them: Japandi

Here’s how to get the look in your home, plus tips for Japandi lighting… 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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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