Inspiration
Creating the mood: Lighting for warmth and cosiness
How some simple tweaks to your lighting can turn your home into a deeply snug retreat… As every interior designer knows, lighting makes all the... read more
Switch up your switches: how beautiful sockets and switches can transform a room
It’s amazing what a big impact a subtle change can have – here’s how to elevate your interior design by changing your switches… read more
The seven elements of interior design – a guide to understanding and combining them
On the Pooky blog we’ve explored in detail each of the ‘seven elements of interior design’: space, colour, texture, line, form, pattern and lighting. In... read more
Lighting and the great designers: Le Corbusier
Le Corbusier is a giant of 20th century design: we look at his controversial life and ongoing influence on architecture, interior design, and, of course,... read more
Pendant lights versus chandeliers – what's the difference and which should you choose?
They can be big and dazzling or elegantly understated, and they love hanging around in beautiful rooms – …but what exactly is the difference between... read more
Classic interior design styles and how to light them: the Bauhaus
Here’s a guide to possibly the most influential design movement of the last 100 years – and the contemporary lighting that it inspired… read more
How to light a kitchen island - inspiration and ideas for pendants and more
If the kitchen island is the heart of your home, you need to light it properly. Here are some expert tips and ideas to inspire... read more
Effortless interiors inspiration: four ways to use rechargeable table lamps for cosy living
With cosy rechargeable table lamps you can transform unloved spaces into happy places... 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