Inspiration
The British Pattern Makers: How we learned to love decoration again
Britain has always known how to do patterns. From Tudor halls to Morris florals and today’s maximalist revival, here’s how decoration evolved – and why... read more
Bright Forecast: Top 5 Lighting Trends to Illuminate 2026
There's something rather wonderful about the way the right light can shift the entire mood of a room in an instant. As we settle into... read more
9 common bedroom lighting mistakes (and how to fix them)
Bedrooms are private, in-between spaces – which makes lighting them surprisingly tricky. Here are 9 common bedroom lighting mistakes, and how to fix them read more
How to Light a Hallway the Right Way
The hallway sets the tone for your home, yet it’s often one of the hardest spaces to light well. From layered lighting and warm light... read more
Little Luxuries: Why lighting is the treat you absolutely deserve to give yourself
Lighting sits in the sweet spot between practical and pleasurable. From rechargeable table lamps and picture lights to colourful lampshades and wall lights, discover why... read more
Bedside Wall Lights vs. Table Lamps: Which Should You Choose?
The dilemma facing most of us is charmingly simple: wall lights or table lamps? Both have their devoted followers for bedside lighting. Discover which suits... read more
Using lighting to beat the winter blues
When winter feels long, the right lighting can make all the difference. From warm, layered light and cheerful lampshades to cosy corners and welcoming lanterns,... read more
Beautifully made. Endlessly loved.
New year, same Pooky favourites. From the statuesque Wobster with serious chutzpah to the intricate Stucco that took a year to perfect, discover what makes... read more
A Beginner’s Guide to the Great British Design Houses (and why they still matter)
How can you tell your Morris & Co from your GP & J Baker – and why do these historic British design houses still matter... read more