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How to keep gathered or pleated fabric lampshades clean and dust-free
Love the pleated effect of a gathered fabric lampshade? Here’s how to keep them looking clean and fabulous all year round, with top tips from... read more
The seven elements of interior design: Line
How the verticals, horizontals, the straight lines and the curved, can frame and make a space... read more
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
How much light do you need in a room?
An expert lighting guide to calculating lumens, balancing ambience and function in different kinds of room, and layering light... We all know how important the... read more
How to dust lampshades
Keep your lampshades dust-free and looking fabulous, with our expert guide… Whatever the material – from rich velvets and silks to linen, parchment or... read more
Floor Lamps - how to find the perfect one for your sitting room
Wrappling standing lamp You don't need us to tell you that lamps and lighting are absolutely essential to the design of your beautiful sitting room.... read more
How to find the right shade for your floor lamp
How to find the shade of the perfect size, shape and design to go with your floor lamp... read more
How to light a room with low ceilings
Low ceilings? No problem - open up your space with these crafty lighting tips... There’s no reason for a room with low ceilings to... 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