Inspiration

some light reading? Read our blog for inspiration and tips on lighting, interiors, and creating mood in your home
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Shabby chic lighting – a buyer’s guide

Shabby chic lighting – a buyer’s guide

Are you a fan of distressed wood, crumpled fabrics and vintage furniture? A shabby chic interior needs the right lighting – here’s a buyer’s guide... read more

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Style tips and interior inspiration from print designer Bianca Hall

Style tips and interior inspiration from print designer Bianca Hall

We caught up with print and textile designer and self-confessed interior design obsessive, Bianca Hall, creator of the French for Pineapple interiors blog. Where do... read more

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The 10 most beautiful restaurant interiors in London

The 10 most beautiful restaurant interiors in London

We’ve visited the hotels, we’ve sampled the pubs, and now it’s time for a spot of dinner. Here’s Pooky’s pick of the 10 most beautiful... read more

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We talk to Joanna Plant about her style and interior inspirations

We talk to Joanna Plant about her style and interior inspirations

We caught up with interior designer, Joanna Plant, about what inspires her and talk top tips for creating a beautiful interior. Where do you get... read more

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Six stunning coffee table books for interior design lovers

Six stunning coffee table books for interior design lovers

Love interior design? Love whacking great books full of gorgeous photographs? Then there’s only one publisher for you: the mighty TASCHEN! Here we select six... read more

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Grand Designs finalist, Stephanie Hughes, talks pattern, colour and lighting

Grand Designs finalist, Stephanie Hughes, talks pattern, colour and lighting

Can you tell us a bit about your style and what inspires you? I’m in love with design and over the years I’ve pieced together... read more

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Pooky catches up with GIDC finalist Lucy Tiffney

Pooky catches up with GIDC finalist Lucy Tiffney

We loved following Lucy Tiffney's journey throughout the Great Interior Design Challenge. Pooky caught up with Lucy to find out her top interior tips and... read more

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Amazing interiors: Leighton House Museum

Amazing interiors: Leighton House Museum

Pooky's search for the most beautiful, jaw-dropping interiors in the country begins very close to home, at the Leighton House Museum in Holland Park. Guest... read more

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Q&A with Jane Bonsor of Korla

Q&A with Jane Bonsor of Korla

Korla was set up by designer Jane Bonsor in 2011, selling original and evocative printed interiors textiles and home accessories. Finding inspiration from western roots... read more