Behind the Scenes with Pooky Lighting
We chatted with WPC supplier Pooky, to find out a little more about their their fabulous lamps. Read more about them and find out why they make a great gift addition to your wedding list.
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Good lighting can change the way a space feels with just the flick of a switch. It sets the mood, transforms a space, and elevates your décor. Yet, choosing lighting for your home is often left as an afterthought.
Enter Pooky Lighting, a British brand that understands the transformative power of the perfect lamp. Founded in 2014 and built on the same principles that fueled their founders' previous success with Sofa.com (high-quality design, accessible prices, and exceptional service), Pooky offers a stunning array of lamps, shades, and fixtures to suit every taste.
Here at The Wedding Present Company, we LOVE Pooky (did you know that Pooky's showroom is right next door to ours?). From classic to contemporary, their extensive collection is a testament to their commitment to style and quality. Pooky has even earned the trust of renowned interior designers like GP & J Baker, delivering limited collaborations that solidified the brand's reputation for design excellence.
Learn more about the brand below and explore Pooky's handy guide on choosing the lighting that will transform your home decor.
WHAT IS THE INSPIRATION BEHIND POOKY'S DESIGNS?
Here at Pooky, we exist to present beautiful, well-made, classy, and somewhat eclectic lamps, pendants, and shades at a price that is a lot more reasonable than you might expect. We offer a range of lamps in endless configurations of antique brass and nickel, ceramic, glass, wood, and resin, and lampshades in every conceivable shape and size.
WHAT KIND OF FABRICS DO YOU USE FOR YOUR LAMPSHADES?
Pooky's design team works with manufacturers around the world. They are forever adding new products designed with extra colour and quirkiness in order to delight our customers. We use pure Belgian and Italian linens, raw Indian silks, Turkish silk ikats, hand-printed silks from Rajasthan, and block-printed cottons.
"We’ve searched nooks and crannies all over in search of the most gorgeous fabrics for our lampshades."
DO YOU RECOMMEND MIXING AND MATCHING YOUR LAMPSHADES AND STANDS?
We definitely recommend mixing and matching your lampshades and stands. At Pooky, we recommend a few general rules to follow:
- The height of the lampshade shade should be about three-quarters the height of the base.
- The width of the shade base should be roughly equal to the height of the lamp, from base to fitting.
- The lamp shade should ideally be at least half an inch (1.3 cm) wider than the base on both sides in order to keep the whole lamp looking balanced.
- If you’re debating between two sizes, it’s usually better to go for the larger (although, having said that, very thin and tall lamps can often suit smaller shades).
- Meanwhile, floor lamps will generally take a shade with a base diameter of 45 cm (18 inches) or larger.
WHAT IS THE MOST POPULAR POOKY LAMP SHAPE OR DESIGN?
Our most popular light is our Wisteria table lamp. It’s a really elegant design as well as being stylish and contemporary too. This light can be placed almost anywhere and in any setting—on a bedside table, perched on a console table in a hallway, or as a statement piece. She’s available in two sizes, and with a choice of brass and nickel finishes, she also has a green sister.
DO YOU HAVE A FAVOURITE LAMP OR LAMPSHADE?
Some of our favourite lights are Phileas or Ernest rechargeable lamps. They will infuse a warm glow into any room or space! Whether you use them for your alfresco dinner, drinks outside (weather permitting), or to light up a quiet nook in your hallway, the rechargeable lamps are perfect for those areas without sockets. Phileas and Ernest lamps are also incredibly versatile and look great paired with one of Pooky empire lampshades.
GET INSPIRED
Explore Pooky's beautiful lighting collection below, featuring stunning lamps, lampshades and pendants that make perfect additions to any gift list. We have also numerous samples available for you to see in real life in our London showroom.
Whether you have a question about Pooky Lighting products, need help with creating your wedding gift list, or simply want to discuss your gift list ideas, our Wedding List Advisors and team are always happy to help.
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