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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Pooky - The Untold Story

5 easy ways to bring your garden to life after dark using a 'layered' lighting scheme

"A layered lighting scheme doesn’t just make a garden usable at night, it reshapes it entirely," say experts

Woman & Home

5 Tricks to Make Your Garden Lighting Feel 'Layered' — It Will Feel Richer and More Stylish, but Never Over Bright

Landscape designers reveal how to balance different types of outdoor lighting for an exterior that's as beautifully lit as the inside of your home

Livingetc

How do you make a small patio look bigger with lighting? 'Layering is where the transformation really happens,' say experts

I used these expert-approved tips and tricks to make my compact patio feel more spacious

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This Brass Outdoor Pendant Light Is So Pretty, I'd Style It Indoors — Plus, It's Portable and Rechargeable

Bring decorative lighting to your outdoor space without needing to call the electrician

Livingetc

A Single Lampshade Might Be the Secret to Your Summer Reset – Meet Pooky’s New Charming Collaboration Inspired by the English Countryside

Playful and endlessly mixable, these shades are the seasonal wake-up call your space needs

Homes & Gardens

The Library: How to Plan Outdoor Lighting Like a Designer

Your outdoor lighting scheme is just as important as your indoor one, and doing it right can really make your outdoor spaces feel warmer, more welcoming, and even safer

Homes & Gardens

Ditch the Pastels – These Unexpected Colors for Spring 2026 Will Make Your Home Feel Fresh, Not Predictable

Discover the unexpected accent colors designers are styling with this season, alongside decorating tips and hand-picked buys

Homes & Gardens

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"If You Put Color and Rich Patterns Everywhere, It Becomes Overkill" — This Paris Apartment Is a Masterclass in White as a Balancing Force

Designed with a playful elegance through clever hits of color and pattern, this Parisian abode is one very chic and happy place

Livingetc

Interior designers recommend the best furniture for small bedrooms

Make the most out of your space with these expert-recommended tips

The Independent UK

The "Controlled Femininity" of a Klimt Painting Inspired This Parisian Apartment — It's the Perfect Combination of Warm Minimalism, Materiality, and Clever Functionality

This reimagined Art Deco apartment has a refined mood underpinned by a sense of quiet strength

Livingetc

5 Things to Do Now to Make Your Front Garden Look More Welcoming — They'll Add Major Curb Appeal and Set Your Lawn Up for Spring

Since this is the first place people see when they approach your home, it's a good idea to get it in shape for the season of blooms

Livingetc

9 Captivating Design Directions Set to Transform Our Homes in 2026

In a noisy world of ever-changing design trends, these core moods, styles, and motifs are the timeless looks to follow in 2026

Homes & Gardens

No Wires, No Electrician Needed — 12 Rechargeable Wall Sconces and Lamps That Look Really, Really Expensive (but Won't Break the Bank)

There are options for your tables and floors, but have you ever considered how wireless lighting could transform your walls?

Livingetc

How to plan the perfect feel-good room – 3 interior experts share their tips for the ultimate mood-boosting home makeover

Looking to lift your home's mood? We asked the experts for their tips on creating a feel-good space

Ideal Home

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These supermarket lamps start at £10 but look much more expensive

The new lamps feature bobbin styles, scalloped shades and more

The Guardian - UK

Valentine’s lamps, Easter rugs: ‘seasonal decor’ has become a year-long tat-fest

This year-round churn profits shops and content creators, but not the rest of us. Nobody needs ‘autumn oven gloves’, says freelance writer Amelia Tait

Homes & Gardens

How a Small London Apartment Went From ‘A White Box With Great Bones and No Soul’ to a Cozy, Colorful Alpine Chalet–Inspired Home

For this Notting Hill apartment, Sarah Southwell – one of our Next in Design rising stars – knew just how to combine the owner’s Swiss and British roots to create schemes that welcome you in effortlessly

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5 Ways to Tweak Your Living Room Lighting to Make It Feel Warmer — Expert Advice for a Space That's Both Snug and Elevated

A good lighting scheme is the key to a cozy and warm living room, and the experts share exactly how to do it

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I'll Say It — This £40 M&S Table Lamp Really Is the Next Best Thing to Spending £600 on a Similar Style from Soho Home

The golden-amber glass is the secret to instantly warming up a space

Ideal Home

5 smart lighting tricks that will instantly make your home feel warmer and cosier - the most effective one costs less than £5

Sometimes, a change of light bulb is all it takes to transform how a room feels

Homes & Gardens

‘You Could Be Fooled Into Thinking You Were Sitting Inside an English Country House’ – See How Designer Elizabeth Hay Turned This Singapore Rental Into a Charming Home-From-Home

Every room in this mock-Tudor-style home in Singapore is a riot of pattern and color, thanks to the expertise of designer Elizabeth Hay

Ideal Home

These 6 lighting trends are set to be big in 2026 – experts reveal the lamp styles and fixture colours to add to your home this year

From the most popular shades to the lamp style people can’t get enough of, these are the 2026 trends you should know about

Homes & Gardens

Sourced by Homes & Gardens: Where to Buy Kitchen Lighting That is Equal Parts Pretty and Practical

Illuminate your cooking space in style with these top-recommended places to buy

Homes & Gardens

The Very British Edit: Short Days and Low Light Don’t Have to Mean Dreary Interiors –A Few Key Pieces Transformed My Home Into a Winter Haven

Make the most of winter light with a few thoughtful pieces that brighten your home and lift your mood all season

Livingetc

10 Habits Interior Designers and Architects Want You to Adopt in Your 2026 Renovations

From starting with a masterplan to focusing on finishing details, these are the design habits the experts suggest you take on board for your next big project...

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