On September 9, British lighting brand Pooky celebrated the opening of its showroom at the New York Design Center. The evening brought together designers, members of the media, online influencers and industry friends for cocktails and bites to toast the milestone.

“Opening our showroom in the New York Design Center feels like a pivotal moment for Pooky in America,” said the brand’s U.S. president, Regan Iglesia. “Having a permanent home at the NYDC allows us to fully showcase what makes our brand special—that fearless approach to color and pattern that resonates so deeply with designers who want to create spaces with real personality.”

Jim Druckman, John Druckman and Alix Lerman of the New York Design Center were among the more than 60 guests to welcome the showroom to the city’s design landscape. Designers in attendance included Izzy Ackerman of Young Huh; Beth Anderson and Danielle Kelling of Katie Ridder Inc.; Rayman Boozer; Katie Davis of Spruce Design NYC; Kate Ferguson of Palomino Interior Design; Brad Ford; Lisa Frantz; Howard Hyde of WestPoint Home; Katie Lindquist; and Bob and Cortney Novogratz.

Representing the media were Danielle Blundell of Apartment Therapy; Dennis Scully and Billy Fisher of Business of Home; Jackie Shannon, Stella Widmer and Melissa Groher of Cottages & Gardens; Isabel Molster and Wendy Landau of Frederic; Shelby Black and Bill Pittel of Galerie; Meghan Shouse of House Beautiful; Julia Demer and Keith Flanagan of Livingetc.; Kara Pfeiffer and Sarah Shelton of Luxe Interiors + Design; and Sarah Karnasiewicz of The Wall Street Journal.

In addition to Iglesia, Pooky founder Rohan Blacker and chief marketing officer Jodie Sanders were also on hand to welcome guests to the space. The event showcased the signature colorful, maximalist lighting designs that have made Pooky a standout since launching in the United Kingdom in 2014. Following the brand’s entry into the American market in February 2024, the New York showroom opening symbolizes a significant step in Pooky’s expansion by establishing a permanent NYDC presence for its bold, pattern-forward lighting collections.