Abby Wilson
Abby Wilson joined Homes & Gardens as a News Writer, with a focus on interior design, in December 2023.
She recently graduated from New York University with a degree in Journalism and English Literature, and she served as Managing Editor for the Washington Square News, NYU’s independent student newspaper. While at university, she also interned with New York City publications including the New York Daily News and NY1.
Upon graduation, she interned with Better Homes & Gardens in New York, writing and editing content about home decor, gardening tips, food news, and more. She stayed on as a freelance writer and editor during her move to London.
She’s originally from a suburb of Chicago and is having a great time exploring London. When not writing, you’ll most likely find her browsing a bookstore or exploring a park. Because she’s moved around quite a bit in the last several years, she loves transforming spaces into comfortable retreats that feel just like home. When it comes to decor, she’s most drawn to unique vintage finds and calming colors.
Latest articles by Abby Wilson
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How designers decorate with Benjamin Moore's White Dove – a 'clean and classic' bestselling white paint
Benjamin Moore's top-selling shade White Dove is a favorite among designers for its warm undertones and design versatility
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This food stylist's 'soulful' small kitchen renovation blends culinary function with inviting European style
When the kitchen also serves as your office, it's important to get the design scheme right. Here's how food stylist and recipe developer Diana Yen leveled up her culinary space in a recent renovation
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Benjamin Moore's fresh and crisp 'winter skies' color palette is making a case for cooler shades – here's what designers make of the trend
It can be difficult to find design inspiration in the depths of winter, but Benjamin Moore's new 'winter skies' color palette is filled with new tones perfect for right now
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Emily Henderson just shared her favorite blue paint colors – these are the shades she's tried and tested
Blue can be a tricky color to decorate with, but it's proved to be an all-time favorite for interior designer Emily Henderson. These are the hues she keeps going back to
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How to decorate with Sherwin-Williams' Storm Cloud, a 'moody, blue-gray shade'
This is what designers love about Sherwin-Williams' Storm Cloud color, a dark mix of blue and gray that's perfect for any wall, in any room of the house
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Shea Mcgee just coined 'Modern Charm' the perfect transitional style for spring – here's what designers love about the look
The McGee & Co. founder calls this timeless and transitional look 'Modern Charm.' Here's how designers achieve the lovely spring style
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This serene yet moody home library project offers a literary escape for a busy mother-daughter team
Emily Frank, founder of design studio Frank & Co., recently designed a home library for a mother and daughter who love to read. Here's how the project turned out
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Designer Emily Henderson's kitchen strikes the perfect balance between stunning and functional – these are her favorite features
Interior designer Emily Henderson's kitchen is the bright and airy redesign of our dreams, and these are the features that she can't get enough of
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This is how designer Marie Flanigan mixes and matches living room furniture – the key is versatility
Arranging living room furniture isn't as simple as it seems. This is how interior designer Marie Flanigan finds the perfect combinations
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How can you hide a range hood? 6 innovative and chic ideas from kitchen design experts
Range hoods don't have to be an eyesore anymore, with these designer-approved tips for hiding a range hood in a beautiful kitchen. Here's how the pros make range hoods work well with any design style
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What's replacing Shaker kitchens? These are the updated kitchen styles designers have their eyes on
Shaker kitchens are timeless and transitional, but updated design styles are proving popular. This is how the Shaker style may evolve, according to interior designers
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7 features making your kitchen feel dated, according to interior designers
If your kitchen is feeling dated and you're not sure why, these are the features that designers stay to steer clear of, from the entire design style, all the way down to the details
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Jeremiah Brent just shared his top 5 tips for designing an office space – and we're taking notes
Interior designer Jeremiah Brent just took to Instagram to share the top five mistakes he made when creating his team's office space. This is how to strike a balance between 'beautiful and ergonomic'
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5 coffee table mistakes you should always avoid, according to interior designers
Styling a living room table might seem simple, but quite a bit goes into creating the perfect coffee table tableau. Designers suggest avoiding these top coffee table mistakes
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3 inventive ways to use plaster, according to an interior designer who swears it's making a comeback
Plaster is far from dated, making modern-day interiors look fresh and timeless. Here are the three ways interior designer Marie Flanigan suggests using the material to update your space
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Sherwin-Williams' 'herbal apothecary' color scheme perfectly balances calm and cozy – here's how to embrace the trend
Sherwin-Williams recently shared a collection of colors inspired by an 'herbal apothecary' aesthetic. This is what interior designers have to say about the shades
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Why are Shaker kitchens so popular? deVOL's creative director shares why everyone loves this timeless look
Shaker-style kitchens are the perfect blend between classic and contemporary, offering a long-lasting design style that suits any home. Here's why an expert loves the look
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These are the top Zillow search terms of 2023 – people want fireplaces, walk-in closets, and (unexpectedly) granite counters
Zillow released its top 10 search terms of 2023, and fireplaces, walk-in closets, open floor plans and granite countertops made the list. This is what H&G editors think about the trends
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Is a white couch a good idea? 5 designers weigh in on whether the classic look stands the test of time
White sofas are aesthetically pleasing, but can come with complications. Are they worth the hassle?
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McGee & Co. just launched its spring collection, and it's all about the transitional 'modern charm' style
Shea McGee's home furnishings company just released its latest line of furniture, decor and more. Here's what we love about the collection, and our favorite items from the bunch
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Mayonnaise by Benjamin Moore is having a moment – does this mean magnolia neutrals are having a revival?
Benjamin Moore's shade Mayonnaise is the perfect warm neutral for full walls or finishing details, and it's trending once again. Here's why it's back, and how designers decorate with the hue
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How to style antique furniture for a timeless, transitional space – 9 designers share their tips
Antique furniture is increasingly easy to find, but it can prove quite difficult to style. Here's what 10 interior designers have to say about making the classic pieces work with any design style
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These are Behr's best-selling paint colors of all time – and there's something to suit every style
Behr's best-selling shades include both neutrals and statement hues. Here's a bit about these ever-popular picks, plus how to decorate your space with each one
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Designer Emily Henderson just finished adding an 8-foot addition to her bedroom – we asked her was the costly renovation worth it?
Home extensions are never cheap, but the outcome can be well worth the cost. Here's how interior designer Emily Henderson renovated her bedroom, and how she'd do it differently next time around.
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