Ailis Brennan
Ailis started out at British GQ, where a month of work experience turned into 18 months of working on all sorts of projects, writing about everything from motorsport to interiors, and helping to put together the GQ Food & Drink Awards. She then spent three years at the London Evening Standard, covering restaurants and bars. She left the paper in 2020 and went freelance, writing about food, drink and homes for publications including Conde Nast Traveller, Luxury London and Departures. A little less than a year later, she started at Homes & Gardens as a Digital Writer, allowing her to fully indulge her love of good interior design. She is now a fully fledged food PR but still writes for Homes & Gardens as a contributing editor.
Latest articles by Ailis Brennan
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Kids' room paint ideas – how to choose the perfect paint for your child's room
Whittling down your favorite kids' room paint ideas is no easy task – when designing a child's bedroom be bold, be creative, but choose a color that will grow with them
By Ailis Brennan Published
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Vinyl kitchen flooring ideas – 17 practical, easy to clean floors that emulate luxury materials
These vinyl kitchen flooring ideas mean you can get a high-end look without the high maintenance
By Ailis Brennan Published
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Bathroom curtain ideas – 15 elegant designs to elevate your space
Adding softness to a functional space, bathroom curtain ideas are one step on the way to creating a relaxing sanctuary
By Ailis Brennan Published
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Large window curtain ideas – 11 elegant ways to style dramatic drapery
Large window curtain ideas can make a big impact, or can help soften a room's standout feature
By Ailis Brennan Published
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Black Friday Barbour sales: The H&G edit of deals on the classic outerwear brand
Shop these Black Friday Barbour deals to add the brand's timeless style into your closet's yearly rotation
By Brittany Romano Published
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Pantry door ideas – 10 inspiring styles to make your kitchen storage shine
Make a stylish entrance with pantry door ideas that either conceal or reveal everyone's favorite kitchen cupboard
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7 design tips to take from these luxury apartments in London’s exclusive Holland Park
Located in one of London's most expensive enclaves, these apartments blend luxury with a love of the natural world
By Ailis Brennan Published
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7 design tips to take from this California home and its elegant monochrome style
A classical home for a vivacious young couple, this design by Corine Maggio balances formality and fun
By Ailis Brennan Published
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Walk-in pantry ideas – 10 tips for stylish and spacious kitchen storage and utilities
For both keen cooks and neatness enthusiasts, walk-in pantry ideas are an organizational haven
By Ailis Brennan Published
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Formal living room ideas – 10 tips for an elegant sitting room
From stylish seating to cultured touches, these formal living room ideas will help you make guests feel special
By Ailis Brennan Published
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7 design tips to take from this calming, contemporary West Vancouver home
With views of both the ocean and rolling forests, designer Amanda Evans looked to make this home a place for relaxation
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Reader Survey – Help us improve H&G by telling us how you invest in your home
Let us know what you want to see more of in Homes & Gardens, and you could win a $300 gift card
By Ailis Brennan Published
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5 design secrets to borrow from a Cambridge kitchen that blends modernity with nature
Practicality and contemporary aesthetics come together in this open-plan kitchen by London designers Roundhouse
By Ailis Brennan Published
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Salt Lake City home gets a fashionable redesign for its globetrotting engineer owner
An engineer with a keen eye for fashion worked with Alice Lane Interior Design on a very stylish update to her Utah family home
By Ailis Brennan Published
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Modern dining room ideas – 17 contemporary ways to decorate your dining space
Modern dining room ideas will help welcome your dinner guests with contemporary style
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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5 design tips to steal from this newly light-filled Nashville kitchen renovation
A total color overhaul and a few structural changes helped turn this kitchen from a shadow trap into a light and bright stunner
By Ailis Brennan Published
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Modern entryway bench ideas – 12 tips for stylish hallway seating
Heighten your hallway with modern entryway bench ideas that are both practical and stylish
By Ailis Brennan Published
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A Virginia home with a world-class arboretum gets a historically inspired update
A house inspired by the work of an historic English architect has been redesigned with its stunning garden in mind
By Ailis Brennan Published
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5 design tips to steal from Pearl Lowe’s beach house kitchen by deVOL
The British fashion designer teamed up with the kitchen gurus to create a seaside-inspired space with a vintage touch
By Ailis Brennan Published
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Dining table decor ideas – 10 tips for beautiful tablescapes to wow your guests
Dining table decor ideas are the centerpiece of every meal in your home, so ensure they live up to the occasion
By Ailis Brennan Published
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A renovation refreshed this Virginia home from '90s throwback to contemporary cool
After housing them for two decades, a family's home was desperate for an update. Jamie Ivey was tasked with making it fit for the 2020s
By Ailis Brennan Published
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5 design tips to steal from a Sussex kitchen brimming with rustic charm
This English countryside home dates back to the 17th century, but its kitchen has some very modern ideas
By Ailis Brennan Published
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Small dining room ideas – 22 stylish ways to make the most of a compact diner
Embracing small dining room ideas means a compact room needn't be a barrier to creating your dream dining space
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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Under stairs ideas – 10 tips for making the most of this overlooked nook
From pantries to powder rooms, these under stairs ideas can help you give an awkward space a new lease of life
By Ailis Brennan Published