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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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A light-filled San Francisco condo gets a Copenhagen-style makeover
An open-plan room with a view is the star attraction of this Scandinavian-inspired apartment in the Golden City
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5 design tips to steal from this shoe designer’s whimsical Venice kitchen
From a striking color scheme to unique personal details, Aquazurra founder Edgardo Osorio showed us round his new kitchen on the banks of the Grand Canal
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Bathroom backsplash ideas – 10 tips for stylish splashproof surfaces
From trending tiles to marble panels, these bathroom backsplash ideas are perfect for adding style to your sink
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Parisian furniture and modern art fill this unique Greenwich home
A remarkable collection of modern artworks provided the perfect palette for the renovation of this family home
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5 design tips to steal from this elegant modern kitchen with a tactile touch
Work in harmony with the architecture and remember to add texture to your modern kitchen design, says this expert
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6 design tips to steal from this beachside bolthole in the Hamptons
From oversized windows to keeping it minimalist, find out how to design a house around a breathtaking view
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5 design tips to steal from this surprising modern farmhouse in Connecticut
A new-build, farmhouse-style home was in need of some extra character – it got just that, and a few surprises along the way
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Bedroom TV ideas – 10 tips for styling a television in your sleep space
Get smart with your bedroom TV ideas to either cleverly conceal your tech, or turn it into a modern decor feature
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An antiquity-packed Virginia home fills its garden with Southern charm
The home of furniture designer Will Massie hosts ancient artefacts, and has been a quarter of a century in the making
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Bedroom furniture ideas – 10 tips for designing your sleep space
End the day with bedroom furniture ideas that help create an organized, inviting space
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Living room with brown sofa ideas – 10 tips for classically cozy seating
Earthy and inviting, ground your living room with brown sofa ideas
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Modern hallway ideas – 10 tips for creating a contemporary hall
Balance cool, clean design with personality in your modern hallway ideas – and remember, a little goes a long way
By Ailis Brennan Published