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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An apartment overlooking London's Covent Garden piazza gets a history-astute update
With 400 years of culture-packed history at its feet, the renovation of this London home draws on it all
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5 design tips to steal from this renovated kitchen in London’s Knightsbridge
The new kitchen in this Grade II-listed home features stunning worktops and a door that really makes an entrance
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Black bedroom ideas – 12 ways to bring this deep, dark color into bedrooms
Don't be daunted by black bedroom ideas. Going dark can make a very chic statement in your sleep space
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Pink living room ideas – 10 tips for blush and terracotta living rooms
From earthy tones to bold magentas, here's how to bring la vie en rose into your living room
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Bedroom storage ideas – 10 stylish and creative ways to tidy up your sleep space
These clever bedroom storage ideas will keep bedroom clutter in check to create a relaxing retreat. From multi-functional furniture to clever closet solutions
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6 design tips to steal from this refreshed century-old home in Philadelphia
Blending comfort and style was key in Melinda Kelson O'Connor Design's update of this Colonial Revival home
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9 Mediterranean style tips to steal from this Greek villa with stunning sea views
A six-bedroom villa in Corfu has been given an atmospheric update to match its breathtaking coastal vista
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Simple bedroom ideas: 10 pared-back sleep spaces where less is more
Embrace simple bedroom ideas like tonal neutrals and minimalist decor for a relaxing retreat
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5 renovation tips to steal from this design guru’s Connecticut kitchen
Wall-to-wall tiling and materials picked with passion make this designer's kitchen a seriously stylish space
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Bedroom chandelier ideas – 10 ways to make this glamorous lighting style shine
Make a statement with these bedroom chandelier ideas, inspired by opulent French palaces and space race satellites
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A contemporary farmhouse gets a monochrome flourish in Long Island
Interior designer Marlaina Teich gives farmhouse style a modern shake-up with her keen eye for pattern
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Dressing table ideas — 10 stylish tips for giving your table a glamorous makeover
Mirror, mirror, on the wall, what are the fairest dressing table ideas of them all? Storage and seating are key to a well-dressed space
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5 ways this stylish kitchen blends Parisian chic with modern farmhouse style
An avid home cook has seen their dreams come true thanks to a kitchen that brings France to California
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This open-plan LA home centers around an awesome Noma-inspired kitchen
This Mar Vista home looks to Europe for its light and airy design, with one of the world's best chefs providing significant inspiration
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Dark bedrooms — 11 ideas for inky colors and jewel tones
These dark bedrooms set the tone for slumber, including dramatic black backdrops and blue as deep as the night sky
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Blue living room ideas – ways to decorate with light and dark blues
Multifaceted blue living room ideas are perfect for a living room's varied roles
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8 interior design tricks to steal from this light-filled Lake Michigan home
A recent renovation saw this 1913 home filled with more natural light than ever — now the interiors live up to its new look
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Kitchen cupboard storage ideas – tips for designing functional cabinets
Make your kitchen cupboard storage ideas work for you, from resolving awkward corners to strategizing your kitchen island
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A storage-smart refit turned this Manhattan apartment into a family home
Making a city apartment comfortable for a family of five is no mean feat, but the result here is both stylish and functional
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This 100-year-old Hudson Valley barn conversion has been given a truly modern makeover
After standing on this spectacular spot for more than a century, a once-dilapidated barn has been given a homely makeover
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Blue bedroom ideas – 12 soothing colors for the sleep space of your dreams
These blue bedroom ideas offer an ideal backdrop to sleep, centred around the most calming color proven to relax the mind
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This 1930s West Village apartment gets a stylish update by NYC furniture guru
This homage to mid-century design keeps a keen eye on the contemporary – and is home to a striking statement wallpaper
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Take a look inside the Bray’s Island lodge – with beautiful cottage interiors
Inspired by English cottages and Arts and Crafts design, this 'family sanctuary' is a house filled with whimsy and magic
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6 design tricks for neutral interiors we're borrowing from this Californian designer
Textile design guru Lauren Meichtry shares her tips on giving your home a seasonal, kid-friendly refresh
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