Eleanor Richardson
I am the Interior Design Content Editor at Homes & Gardens, and have been on the team since 2024. Writing about all things style and trend-related, from digging into the next color designers are adding to every project to the sofa shape the most stylish homeowners are investing in. Alongside trend reporting, I am always on the lookout for clever uses of space – small spaces and ingenious storage in particular. My own apartment is tight on square footage, so I know a thing or two about “stretching spaces” or leaning into bijoux proportions. My love for interiors began when I interned in an interior design studio, working on commercial projects as well as private spaces for a variety of clients. My passion grew while working in production, where I sourced beautiful locations for photoshoots and campaigns. A lover of character, I have an eye for anything pre-loved and historic, always collecting antiques and mid-century furniture for my Victorian home.
Latest articles by Eleanor Richardson
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Neutrals May Be Easy to Live With, but Behr’s 2027 Color of the Year Proves ‘Calm No Longer Has to Mean Colorless'Paint brand Behr has announced 'Grounded', a rich olive green hue, as its 2027 Color of the Year
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Fall Thrifting Season Is Here – The Best Vintage Sales to Shop This September for Cozy, Characterful Home UpdatesFlea markets and vintage fairs are plentiful in September, making them the perfect places to pick up unique fall home decor and enjoy an autumnal day out
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5 Subtle Late-Summer Entryway Updates That Change the Mood of Your Entire HomeYour entryway works hard going into hosting season; here's how designers transition this space out of the relaxed feel of summer and into the warm welcome of fall
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If You Like Gray Interiors but Want Something Softer and More Inviting, This Is the Color Designers Say You Should ChooseGoodbye gray, hello pale blue – here's why designers are swapping gray for this calming hue
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The Outdoor Reading Nook Is the New Fall Retreat – Everything You Need to Create a Cozy Spot for Late-Summer LoungingAn outdoor reading nook is a must-have as summer slips into fall
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5 Paint Colors That Define America’s Most Timeless Interior Design StylesFrom midcentury modern to country cottage style, these are the paint colors that always feature alongside America's interior design styles
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13 Fall Color Schemes Designers Swear By for a Cozier Home This SeasonFrom heritage navy blues to the colors of the moment, these stylish hues will provide you with the utmost comfort for the fall season and beyond
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The 7 Most Sophisticated Fall Decorating Trends for 2026, According to DesignersThese 7 fall trends will be everywhere in 2026 – think saturation, sophistication, and softness
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9 Quietly Seasonal IKEA Pieces That Will Make Your Home Look Expensive This FallFrom understated lighting to antique-inspired furniture, these are the picks I'm bringing into my home this season for a cozy, luxurious feel
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6 Design Details From the 1800s Designers Want to See More of in Homes TodayThese 6 features 'add a level of craftsmanship that’s difficult to replicate'
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5 Comforting English Cottage Colors Designers Are Suddenly Using AgainFrom soothing sages to dusty pinks, these are the shades that designers are embracing, once again, in 2026
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5 Decorating Resets to Make Before the End of August to Transition Your Home From Summer to Fall'The breeze is a little bit crisper, the days a touch shorter and the warmth of the sun is not taken for granted'
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Valspar’s Color of the Year Is a ‘Goes-With-Everything’ Calming Shade – But No, It’s Not a NeutralPowder blues were big this year, but Valspar's Color of the Year suggests they'll be dominating color trends in 2027, too
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These Are the 4 Best Benjamin Moore Paint Colors for Guest Bedrooms – ‘They Will Make Visitors Feel Instantly at Home’Revamping your guest bedroom? You might want to consider trying one of these four sophisticated hues from Benjamin Moore
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Brown and Blue Is the Chic Color Combination Designers Are Embracing This Fall – Shop 20 Pieces Inspired by This Cool Yet Calming TrendYes, you heard us right, brown and blue are the new classic – and these are the pieces you need to stay ahead of the curve
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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Printmaxxing Isn’t Just for Maximalists – Here’s How Designers Are Using This Fall Trend to Make Every Room More InterestingPatterns can be subtle, say designers, and the secret lies in how you layer them
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Why 200 Years Later, Shaker Style Is Still the Most Enduring Look in Interior Design – and Yes, It Works Beyond the KitchenShaker design is still making its mark in homes 200 years later. Here's why
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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Sun-Faded Pastels Are the Quiet Summer Color Trend Replacing Crisp, Cool WhitesDesigners are embracing muted, sun-washed pastels this summer – 'They're a great way to dip your toe into color without fully committing'
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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Benjamin Moore Just Released Its Autumn-Winter Color Palettes – These Three Schemes Are Set to Define the SeasonFrom heritage-inspired warm white and black to the on-trend red and blue palette, expect to see these cozy color trends everywhere this fall
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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Sherwin-Williams' Oyster Bay Is the Calming Blue-Green Paint That Never Feels Cold – And Designers Swear by Its VersatilityDesigners say Sherwin-Williams' Oyster Bay is sophisticated, gentle, and impressively versatile
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Benjamin Moore's Heritage Color Collection Features Nearly 200 Shades – But These 6 Iconic Colors Have Stayed Best-Sellers for DecadesSince their debut in 1976, these six colors from the heritage collection are still just as popular with homeowners of today – here's why
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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Love Spending Sunny Weekends Thrifting? These Are the Best Vintage Sales and Antique Markets Happening Across the US in August 2026Looking for that perfect piece? Some iconic vintage markets are happening this month that are filled with treasures
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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8 Things Designers Say You Need to Know Before You Add a Sunroom – For a Space You'll Love Year-RoundThinking about creating a sunroom? Don't skip these 8 must-dos, as designers say they're essential to the longevity and look of your space
By Eleanor Richardson Published
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5 Vintage Pieces Every Summer Table Needs to Look Effortlessly Chic and CollectedFrom antique ice buckets to delicate tablecloths, these are the five vintage treasures that will make your summer table feel lived-in and characterful
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