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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Bye Bye Red and Green – 5 Unexpected Christmas Color Schemes That Are Surprisingly Festive to Consider This SeasonBored of red and green? These five festive color palettes stray from tradition in the best possible way
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20 Thoughtful Gifts for the Host Who Loves to EntertainFrom show-stopping serveware to handcrafted table decor, these twenty unique gifts will impress even the most seasoned host you know
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Sherwin-Williams’ Color of the Month Is the Ultimate 'Cocooning' Neutral for 2027Sherwin-Williams' Color of the Month is Sanderling – a gentle, warm beige perfect for creating a cozy scheme this November
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6 Christmas Decorating Trends Set to Define the 2026 Holiday SeasonThese timeless Christmas trends are defining the festive season
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5 Beautiful Christmas Entryways That Set the Tone for a Festive, Beautifully Decorated HomeThese Christmas entryways are each unique in design, yet follow a fail-safe formula that works in every home
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7 Designer-Approved Christmas Color Schemes to Try This SeasonFrom classic red and green to more contemporary colors, these Christmas color schemes will ensure a stylish festive season
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The 6 Best Sherwin-Williams Neutral Paints Designers Swear ByFrom sandy beiges to timeless warm whites, these six paints are Sherwin-Williams' all time best
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Forget Seasonal Decor Fatigue – How Designers Use 'Slow Styling' to Craft a Timeless Holiday Scheme From Fall Through to New YearIs it necessary to decorate for every holiday? Interior designers deliberate
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The Old 'Rule' Against Blue and Green Is Officially Out – Here’s How Designers Are Styling This Controversial Combination in Chic SpacesThis quiet color combination couldn't be more fresh or timeless – here's how designers pair these two hues side by side
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Fall Isn't Just About Moody Tones – These Are 6 of the Chicest Colorful Spaces We Loved in OctoberDiscover six rooms from our October house tours that demonstrate how to use color with confidence and creativity
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Benjamin Moore's 2027 Color Trends Palette Proves That Moody Tones and Gentle Neutrals Are a Perfect PairingCentered around Benjamin Moore's 2027 Color of the Year, this fresh palette celebrates the quiet sophistication of cozy, earthy shades
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Anthropologie's Bow-Shaped Wreath Is a Playful Alternative to Traditional Decorating – And It Captures One of This Year's Biggest Festive TrendsThis unique Christmas wreath can bring a delightful sense of whimsy to your home for the holiday season
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Discover the Biggest Living Room Trends to Know for 2027 – 8 Looks for a Soulful, Personality-Filled SpaceFrom history-rich jacquard fabrics to low-slung, casual shapes, expect to see these eight living room trends everywhere next year
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6 Designer-Approved Holiday Decor Themes for Christmas 2026Expect to see these six beautiful themes in every holiday collection this year
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Wicker Is the Nostalgic Holiday Decor Trend Designers Swear By for Authentic Rustic Charm – Here Are the Best Pieces to Get the LookRustic and oh-so charming, hand-crafted wicker ornaments are one of the biggest Christmas trends of 2026
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How a Former Historic Color Consultant Created a Quietly Colorful Living Room Using a Moody Palette and an Unexpected Paint TechniqueThis character-rich living room designed by Anne McDonald rethinks traditional color schemes for the better
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The 7 Biggest Living Room Furniture Trends to Watch Out for in 2027Featuring some welcome returns and some new faces, designers say these characterful furniture styles will be in every living room next year
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Designers Have Predicted Pantone’s Next Color of the Year – and They're Eyeing These 5 Standout ShadesWe asked interior designers which shades they think will be crowned Color of the Year 2027
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The 60-30-10 Rule Isn’t the Only Way to Mix Patterns – Try This Designer Tip Instead for a Scheme That's Collected but CohesiveDesigners say scale is the secret to a cohesive scheme – it allows you to layer even the most contrasting patterns
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Forget Chocolate Brown: Designers Are Turning to This Smokier, More Sophisticated Shade for Fall'Tobacco brown has an inherent warmth that feels especially appealing in autumn'
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4 Paint Colors That Keep Brown Furniture From Looking Dated, According to DesignersStruggling to style your dark mahogany furniture? These uplifting paint colors breathe new life into antique pieces
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Bye-Bye, Overhead Lights – Designers Agree These Elegant Living Room Lighting Trends Will Define 2027Designers say to watch out for these six lighting styles as they'll be popping up in every scheme next year
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How Amber Lewis Crafts a Timeless Fall Atmosphere That Never Feels ClichéInterior designer Amber Lewis shares her fall decorating secrets – and how she layers every room for cozy season and beyond
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Forget Everything You Think You Know About Mint Green – Designers Are Using This Retro Shade in Quieter Ways for 2027Soothing, crisp, and always fresh, mint green is back for good
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