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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Amber Lewis on the 6 Principles That Shape Her Approach to Interior Design – and the 1 She Says Matters Most in Your Own Home'Every project, no matter how big, small, messy, or magical, passes through these same chaotic but crucial stages'
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Benjamin Moore Has Revealed Its Most Popular Neutrals – 'They Offer Something Beyond Standard Beige, Gray, or Taupe'If it's a Benjamin Moore best-seller, it's a paint worth paying attention to, so if you are on the hunt for the perfect neutral shade, you need to know about these four popular hues
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The 5 Layers That Designers Use to Instantly Make a Bedroom Feel More CozyYour bedroom needs these 5 layers this fall – 'As you enter the room you feel a change right away'
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5 Smart Ways To Mix Traditional and Modern Patterns Without Making Your Home Feel Too BusyThe 5 designer-approved tips to successfully layering old and new patterns – 'A little discord can actually make a room more interesting'
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Burrowcore Is the Cozy Fall Trend That Makes You Want to Stay Home'It’s cozy, layered, and a little cocoon-like; a space that makes you want to stay awhile'
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This Whisper-Soft Farrow & Ball Shade Is the Timeless Brown Paint Designers Can’t Get Enough OfThis mid-brown paint has been loved for years – 'It's quiet in nature and totally timeless'
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Every Color of the Year We Know So Far — The 2027 Shades From the Biggest Paint BrandsColor of the Year season is in full swing, and these are the hues that have already made their mark
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Every Home Needs a ‘Book Nook’ for Fall – These Comforting Corners Are Designers’ Favorite Way to UnwindCreate a space for quieter moments this fall with a book nook – 'They act as a form of escapism from the outside world'
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These Are the 5 Living Room Lighting Mistakes to Avoid – and the Stylish Things Designers Always Do InsteadAvoid these 5 mistakes for a warm, cozy, and comforting living room this fall
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This is the Unexpected Color Combination Making Homes Feel Instantly Richer and WarmerMustard and deep red are the duo designers can't get enough of – 'There's something very comforting about the two together'
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5 Easy Bedroom Swaps Interior Designers Always Make Before FallThese five steps will take your bedroom from summer to fall in minutes
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Sherwin-Williams Just Announced This Calming Green As Its Color of the Year 2027 – and No, It's Not Sage or Olive'Celery' is Sherwin-Williams Color of the Year – 'It feels calming and familiar while still offering enough energy to make a space feel renewed'
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Little Greene Has Reimagined the Colors of England’s Historic Homes in 27 Beautiful New ShadesA mix of vibrant and grounding colors have just been added to Little Greene's paint collection – they're rooted in the past but 'very much respond to where color is heading'
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Sherwin-Williams Just Unveiled Its Modern Heritage Palette – and Classic Design Has Never Looked So FreshSherwin-Williams' newest palette blends the old and new – 'rather than recreating the past, Modern Heritage evolves it'
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Graham & Brown Just Named Its 2027 Color of the Year – and This Dusty Pink Is Anything But SweetHeritage interiors brand Graham & Brown has revealed 'Rose Earth' as its Color of the Year, a sophisticated dusty pink set to make a statement in homes
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The Biggest Color Trends To Look Out For In 2027, From Rich Aubergine to Sun-Faded PastelsConfident colors are set to dominate our interiors next year – these are the 7 shades to watch out for
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These 3 Rich, Grounding Colors Can Make Your Bedroom Feel Instantly Cozier and More CocooningThese three bedrooms embrace a few familiar fall colors, and some unexpected additions
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The Rich Neutral Color Quietly Replacing Beige in Stylish Homes This FallGolden caramel and honey tones are designers' new favorite neutrals – here's why they're worth considering for cozy season and beyond
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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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