
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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Benjamin Moore's Boothbay Gray May Be 50 Years Old – But Designers Say It's Still an Easy, Timeless Color for 2026Designers say the popular gray paint 'finds an easygoing balance between refined and welcoming'
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The 3 Colors Designers Say to Never Pair With Gray if You Actually Want It to Look GoodBraving a gray paint in 2026? You might want to pay attention to the 3 shades that never look good beside it
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5 Design Choices That Quietly Affect Your Mood and Wellbeing – And How To Fix Them for SummerWant a happier home this summer? These are the 5 fixes that almost always make a space feel fresher, lighter, and instantly more inspiring
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4 Keepsakes From Your Childhood Home Designers Say You Should Actually Hold on ToFrom tea sets to trinket boxes, these are the four things worth holding onto when clearing out your childhood home
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Reimagine the Lighting in Your Home with a Lamp for Every Room and MomentSponsored by Govee
'Magic light, magic life' – Create a happier, cozier home with the Govee Floor Lamp Series
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16 Joanna Gaines-Approved Hosting Essentials to Grab During Magnolia’s Massive Memorial Day SaleGet summer-ready with these Magnolia hosting essentials, all 20% off right now
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4 Vintage Colors Designers Swear are Making a Comeback in 2026From deep purples to sunbaked terracottas, expect to see these four nostalgic shades everywhere this year
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6 Things Making the Exterior of Your Home Look Dated – and What You Can Do About Them'If it was good enough to be loved by our great-grandparents and it can be loved by our grandchildren, then it should be a keeper.'
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These Simple Color Theory Rules Instantly Makes Any Home Feel More Expensive and Put-TogetherWant to understand color better? We reveal exactly what color theory is, why it matters, and how to use it when decorating your home
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Why Your Home Looks Dated Without You Realising – The Hidden Design Mistakes That Instantly Age a Space (and How to Fix Them Before It’s Too Late)Want to know what's making your home look dated? Interior designers say it's these 8 all-too common details
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Living Room Trends 2026 – The 10 Designer-Approved Looks Making Homes Feel More ExpensiveFrom colorful cabinetry to relaxed shapes, these are the living room trends designers have on their radar for 2026
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Benjamin Moore Reveals Its 4 Most Popular Bedroom Colors – 'They All Exude That Gentle, Easygoing Feeling'From grounding sage green to dusty lilac, these beloved Benjamin Moore colors are perfect for your sleep space
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5 Hosting Essentials Designers Always Thrift to Enhance Summer Gatherings with Inviting Charm'They tell a story before the meal is even served'
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Designers Can’t Get Enough of This Best-Selling Benjamin Moore White Paint – the Warm Shade That Works in Every RoomHere's why Benjamin Moore's Cloud White is one of the most popular white paints out there
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What Trends Are Interior Designers Already Sick of Seeing In 2026?We may not even be halfway through the year, but interior designers are already tired of these five trends
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The 3 Couch Colors Going Out Of Style In 2026 – And What To Buy InsteadInterior designers are saying goodbye to these three once-loved sofa colors this year and replacing them with these chicer alternatives
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Designers Say We Should All Give This Nostalgic Color a Second Chance – But How Should You Use This Retro Shade in 2026?It's time to rethink orange. It's a warm, saturated color that designers are embracing in full force this summer and beyond
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This Entryway Uses Farrow & Ball’s Borrowed Light to Prove Bold Color Can Feel Calm and Dramatic at OnceA one-of-a-kind entryway designed by Daniella Villamil comes to life through color and story
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Farrow & Ball's Calke Green Is One of the Most Timeless Green Paints You Can Choose – 'It Subtly Draws the Outside In, Without Feeling Too Literal'A deep sage green paint, Farrow & Ball's iconic Calke Green shines in all settings, both historic and contemporary
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Raspberry Pink Might Be the Unexpected Color of the Summer – Designers Say It's Joyous, Luxurious and 'Does All the Work For You'Inject a dose of vibrancy into your home this summer with raspberry pink, the hottest color trend that feels refreshingly joyful
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Have You Heard of ‘Peige’? It’s the Soft, Calming Neutral Designers Are Actually Embracing in 2026A pink-meets-beige, designers swear by 'peige' for its light-changing qualities and ability to instantly ground any room
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Designers Swear by This Farrow & Ball Neutral Paint – 'It's Calm, Balanced, and Never Too Warm or Too Cool'Here's how interior designers decorate with Farrow & Ball's beloved Drop Cloth, a stony neutral that feels warm yet uplifting
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What Storage Makes a House Look Expensive In 2026? Designers Say It's These 5 Luxury StylesWant to make your home look more elevated? Interior designers swear by these 5 chic styles that almost always make a space look high-end
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From Brimfield to Randolph Street – These are Can't-Miss Antique Fairs Happening Across the US This MayNo matter where you live, enjoy shopping second hand at one of the vintage markets or antique fairs happening this May
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