
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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Designers Say These 5 Small Room Trends Will Make Any Space Feel Elegant and Surprisingly Generous in 2026
From whimsical wallpapers to smart storage solutions, these are the chic small room trends to watch this year
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I Thought Plastic Bins Were an Eyesore, But This Designer's High-End Styling Tips Have Changed My Mind – You'd Never Know That They Were Basic Buys From Amazon
Fitted with shelves of plastic containers, interior designer Charlotte Boundy's home office has proven to me that the simplest solutions are sometimes best
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Sage Green Is So 2025 – This Year, Designers Are Turning to This Calming, Sophisticated Shade Instead
A jade-like green inspired by ancient pottery, interior designers are loving celadon in 2026 – here's why
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6 Things Interior Designers Always Do at Round Top Texas to Score the Best Vintage Finds
'It's an experience every designer should have at least once' – how to navigate Texas Round Top with ease and find exactly what you're looking for
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I’m Not a Fan of the ‘Florals for Spring’ Cliché – But All This Season’s Biggest Trends Are Actually Floral-Free, Chic, and Timeless
This year's spring trends are delightfully unexpected, bringing an uplift to your home that will last way beyond the change in season
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5 Vintage Decorating Mistakes That Are Making Your Home Look Stuck in the Past – And How Designers Stop the Time Capsule Effect
Avoid these five easy-to-make mistakes for a home that feels 'collected over time rather than recreated from a single moment in history'
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I Always Thought Cool Blue Would Make My Rooms Look Cold and Uninviting – But This 2026 Trend Can Actually Create the Most Welcoming Spaces if You Know How to Use It
A blue so pale it feels like a neutral, here's why designers are loving cool blue
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Trust Me, Your Home Needs Drapes in 2026 – And Designers Agree These 6 Curtain Trends Are Charming Without Looking Outdated
From pelmet curtains to layered window treatments, watch out for these 6 curtain trends, as designers say they'll be big in 2026
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'A Rich, Earthy Brown That Shifts Gently with the Light' – Why Designers Always Turn to This 'Chameleon' Farrow & Ball Color for Instant Coziness
A long-loved chocolate brown, Farrow & Ball's Salon Drab is far from dull; it's rich, warm, and the perfect choice for spaces in need of some saturation
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7 Colorful Rooms From the Recent Pages of Homes & Gardens – and What They Teach Us About Balancing On-Trend Colors With Timeless Design
From a cheerful yellow entryway to a breakfast nook covered in whimsical wallpaper, these 7 spaces prove the versatile power of color
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I’m Calling It: This Swedish Tradition Is the Secret to a Cozier Home, and It’s All About Creating the Perfect Nook for Mindful Moments
Here's how to create an intentional space designed for pause, inspired by the Scandinavian ritual of Fika
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This One Forgotten Design Detail Is Making a Big Comeback in 2026 – Why Designers Are Reviving Pelmets as the Pretty Yet Practical Way to Finish a Room
Curtain pelmets are no longer just for old-fashioned spaces; designers are bringing this once-dated detail into all styles of projects
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Shea McGee Just Dropped the Dreamiest French Country Kitchen Collection – Explore Our 12 Must-Haves for a Chic Spring Refresh
Shea McGee's French farmhouse-inspired tableware has me dreaming of spring – and with up to 25% off for President's Day, now is the perfect time to invest in a seasonal update
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Designers Are Swapping Overdone Coffee Table Clichés for These Fresh 2026 Trends That Add Personality, Not Predictability
From oversized trays to layers of trinkets, this year's coffee table trends are all about adding personality and avoiding the overdone tropes
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My Small Home Has Zero Hidden Storage – But I’ve Found These IKEA Baskets Are the Secret to Hiding Household Mess in Plain Sight
IKEA's line of charming woven baskets makes the mundane task of home organizing feel rather appealing
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How to Make Your Entryway Storage Look Nicer – 6 Simple Tricks From Designers to Turn Your Hard-Working Pieces Into a Design Moment
Transform your everyday with an entryway that's stylish, functional, and completely fuss-free
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The 5 Worst Colors for a Small Bathroom That Interior Designers Warn You to Avoid
If your bathroom is on the smaller side, steer clear of these 5 hues as they can make your space feel even more compact
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‘Like You Found It, Loved It, and Let It Live There’ – How Leanne Ford Created an Effortless Window Treatment With This One Vintage Buy
Leanne's elegant lace curtain 'lets the view and the light lead' – and couldn't be simpler to recreate
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My Bathroom Might Be Small, but I Want It to Be Colorful – So Which Is the Best Color to Choose in 2026?
From deep purples to cheery yellows, these are the six best colors for a small bathroom, suggested by interior designers who know a thing or two about designing tiny spaces
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What Does Your Bedroom Color Say About You? Feng Shui Experts Explain the Psychology Behind Your Choices
Uncover what your bedroom color says about you with these four characterful shades
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Move Over Quiet Luxury, Sherwin-Williams’ Loud Luxury Palette Proves Rich, Dramatic Color Is What We're All Craving in 2026
A collection of rich, moody hues, Sherwin-Williams Loud Luxury Palette exudes everlasting elegance that's perfect for lovers of the finer things
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‘Whimsy Is Not a Trend but a Way of Life’ – 5 Designer-Approved Ways to Make Your Home Feel More Whimsical in 2026
These five ways to make your home feel more whimsical are guaranteed to put a smile on your face
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Cool Blues Are Everywhere This Spring – But Farrow & Ball's Parma Gray Is the Color to Choose if You Want This Trend to Outlive 2026
A subdued pale blue, Parma Gray couldn't be more versatile – or soothing
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8 Easy Ways to Add Color to Your Kitchen Without Using Paint
If you want to add more color to your kitchen in 2026, but don't want a huge paint job, these designer-approved tweaks are simple, stylish and can be done in minutes
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