
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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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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Ceiling Fans Don't Have to Be an Eyesore – 8 Designer-Approved Picks That Are Actually ChicThese Homes & Gardens-approved picks prove that overhead fans can be both practical and chic
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Why ‘Hue Drenching’ Is the Designer Secret to Making Small Rooms Look More Interesting – 'It's Nuanced and Considered'A color trend that focuses on common ground rather than coordination, designers are embracing hue drenching for its cocooning, deeply timeless qualities
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These Are the 4 Rug Colors to Avoid in 2026 – And the Hues Designers Are Using InsteadFrom overly saturated looks to neutral floor coverings that feel 'invisible', these are the styles designers are moving away from this year
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The 4 Clever Layout Tricks Designers Use to Make a TV Less Dominant in Your Living RoomKeep your TV out of sight with these four easy tricks that focus on positioning rather than disguising
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How to Create a Dreamy Spring Reading Nook You’ll Never Want to LeaveLooking for a weekend project? A reading nook can be added to an underused corner in just a few hours
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3 Bedroom Colors Going Out of Style in 2026 – And What Designers Are Using InsteadInterior designers are waving goodbye to these three hues in 2026, so steer clear of them if you're planning on painting your bedroom
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Have You Heard of a Bantry? It’s the New Must-Have Kitchen Trend That’s Luxurious but PracticalInterior designers are embracing the 'bantry' for its space-saving qualities and ability to connect rooms without disrupting workflow
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What Your Favorite Classic Novel Says About Your Decorating StyleGot a favorite classic novel? Chances are it says more about your design style than your literary tastes
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What to Thrift According to Your Zodiac – The Astrologer's Guide to Shopping Second HandCreate a truly authentic home by letting the stars guide your next thrift trip
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Is Your Attic a Goldmine or a Junk Pile? What Vintage Pieces to Ditch in 2026 – and the Hidden Gems to Hold OntoInterior designers say it's time to say goodbye to these four vintage items that are likely lurking in your attic
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The 10-Minute Color Swap Designers Use To Instantly Brighten a Bedroom for Spring – And No, It Doesn't Involve a PaintbrushWe asked designers what small, but impactful changes they make to their homes in spring and one update came up top
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Bold Color Might Be Topping Design Trends, but Leanne Ford Says Neutrals Aren’t Going Anywhere – Here’s How the Designer Is Bringing the Classics Into 2026Leanne Ford shares her tips and tricks on decorating with neutrals in 2026 – and her all-time favorite paint color to help her achieve the look
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20 Spring Porch Decorations to Refresh Your Entrance for 'The Prettiest Season of the Year'Welcome the season with these 20 picks designed to uplift any porch in honor of spring
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Your Windows Are Due a Spring Refresh – 5 Designer-Approved Treatments That Instantly Elevate Your SpaceFrom romantic balloon blinds to dainty café curtains, get inspired this spring by these five window treatments from the pages of Homes & Gardens
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Why Designers Are 'Upholstering' Their Gardens In 2026 – 'We’ve Spent So Long Softening Our Interiors That It Makes Sense Our Gardens Are Following Suit'From plush sofas to comfy armchairs, the upholstered garden trend blurs the lines between indoor and outdoor spaces
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