Emily Moorman
Emily is a freelance interior design writer based in Scotland. Prior to going freelance in the spring of 2025, Emily worked as Homes & Gardens’ Paint & Color Editor, covering all things color across interiors and home decor for the Homes & Gardens website. Having gained specific expertise in this area, Emily is well-versed in writing about decorating with color – from the latest color trends to guiding homeowners towards the best paint shades – and is passionate about the importance of color psychology in home design to create spaces that are as practical and comfortable as they are stylish.
Before her career in writing, Emily studied at Norwich University of the Arts, gaining an undergraduate degree in Fashion Communication. Upon graduating, she worked in creative roles across PR and marketing, giving her valuable experience in storytelling and digital communication. She uses her varied industry experience to craft meaningful written content, working with leading interior designers to inspire homeowners to create personality-led homes.
Based in Glasgow, Emily lives in a tenement flat, which she loves furnishing with vintage furniture finds. Her own interior design style reflects the simplicity and clean lines of mid-century design, paired with more modern pieces. While she loves the calmness of a neutral colour palette, she enjoys adding bolder colors through accents. Emily loves homes that tell a story and reflect a timeless approach to design and decorating, and is constantly inspired by unique spaces that feel truly personal.
Latest articles by Emily Moorman
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Be Gone, White Ceilings – Ceiling Blurring Is the Genius Paint Trick That Makes Rooms Feel Instantly TallerHere's why designers are ditching white paint and bringing color to the fifth wall
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The 5 Farrow & Ball Shades Designers Always Use to Brighten Small KitchensSmall kitchens are the perfect spaces to have fun with color, and these Farrow & Ball shades add character while still feeling timeless
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Have You Heard of Room Contouring? It’s a Simple Paint Technique That Can Cure Your Room’s Awkward ProportionsHere's everything you need to know about this clever paint technique that can trick the eye into perceiving rooms in a more flattering way
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If You Are Struggling to Find a Color for a Narrow Room, These 8 Farrow & Ball Shades Are Tried and TestedFrom moody dark blues to sophisticated purples, these are the shades to use to add more interest to narrow rooms than white
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The Colors You Grew Up With Are Cool Again – And They’re the Key to a Warmer, More Soulful Home in 2026Before you rule out '80s colors as dated, explore how designers are styling them in a fresh way
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How Designers Are Decorating With Nostalgic '70s-Inspired Colors in a Way That Feels Modern and Fresh, Not DatedHere's how designers are bringing the warming and earthy shades of the '70s into their projects this year
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The Best Sherwin-Williams Paint Colors for Small Kitchens – 5 Shades That Add More Depth, Warmth, and Character Than WhiteLooking for an alternative to white for your small kitchen? Explore the Sherwin-Williams shades designers are using right now
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Think Your Tiny Room Can’t Handle Bold Colors? Think Again – Designers Say These 7 Statement Shades Will Instantly Make a Small Space More InterestingHere's why you should think twice before decorating a small room with white
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7 Soothing Colors Designers Swear Will Instantly Transform Your Home Into a Calming SanctuaryExplore the colors designers decorate with to create rooms that feel like a calming sanctuary
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'90s Colors Are Officially Back – These Are the 5 Nostalgic Shades Designers Are Putting a Modern Spin on in 2026From dusky shades of pink to butter yellows, here's how designers are bringing back the colors of the '90s
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If Your House Feels Flat, It’s Probably Not Your Decor, It’s Your Paint Colors – These Are the 6 Shades You Should Add to Your Scheme That Always Add DepthFrom rich browns to moody blues, designers use these paint colors when soft neutrals don't quite cut it
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Benjamin Moore Reveals Its 4 Coziest Shades for an Instantly More Welcoming Living RoomTurn your living room into a cocooning, warming sanctuary with these Benjamin Moore best sellers
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This New Family Home Says No to Open-Plan Living and Instead Embraces Once-Outdated Layout Rules – ‘I Prefer Spaces to Feel Intentional’Here's how the interior designer Krysta Gibbons dreamed up her family home to feel full of charm and nostalgia
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What Are the Best Colors for Color Drenching a Room? Designers Share Their Favorite Shades for This Immersive Paint TrendFrom daring shades of red to muted shades of green, these are the colors designers turn to when creating color-drenched rooms
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Decorating Your Bedroom in 2026? These Are the 7 Color Trends Designers Are Loving Right NowThis year's bedroom color schemes are all about warming hues that bring design flair while guaranteeing a soothing space
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How to Actually Use Gray in 2026 – 6 Stylish Schemes That Show Exactly How To Use This Tricky ShadeFrom painting the walls to decorating with wallpaper, here's how designers are using gray this year in a way that doesn't feel dated
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5 Common Color Clichés That Could Be Holding Back Your Home’s Style – Designers Reveal the Rules to Ignore in 2026Unsurprisingly, designers have a lot to say about ditching the white paint in 2026 when it comes to these color clichés
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The Colors to Paint Your Living Room in 2026 – 5 On-Trend Shades Designers Are Using Right NowFrom airy light blues to muddy greens, these are the most stylish shades to paint your living room this year
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Joanna Gaines’ Rose Shed Is a Lesson in How to Do Modern Farmhouse Style in 2026 – It’s All About Going Gothic With the Color SchemeJoanna Gaines' Rose Shed embraces forest green walls for a sophisticated and moody version of farmhouse decor – and experts say this color has 'calming' qualities
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3 Colors to Avoid Using in Your Home During Winter – and the Cozier Alternatives Designers Want You to Use InsteadFrom pale pastels to overly dark tones, these are the colors to steer clear of during the colder months
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Sherwin-Williams’ Most Calming Paint Colors Are Perfect for Creating a More Relaxing Home in 2026 – These Are the 5 Gentle Shades to Know AboutCreate a restful home this year with these pared-back and gentle paint colors from Sherwin-Williams
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7 Best Colors Designers Say You Should Use to Make Your Home Feel Fresh, Light and Spring-ReadyFrom airy sky blues to uplifting lilacs, these are the colors to bring freshness to your home post-holidays
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This Characterful Kitchen Is a Host's Dream – It's the Perfect Blend of Style and Function and Is 'Full of Sneaky Storage Solutions'Interior designer Michelle Gage talks us through the clever design of this pink Pennsylvania kitchen
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So You Like Earthy Colors But Don’t Want Your Home to Look Drab? Meet 2026’s Rising Trend – ‘Earthy Vibrancy’Get to know the latest color craze that is replacing neutrals with earthy, rich, and warming hues that fill rooms with soul and personality
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