
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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The right colors to decorate with depending on the mood you want to create – as explained by paint experts and a color psychologist
Color plays an important role in shaping how a room feels, from relaxed to lively
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Is purple making a comeback for 2025? Designers and color experts weigh in on this divisive and nostalgic shade
It may be time to rethink this once-dated color that ranges from dark and moody violet to delicate lilac
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This unassuming white paint is always trending – here's why designers love the timeless appeal of Sherwin-Williams' Shoji White
If you're looking for a white paint that's both bright and cozy, Shoji White has you covered
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Farrow & Ball kitchen color schemes – 3 expert paint palettes for a stylish heart of the home, from neutrals to brighter shades
Gain some fresh kitchen paint color inspiration with these whole-room palettes
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This is the best color to paint your bathroom right now – designers love it as a cozy alternative to classic neutrals
Say goodbye to plain white bathrooms with this stylish color alternative that designers can't get enough of
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'It just sets the tone as soon as you walk into the space' – elevate your holiday hosting game with Shea McGee's easy but effective candle decor tips
Shea's candle decor ideas are as stylish as you'd expect – guaranteed to impress guests
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Sherwin-Williams' latest color palette is the dream combination of dark and moody shades – it's giving a chic blend of gothic yet cozy
From deep blue-black to dark red, this palette has your winter paints covered
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7 designer-approved ways to make your Christmas decor look more expensive
These designer tips will elevate your holiday decor, ensuring it looks at its most luxurious
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Are all these trending dark colors just for cozy season? Or is there longevity to these moody hues? We asked designers for their take
Dark and moody colors are everywhere right now, but do these statement hues hold their own year-long?
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We're calling it – cherry red is the chicest way to decorate with red right now (and designers agree)
Vibrant and alluring, there's a lot to love about this trending shade of red
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'I think it's the best surprise' – here's why color drenching with brave hues works so well in small rooms, according to Shea McGee
Color drenching is one of the best ways to elevate small rooms, and it's here to stay for 2025
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Cool colors are making an unexpected comeback – these are the rules designers use to ensure they're perfectly balanced
It's all about balance when decorating with cool hues
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Blue and red is the unexpected color combination for fall 2024 – here's how designers are embracing this nostalgic pairing
Reinvent this bold color combination with these styling ideas, as suggested by designers
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Farrow & Ball's 60-second kitchen color scheme proves 'unexpected red' is here to stay for 2025 – 3 paint colors to recreate the look
Introduce rich and warming red into the heart of the home with this complete kitchen color scheme
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These are the best paint colors to pair with wooden flooring, according to interior designers
Here's how designers choose the right paint colors when designing a scheme around wooden flooring, for a cohesive look
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These are the 3 best colors to paint your kitchen right now, according to interior designers
These shades may be trending, but they're also incredibly timeless for enduring appeal
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Best Farrow & Ball pink paints – 7 favorite shades among designers, from plaster tones to moody pinks
Farrow & Ball has a renowned range of pink paints, and designers say these are the best among them
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'Vintage with a twist' inspired the new Sherwin-Williams 2025 Color Capsule – here's how to incorporate these retro-ish shades into your home
This year, the paint brand has revealed a whole collection of color trends for 2025 rather than one singular hue
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Benjamin Moore's 2025 Color of the Year is a muted, brown-toned plum – proving 'in-between' hues are the way forward
Here's all you need to know about Cinnamon Slate, Benjamin Moore's anticipated Color of the Year for 2025
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'Neutrals will always reign supreme in kitchen design' – here's why Shea McGee is controversially championing neutrals in the heart of the home
The interior designer maestro just reminded us, despite the trend for being bolder with kitchen colors, neutral kitchens are the most timeless of all
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Sulking Room Pink is Farrow & Ball's 'moodiest' pink paint – here's how to decorate with it for a cozy and sophisticated space
Designers love this pink paint for creating cozy and moody spaces – here's how to use it
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These are the 12 most timeless neutral paints, recommended by interior designers
Looking for a neutral paint for your next decorating project? Here are designers' favorite picks from leading paint brands
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Dark green paints are the 'it' color right now – here are 4 shades from Benjamin Moore to use in small rooms
Moody, cozy, and timeless, there's much to love about trending dark green paints, and these are some of the best out there
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'Modest amounts of color can make huge statements' – Farrow & Ball's color curator shares 5 simple ways to transform the home with paint
Boost your existing color schemes with these small and unexpected ways to decorate with paint
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