
Katrina Harper-Lewis
Katrina is a freelance lifestyle writer and editor specialising in homes, food, entertaining, sleep and wellness content. She began her career writing about farming and environmental science for Defra’s internal magazine, Landscape, before moving to Sainsbury’s magazine as a features writer covering homes, fashion and beauty, real life, celebrity interviews and diary pages.
After five years, Katrina moved into freelancing, writing for titles including Ideal Home, The Evening Standard Homes & Property, Boots Health & Beauty, Waitrose Food, Tesco magazine and Asda magazine. She also served as Deputy Editor on John Lewis’ Edition and contributed to a collection of regional lifestyle glossies, also titled Edition.
Katrina later became Herts & Beds Editor at luxury lifestyle platform Muddy Stilettos, where she created local editorial content, managed social channels, contributed to national campaigns and oversaw the annual lifestyle business awards. She has also written about beautiful, storied homes for online platform The Home Page. She lives in Hertfordshire with her husband and two children in a 100-year-old cottage, which she is passionate about restoring and making her own.
Latest articles by Katrina Harper-Lewis
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Johnny Galecki's Guest Room is a Blueprint for How to Pattern Clash Stylishly – it's Cottagecore, But Make it ChicBold wallpaper prints are grounded by tonal layers, earthy hues, and vintage touches in Johnny Galecki's home
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Eva Longoria Turns a Neutral Hall into a Gallery-Like Space With Color-Block Art, a Statement Rug, and a Sculptural TableThe combination of these three design details transforms an otherwise unused area into a place to stop and linger
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Homeowners Urged to Put Vinegar Down the Drain this March to Avoid Expensive Plumbing Bills Later – It's a Post-Storm SaviorLeaves can block your drains, but this easy method could prevent future damage, and it only requires a cheap product you probably already have at home
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Kendall Jenner's Wall Art is Your Sign to Go Big, Bright, and Brave in This Neglected Part of Your Home – it Makes Maximum Impact in a Narrow SpaceDon't forget your hall – it's the perfect transitional space to experiment with color, scale, and style
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Yes, You Can Put a Rug in a Bathroom Like Erin Napier – it Feels Layered, Cozy, and Nostalgic, But Beware of These Pitfalls Before Trying ItThe experts weigh in on the practicalities of bathroom rugs, whilst we steal style tips from the design expert's home
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Yes, You Could Play it Safe with White, but a Statement Metallic Bathtub Like Kendall Jenner's Will Create a Real 'Design Moment'Rustic touches, matte finishes, and botanical art allow this bold feature to really shine
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Forget 'Brown and Green Should Never Be Seen' – Fashion Designer Aurora James Has Given This Long-Hated Color Pairing a Chic Glow-UpTextural details and botanical influences help bring a luxe and layered look to this unusual color palette
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Why Erin Napier’s Blue-and-White Mantels Are the Ultimate Secret to Storybook-Inspired, Layered InteriorsMixing new and old pieces and varying the pattern, height, and scale creates the perfect vintage-style display
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Joanna Gaines Reimagines a Basic Kitchen Backsplash With a Stunning Alcove Vignette – It's Unexpected, But it WorksNatural stone sets the tone for this rustic, yet refined farmhouse-style kitchen feature
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Yes, Games Rooms Can be Chic – Jennifer Aniston's Warm, Bright, and Inviting Space Bucks the Dingy Man-Cave StereotypeNatural wood, indoor plants, and considered lighting transform Jennifer Aniston's games room into an elegant space
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This Daring Hue in Hilary Swank's Parisian Apartment is the Interiors Equivalent of a 'Bold Red Lip' – it Cleverly Interrupts the Classic AestheticThis is your sign to step out of your color comfort zone, according to interior designers
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There's So Much More to Kim Kardashian's 'Bland' Living Room Than You Think – Why Her Minimal All-White Scheme Has Divided OpinionThink you're over minimalism? The thoughtful hidden details in Kim Kardashian's home may change your mind
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Got Minimalism Fatigue? Dita Von Teese’s Theatrical Living Room is the Perfect Antidote – it’s a Wild, Maximalist DreamPersonal trinkets, a bold, yet cohesive color palette, and thoughtful layering of print and texture bring drama to this maximalist space
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A Subtle Ombre Palette Defines Tyra Banks' Elegant and Tonal Living Room – it's Chic, Calming, and Perfectly BalancedThe rules include restraint and repetition, according to the experts
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Charli XCX's Wuthering Heights-Coded Bathroom Makes This 'Pretty' Shade Edgy Thanks to an Unexpected Color PairingThe combination of gloss pink tiling with matte black accents feels bold and conflicting, just like the movie's main characters
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Finally, an Answer to Your Narrow Kitchen Woes – Emma Chamberlain's Vertical Design Hack is Genius, and it Looks Chic, TooThis clever visual trick can make a small kitchen feel taller and more spacious
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Diane Keaton's Gallery Shelving Proves That She'll Forever Remain the Master of Monochrome – it's Classic, Curated, and Easy to RecreateIt combines collected treasures, considered groupings, and a cohesive color theme
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I Hate to Break it to You, But Gray is Here to Stay – Joanna Gaines Has Revitalised this 'Dull' Color in the Simplest and Most Elegant WayWe thought we'd seen the back of this shade, too, but a clever color pairing, warm metallics, and worn leather give this overdone wall color a new lease of life
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Hold the Symmetry – Chrissy Metz's Sculptural Living Room Quietly Dismisses This Key Design Rule, Yet Remains Beautifully BalancedFollowing the lines of her home's architecture, Chrissy Metz's living room layout is so aesthetically pleasing
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This Genius, Easy Door Hack Will Keep Your Home Warm and Cozy During the Bomb Cyclone Without Causing Any DamageIf you're battening down the hatches for the storms, a simple-to-install sealant could make all the difference to the temperature inside the house
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The Answer to Making Your Large Living Room Feel Cozy and Intentional is in Ellen DeGeneres' Sectional Layout – it's a Masterclass in ZoningClever furniture groupings, area rugs, lighting, and cohesive decor help to define Ellen DeGeneres' zonal living room
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The Quiet Magic of Joanna Gaines’ Kitchen Designs: Why the Right Materials Can Change EverythingLuxe and natural materials are the key to making Joanna Gaines' dark green kitchen feel warm and nostalgic
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I'm Calling it – Brown is the Chicest Shade to Decorate With Right Now, as Proved by Jasmine Tookes' Rich Chocolate Dining RoomSculptural furniture, earthy elements, and soft lighting bring this controversial shade into 2026
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Kirsten Dunst's Dark Kitchen Cabinet, Countertop, and Tile Combination is Surprisingly Rich and Sumptuous – it's a Masterclass in Layered LuxeNatural wood, brushed metallics, and mixed finishes keep the look elegant, rather than oppressive
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