
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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Jackie Kennedy's Powder Blue Dressing Room Has Rekindled My Love of Whimsical Decor 65 Years On – it's Undeniably RomanticThe nostalgic look features a pastel blue palette, softly-draped fabrics, and pleated details
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Olivia Palermo's Living Room Challenged Conventions I Had about Regal Interiors – It Has a Contemporary Twist (and Is Surprisingly Accessible)From sculptural seating to elegant chandeliers and ornate details, these luxury pieces aren't just for fashion royalty
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I Always Thought Monochrome Color Schemes Were Cold Until I Saw Ina Garten's Breakfast Room – it's Cozy and InvitingThe addition of texture, natural materials, and soft curves ensures the Barefoot Contessa's space feels far from stark
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Goldie Hawn’s Entryway, Layered With Global Finds and Handmade Pieces, Proves the Most Beautiful Homes Begin With a StoryDisplaying collected treasures from around the world injects instant personality and interest, inviting visitors to explore and start conversations
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Kourtney Kardashian's Screening Room is an Organizer's Dream – She Totally Masters the Art of Stylish StorageThese subtle additions are such a chic way to keep things clear and clutter-free
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Think Neutrals Are Boring? Olivia Dean Shows How a Simple Palette and Smart Textures Create Interiors That Look Effortlessly ChicVarying the textures in your living room decor makes the space feel layered and interesting, as the Grammy winner demonstrates
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Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher Have Broken a Key Color Rule in Their LA Farmhouse – it Shouldn't Work, But Somehow it's MasterfulThe Hollywood couple's rustic farmhouse brings in an unlikely color combination, but it works beautifully
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I Can’t Stop Talking About Diane Keaton’s Upside-Down Kitchen Lighting Trick – It’s Such a Genius Way to Make a Room Feel BiggerSometimes the simplest ideas are the most effective, as demonstrated by Diane Keaton's clever kitchen lighting
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Gigi Hadid's Living Room is Full of Boho Charm Thanks to Her Unlikely Color Choice – it's a Lesson in How to Embrace (Rather Than Fear) This Bold ShadeContrary to what you might think, the model's brave use of bright orange in her NoHo Apartment feels warm and eclectic
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The Spectrum of Pink Tones in Reese Witherspoon's Living Room Has Made Me Re-Think Decorating With This Misunderstood ShadeI didn't think the sugary hue was for me until seeing the way Reese Witherspoon decorated her living room
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I Thought Pattern Layering Just Looked Chaotic, But That Was Before I Saw Shonda Rhimes' Elegant and Serene Living RoomBridgerton producer Shonda Rhimes' expert use of pattern, which lends a nod to the show, is so inspiring
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Yes, You Can Use Bold Pattern and Color in Small Spaces – Vanessa Carlton's Brave Bathroom Decor is Proof, But Only if You Follow This One Key RuleThe singer's bathroom is a whimsical delight and is inspiring us to experiment with the most audacious patterns and hues
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Jennifer Aniston's Worn Leather Armchair, Dark Wood Cabinet, and Antique Rug Blend Old and New to Perfection – They're Homely, Yet ElevatedThe Friends star has a keen eye for interior design and has always injected her homes with eclectic style
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I Thought Pink Tiles Were Passe Until I saw Martha Stewart's Elegant Skylands Bathroom – it Confirms How Chic and Versatile the Shade Can BeHer choice of bathroom tile shade is a nod to pink granite found in Maine, and it works so beautifully
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Diane Keaton’s Mastery Of The Monterey Aesthetic: Why Her 1999 Living Room Remains A Definitive Lesson In Artisanal CraftsmanshipHere's how the late, great actress introduced statement antique furniture into her Hollywood home
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Martha Stewart’s Lily Pond Veranda Spotlights This Fresh, Yet Familiar Shade – I Wasn’t Thinking of Spring, Until I Saw Her Perfect Use of ColorGet ready for the warmer weather by uplifting your porch or veranda with a splash of 'Martha green'
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Ina Garten is Reclaiming This 1970s Color Combination in Her Living Room – Instead of Feeling Dated, it's Warm, Bright, and WelcomingThink the color palettes of bygone eras should stay in the past? Ina Garten's inviting living room scheme will prove you wrong
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'It's Amazing How a Simple Vase of Flowers Can Change My Mood' – Ina Garten Proves That Even the Simplest of Ideas Can Make a Big ImpactIt may seem small, but this one key addition can transform your room and your mindset, especially in the depths of winter
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Martha Stewart’s Lilypond Kitchen is a Home Cook’s Dream, and We’ve Found so Many Hidden Details You’ll LoveHer hardworking kitchen is full of practical, yet stylish ideas
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Jessica Alba’s Dark Kitchen Cabinets Achieve an Unexpectedly Clever Design Trick, and We Know the Exact Shade She's UsedThe moody shade blends so seamlessly with her chic contemporary aesthetic and creates the illusion of height and space
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Anne Hathaway’s Whimsical Breakfast Nook is Breathtakingly CalmNatural materials, soothing paint colors, and an indoor-outdoor aesthetic make for a wonderfully serene space
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‘I Hate Anything That’s Purely Decorative’: Ina Garten’s Golden Rule for Displaying Kitchenware Made Me Rethink How I Set Up My Cooking SpaceWhy waste storage space on pieces that you don't use? The Barefoot Contessa's tips for creating a display of practical and beautiful kitchenware are invaluable
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Martha Stewart's 'Odd' Dining Room Color Still Surprises Us – But it's Become Quietly IconicHer bold choice of wall color might not be what you'd expect, but it truly sets off her dining room furniture and decor
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IKEA'S Limited Edition Dutch Oven is My Affordable Comfort Cooking HeroIt’s stylish, low maintenance, and even comes with a 15-year warranty
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