
Lucy Searle
Lucy Searle is Global Editor-in-Chief of Homes & Gardens, overseeing the heritage UK magazine brand and the Global digital brand.
Lucy has written about, edited and commissioned interiors, property and gardens content for over 30 years, starting within the interiors departments of women's magazines before switching to interiors-only titles in the mid-1990s, when she also appeared on TV as the decorating expert on an interiors and cookery show. Lucy spent five years as Associate Editor on Ideal Home, one of Britain's biggest and oldest interiors titles, and was Launch Editor of 4Homes magazine for Channel 4, one of the UK's top TV channels, before moving into digital in 2007, launching Channel 4's flagship website, Channel4.com/4homes, covering everything homes and gardens-related. The site went on to win many early web awards.
In 2018, Lucy took on the role of Global Editor in Chief for Realhomes.com, taking the site from a small magazine add-on to a global success, with a large US audience. She was asked to repeat that success at Homes & Gardens, where she has also taken on the editorship of the magazine, which is the UK's oldest interiors magazine at 103 years old.
Lucy earned a BA Hons in French and Spanish at the University of London, after which she spent a year on campus at the University of Maryland. Lucy is a serial renovator – she has flipped six properties – and also owns rental properties in the UK and Europe, so brings first-hand knowledge to the subjects she oversees.
She has many design heroes, but if forced to pick two on each side of the Atlantic, they would be Jake Arnold and Irene Gunter – both create beautiful homes that are inviting and practical.
Interviews with Lucy:
Walls & Floors: Talking Design
Inside Stylists: Talking Interiors
Foam & Bubbles: Bathroom Advice & Ideas
PR Week: 2 Minutes with Lucy Searle
Real Homes: See all archive features by Lucy
Latest articles by Lucy Searle
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18 Halloween decoration ideas – these tricks will make your home look like a treat
From classic pumpkins to cozy candles, garlands, wreaths and more, celebrate Halloween by making your home look spookily stylish and scarily inviting
By Lucy Searle Last updated
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How to get rid of carpenter bees – the best solution to deter these burrowing pests
If carpenter bees are heading for your garden structures, it's essential to get rid of them so that they don't cause damage. Pest control pros reveal how
By Lucy Searle Last updated
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Aaron Paul takes log cabin luxury chic to a whole new level with his extraordinary Idaho getaway
The Breaking Bad and Westworld star, and Idaho native worked with celebrity designer Jake Arnold to perfect this wonderful 'labor of love'
By Lucy Searle Published
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'Retro-futurism and redhead colors forever!' Bryce Dallas Howard's all-pink and gold guest house has to be seen
Working with friend, interior designer and fellow redhead Claire Thomas has been key to the old Hollywood glamor appeal of the movie star's guest space
By Lucy Searle Published
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Designer Profile: Fettle
We talk to Tom Parker and Andy Goodwin, founders of Fettle, an agency renowned for its colorful hospitality work, including The Georgian Hotel
By Lucy Searle Published
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When to prune fruit trees? Experts reveal the best timings for healthy growth
Each variety is different; however, this guide will tell you, variety by variety, when to prune the most common fruit trees
By Lucy Searle Published
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What colors go with navy blue? 7 combinations with this timeless shade
There are so many colors that go with navy blue, but we've narrowed the choice to some of the freshest, boldest and most on trend combinations
By Lucy Searle Published
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Colors that go with orange – 7 perfect matches for this bold bright
If you're looking for the perfect color match for orange, these are our top picks. From gray to peach to green, this is how to choose the right tones
By Lucy Searle Published
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When to harvest pears – expert advice on spotting signs of readiness, not ripeness
Discover the best time to harvest pears – and the best practice for doing so – for the best harvest. Here, experts explain signs pears are ready or ripe
By Lucy Searle Published
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Colors that go with beige – 6 elegant matches that never fail
Looking for colors that go with beige, whether as the dominant color in your room or as a detail? These are the shades that match it best
By Lucy Searle Published
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13 creative fall craft ideas to decorate indoors and out
What better way to celebrate cozy season that with some wholesome fall craft ideas? These simple and quick projects can transform your home speedily, and elegantly
By Lucy Searle Last updated
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Designer Profile: David Samuel Ko
We speak to the California-based interior designer to discover what drives him, his aesthetic and his dream client
By Lucy Searle Published
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'As an interior designer, these are the 6 tricks I use for designing for children'
We spoke to Zulufish Caroline Milns about what to consider when you are planning a child's bedroom. These are her expert tips and tricks
By Lucy Searle Published
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Designer Profile: Gideon Mendelson
The Founder and Creative Director at Mendelson Group is renowned for his deft use of color and layering. We find out about his career and work
By Lucy Searle Published
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How to choose chair upholstery – a fabric expert guides us through the options
For longevity, stain-resistance and good looks, it's vital to choose the right upholstery for chairs. Here's how
By Lucy Searle Published
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Designer Profile: Katherine Mendez at ODA
A talented Interior Project Director at ODA, Katherine Mendez is a rising star. Here, we take a look at her career – so far
By Lucy Searle Last updated
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Designer profile: Ashley DeLapp
Ashley is a Charlotte based architect-turned-interior designer, specializing in distinct mixes of vintage and new, layered patterns and bold color. We talk to her about her work
By Lucy Searle Published
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Designer Profile: Nicole Hirsch
Describing herself as a 'second generation interior designer', Boston-based Nicole Hirsch is driven to curate unique homes for her clients. Here, we talk to her about her career, so far
By Lucy Searle Published
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Designer Profile: Megan Evans
The LA-based design principal and founder of Megan Evans Interiors set up her own agency after a career at Donghia. Here, she tells us about her work
By Lucy Searle Published
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This period home's surprises include a basement spa – and the 'tunes room' has to be seen to be believed
Designed by Brittany Hakimfar of Far Studio, who has married a sympathetic restoration with contemporary lifestyle choices, it's a lesson in understated style
By Lucy Searle Published
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We asked a kitchen designer 5 questions about designing a bold colored kitchen – this is what he advises
Thinking of using a strong shade for your kitchen? It's a popular color, but designing a green kitchen takes skill. This is what a professional designer advises
By Lucy Searle Published
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Best centrifugal juicers 2023: fast juicers for healthy drinks
If you like your juice in a hurry, our pick of the best centrifugal juicers you can buy has all the models you need to consider
By Lucy Searle Last updated
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I’ve designed 15 living rooms of my own –and these are the 9 color rules I swear by
These color rules help me crack the code of color vs space vs mood
By Lucy Searle Last updated
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When to water a spider plant – an expert guide for a happy house plant
House plant experts reveal when to water your spider plant to keep it happy, and throwing out new shoots so that you can cultivate more spider plants
By Lucy Searle Published