
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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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Mattress for You
Our mattress experts have created this comprehensive guide to help you find the best mattress for you. Use the step-by-step format to buy well first time
By Lucy Searle Published
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Your Garden in Fall
Embrace the beauty of fall gardening with expert tips for planting, pruning, designing and styling your outdoor space for the season ahead
By Lucy Searle Published
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Sourced by Homes & Gardens
This is our connoisseur’s guide to sourcing stylish interiors, featuring luxury, artisan, and vintage finds for elevated living
By Lucy Searle Published
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Petals & Roots
Welcome to Petals & Roots – the weekly gardening video series from our Gardens Editor Rachel Bull
By Lucy Searle Published
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The Potting Shed
Discover how designers and gardeners craft beautifully organized sheds and greenhouses – spaces where style meets function
By Lucy Searle Published
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Beyond Wild Expectations
Celebrating gardens of all kinds – grand or modest – Beyond Wild Expectations reveals how public outdoor spaces can inspire our own garden designs
By Lucy Searle Published
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Garden Diaries
Explore gardeners’ stories of creativity, where every plant and detail transforms outdoor spaces into beautiful, living extensions of their homes
By Lucy Searle Published
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My Ritual
Every month, we explore the wellness rituals of inspiring tastemakers – simple practices that bring balance, energy, and beauty to life at home
By Lucy Searle Published
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How I Host
In How I Host, we discover tastemakers' secrets – from stylish table settings to favorite recipes – for hosting unforgettable, effortless gatherings
By Lucy Searle Published
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Design DNA
Design DNA reveals what makes a room work – breaking down color, layout, and detail so you can think – and decorate – like a designer
By Lucy Searle Published
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Better Vintage
Celebrating timeless treasures and the stories behind them, Better Vintage uncovers unique finds, handsome heirlooms, and beloved objects that will shine in your home
By Lucy Searle Published
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Layered Lives
In Layered Lives, we meet the creators whose homes and histories are inseparable. Through the surroundings they cherish and the objects they hold close, we discover how experience, emotion, and craft intertwine to help them shape the spaces that tell their story
By Lucy Searle Published
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From Windsor to California: what this year’s royal property decisions reveal about the British Royal Family today
With Prince William and Princess Kate moving out of Adelaide Cottage to a new Forest Lodge, we look at what this could mean for the Royal Family
By Lucy Searle Published
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It’s 'Taylor Swift Week' and we’re obsessing over The Life of a Showgirl – but where does the life of a showgirl actually happen?
From New York brownstones to Beverly Hills hideaways, here’s where Taylor’s showgirl story truly plays out – in her truly impressive repertoire of homes
By Lucy Searle Published
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How often should I water my Christmas cactus? This is the watering schedule your holiday plant needs, plus when to spot the signs it's had too much
Make sure you're neither neglecting nor killing your plant with kindness by getting the watering spot on
By Lucy Searle Last updated
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Best evergreen climbers – 10 impactful vines to add foliage, flowers and year-round color to your yard
Using some of the best evergreen climbers will ensure your garden walls and fences look good even during deep, dark winter
By Lucy Searle Last updated
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When is Easter 2025 – and when is the best time to put up Easter decorations?
In 2025, Easter Sunday falls on April 20th, but when should you start decorating? We look into the traditional timelines
By Lucy Searle Last updated
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Winter lawn care – 8 essential tasks lawn experts urge you to do now to protect yours through the coldest months
From aerating to keeping your lawn clear, taking these steps will ensure your lawn gets to spring unscathed
By Lucy Searle Last updated
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How to thaw frozen pipes – and the one insider tip that'll help you spot the very earliest of signs
Avoid burst pipes and devastating damage with these pro tips
By Lucy Searle Last updated
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How to prevent an outside faucet from freezing in winter – in 4 simple steps
A frozen garden faucet is a nuisance, but it can also cause more serious problems for your home. Here's how to protect yours from frost
By Lucy Searle Last updated
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How to get rid of carpenter bees – 9 expert solutions for deterring these destructive pests
Pest control professionals share why it's essential to get rid of these bees and how to do it effectively
By Lucy Searle Last updated
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Fall craft ideas: 16 creative ways to welcome fall inside the home and out
From creating your own garland to crafting a seasonal table centerpiece, these fall craft ideas will have your home ready for the cozy season in no time
By Lucy Searle Last updated
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Best centrifugal juicers – for quick, healthy drinks
We've been testing the best centrifugal juicers from Breville, Magic Bullet, Nutribullet, and more to find the best options for every kind of drink
By Lucy Searle Last updated
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Martha Stewart’s handheld pruners are reduced for a limited time – I tried them in my garden, and I can see why the top reviews don't lie
‘I’ve been looking for these for years - they’re the greatest pruners ever’: Stewart’s pruners make it easy to keep on top of cutting – and they're discounted now
By Lucy Searle Published