
Molly Malsom
I’ve worked in the interiors magazine industry for the past five years, including Homes & Antiques and The English Home, and joined Homes & Gardens at the beginning of 2024 as the Kitchens & Bathrooms editor.
While I love every part of interior design, kitchens and bathrooms are some of the most exciting to design, conceptualize, and write about. There are so many trends, materials, colors, and playful decor elements to explore and experiment with.
When it comes to my own home, I’m always inspired by designers whose style embraces a mix of old and new with warm neutrals and moody colors. I love dark wood tones, leopard print accessories, all things marble, and finding the perfect balance between cozy and elevated.
Latest articles by Molly Malsom
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9 Shower Trends to Transform Your Bathroom in 2026, According to Interior Designers
It's all about adding interest and contrast to your design
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How This Designer Transformed an Outdated Home That ‘Felt Like Your Grandmother’s Quirky House’ Into an Eclectic, Colorful Haven
Vibrant hues and collected antiques are key to the eclectic design
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10 Simple Ways Interior Designers Refresh Their Homes for the New Year
Small swaps and changes to reset and elevate your interiors
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Shea McGee Is Bringing Back Whimsical Coastal Style for 2026 – and Her Spring Target Collection Is the Perfect Place to Shop the Trend
From shell motifs to blue and white palettes, it's a refreshing take on spring style
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Interior Designers Have Spoken: These are the Dining Room Trends to Know About for 2026
From moody colors to statement lighting, these are the looks bringing character and style to dining spaces
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I'm Picky About the Kitchen Trends I Actually Follow in My Own Home – But Heidi Caillier's Recent Remodel Has Confirmed I Am Committing to the 'Soft Kitchen' in 2026
Warm colors and vintage decor combine in this charming kitchen
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How to Design and Decorate a Guest Bathroom – Designer Advice to Create a Space Your Visitors Will Never Forget
If you're looking for guest bathroom ideas, these clever ways with décor, fixtures and clever color choices are an excellent starting point
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These 3 Layouts Are Making Your Kitchen Look Dated – Why Designers Say They Don’t Want to See Them in 2026
And the layouts they prefer for a blend of endless style and functional flow
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19 Powder Room Ideas to Make the Smallest Room in Your Home the Most Stylish
The powder room may be the smallest space in the home but a considered approach will give it impact
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Antiques and Vintage Sales, Fairs, and Markets to Visit in January 2026 – The Best Place to Find Characterful Decor to Start a New Year in Style
From weekly markets to annual events, these are the antiques and vintage sales you won't want to miss
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These 3 Overdone Cabinet Trends Will Date Your Kitchen in 2026
Plus, the looks designers recommend replacing them with
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Bye-Bye Open Plan: These Are the 7 Kitchen Layout Trends Designers Want to See More of in 2026
They all center around cozier, more sociable designs
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I Asked Interior Designers to Predict the Biggest Kitchen Cabinet Trends of 2026 – These are the 9 Looks They Say Will Take Over
There's plenty to be excited about, from unexpected colors to decorative designs
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3 Dated Colors That Shouldn't Touch Your Kitchen in 2026 – Plus the Hues Interior Designers Will Be Choosing Instead
It's out with cold colors and in with characterful hues
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Forget Boring White – Designers Say These Are the 5 Best Colors For Your Guest Bathroom for a Chic, Welcoming Look
Create a space that your guests won't stop thinking about with these designer-approved hues
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This Archival Kitchen by Heidi Caillier is a Lesson in Timeless Style – But the Unexpected Backsplash is the True Star of the Show
Custom tiles, striking marble, and a warming color palette combine in this design
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Interior Designers Reveal the 3 Kitchen Backsplash Trends That Are Officially Out in 2025 – And What to Do Instead
Avoid these looks if you want a kitchen backsplash that feels timeless rather than outdated
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10 Kitchen Backsplash Trends Designers Say Will Be the Most Talked About in 2026
From patterns to materials, these are the trends to know about
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The Kitchen in This Townhouse May Be New, but It Perfectly Captures the Essence of a Quintessentially English Countryside Home
From the heritage hues to the vintage motifs, there's much to love about this old-meets-new kitchen remodel
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Put Down the Checkerboard Tiles – All the Chicest Decorators I Know Are Painting This Classic Pattern Onto Their Wooden Kitchen Floors Instead
It's simpler, more affordable, yet still utterly timeless
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This is the 1 Color Designers Say You Should Avoid in Your Kitchen if You Don't Want to Repaint in 2026
Yes, it's probably the exact color you're thinking of
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6 Things Making Your Guest Bathroom Look Dated, According to Designers Who Have Seen It All
Fix these things, and your guests will enjoy a luxury experience in your guest bathroom
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My Small Kitchen Couldn't Handle Holiday Hosting – But This $150 Space-Saving Island Alternative Just Saved All My Festive Plans
This rolling island is chic in design and has plenty of storage for stive cooking essentials
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Just In: These 11 Kitchen Color Trends Are Going to be Everywhere in 2026
Timeless style meets playful design with these coveted hues
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