Articles by Pip Rich | Homes and Gardens

Pip Rich is an interiors journalist and editor with 20 years' experience, having written for all of the UK's biggest titles. Most recently, he was the Global Editor in Chief of our sister brand, Livingetc, where he now continues in a consulting role as Executive Editor. Before that, he was acting editor of Homes and Gardens, and has held staff positions at Sunday Times Style, ELLE Decoration, Red and Grazia. He has written three books – his most recent, A New Leaf, looked at the homes of architects who had decorated with house plants. Over his career, he has interviewed pretty much every interior designer working today, soaking up their knowledge and wisdom so as to become an expert himself.

Latest articles by Pip Rich

A photograph of designers Hianta Cassam Chenai, sitting in a white blouse, and Laura Graham, standing in a beige sweater, posing in front of a white built-in bookshelf.

Meet Our Next in Design Winners: Studio Yarner

The meeting of Laura Graham and Hianta Cassam Chenai felt like fate, two designers in the same small village with the same passion for beautiful but livable interiors

Meet Our Next in Design Winners: Susan Chesney Interiors

For our Next in Design 2025 winner, Susan Chesney Interiors, interior design is about creating spaces for how people really want to live

By Pip Rich Published 25 March 26
'And That’s When a Home Feels Authentic and Beautiful' – Designer Ariel Okin Has Found the Secret Sauce to Making Homes Feel Homey, Cozy, and Good for Your Soul

In the latest installment of our Layered Lives series, designer Ariel Okin talks about how her home makes her happy, and how yours can, too

By Pip Rich Published 25 March 26
Meet Our Next in Design Winners: Tola Ojuolape Studio

Our Next in Design 2025 winner, Tola Ojuolape Studio, talks through the top design rules she uses in every project

By Pip Rich Published 23 March 26
‘I Have More Opinions, But Am Less Judgemental About Taste Than I Used to Be’ – Inside the Thoughtful World of Billy Cotton, Where Maximalist Pop Icons Get the Same Treatment as Meditative Minimalists

Designer Billy Cotton grew up honing his eye by dumpster diving, and now makes furniture with some of the best craftspeople in the world

By Pip Rich Published 10 March 26
Explore How This Lake Martin Home Makes 'Rustic Luxury' Family-Friendly

If you think you can't do pale colors and kids then take a look at this relaxed yet neutral family home designed by Christopher Architecture & Interiors

By Pip Rich Published 3 March 26
'Given Where the World Is Right Now, I Want My Work to Bring People Joy' – Sheila Bridges Is as Fearless and Original as Ever and Knows How to Fill Spaces With Personality

In this instalment of our Layered Lives series, Sheila Bridges explores how her own style has evolved after shaping the design landscape for over 30 years

By Pip Rich Published 26 February 26

'I Remember Being Very Disappointed By My Barbie Dream House' – Young Huh Has Always Strived To Make Every Interior Better, From Her Doll's Houses, To Her Dorm Room, to Wow!house 2026

In this instalment of our Layered Lives series, designer Young Huh looks back at how early adventures with Laura Ashley sheets in her dorm room shaped how she thinks about decor

By Pip Rich Published 21 February 26
'Cut the Lighting Budget and Triple the Wallpaper' – Inside a Texas Home Where Pattern Clashing and Color Drenching Is Perfectly Curated to Stay on Just the Right Side of Bold

Designer Sara Malek Barney's job was to temper the tastes of her client to make this color drenched home feel inviting not overwhelming

By Pip Rich Published 10 February 26
Nate Berkus Shows How to Use a Kaleidoscope of Colors and Still Keep Your Scheme Feeling Calm in This Greenwich Village Apartment

For the redesign of this penthouse in Manhattan's Greenwich Village, Nate Berkus managed to play with color yet keep the overall dial set to soothing

By Pip Rich Published 1 February 26
You Would Never Guess This Whimsical Oregon Cottage Was Once A Cold, Characterless Home Built In 2010

Even the most un-charming of sleek white boxes can be given personality and depth, as designer Molly Kidd shows with her masterful renovation

By Pip Rich Published 29 January 26
'For Just a Moment, I Was Like, Is This Too Modern?!’ – This Interior Designer Shows Just How Contemporary You Can Go in a Historic Home

Renovating a period home in Santa Barbara saw Hearth Home Interiors play with eras, style and textures to create a space that is nothing but charm

By Pip Rich Published 23 January 26
Think Pale Pink Kitchens Are Out in 2026? This Characterful Space Proves This Warm Neutral Is Actually the Perfect Base for This Year’s Biggest Trends

Tour a characterful kitchen that takes the brief 'light, bright, and neutral' and adds warmth and age

By Pip Rich Published 4 January 26

'Let Go. Sparkle More' – Jonathan Adler’s Simple Rules for a Perfectly Decorated New Year’s Party

Jonathan Adler thinks this is the season to revel in the joy that a pinch of bad taste brings, and this is how he does it

By Pip Rich Published 29 December 25
'People Think My Personality Is Cheeky and Fun. People Think I Must Also Be a Maximalist. Actually, I'm Serious and a Minimalist. I Hope Everything I've Ever Made Could Be Seen as Minimalist' – Inside the Surprising and Considered World of Jonathan Adler

As part of our Layered Lives series, we go deep into the thought processes of the best designers working today. Here, Jonathan Adler explains his art.

By Pip Rich Published 28 December 25
This Is a Ski Chalet, but With Zero of the Ski Chalet Decor Tropes – Explore a Mountain Getaway That's Relaxed, Refined, and Ready for Entertaining

It may be cold outside, but in this chalet – which is surrounded by snowy mountains – there’s a wonderful warmth with welcoming nooks that draw you in

By Pip Rich Published 7 December 25
‘It Felt So Sterile!’ – Designer Jess Cooney Used Every Decor Trick She Knew to Breathe Life and Personality Into This Once-Bland Home

Designer Jess Cooney overhauled the gray and white interiors of this home in Great Barrington to create a space that was perfect for family entertaining

By Pip Rich Published 3 December 25
‘It’s Meant to Look Like a Well-Heeled College Kid’s Home’ – See How This New York Apartment Fuses Quiet Luxury With a Casual Nuance

Designer Ellen Hamilton has been able to let the light do the talking in this pared-back apartment in the Upper West Side

By Pip Rich Published 2 December 25
Smart, Sleek, and Unapologetically Beautiful – Tech Designed to Be Seen and Used - 2025

From indulgent wellness devices to sleek, functional accessories, discover innovative tech that combines practicality with elegance and brings effortless style and sophistication to everyday living

By Pip Rich Published 17 November 25

Timeless and Thoughtful Tableware That Turns Every Meal into an Occasion

Discover elegant, thoughtfully curated gifts that combine beauty and purpose, transforming even the simplest supper into a stylish, memorable occasion that will be admired, used, and cherished

By Pip Rich Published 14 November 25
Timeless Finishing Touches That Bring Comfort, Style, and Personality to Every Room

Artful ceramics, sculptural glass, soft textiles, and mood-setting accents combine in this curated gift edit to add depth, personality, and effortless style, transforming any space into a layered, unforgettable home

By Pip Rich Published 14 November 25
Smart, Sleek, and Unapologetically Beautiful – Tech Designed to Be Seen and Used

From indulgent wellness devices to sleek, functional accessories, discover innovative tech that combines practicality with elegance and brings effortless style and sophistication to everyday living

By Pip Rich Published 14 November 25
Elegant Essentials for Gardeners Who Love Every Leaf and Bloom

From beautifully crafted watering cans to stylish tools and charming accessories, discover gifts that make tending to plants a joyful, indulgent experience while celebrating both practicality and timeless design

By Pip Rich Published 14 November 25
Gifts for the Home Cook Who Loves Every Simmer, Stir, and Sizzle

From timeless roasters to precision tools, discover carefully curated gifts that combine beauty, craftsmanship, and functionality – turning every meal into a joyful, indulgent experience in the kitchen

By Pip Rich Published 14 November 25
Victoria Hagan's 7 Rules for Perfecting Her New American Classic Look

Designer Victoria Hagan's style is one of the most influential aesthetics in modern decor, and these are her seven rules for putting balanced and airy rooms together

By Pip Rich Published 13 November 25

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Archives