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

Is minimalism actually out of style? Designers on whether this long-lived look will ever be out of fashion

Designers have fallen out of love with minimalism, but is it dead? And what are they doing instead to make calm and soothing schemes?

European designers all swear by this expensive-looking color to give their rooms more elegance

Across Europe, designers are agreeing on one particular shade to use in rooms that looks expensive, elegant and works wonders on your decor

By Pip Rich Published 15 December 24
I can't change my dated rental kitchen but this simple countertop addition instantly makes it look so much better

I have no plans to re-paint or update my rental kitchen in any way, but its faded aesthetic needed a bit of help. This countertop addition has done the job

By Pip Rich Published 11 December 24
Designers think this controversial trend is back – but it has definitely changed since last time

It was controversial when we said the big light was dead, but now designers are bringing it back. This is overhead lighting, but not as you know it

By Pip Rich Published 7 December 24
The 5 weirdest trends we are seeing for 2025, and what designers think of them

Micro-trends are taking a decidedly surreal turn, but would designers actually work with them? Our favorites give their stamp of approval to some of the oddest looks of the moment

By Pip Rich Published 27 November 24
I thought this decor trend was going to be over by now – but designers are still using it everywhere (and for good reason)

The Unexpected Red Theory continues to be a big design trend, proving that scarlet fever is here to stay

By Pip Rich Published 13 November 24
I made a huge mistake when choosing a recent paint color – this is why to never order paint online without sampling

It's so obvious that design journalist Pip Rich is almost embarrassed he didn't follow this basic rule – and will never be skipping this stage again

By Pip Rich Published 10 November 24

I've just found the perfect neutral paint color – and to my surprise designers love it just as much as me

There is a growing tribe of designers who turn to Slaked Lime Mid by Little Greene as the perfect neutral to enrich every corner of the home

By Pip Rich Published 8 November 24
5 trends that look good right now but interior designers warn they won't last

There have been some surprising design trends in 2024, and yes, all of them might look good, but not all are going to last...

By Pip Rich Published 6 November 24
Tour celebrity designer Brigette Romanek's exquisite kitchen, as she talks us through its subtle, soothing makeover

'Creating a calm and inviting environment was definitely a focus when I was designing my kitchen. I always want my spaces to feel like a love letter to yourself, a place where you can unwind and truly feel at home.'

By Pip Rich Published 7 October 24
'I wanted this home to be a museum of me. For people to walk in and their jaws drop' – tour the eccentric home of club king Glyn Fussel

Canine motifs and opulent glass stand out against a sophisticated color palette in this 1840s London home in the suburbs

By Pip Rich Published 7 October 24
I'm renting for the first time in 20 years and couldn't be happier – here's why

Renting is about a mindset, and if you're lucky enough to be able to embrace it, it can be so different from what you might expect

By Pip Rich Published 4 October 24
I've purposefully chosen not to decorate my rental – turns out these 5 quick tricks were all I needed to make it feel like home

Who needs to get a paintbrush out when all it took were these five tricks I could do in minutes and the rental felt so much more like home?

By Pip Rich Published 3 October 24

6 things stylish people always do with their interiors – learn from the experts on how to elevate your home

There are some common themes that the world's most stylish fall back on, and these tricks will elevate every home

By Pip Rich Published 30 September 24
5 things designers say aren't worth spending money on – and what they do instead

If anyone knows what's needed and what's not in a home, it's interior designers. So here we asked them what they rarely spend money on when renovating

By Pip Rich Published 21 September 24
I hated this original feature about my period home – trust me, not all character details are good details

Period details are meant to he home renovator's dream, right? Not all of them, as this interiors editor found in his own project

By Pip Rich Published 16 September 24
I asked an interior designer what I can ditch from my bedroom – these were the 8 things she said to edit out

Regan Baker knows the secrets to a perfect bedroom, and it's as much about what you leave out as what you choose to include

By Pip Rich Published 15 September 24
7 red flags to always look out for when buying vintage furniture online

Designer and curator Carmen Nash has spent hours shopping for vintage furniture, and knows just what to look out - and what to avoid

By Pip Rich Published 15 September 24
How to mix different wooden tones like an interior designer – 'It makes spaces feel more collected'

Using different wood tones can be tricky, but with interior designer Gabriela Eisenhart's guidelines it can lead to more curated and elevated homes

By Pip Rich Published 16 August 24

Does bedside lighting need to match on both sides? Designers on whether twinning is winning

Interior designers all agree on whether bedside lighting needs to match, and the answer allows you to create a truly modern space that feels right for all who sleep in it

By Pip Rich Published 15 August 24
What's the right order to do a remodel? 7 steps to follow from someone who has learned the hard way

Interior designer Layton Campbell knows the right order to do a remodel, and there are some curveballs you might not expect. But it's all part of the process

By Pip Rich Published 11 August 24
The 7 questions I wish I had asked before starting my kitchen remodel – confirmed by an interior designer

Interior designer Layton Campbell helps me confirm the questions I wish I had asked before starting my kitchen remodel, to ensure a seamless and stylish finish

By Pip Rich Published 11 August 24
How to decorate with Farrow and Ball's Pink Ground – 7 designers share how they use this perfect pink shade

Dubbed as the ideal neutral by designers who often use it in their own homes, Farrow and Ball's Pink Ground is a versatile shade if you know how to get it right

By Pip Rich Published 10 August 24
'I have never had a client reaction like the one I got for this project' says the designer of this quietly luxurious London home

Paolo Moschino and Philip Vergeylen said a dose of humor was the key to finessing the beauty and charm of this house just off Regent's Park

By Pip Rich Published 1 August 24
Tour the colorful and joyful home of interior designer Stephanie Barba Mendoza

The Mexican-born creative's London home is designed to inspire and delight

By Pip Rich Published 15 July 24

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