Ruth Doherty
Ruth Doherty is an experienced digital writer and editor specializing in interiors, travel and lifestyle. With 20 years of writing for national sites under her belt, she’s worked for the likes of Livingetc.com, Standard, Ideal Home, Stylist and Marie Claire as well as Homes & Gardens. When she’s not writing, Ruth can be found indulging in her second passion: art and painting. Outside work, she also carries out her own building projects, and is currently renovating a lodge in the Buckinghamshire countryside - a project that perfectly suits her penchant for modern rustic, organic, earthy interiors.
Latest articles by Ruth Doherty
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Bedroom ideas for men – 12 ways to create a cool yet refined space
These bedroom ideas for men will help you create the ultimate retreat, using everything from deep hues and luxe materials to displaying art and curios
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Bedroom wallpaper trends – 10 latest looks for bedroom wallpaper
These bedroom wallpaper trends, from florals and botanicals to abstract and tribal, are the very latest styles to grace our walls
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Staging a living room – real estate experts reveal how to stage a lounge
Real estate experts have shared their staging a living room tips to help you secure a good offer on your home, and fast
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Inside Gloria Swanson's house – the New Jersey mansion gifted to her by Joseph Kennedy
The home has just sold at a fraction of its original asking price of $39 million…
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5 color tips to take away from this bold yet elegant manor house in Devon
Marvel at this historic home...
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Staging a kitchen – real estate experts' top tips for getting an offer fast
Staging a kitchen to secure a good offer quickly is no easy feat, but it is one of the most important rooms to arrange prior to a viewing
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Inside an elegant, historic apartment – with vintage charm – on Brighton's seafront
This home is the ultimate in pared-back chic...
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8 of the best places to buy property in Europe – for your next vacation home
These are some of the best places to buy a second home in Europe, according to real estate experts
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5 design tips to steal from this colorful 18th Century English folly
The historic home was designed by the architect who built Blenheim Castle...
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How much does a garden designer cost?
An expert reveals how much you should expect to pay to give your garden a professional glam-over...
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Inside a coastal-chic waterfront Long Island home owned by top Burberry exec Rose Marie Bravo
The stunning home boasts a contemporary main house and rustic New England-style lodge…
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How much does it cost to install a wet room? All your questions answered
Get expert advice and top tips wet room installation costs
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This Ken Fulk-designed SoHo apartment is a masterclass in color and pattern
The stunning home is full of bold print and is on sale for $18 million…
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Inside Helen Mirren’s Hollywood home
Helen Mirren's lavish home is up for sale for $18.5 million – or you can rent it for $45,000 a month
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How much does a kitchen renovation cost? A team of experts reveals the cost to remodel a kitchen
We reveal kitchen renovation cost and how to price your kitchen remodel – for a fresh, new heart of the home
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How to hang a picture – top tips from experts on how to hang art
All your questions answered – from how to hang a picture with wire, how to hang a picture on a brick wall, plus picture placement
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9 things you should always hide before a house showing, according to real estate experts
Hiding these might lead to a higher offer... leaving them out might stop you clinching a great deal...
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5 ways to work the new zigzag trend, according to interior designers
Ride the wave of this cool print, which is adding a vibrant twist to our interiors...
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5 style tips to steal from this elegant Grade I-listed townhouse in Bath
This historic home sits on one of the most coveted streets in the UK
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See inside actor Harold Perrineau’s beautiful new LA farmhouse
The Lost actor just snapped up this contemporary farmhouse estate…
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6 tips to steal from this bold and bright Victorian townhouse in London
Embrace color and pattern for a vibrant home...
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How much does it cost to build a pool? Your swimming pool budget questions, answered
It's the ultimate indulgence – but in reality, how much does it cost to build a pool of dreams?
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Inside the humble home of world-famous evangelist Billy Graham
The property is a rustic retreat in North Carolina...
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How much does outdoor lighting cost?
How much does outdoor lighting cost? From wall pendants to LED candles, this is what you can expect to pay for ambience-inducing outdoor lighting
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