Sarah Warwick
Sarah is a freelance journalist and editor. She covers interior design, house design, gardens, and cleaning and organizing a home as a contributing editor to H&G. Sarah has specialized in interiors, property and gardens for over 20 years, becoming executive editor of Ideal Home. A graduate in English, she began her journalism career on professional magazines, before moving into consumer brands, and was also part of the team at Homes & Ideas and Your Home magazines. As well as writing for H&G, she contributes to Future brands Real Homes and Gardening Etc, and has written for websites including Houzz, Channel 4’s flagship website 4Homes, and Future’s T3; national newspapers, including The Guardian; and magazines including Future’s Country Homes & Interiors, Homebuilding & Renovating, Period Living, and Style at Home, as well as House Beautiful, Good Homes, Grand Designs, Homes & Antiques, LandLove and The English Home among others. She puts what she writes into practice and has renovated a series of homes both at home and abroad including a 400 year old cottage, a handsome Victorian house, and newer builds. She loves the fact that her work allows her to interview renowned interior designers, architects, garden designers, and experts in home improvement, be inspired daily by the loveliest interiors and exteriors, discover the latest home appliances and innovations, and follow the trends in furniture and fittings for every room.
Latest articles by Sarah Warwick
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Do living room chairs need to match? The lowdown from interiors pros
Take the advice of the experts on whether matching living room chairs equals style success
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Is an outdoor shower a good idea? 6 designers on why they added one to a project
Experts explain why an outdoor shower was a must in their design
By Sarah Warwick Published
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How much does it cost to add a skylight to your home?
Boost daylight in the interior of a home. Discover what to budget for a skylight
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Spray painting vs painting with a roller – which is best?
Take advice from the professionals on the merits of spray painting and those of using a roller
By Sarah Warwick Published
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How to choose the perfect dining room rug – 9 expert tips on size, color, fiber and more
Discover all the details you need to choose a dining room rug that’s enduringly stylish
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Rules for buying a hot tub – pro tips on selecting the best
Get your hot tub choice right. Our expert guide has the details you need
By Sarah Warwick Last updated
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Laundry symbols explained – demystifying the language of laundry
Every laundry symbol explained at a glance so you can get the best results and avoid any laundry day disasters
By Sarah Warwick Last updated
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What is brutalist interior design? An expert guide to this distinctive look
Fall for the industrial materials, rugged textures, and monochromatic palette of brutalist interior design
By Sarah Warwick Published
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7 reasons interior designers love Farrow & Ball paint – and why it's worth the investment
From the richness of the colors to the eco credentials, this is why interior designers swear by Farrow & Ball paint in their projects
By Sarah Warwick Published
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These outdoor cleaning tasks need to be completed before summer starts – here’s how to make them easier
Take the experts’ advice and tackle essential seasonal outdoor cleaning with ease this year
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Electro-culture gardening – an innovative and organic growing technique for better veg
Experts discuss how this organic gardening method works, potentially boosting plant growth and improving soil condition
By Sarah Warwick Last updated
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Should living room flooring be lighter or darker than the walls? Experts weigh in
Discover how to consider the color of flooring against that of the walls in a living room. This is what the pros advise
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Are you cleaning your lampshades properly? Professional cleaners reveal how to keep them looking good
Discover the ways to clean lampshades so they’re spick-and-span once more
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Bedroom rug placement rules – the 6 simple principles interiors experts use
Make a bedroom stylish and cozy with rug placement rules from the pros
By Sarah Warwick Published
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You should try to avoid these 10 common home remodeling mistakes, urge experts
Discover the most common remodeling mistakes experts see all the time and learn how to avoid them in the future
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Could a bidet be the value-adding bathroom feature your home is missing?
We answer the question of what is a bidet and whether it can add value to your home with the advice of real estate experts and bathroom designers
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Experts reveal how to extend your range oven's lifespan – and share tips for keeping yours clean
Discover the care a range oven needs so it keeps delivering year after year
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Should the ceiling and baseboards be the same color? Designers give their verdicts
Interiors professionals share their opinions on whether to match ceilings and baseboards
By Sarah Warwick Published
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How can you be more sustainable in your interior design? 10 things to always consider
If you want to avoid depleting or damaging resources, think sustainability in interior design. These are the pros’ suggestions
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Kitchen cabinet hardware ideas – 10 styles that will elevate your cabinetry
Every detail counts in creating a kitchen. Discover cabinet hardware that’s the perfect finishing touch
By Sarah Warwick Published
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What is Scandinavian interior design? Experts explain its beauty and functionality
Fall for the clean lines, uncluttered spaces and natural materials of Scandinavian interior design
By Sarah Warwick Published
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What is Art Deco design? Expert advice on this luxurious look that's returning for 2024
Discover the colors, lines, patterns, and details of Art Deco design
By Sarah Warwick Published
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These are the best ways to clean mold off walls – knowhow from the experts
Get rid of the mold that’s growing on walls with top tips from the pros
By Sarah Warwick Published
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What you need to know before adding a fireplace to your home
Our expert guide answers the question: can you add a fireplace to a house? Examining three common types of fireplace
By Sarah Warwick Published