Sophia Pouget de St Victor
Sophia Pouget de St Victor is the UK Editor at Homes & Gardens, leading the editorial direction for the UK facing Homes & Gardens website. She brings readers the latest trends, expert insights, and timeless design inspiration tailored for a UK audience.
She has previously worked in the luxury homes and interiors industry and studied Garden Design in London, where she mastered her passion for creating landscapes that have a visceral impact on their onlookers. Home, though, is where Sophia's heart is. While she adores a wide variety of interior styles, she prefers interiors with a uniqueness that challenges any definable style. That said, there's little she finds more indulgent than walking down Pimlico Road and admiring the window display at Robert Kime; she has always found his interiors perfectly judged for a home that exudes an easy, unforced elegance.
Sophia lives in West London with her partner, along with two very naughty wiry terriers, and a plump cat named Lettuce.
Latest articles by Sophia Pouget de St Victor
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Have you heard of Little Greene's Portland Stone? British designers swear it's the perfect neutral paint and it's quietly launched stateside with rave reviews
Why are so many interior designers (both British and now American) infatuated with Portland Stone by Little Greene?
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5 colors designers warn to never pair with wood
Wood features in most homes, it's incredibly versatile, however, there are certain shades that will clash rather than complement
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Sherwin-Williams' color of the month is a cooler take on butter yellow – Icy Lemonade is the perfect balance of soft yet sophisticated
Icy Lemonade is Sherwin-Williams' color of the month for June. It's zesty, lively, and effervescent, but can it be grown up enough to use in cool and calm interiors?
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Inside London's WOW!house 2025 – browse the rooms from one of the biggest designer showcases in the world
Take a look inside the biggest design showcase of the year at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour
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6 interior designers on how they would use Sherwin-Williams' most unpopular color – a 'misguided pastel relic' or 'romantic, and calming'?
Radiant Lilac has been christened as Sherwin-Williams Loneliest Color for 2025. But what do top interior designers think of this less-than-popular shade?
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Best container plants for privacy – 5 beautiful plants for instant screening and gentle structure
These beautiful container plants will create a sense of refuge and intimacy
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The 6 must-have colors to bring into your home this June
Delicious summer colors are ripe for adding to interiors this June
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Why, when, and how to propagate a string of dolphins – houseplant experts reveal the steps to follow for success
If you choose to propagate this unique plant, you'll want to take heed of this expert advice
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Sherwin-Williams Repose Gray Vs Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter – both are best sellers but which should you pick?
Two of the most loved neutral paints go head-to-head – here’s how Sherwin-Williams Repose Gray and Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter compare, and which one might be the better fit for your home
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Your basil will thrive when paired with these plants – we reveal the best companions, plus the ones to avoid
The best basil companion plants, approved by experts
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Sherwin-Williams' much-loved Sea Salt is the perfect pale green paint to create that nostalgic, easy breezy, Nancy Myers aesthetic
We take a deep dive into Sherwin-Williams' Sea Salt – and ever-popular pale green paint that brings a relaxed coastal vibe to any room
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What does having a black front door mean? And is it the right color for your home?
First impressions count, and that's why black is a winning choice for many of us when it comes to choosing a front door color. But what does this color mean?
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The balcony gardens at this year's Chelsea Flower Show showcased a new wave of possibilities for urban spaces – here are the key trends I spotted
What Chelsea Flower Show 2025 balconies tell us - the aesthetic and ecological shifts driving the new garden frontier
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What is the best time of day to see hummingbirds? We reveal the ideal times to spot these mesmerizing creatures
Few other birds rival the spectacular showmanship of hummingbirds. So, when are we most likely to spot these tiny dynamos?
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Sherwin-Williams' Agreeable Gray is one of the country's favorite gray paints – but is it the right choice for you?
Agreeable gray is a favorite in homes across the country, but is it always as mildly mannered as its name suggests? We asked experts to break down this ever-popular shade
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5 things you should never, ever put in a small entryway, according to design experts
Is your hallway feeling like a real squash and a squeeze? You may be falling victim to one of these common mistakes
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Sherwin-Williams Vs Benjamin Moore – which iconic paint brand is best for your project?
Both are giants in the paint world, but choosing between Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams can feel like picking sides. Here, we explore what each brand does best, according to the designers who rely on them
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6 design mistakes experts warn could be making the outside of your house look cheap
Steer well clear of these aesthetic-obliterating mistakes that are making the outside of your home look cheap
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Setting Plaster vs. Dead Salmon – what's the difference between these iconic Farrow & Ball pink paints and which is the better choice for you?
The battle of the plaster pink paints
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Scientists say they have discovered a 'new' color – but what do interior designers think of this saturated shade?
Scientists claim to have discovered a never-before-seen color called 'olo', which, according to one professor, is 'more saturated than any color that you can see in the real world'
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10 front door colors to avoid to ensure a welcoming home exterior
Steer clear of these front door colors if you want to maintain a timeless and friendly entrance to your home, as suggested by expert designers
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Meet Sean Symington, the Cotswolds-based interior designer we're swiftly adding to our roster of tastemakers
We met with the acclaimed interior designer Sean Symington to ask him about his passion for design and get a glimpse into his life in England between bucolic Somerset and the rambling Cotswolds
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Yes, we all hate gray right now – but it seems we all agree that this Sherwin-Williams trending paint is the perfect balanced gray we can't part with
Sherwin-Williams Repose Gray is one of the brand's most searched for paints, and it's easy to see why we all love this safe, versatile, not quite gray paint
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'It’s a great color choice to get a "light and airy" feel' – why designers and homeowners love Benjamin Moore's best seller Simply White
White paints are not all made equal, but Simple White by Benjamin Moore comes with the interior designer's stamp of approval
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