
Sophie Edwards
Sophie is a News Editor at Homes & Gardens, where she works on the Celebrity Style team. She is fascinated by the intersection of design and popular culture and is particularly excited when researching trends or interior history. Sophie is an avid pop culture fan. As an H&G editor, she has interviewed the likes of Martha Stewart, Hilary Duff, and the casts of Queer Eye and Selling Sunset. Her dual expertise in American and British design contexts is invaluable for analyzing interior design trends and providing insight into diverse styles.
In her free time, Sophie freelances on design news for Westport Magazine and Livingetc. She also has a newsletter, My Friend's Art, in which she covers music, culture, and fine art through a personal lens. Her fiction has appeared in Love & Squalor and The Isis.
Before joining Future Publishing, Sophie worked as the Head of Content and Communications at Fig Linens and Home, a boutique luxury linens and furniture brand that carries the top names in high-end linens, including Matouk, Sferra, and Frette.
Sophie has an MSc from the Oxford University Department of Anthropology, where her research focused on gender and migration, and a BA in Creative Writing and Sociology from Sarah Lawrence College. Her academic background informs her interest in design as a reflection of cultural trends.
Latest articles by Sophie Edwards
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Zooey Deschanel and Johnathan Scott's California casual backyard is a minimalist's dream – their relaxed look is on trend for summer 2025
Goodbye, country gardens, hello, relaxed and serene outdoor spaces – this backyard is setting a minimalist trend for summer 2025
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You'll never guess where Annie Leibovitz keeps her family portraits – the out-of-the-box placement is heartwarmingly brilliant
The famed photographer stores family photos in an unexpected location in her kitchen – it helps bring loved ones into every moment
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Joan Didion's '70s Malibu dining room is a stunning slice of the Mediterranean – the terracotta tiles, wicker chairs, and wooden table are transcendent
Archival images of the writer's California home in 1972 are a masterclass in Spanish-style interiors – a designer explains how to recreate them
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Paul McCartney turned an unnotable doorway into a showstopping work of art – it's inspired me to use design to romanticize my life
Personal expression through design starts with the mundane, and the musician's colorful doorway is the perfect example – it's sure to inspire
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'If you stay in the dream visioning space, you're going to land on something quite spectacular' – Broadway actor Robert Hartwell's home is an unapologetically colorful celebration of Black joy
Muted interiors be gone, a tour of Robert Hartwell's home shows exactly how to decorate for personal expression with an eye towards the future
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The conversational seating layout in Amal and George Clooney's former living room is the best I've ever seen – it's the perfect marriage of inviting and elevated
I've been searching for the perfect conversational seating layout, and the setup in the couple's former home is the ideal balance of hard and soft
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Hilaria and Alec Baldwin's kitchen cabinet color is strikingly simple – the brightening shade is a classic for a reason
Though bold kitchens are becoming more popular, the couple's classic, neutral look proves why simple colors will never go out of style
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Coco Chanel's decadent 1950s Paris living room is a jewel box of baroque style – it's a testament to the ageless power of French design
The fashion designer's 31 Rue Cambon apartment is full of ornate gilded furniture and crystal lighting, highlighting the country's stunning design history
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Amy Schumer's idiosyncratic chair transforms her neutral living room into a tropical paradise – the unusual look is topping trends in 2025
The furniture in the comedian's living room is anything but ordinary – it demonstrates a turn towards personalized seating for this year and beyond
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I was on the fence about this 'dated' sofa color, but Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick's living room has convinced me of its timelessness
This 'millennial' sofa has divided the internet, but the couple's styling makes it look exceptionally chic and forever stylish
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Pamela Anderson elevates her garden with this European structure – and they're going to be everywhere for summer 2025
The actress's backyard is defined by a wooden structure that gives the feeling of lounging in the French Riviera – it's beautiful and intentionally designed
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Diane Von Furstenberg's unorthodox bed shape created an avant-garde feel in her '70s bedroom – 47 years later, the retro look is trending again
We had never seen a bed shaped like the fashion designer's, but the archival image reveals why this furnishing is going to be a huge trend in 2026
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I thought cream was the worst living room color, but Sofía Vergara's space gives the neutral shade an unprecedented allure
I had the impression that cream was always boring, but the actress's living room has completely changed my mind – she elevates the color
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Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes's kitchen cabinet color is refreshingly unexpected – the versatile shade will dominate trends in 2026
A bold and whimsical hue takes center stage in the actors' kitchen – proving that the beautiful color is never going out of style
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Gloria Steinem has embraced 2025's biggest color trend in her living room since 1990 – her uplifting space reassures me it will never go out of style
Images of Gloria's living room in 2025 and 1990 show a butter yellow wall in common – experts explain the shade's everlasting properties
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Mark Wahlberg styles his back patio with an Ancient Egyptian wellness ritual that looks as good as it feels – it reduces inflammation and boosts energy
The actor upgrades his health and the appearance of his patio with an age old accessory given a modern look – an expert explains the long-term benefits
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Justin and Hailey Bieber's living room shelves are a treasure trove of balanced design – following their trick promotes long-lasting calmness
Empty space speaks just as loudly as decor on the Biebers' living room shelving – and the look is easy to recreate from $25
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If you hate watering your plants, Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick's low-maintenance planting technique will help – and it looks beautiful, too
The tiered garden in the actors' backyard is full of cacti and succulents for a beautiful and hardy outdoor space that barely requires water
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Truman Capote's eclectic living room turns wallpaper into a glamorous marker of 'old money' luxury – it's a stunning portrait of American style
The colorful, boldly patterned living room in the author's Brooklyn Heights home is a window into history and the inner life of the writer
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Naomi Watts swears by a cult-favorite pan to minimize clean up and maximize storage space – the 'amazing' tool fries, boils, and bakes for $129
Beauty, simplicity, and cleanliness come together in the pan that the actress uses to cook all of her meals – and it is surprisingly affordable
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I thought chocolate brown was 2025's most uninspired trend – but the nostalgic color pairing in Jackie Kennedy's 1970s living room proves that the 'dated' shade is utterly timeless
Chocolate brown dominated the color discourse for the whole year – Looking back in time at Jackie O's living room library is the key to styling it timelessly
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Anne Hathaway breaks a cardinal color rule with her living room seating – but the rebellious mix is the most stylish twist I've ever seen
Two colors that should never be seen together unite in Anne Hathaway's living room, and it looks surprisingly stunning – it's made me rethink my approach
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Martha Stewart says this cozy accessory is the 'ultimate secret' to a comfortable bed – and it's quietly on sale for $52 off at Wayfair
According to the expert's blog, your bed needs this plush addition for supreme comfort – luckily, it's on discount for a limited time
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Simone Rocha swears by these $46 Japanese pruners for stunning rose cuttings – a master gardener agrees she 'would never use anything else'
Master gardeners and fashion designers agree that these affordable high-quality pruners are some of the very best on the market
By Sophie Edwards Published