
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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Rock Hudson’s ‘50s Patio Proves Fringe Detailing Works on Outdoor Furniture Too – And Designers Love the Look
A fringe chair uplifted Rock's patio in 1957, and has the same power in 2026 – here's everything you need to know about the trend and how to emulate it
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Kate Upton’s Pink and Red Living Room Turns a ‘Villainized’ Color Combination Into a High-Fashion Statement
Pairing pink and red was once seen as against the rules, but the actress and her husband, Justin Verlander, make it look incredible in their New York City apartment
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Step Aside, Manicured Lawns – David Attenborough’s ‘90s Garden Pioneered the Imperfect Trend Dominating Planting in 2026
An archival image of the presenter's garden in 1998 shows the power of a curated wild outdoor space – here's how his idea is still influencing us in 2026
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Dakota Johnson’s Scandi-Style Slate Pool Has the Allure of an Unusual Lagoon – It Creates a Backyard Like No Other
Forget the traditional backyard pool; Dakota's long, narrow retreat uses slate and shadow to transform a simple lap pool into an unconventional lagoon
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Please, Pause the White – Drew Barrymore’s Living Room Proves That Red Is the Most Elegant Yet Unexpected Color to Pair with Blue
If you're bored with classic coastal color palettes, the actress presents a bold, designer-loved alternative that looks striking in every home
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So Long, Straight Lines! Cameron Diaz's Living Room Proves Curved Furniture is 2026's Chicest (and Most Replicable) Interior Design Trend
A rounded sofa, curved armchairs, and spherical planters transform the actress's living room into an organic modern masterpiece
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Red and Green Together Sounds Overwhelming, But Candice Bergen's '70s Living Room Showed How to Make the Unexpected Pairing Look Expensive
These underrated color opposites transform the actress's living room into a cozy, textural, cocooning space – here's why it works
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David Bowie Trailblazed the 'Everyday Exhibits' Trend in His '70s Living Room With A Retro Twist on Curated Clutter – It's Playful, Practical, and Replicable
A photo from 1971 shows that the musician was tapping into personality-led interiors long before they were a trend – experts say his look is the blueprint
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Forget Carolyn Bessette Kennedy's Prada Coat, Glass Bricks Are The Real Star of 'Love Story' – And Designers Say The Retro Detail Will Be Everywhere in 2026
The Kennedy Tribeca loft from FX's 'Love Story' is providing major '90s design inspiration and sparking the return of an unexpected material
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43 Years Before It Was Trending, Steven Spielberg's Living Room Was a Jewelbox of Vintage Style – Recreate His Look With Tiffany Lamps, Butter Yellow, and Dark Wood
All the chicest people are decorating with antiques in 2026, but Steven Spielberg was ahead of the curve – experts discuss the trend
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Tranquility Awaits – Zoe Saldana's Serene Living Room Color Palette Proposes a Chic and Replicable Formula For Creating a Calming Space
White, cream, and warm wood come together in the actress's living room to create the perfect environment for relaxation – here's how to recreate her technique
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Kirsten Dunst’s Living Room Colors, Says a Designer, Are the Neutral Upgrade You Need
Adding accents of pink is the most stylish way to upgrade a brown and cream space, and looks especially striking in the actors' home
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Gwyneth Paltrow's Controversial Entryway Layout Tosses the Rule Book Out the Window – But Designers Say 'Interrupting Flow' isn't Always a Bad Thing
'Don't block the flow' has been a classic design rule for decades, especially in entryways and hallways, but the actress shows a stylish alternative
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Bye, White Paint! Anne Hathaway Embraces 'Wood Drenching' Instead – It's the Modern Take on Arts and Crafts Style That Designers are Loving Right Now
2026 is seeing a shift towards natural materials and warm interiors, and the actress's 'storybook' home was an early pioneer – here's how to recreate her look
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Instead of Wood or Marble, Diane Keaton’s Kitchen Used This Underrated Material 20 Years Before It Was Cool – It’s Practical, On-Trend, and Ever So Chic
Stainless steel has been dominating 2026 kitchen trends, but Diane Keaton was a pioneer – her California kitchen showed how to style the look in 2007
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Sorry, Modern Farmhouse – Barbra Streisand's 2001 'Grandma Chic' Living Room Pioneered the Anti-Trend Look That's Replacing All-White Interiors in 2026
Patchwork quilts, floral curtains, and family photos defined the actress's deeply personal living room in 2001 – 25 years later, her look is trending again
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'Millennial Pink' Is So Back – Rose Byrne's Living Room Shows How to Style It With Black and White So It's Chic and Never Dated
The Oscar-nominated actress uses a pale pink sofa to bring brightness and fun to her monochromatic living room – it's a masterclass in color and texture
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Michael B. Jordan's Black and White Kitchen Featured the 'Subtle' Upgrade Designers Love for 2026 – With a Chic Monochromatic Twist
All the chicest people are adding pot fillers to their luxury kitchens this year, but Michael B. Jordan made it look even more modern – here's why it works
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Love Story is Bringing Back '90s Minimalism – Here's How to Get the Look of Carolyn Bessette Kennedy and JFK Jr.'s Tribeca Loft
FX's new series has been the hottest aesthetic influence across social media; these are the furnishings and theories design insiders are using to recreate it
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Yes, Beige Can Still be Chic – Chrissy Teigen Elevates the Warm Neutral Color Scheme With Floral Pillows, a Pink Throw Blanket, and Gold Accents
Beige has been fading from style for years, but Chrissy Teigen shows it can still look current; it just needs the right styling – experts explain how
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Eddie Van Halen Decorated His '80s Living Room With 11 Guitars – It Embodies the 'Retro Maximalism' Inspiring us in 2026
In 2026, nostalgia and personality are at the forefront of our approach to interior design, and the musician's home perfectly captured these impulses in 1980
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I Thought I Was Stuck With Boring White Walls, but Ben and Erin Napier Created My Dream Wallpaper Mural – It's Stunning, Renter-Friendly, and Affordable
I'm obsessed with forest mural wallpaper, but I had lost all faith that I could have the look in my own home – the 'Home Town' hosts changed my mind
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All the Chicest People Are Decorating With Burnt Orange in 2026, and Kelly Clarkson Created the Perfect Piece for Bringing the '70s Palette Into a Small Living Room for Under $80
'70s colors have quietly re-entered the zeitgeist, and the singer's Wayfair collection makes it easy to decorate with ultra-chic burnt orange
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Obsessed With The Monochromatic 'Love Story' Interiors? Step inside Calvin Klein's Real Life '90s Office – It's a Masterclass in The New Minimalism
'90s interiors are back with a vengeance following the release of FX's Love Story – Calvin Klein's offices feature prominently, but what were they really like?
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