
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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A cozy accessory brings ultimate sophistication to Billy Joel's '80s living room sofa – it's primed to be a major 2025 trend (and shoppable from $10)
The singer makes his sofa extra plushy and soft with a sumptuous material – here are our editor's picks for the best pieces to integrate it into your home
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Salma Hayek's soothing color combination transforms her bedroom into a 'peaceful sanctuary' – it's the perfect marriage of vibrancy and tranquility
The actress's bedroom uplifts a classic color pairing to new heights – a design expert explains why the shades are always a good idea
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It's official – the innovative planting at Mick Jagger's upstate New York home is a treasure trove of security, safety, and seclusion
Privacy gets a verdant spin in this expertly planted front yard – a master gardener explains exactly how to recreate it while avoiding common mistakes
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No one can agree on Hilaria and Alec Baldwin's divisive living room layout, sparking debate among interior designers – what do you think?
Does pushing the sofa against the wall make a room look bigger, or should it never be seen? The actors' living room is inspiring conversation
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Michelle Pfeiffer's former Hawaii home embodies the timeless power of privacy planting – 'it’s a balance of beauty and function'
Artfully placed hedges and trees turn the actress's one-time Oahu home into a private sanctuary – a landscape designer explains how to recreate the look
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Nicole Kidman's 'unapologetically A-list' floral display is a masterclass in maximalist bouquets – a master florist says it's surprisingly replicable
A bold bouquet full of anthurium, peonies, and delphinium makes an impact in the actress's kitchen – it's the best inspo for summer arrangements
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Lauren Bacall's '60s living room celebrates 'loud luxury' with a collection of refined antique pieces – it's a masterclass in creative freedom
If you like a maximalist use of antiques and vintage pieces, you are going to love these pictures of the actress's living room in 1969
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Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick's kitchen backsplash ushers in the 'tactile tile' trend – their Spanish aesthetic is emotive and timeless
Statement tiles in Kevin and Kyra's kitchen signal the rise of textural tiles –looking forward, our spaces are getting more tactile in 2025
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Goldie Hawn's '90s kitchen tapped into the 'unexpected blue' trend 30 years before it went viral – her color has never looked more invigorating
An archival image of the actress's kitchen shows her inventive use of the color blue in a tiled backsplash, right in line with the biggest trends of 2025
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Ina Garten's minimalist 'fire bowl' is the unexpected trend taking over our backyards this summer – her Hamptons style is surprisingly affordable
At the Barefoot Contessa's East Hampton home, a chic and easily movable fireplace defines the back patio, and you can get a similar look
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Gwyneth Paltrow's flour storage doubles as chic kitchen decor – and it's under $30 to recreate
Transparent containers make the Goop founder's kitchen look stunning and keep her flour super fresh – it's the most replicable trick we've seen from her
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Margot Robbie's luxurious California office revives an 'old-fashioned' color palette – it will be everywhere in 2025
Margot Robbie, Tom Ackerley, Josey McNamara & Sophia Kerr have unveiled the new offices for their production company, LuckyChap – it turns a dated color stylish
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Georgia O'Keeffe's '60s entryway is a portrait of the American Southwest – it shows the importance of embracing personal style over trends
A photo of the artist's entryway displays her personality & penchant for the New Mexican desert – it sets the precedent for more unique design
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C.Z. Guest's Grecian garden channels the picturesque elegance of 1950s Palm Beach – and predicts summer 2025's turn to Mediterranean style
Slim Aarons' photos from 1955 show C.Z. Guest's 'America does Greece' pool and garden – it's a peek into the past and a harbinger of what's to come
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Privacy planting is an art in Marilyn Monroe's '50s front yard – perennial borders and perfectly pruned hedging keep it subtle but secluded
A 1956 postcard of the outside of the actress's Beverly Hills home shows carefully placed trees, hedges, and borders – it's a masterclass in concealment
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Sophia Loren pioneered the 'unexpected red theory' in her '80s living room 38 years before it went viral – her classic trick is utterly timeless
Incorporating a pop of red elevates a space, no matter the year, as evidenced by archival images of Sophia Loren's living room in 1986
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Anna Wintour's backyard features the defining garden trend of 2025 – it's stylish, practical, and so easy to recreate
A stylish pergola blurs the line between garden and home in the fashion icon's backyard – experts say it's a huge trend and explain how to replicate the look
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Orlando Bloom's outdoor spa is a masterclass in privacy planting – his pergola and hedges are so inspiring
The cold plunge in Orlando's backyard is perfectly protected by pillar-like hedges and a pergola – it's the ideal balance of seclusion
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Dakota Johnson's Scandi-style lap pool is the best backyard upgrade I've ever seen – it transforms her outdoor space into an unusual lagoon
The long, narrow, rocky pool on the side of the actress's home is a masterclass in subtle, Scandinavian design – it's a must-have this summer
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The Bear's Matty Matheson is redefining outdoor cooking – his limited-edition portable pizza oven is innovative, stylish, and durable
'Pizza in places you never thought possible' – the actor's Tread oven created in partnership with Gozney will upgrade your summer BBQ
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I can't get enough of Martha Stewart's kitchen from the '70s – the way she transforms storage into art is beautiful, but surprisingly replicable
Archival images of the icon's kitchen in the '70s show that she's always had 'it' - and her hanging storage is especially ingenious
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Pamela Anderson's Victorian-inspired bedframe is the trend bringing luxury to our bedrooms in 2025 – it's regal but grounded
The actress's bedframe is straight out of the Victorian era, but it taps into 2025 trends – here's how to get the ultra-chic look
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If you thought florals were 'granny,' Sarah Jessica Parker will change your mind – her wallpaper makes the pattern timeless and chic
The actress has designed a collection of floral, Swedish-inspired wallpapers with Wallshoppe – they prove the timelessness of the pattern
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Dakota Johnson says that accent walls are 'never a good look,' sparking debate among designers: what do you think?
Accent walls have long been a controversial choice for brightening a space, and Dakota has reignited the conversation – design experts and readers weigh in
By Sophie Edwards Published