
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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'I never thought I would love so much color. But seeing Monet's garden at Giverny in all its glory blew my mind': How the painter inspired the maximalist planting at Martha Stewart's home
The guru's Westport perennial garden is a true work of art – her daffodils, tulips, and bleeding hearts welcome spring enthusiastically
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Not pink, not blue: Olivia Culpo's all-neutral nursery shows how an unexpected use of color can elevate any space into a calming oasis
Cozy, warming vibes don't have to be only for adult bedrooms – the actress's grown-up nursery embodies sophistication with creamy neutrals
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This humble kitchen workhorse is Jamie Oliver's 'favorite thing in the world' – after taking his pasta-making class, I'm never cooking without the $9 tool again
I took a cooking class with Jamie Oliver and learned that the most effective cooking tools are the simplest – and work in any kitchen
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I thought I hated open-plan kitchens, but Barbara Corcoran’s solarium-style space changed my mind – it exudes timeless glamor
An open-plan kitchen has never looked so chic as in the real estate mogul's New York City penthouse – it's a masterclass in light as a design feature
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Gwyneth Paltrow's 'invisible fridge' has a chic modern twist – and her built-in kitchen feature is the biggest trend of 2026
The Goop founder recently unveiled a kitchen renovation on her Instagram, and it's a masterclass in built-in appliances – it's simultaneously modern and classic
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Can scent build confidence? Selena Gomez's $35 candle promotes 'feeling comfortable in your skin' – a fragrance expert says she could be onto something
A new candle launched by Rare Beauty claims to invite feelings of confidence and comfort – here's why home fragrance works to change our mood
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Jane Austen's family home is now on Airbnb – the cozy interiors channel regency-meets-modern warmth
The home where the writer lived from 1801-1805 in Bath, England, is available to rent – the eclectic mix of new and old is oh-so-charming
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Sorry to sage green – but the new limited edition color of Drew Barrymore's Beautiful cookware is the only shade we're shopping this season
A new color of the actress's all-purpose beautiful cookware is transforming the look of bright shades in the kitchen – it's high-quality and affordable
By Sophie Edwards Published
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Halloween is Martha Stewart’s favorite holiday – see how she transforms her porch with pumpkins, wreaths, and elegant lighting starting at $16
Martha's new Halloween collection for QVC has everything you need to shop spooky decor in style this season – but act fast, it's guaranteed to sell out
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55 years later, the romantic privacy planting at Audrey Hepburn's Swiss home is just as alluring – here's how to channel the elegant look
Elegant greenery transforms the exterior of Audrey Hepburn's home in Switzerland into a beautiful escape – and a master gardener explains how you can do it too
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Hilary Duff's bedroom contains a secret 'floating office' – it's an unexpected (but brilliant) method for maximizing a small space
An unusable nook is transformed into a stylish office space in Hilary Duff and her husband's bedroom – and her technique is highly replicable
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Hilaria and Alec Baldwin's unexpected checkerboard kitchen flooring 'bridges heritage and modernity' – and it's trending for 2026
Black and white tiles transform the famous couple's kitchen into a stylish chessboard - and flooring experts say the look's profile is rising
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Michelle Pfeiffer's ceiling is the best complement to wooden cabinets I've ever seen – her kitchen's natural warmth is so beautiful and inviting
I spotted wooden beams on the actress's kitchen ceiling in a recent Instagram post – it looks gorgeous with her natural cabinets
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Debbie Ryan's maximalist living room styles greenery in the most innovative way I've ever seen – it's a woodland masterpiece
The actress and her husband ground their eclectic living space with stylishly woven greens, offering us all the mantelpiece decor ideas we'll need this fall
By Sophie Edwards Published
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I am on a mission to incorporate more natural materials into my home – Drew Barrymore helped me get the luxurious look I wanted for under $117
I love the look of wood, rattan, and jute, but don't have the budget for it – Drew's new Beautiful collection for Walmart solved my problem
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Bette Midler's '70s living room is a masterclass in styling houseplants – her maximalist design feels welcoming and elevated
Incorporating natural materials transforms a house into a home – An archival image of the houseplants in the actress's living room in 1975 proves it
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Michelle Pfeiffer's classic white bedding offers the 'perfect respite we crave at the day’s end' – here's how to style the timeless shade with nurturing warmth
A classic bedding color looks ever-so-striking in the actress's bedroom – an expert explains what makes the color so timeless and how to style it
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A garden fit for a princess: Grace Kelly's 'green canopy' approach to privacy planting from the '80s is master-gardener approved
Freely planted greenery and blooming flowers defined elegance at the Princess of Monaco's Paris home in the 80s - our master gardener explains what sets it apart
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I'm convinced Ina Garten has discovered the secret to perfect privacy planting – the greenery at her Hamptons home is stunningly coordinated
An archival image of the Barefoot Contessa's Hamptons home in 2008 showcases the best privacy planting I've ever seen - here's what it taught me
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Patio seating was an art form at Jamie Lee Curtis's childhood home – 65 years later, the subtle curves of her poolside loungers still enchant us
An archival image of Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis from 1960, with a 2-year-old Jamie Lee Curtis, gives insight into the design of their poolside patio
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Color drenching? Yawn. Candice Bergen's eclectic living room proves why pattern drenching is the timeless all-over trend we're embracing instead
Candice's living room is coated in floral and geometric patterns, creating a bold, welcoming atmosphere – and it's trending
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I thought I was over dark front doors, but the unusual paint strategy on Elizabeth Taylor's '70s home changed my mind – it's so innovative but classic
An archival image of Elizabeth's front door shows an interesting, two-toned technique that changed my conception of dark colors on a home's exterior
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Kate Moss's early 2000s privacy planting channels English countryside charm with quintessential cottage style – and it's trending for 2026
Cottagecore is back, and Kate's garden from the early 2000s is the perfect inspiration – her English ivy and stone walls channel countryside charm
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Kate Hudson makes a statement bathtub the 'crown jewel' of her bathroom – it's the ultimate sanctuary of enduring beauty and calm
An innovative layout turns the actress's bold bathroom into a celebration of her bath – here's how to use a freestanding tub to define your space
By Sophie Edwards Published