
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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Chic Since 1930 – Eleanor Roosevelt and FDR's Living Room Featured The Statement Sofa Everyone's Buying in 2026
Archival photos show that floral sofas have been trending for almost 100 years, featuring in Eleanor Roosevelt and FDR's living room in 1930
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Wallpaper is Back – Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott's Entryway Shows The Decorating Secret for Making Bold Prints Elevated, Not Overwhelming
Klimt-esque florals are grounded by eclectic furnishings in Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott's home, revealing the key to using wallpaper in small spaces
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Glen Campbell's '90s Living Room Channelled This Cozy Trend 32 Years Before It Had a Name – Layered Tartans, Floral Curtains, and Antique Wood Bring the Look to Life
Glen Campbell's pattern-drenched living room is a masterclass in the nostalgic trend dominating our Pinterest boards – here's why it works
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Not Over-The-Top, Not Underwhelming – Jackie Kennedy and JFK's '50s Outdoor Furniture is The Ultimate 'Old Money' Patio Design Formula
The porch of John F. Kennedy's and Jackie Kennedy's Hyannisport, Massachusetts home is the outdoor decorating blueprint we're following this spring
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The 'Heated Rivalry' Cottage is Now Available on Airbnb – Inside the Stunning Modern Lakehouse
The luxurious Muskoka home that serves as the backdrop in Episode 6 of 'Heated Rivalry' is now available to rent for $196, and we can't get over the interiors
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Joe Perry of Aerosmith's 2005 Living Room Featured a Novel Take on Animal Print – His Cheetah Sofa Re-Wrote The Pattern Clashing Formula
As oughties trends resurge, we visit Joe Perry's 2000s living room, where animal print was reinvented – here's how to recreate the look
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Kate Bush's '70s Living Room Rejoiced in Eclectic Pattern-on-Pattern Design – Her Anti-Trend Aesthetic is The Secret to Interiors That Never Date
Layered patterns, transitional design, and unique silhouettes fill the singer's English home with timeless character – step inside the 1978 archival photos
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Tour Ringo Starr's '80s Living Room: A Houndstooth Sofa, Abstract Art, and Wooden Accents Encapsulate The Joys of Analog Living
Archival images of the Beatles drummer, Ringo Starr, in his home in 1981 show a space replete with personality and styled imperfections – and the look is trending for 2026
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Haylie Duff's Stunning Backyard is a Masterclass in Elegant Outdoor Dining Design – It's Seamlessly Woven With The Natural World
Looking at Haylie's back patio feels like an al fresco dinner with friends – from sprawling grass to expertly chosen furniture, it's full of lessons
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Inside The Pastel Pink Living Room of Anderson Cooper's Childhood Home – The Romantic '70s Space Is An Ode to the 'Outdated' Trends Making a 2026 Comeback
Lace, ruffles, and needlepoint, oh my! Archival photos of Anderson Cooper as a child in mother Gloria Vanderbilt's home show a treasure trove of romantic trends
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Not Navy, Not Azure – Jessie Buckley and Wunmi Mosaku's BAFTA Gowns Prove Cobalt Blue Is Interior Design's Next 'It Shade'
The BAFTA awards red carpet was a sea of cobalt blue dresses, including on the Best Leading and Supporting Actresses – here's how we're styling it in 2026
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Forget Trends – Jackie Kennedy's Stunningly Elegant Tea Service is The Only Tablescaping Inspiration You'll Need This Year
I've been seeking out more traditional inspiration for my tablescaping, and the former first lady's '60s tea set is exactly what I've been looking for
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Even in The Over-The-Top '80s, Calvin Klein Knew The Secret to Making Minimalist Interiors Chic – His Apartment Was a Gallery-Like Masterpiece
Step inside the fashion designer's New York home for inspiration on how art can transform a neutral space into a celebration of minimalism
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Inside Mick Jagger's Home Studio: An Unexpected Color Palette Creates a Bold Yet Cozy Atmosphere – A Case for Bright Accents in Neutral Spaces
Red curtains and a yellow lamp define the recording studio in Mick Jagger's 18th-century French Chateau – and it's easy to recreate his look
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Neil Diamond's '80s Living Room Embodied The 'Slow Decorating' Trend That's Taking Over in 2026 – It's An Ode To Character-Led Decor
Maximalist decor and textural pieces brought the singer's living room to life in archival photos from 1984 – and it's full of lessons for modern design
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John Lennon's Eclectic '60s Living Room is a Masterclass in Retro Styling – The Transitional Space Embodies a Truly Unique Charm
An archival image of the Beatles' English home from 1967 is full of character and warmth – featuring a gallery wall, a Persian rug, and countless ornaments
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50 Years Before It Was a Trend, Candice Bergen’s ‘70s Country Kitchen Proved That the Chicest People Decorate with Yellow – Now, It’s Dominating 2026 Forecasts
Archival photographs of the actress and model's kitchen from 1971 feature yellow walls and farmhouse accents – and her design is trending again today
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Jackie Kennedy's Chic '70s Library Was Bathed in Indian and Indonesian Prints – In 2026, Her Global, Pattern-Maxed Look is Back
As archival photographs from 1973 show, no surface went unpatterned in Jackie Kennedy's library – and experts say the 'drenched' look is back this year
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Rick Steves Swears by a Stunning Glass Accent Piece to Attract Hummingbirds – and It Turns His Porch into a Sunlit Show
The art of backyard enchantment: Rick Steves on using color, light, and a simple feeder to welcome hummingbirds into your outdoor space
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How Jennifer Garner Transforms a Tiny, Unused Corner Into a Cozy Reading Nook – Featuring Stained Glass, Built-in Shelves, and Patterned Bedding
No space is too small to become a design-led statement in Jennifer Garner's Los Angeles home – a corner of her child's room shows how she does it
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Tyra Banks Transforms a Simple White Entryway with Two Antique Mirrors – The Result is a Parisian Chic Masterpiece
Wood floors, an ornate door, and shag carpet feel renewed thanks to the model’s smart mirror styling – and it’s easy to copy
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Forget The View – Katie Holmes Brightens A Dull Window For Just $10 With An Elegant, Affordable, and Easy to Recreate Technique
Window sills don't have to be boring – this is how the actress uplifts the underrated space with a chic floral display
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Daryl Hannah's Butter Yellow Walls Epitomize The Early 2000s Tuscan Style – And The Once-Dated Look is Back For 2026
Archival images from the actress's patio in 2003 capture the trending oughties Tuscan aesthetic – experts explain how to recreate it this year
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Keith Richards's '70s Living Room Prioritized Layered Patterns and Storied Antiques Over Polished Perfection – And His Rock n' Roll Technique is Back for 2026
An archival image shows that the Rolling Stone Keith Richards, without care for convention, and the laid-back look is trending again
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