
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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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
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I thought I was over this anti-trend color, but Audrey Hepburn's New York apartment proves it's the best choice for small kitchens
I'm a maximalist, but Audrey Hepburn's classically neutral kitchen might change my mind, it shows that you can never go wrong with this shade in a galley space
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Are you ready for a Martha Stewart Summer? Trend forecasters explain why her slow-living aesthetic will last far beyond this season
Martha Girl Summer is upon us – trend experts from WGSN and Etsy discuss the reasons why this homemaker resonates with a new generation
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Yes, even Guy Fieri has a cold plunge now – every celeb is upgrading their backyard with these Scandi-style tubs, and you should too
Cold plunges have become the most popular backyard accessory of the 2020s, even Guy Fieri is taking part –a wellness expert explains why
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John Lennon and Yoko Ono's 1969 Georgian garden features a charming technique that is still the best way to upgrade boring stone walls
Tittenhurst Park, the mansion bought by John Lennon and Yoko Ono in '60s, has a stunning garden with lessons that are still applicable now
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Pink lemonade blueberries? Carrie Underwood is growing this unusual, sweet fruit that master gardeners call 'fascinating'
Not all blueberries are blue – Carrie Underwood shared her fresh crop of pink lemonade blueberries to Instagram, sparking conversation among gardeners
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Elizabeth Taylor's '80s living room epitomizes the pared-back 'old money' aesthetic – it's my new favorite spin on quiet luxury
Warm wood, personal sculptures, and stained glass come together to give the Hollywood icon's living room an old world, stealth wealth appeal
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Looking for summer tablescaping inspo? Natalia Vodianova's setting (featuring hand-painted plates) is a true work of art
Shop the look of the model's luxurious and seasonally appropriate table setting just in time for summer entertaining
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Dakota Johnson doesn't understand the controversial 'karate-chopped pillow' trend, but interior designers swear by it – what do you think?
This actress has sparked a debate: to chop, or not to chop? Interior designers weigh in on what they think about the styling trend
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Marilyn Monroe transformed a 'last-resort' furnishing into a luxurious space-saving solution in her 1950s bedroom – it's inspiring to this day
An archival image shows the Hollywood icon on a furnishing with a bad rep in her bedroom at the Beverly Carlton hotel – here's how to recreate the look
By Sophie Edwards Published
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Mia Farrow's mantelpiece styling is personal but replicable – natural wood, antique pans, and family photos create an ultra-welcoming living room
Antiques and personal effects make for a cozy and cocooning feel in Mia Farrow's rustic chic living room – experts discuss her stunning look
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Audra McDonald's stunning shade garden is filled with plants that thrive on neglect – it's perfect for low-maintenance gardeners
Take a tour of the actress's shade garden for a taste of her simple but striking planting – it's easy to recreate no matter your skill level
By Sophie Edwards Published
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I thought corduroy was an unsightly '70s fad, but Nicole Scherzinger's sleek and modern living room sofa shows it's primed for a 2025 comeback
Corduroy is making a comeback, and Nicole's stunning cream couch embodies the reasons why – it's changed my mind about the material
By Sophie Edwards Published
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Salvador Dalí's '60s terrace embodies the Spanish landscapes that inspired a generation of modern artists – now, Mediterranean gardens are trending again
Archival images of the surrealist painter's terrace show the cypress trees, olives, and limestone that exemplify the Costa Brava – it will never go out of style
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Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan 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
By Sophie Edwards Published