
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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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
By Sophie Edwards Published
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Frank Sinatra's '50s Living Room Was The Pinnacle of Mid-Century Modern Style in the Palm Springs Desert – Featuring Stone Walls, Curved Furniture, and Natural Wood
We reflect on the gorgeous home of the singer from the '50s for inspiration on integrating the perennially popular mid-century modern style into our homes
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Gwyneth Paltrow Just Redefined My Dream Kitchen – I Love Kitchen Ladders, and She Made Them Even Chicer With An Elevated Metallic Twist
I've wanted an elegant ladder in my kitchen for as long as I can remember, and Gwyneth Paltrow just added an extra gorgeous detail we all need
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Can Bike Storage Be Decor? Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling Turn Theirs Into Striking Entryway Art, Tapping Into The 'Real Home' Trend Dominating in 2026
Rather than relegating their bikes to the garage, Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling make them a showpiece of their entryway – here's why it works
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How Kim Kardashian Made A Tired Kitchen Color Palette Feel Brand New – It's A Gem of Modern Elegance and Warmth
Cream, wood, and black are nothing new, but in Kim Kardashian's Hidden Hills kitchen, the shades are reinvented for the current moment
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In the '70s, Audrey Hepburn Transformed a Tranquil Garden Corner into a Masterclass in Outdoor Entertaining – and the Look Is Back for Spring 2026
A glimpse into the garden of the actress's '70s home in Tolochenaz, Switzerland, highlights the subtle power of a hidden entertaining area
By Sophie Edwards Published
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Mick Jagger Bought This 18th-century French Château For Under $480K in 1980 – Featuring Tranquil Gardens and a Recording Studio
In 1980, the Rolling Stones frontman purchased his tranquil country getaway, 'La Fourchette', for $477,000 in France's Loire Valley – and still visits every year
By Sophie Edwards Published
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Michael Keaton's Traditional Porch Decor Revels In the Beauty of Natural Materials – It Transforms His Montana Retreat Into a Relaxing Oasis
Rocking chairs, cowboy boots, and wide-open mountain views define the 'Batman' actor's outdoor space – here's why it works and how to recreate it
By Sophie Edwards Published
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Forget the Remodel – Why Alec and Hilaria Baldwin’s Kitchen Proves Sophisticated Styling Is the Ultimate Tool for Transforming a White Space
A beautiful kitchen isn't just about colors or cabinets – the couple's space shows how just a few simple accents can transform a neutral home
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Even As Minimalism Fades, William Shatner's Timeless Kitchen Cabinet Color Will Never Go Out of Style – It's The Enduring Exception to The Rule
A simple, neutral shade forms a blank canvas that makes William Shatner's kitchen feel clean and welcoming – no matter the year, the trend will never fade
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Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne's '80s Living Room Was a Surprisingly Sweet Celebration of Arts and Crafts Style – and the Look Is Back for 2026
An archival photograph of the couple's Buckinghamshire living room from 1989 embodies the beautiful 19th-century design movement
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Gina Lollobrigida's Living Room Embodied Retro Elegance with Clever Record Storage, Floral Curtains, and a Gallery Wall – 65 Years Later, It's Still Inspiring
Photos of the actress's home from 1960 offer insight into her timeless style and how to create cozy, lived-in interiors through layering
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Ricky Martin Elevated His Neutral Dining Room With Statement Artwork – It's a Masterclass in Transforming a Space with just One Accent Piece
The Puerto Rican singer ensures his dining room is never boring with a large photograph and sculptural glassware – here's why it works
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Liza Minnelli Has The Most Iconic Living Room I've Ever Seen, Including Her Own Warhol Portraits – It's A Masterclass in Channelling Confidence Through Interiors
From a wall lined with Andy Warhol prints of herself and her parents to a stunningly bright sofa, the actress's living room has to be seen to be believed
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Doris Day's Glassware Storage Turned Her Home Bar Into A Work of Art – 65 Years Later It's Still The Best Organization We've Ever Seen (and Easy To Recreate)
Archival images of the actress's Los Angeles home from 1960 show that elegant floating shelves can elevate even the simplest of bars – here's why it works
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One Underrated Detail Elevates Selena Gomez's White Kitchen Into a Modern Masterpiece – It's The Lowest Lift Secret To Transforming Your Cabinets
For under $20, the actress makes her white kitchen cabinets even chicer – the look is striking, affordable, and easy to recreate in any home
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Goodbye Marble Countertops, Brooklyn Beckham's Innovative Butcher Block Replacement is the Clever, Textural Choice Designers Prefer
Wooden countertops are all the rage, and even the Beckham chef is hopping on the trend – here's why the look is taking off, and how to recreate it at home
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Cardi B's Furniture-Free Outdoor Entertaining Area Is The Secret To Cozy Spring Gatherings – And February is the Perfect Time to Prepare Yours
As we enter February, we're starting to dream about spring entertaining, and the rapper's amphitheatre-style back patio provides all the inspiration you need
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