
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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Kylie Jenner’s Living Room Shows Us How to Make ‘Dated’ Colors Look Utterly TimelessThe pairing of pink, gray, and cream used to be a millennial favorite – and the socialite's living room shows it's still perfectly on trend
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Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz’s Retro Patio Look Is Trending Again – Here’s Why the Design Still Works 70 Years OnFringed furniture has been transforming the way we decorate our gardens in 2026. Here, its roots go back to 1955
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Sofía Vergara’s Elegant Poolside Setup Is a Tropical Dream – Her Limestone Hardscaping Is the Most Enchanting Look for 2026Pool design is an art in Sofía's gorgeous California backyard, where the transition between swimming and living exists in perfect harmony
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Old Hollywood Actor Albert Van Dekker’s Frank-Lloyd-Wright-Inspired Estate Listed for $4.5 Million – Take a Tour of the Iconic InteriorsThe historic 'Van Dekker House' in Los Angeles, completed in 1940 by famed architect R. M. Schindler, is now on the market
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Doris Day's '40s Pool Accessory Is The Nostalgic Trend All The Chicest People Are Coveting This Summer – It's Stylish Yet WhimsicalDiving boards have faded out of fashion, but I'm looking to the pools of the past, like Doris Day's, to inform my summer 2026 – here's why
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Goldie Hawn’s 1970s Hedging Is a Tudor-Style Masterclass in Balancing Architecture and Seclusion for the 2026 SeasonAn archival image of Goldie Hawn’s front yard in 1978 reveals how to master privacy planting while letting your home’s architecture shine in 2026
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Yes, Black and Brown Do Go Together – Sabrina Carpenter's Natural Island Taps into 2026's Biggest Kitchen TrendA wooden island with a black marble top creates a stunning impact in the singer's new Hollywood Hills home – it's a masterclass in breaking color rules
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Khloé Kardashian's Fairytale Garden Uses Roses, a Trellis, and a Water Feature to Create Timeless Whimsy – Her Formula Adds Magic to Any BackyardElegant features transform the socialite's outdoor space into a cottagecore fantasy – here's why it works and how to recreate it
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Julianne Moore’s Modernist Lap Pool Uses Wooden Details for a Therapeutic, Scandi-Style Yard – It’s a Wildflower Sanctuary Like No OtherJulianne's modernist, wood–clad lap pool abandons the traditional lawn for a wild, native meadow, creating the ultimate 2026 summer retreat
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Elton John's Refreshingly Tranquil Saint-Tropez Pool is Still Inspiring Us More Than 40 Years Later – It's a Testament to the Timeless Luxury of French GardensArchival images of Elton John's 1982 pool show an outdoor bathed in sunlight, red flowers, and gorgeous simplicity – here's why it works
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Reese Witherspoon’s Bold Porch Proves This 'Risky' Paint Choice Can Work Masterfully – It’s Dramatic Yet SophisticatedBy choosing a deep matte black shade for her stairs and beams, Reese creates a sophisticated visual anchor that adds instant curb appeal for the 2026 season
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Serena Williams’ Built-in Shelves Transform a White Wall Into a Design-Led Statement – It’s the Underrated Update Every Home NeedsAn innovatively shaped built-in shelf adds color, dimension, and interest to the tennis star's living room – it's the perfect low lift solution
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Jennifer Aniston's '70s Childhood Pool Exudes Nostalgia – And the Private, Family-Friendly Design is Easy to RecreateIf you are looking for vintage pool inspiration, these archival images of the actress's childhood home in 1975 are the perfect place to start
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Khloé Kardashian's Poolside Patio Furniture Infuses Her Mediterranean Garden With Timeless Charm – And Her Look Is Highly ReplicableSubtly luxurious outdoor furniture transforms Khloé Kardashian's Martyn-Lawrence-Bullard-designed patio into a cozy oasis – here's why it works
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Lauren Conrad’s Modern Farmhouse Living Room Proves the ‘Dated’ Style Can Still Shine in 2026 (But, It’s Essential to Incorporate This One Twist)White walls, minimalist curves, and gold accents still look chic in the actress's home, even as we reject modern farmhouse style – here's how
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Kim Kardashian’s California Secret Garden Perfects a Lush Planting Trend That Is Reshaping How We Garden for Summer 2026The socialite enjoys a secluded oasis of native perennials and local blooms – embracing the most popular organic gardening practice of 2026
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'They Don’t Chase Trends; They Honor Time' – Pamela Anderson’s Outdoor Furniture Collection Is Built to Get Better with AgeThe actress collaborated with Olive Ateliers to design a stunning furniture collection reflecting a lifelong relationship with objects worn into familiarity
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Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne's Glamorous LA Estate is Listed for $17 Million – Tour the Wood-Paneled Library, Movie Theatre, and Magnificent Home BarSharon Osbourne has listed the Hancock Park property she and Ozzy called home from 2015 – it's a striking blend of period drama and modern comfort
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Drew Barrymore Spent Two Years Renovating an 18th-Century Estate in Upstate New York – Now, She's Selling It for $5 MillionStep inside the actress's Harrison home, full of timeless charm and excellently employed color – it's the perfect flexible family home
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Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott’s Relaxed Backyard Is a Minimalist’s Dream – It Marks Summer 2026’s Biggest Landscaping PivotGoodbye, maximalist clutter, hello, relaxed and serene sanctuaries – this stunning backyard is setting the definitive minimalist trend for summer 2026
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Lily Aldridge Transformed Her Pool House and Deck Into A 'True Getaway' – Tour The Stunning Outdoor Space Where Summer Entertaining Takes Center StagePottery Barn’s Design Crew worked with the model to reimagine her pool house and deck as a chic and functional family escape – and it's easy to recreate
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Everyone's Talking About '90s Minimalism, but Joan Juliet Buck's Rich Red Bedroom Captures the Nostalgic Color Trend I Can't Get Out of My HeadForget black and beige, the richly textured, wallpapered burgundy bedroom in the writer and actress's New York Apartment embodies my favorite '90s trend
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Jayne Mansfield's Husband Built Her a Heart-Shaped Pool at Their 'Pink Palace' – It's a Testament to the Flamboyant Romance of '50s HollywoodIn a charming piece of Hollywood history, we take a look back in time at the actress's heart-shaped pool and reflect on what it can teach us about design
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Jean Harlow’s Iconic Los Angeles Estate Is Listed for $16.8m – Featuring a Hidden Prohibition-Era Bar, Original Crown Moldings, and a Lagoon-Like PoolTour the Hollywood legend's California estate – it strikes the perfect balance between modern amenities and charming period details
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