
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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Martha Stewart Just Shared Her Simplest Tool Storage Buy – I'm Buying 5 to Get My Shed in Shape for Spring
Whether you're planning a garage clean-out or need to rearrange your gardening tools, the guru's simple method will make it easier
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Cozy Corners Are Your Home's Most Underused Space – Alexa Chung Shows How To Transform Them Into Sumptuous Nooks
A peek into Alexa Chung's studio space shows how she's maximized every corner with inviting texture and color – here's how to recreate it in any home
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Painted Accent Walls Are Dead – Isabella Rossellini's '90s Bedroom is A Masterclass in the 'Unexpected Curtain' Trend We're Embracing in 2026 Instead
Rather than a single wall painted in a different color, the '90s show us an alternative approach to integrating a pop – the actress was the blueprint
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Sofía Vergara's $20 Pour Over Coffee Maker Is The Easiest Method For Brewing Premium Beverages at Home (That Also Looks Good On Your Kitchen Countertops)
With the release of her new coffee brand, Dios Mio, the actress reveals her use of a fast and simple coffee-making device – and it's accessible to anyone
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I Was Nervous To Decorate With Pink, But Audrey Hepburn's Chic Fuchsia '70s Library Shows How It Can Be Both Bold and Restrained
Archival images of the library in Audrey Hepburn's Swiss home from 1971 are a masterclass in decorating with bold pinks – I didn't know it could be so stylish
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Kate Hudson's Kitchen Remodel Went Viral for The Blue Countertops, But Another Underrated Detail Is The Secret Hero of Her Space (And Huge 2026 Trend)
The actor's 'blue jean baby' countertops divided the internet, but her hardware color is even more impactful – and experts say it will dominate this year
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Elle Fanning Got Ready For The Golden Globes on a $19 IKEA Stool – Here's How The Versatile, Stylish, and Surprisingly Affordable Furnishing Signals The Future of Design
2026 is the year of accessible design, and the actor's pretty stool from the Swedish retailer is the first harbinger – she makes it look like a luxury piece
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Freddie Mercury's '70s Porch Shows Why Bamboo Is The Outdoor Furniture Trend Taking Over in 2026 – It's a Stylish, Retro, and Durable Staple
A 1975 archival image of the singer's patio shows the bamboo furniture trend we are coveting for the new year – here's how to style it in your home
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So Long Right Angles, Robin Williams' '90s Dining Room Channels The 'Relaxed' Furniture Trend That Will Be Huge in 2026
Furniture is getting more interesting this year, as inspired by the 90s – archival images of the actor's home embody the look we're coveting
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Victoria Beckham’s Dressing Room Marries Luxury Decor and Feng Shui Principles to Boost Mood, Mental Clarity, and Emotional Well-Being
From velvet sofas to sunlit cabinets, Victoria Beckham’s dressing room shows how thoughtful design can support mood and mental clarity
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Jane Fonda's French Courtyard Garden From The 70s 'takes us back to a time of naturalistic charm' – It's a Testament to The Beauty of Free Growing
Garden experts explain the timeless beauty of the planting at the actor's Paris cottage – her combination of ivy and birch is utterly timeless
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Forget Black, Elizabeth Banks's Patio Furniture Color is the Elegant Alternative All the Chicest People Are Shopping This Year
If you want a patio that feels like an elegant, old-money display, Elizabeth Banks provides the perfect inspiration – and her idea is easy to recreate
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'I loved it because it reminded me of an antique rug,' – Gloria Steinem's Bathroom Flooring is a Masterclass in Subtly Innovative Design
The Jane-Hallworth-designed bathroom in Gloria's bathroom is a beautiful celebration of warm, neutral tile – the 2026 way to add interest to a space
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42 Years Later, Gianni Versace's '80s Home Library Is Still The Blueprint for Elevated Book Styling – His Simple Technique is Replicable in Any Room
Taking a tour back to 1983, we explore the timeless beauty of the fashion designer's Lake Como home – his bookshelf wealth is unbeatable
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She Broke Every Rule in the Black-Room Handbook, Yet Miley Cyrus’ Bold Velvet Sofa Makes Her Living Room Feel Both Cozy and Majestic
A bold pairing of colors that shouldn’t work somehow makes Miley’s living room feel warm and luxurious
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There's Nothing Like a Terracotta and White Kitchen: Lisa Rinna's Stunning Tuscan Combination Proves That It's A Timeless Classic
Terracotta tiles, white cabinets, and hanging pots and pans transform the RHOBH's kitchen from a simple space into a masterclass of cozy design
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The Burnished Brass Touch Elevating Zoe Saldana’s Gray and White Kitchen From Classic to Show-Stopping Luxury – The Must-Copy 2026 Trend
The right hardware uplifts the actor's Officine Gullo kitchen from cool neutral to a glamorous celebration of beautiful materials – here's why it works
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Zooey Deschanel Takes Unorthodox Wall Decor to the Next Level With Her Surprisingly Chic Guitar Gallery
Guitars are more than just instruments in the actor's home, where they become an essential element of decor – experts say her idea fits with trends
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Forget Cloud Dancer – Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet Prove Tangerine Is the Unexpected Color Defining Design in 2026
Overlooked by color experts, there's a new shade making huge waves in the design space, as worn by the power couple at the Marty Supreme premiere
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This Mid-Century Showpiece Defined David Bowie '60s Living Room – and It's Trending Again for 2026
This beautiful Italian style was huge in the 1950s to '70s, as showcased in the musician's London house, and now it's back – here's why it's never fading
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Empty Corners No More: Alexa Chung's Wooden Dresser, Colorful Lamp, and Metallic Bookends Are A Masterclass in Elevating Unused Spaces
Eclectic furnishings come together in a white corner of the model's living room – here's why the look works, and how to recreate it
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Curtains Where? Gwyneth Paltrow Introduces Charming Fabric in an Unexpected Location, Kicking Off an Unorthodox 2026 Trend
Café curtains and mini ruffled curtains have been on the rise, but the actor puts them in an even more unorthodox part of the home – here's why it works
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I Had To Look Twice at Eva Mendes's Alluring Front Door Colo – I Thought It Was Black, but It's Actually Much Chicer
A black front door is a classic, but the actor's choice is much more unexpected and chic – it's my new favorite entry shade
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Cher Broke One of Design’s Biggest Rules in Her ’60s Living Room – Somehow, It Works
Two colors that should ‘never be seen’ come together on the goddess of pop's sofa in a surprisingly beautiful celebration of analogous shades
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