
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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I Thought All Ergonomic Desk Chairs Were Ugly – But Kelly Clarkson Designed a $136 Swivel Chair That Proved Me WrongThe singer showed me that style and substance don't have to be mutually exclusive with her mid-century style desk chair design for Wayfair
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Jim Carrey's '90s Home Used a Clever French Design Detail to Bring the Outdoors In – His Method Maximizes Light, Views, and Visual FlowAn archival image from 1991 shows French doors on the side of Jim's house, filling his home with sunlight and the warmth of greenery – here's why it works
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Recreate Miley Cyrus' Rock 'n' Roll Black and Blue Living Room – With a Tried-and-True Seating Layout That's All About SocializingTish Cyrus, Miley's mother, designed her daughter's living room layout to welcome guests into the dark space – here's how it works
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This $37 Houseplant Transformed Harrison Ford's '80s Living Room Into an 'Indoor Jungle' – It's The Secret to Bringing Vibrancy Into a Neutral SpaceA verdant plant acts as a focal point in archival photos of Harrison Ford's Los Angeles living room from 1981 (and it's easy to recreate his look today)
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I'm Obsessed: Nicole Richie's Opulent Reading Room Makes Literature Look Like a Luxury Good – It's a Mélange of Marble, Gold, and JacquardNicole Richie's reading room is any book lover's paradise with a range of beautiful textures, metallics, and fabrics – I want to burrow into the space
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Chic Since 1930 – Eleanor Roosevelt and FDR's Living Room Featured The Statement Sofa Everyone's Buying in 2026Archival 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 OverwhelmingKlimt-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 LifeGlen 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 FormulaThe 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 LakehouseThe 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 FormulaAs 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 DateLayered 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 LivingArchival 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 WorldLooking 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 ComebackLace, 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 YearI'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 MasterpieceStep 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 SpacesRed 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 DecorMaximalist 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 CharmAn 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 ForecastsArchival 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 BackAs 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 ShowThe 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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