
Sophie Warren-Smith
Sophie has been an interior stylist and journalist for over 20 years and has worked for many of the main interior magazines during that time, both in-house and as a freelancer. She graduated from Chelsea School of Art where she studied surface pattern and print, and after a tutor there suggested she considered styling as a career Sophie, after assisting several interior stylists, applied for a job covering a maternity leave at Woman & Home magazine and became their Acting Lifestyle Assistant which she loved. A couple of years later, she was back covering for the Home Stylist’s maternity leave and from there went on to work both freelance and in-house at BBC Good Homes as Features Writer and styling and writing interior pages for Sunday Express’s She magazine, Ikea, Period Living, House Beautiful, Real Homes and Ideal Home. Three years ago Sophie trained to be a florist and The Prettiest Posy was launched where she curates beautiful flowers for modern weddings and events. In the last two years, Sophie has become a regular contributing editor at H&G writing features that include color, pattern and texture and how to make them work in your home effortlessly.
After 10 years in London, Sophie now lives in West Yorkshire with her husband, son and beagle, Pip.
Latest articles by Sophie Warren-Smith
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Bedroom office ideas – 10 ways to turn an unused corner or alcove into a work space
Bedroom office ideas can be beautiful if you follow this expert advice for getting the most out of the space you have
By Sophie Warren-Smith • Published
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Home office ideas for him – 10 masculine designs to inspire
These home office ideas for him will help you create the ultimate work space, using everything from bold color and luxe materials to expert layering and smart storage
By Sophie Warren-Smith • Published
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Home office ideas for her – 10 comfortable spaces you will love
These home office ideas for her are designed to provide you with comfort and calm so that your space is a retreat as well as a place to work
By Sophie Warren-Smith • Published
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Dining room lighting ideas – 15 focal features that set the mood
This is how dining room lighting ideas have an important role to play in the decor and atmosphere of your space. Our top inspirations will give you a ton of choices
By Sophie Warren-Smith • Published
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Living room accent wall color ideas – 16 ways to create a stylish focal point
Be inspired by living room accent wall color ideas that are super chic and easy to achieve
By Sophie Warren-Smith • Published
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Small deck ideas – 15 designs for tiny spaces
These clever small garden decking ideas and designs are perfect if you’re yearning after decking but feel your garden is too small
By Sophie Warren-Smith • Published
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10 apartment patio ideas – chic ways to introduce color, planting and furniture
These apartment patio ideas will create a place to relax, dine, and enjoy foliage and flowers
By Sophie Warren-Smith • Published
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10 alcove shelf ideas – chic design options and styling strategies
Be inspired by alcove shelf ideas that will create a beautiful display
By Sophie Warren-Smith • Published
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Bedroom alcove ideas – 10 ways to decorate, design and use nooks and niches
Be inspired by bedroom alcove ideas that show how to make the most of these elegant recesses
By Sophie Warren-Smith • Published