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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Where to put a TV in a bedroom? How to minimize its presence or make it a standout design feature
Get smart with your bedroom TV placement to either cleverly conceal your tech, or turn it into a modern design feature
By Sophie Warren-Smith • Published
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Farmhouse spring decor – 10 fresh ways to decorate, design and layer your home for a new season
Start the season in style and use our farmhouse spring decor ideas to create a fresh and uplifting springtime look in your modern farm-style home
By Sophie Warren-Smith • Published
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Which is the best white paint? How to choose the right white
Are you struggling to find the best white paint for your home? Experts reveal their top tips to help you choose the perfect shade
By Sophie Warren-Smith • Last updated
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8 spring color ideas for living rooms – to make your home look fresher, brighter and bigger
Welcome in the warmer, lighter days ahead with bold bursts of fresh and vibrant color that inspire and delight
By Sophie Warren-Smith • Published
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How can I decorate my house for spring? 13 easy ways interior design experts freshen their homes
Interior design experts explain the most impactful ways to decorate a house for spring, from swapping in fresher colors to introducing spring motifs
By Sophie Warren-Smith • Published
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The 15 kitchen lighting trends that will shine bright in 2023 – according to the experts
Transform your kitchen with latest in lighting design and explore the trends that are set to be big in 2023
By Sophie Warren-Smith • Last updated
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15 bedroom lighting trends that will light up our lives in 2023
Experts reveal the latest lighting looks to use in the bedroom, from sculptural pendant lights to statement table lamps
By Sophie Warren-Smith • Last updated
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10 living room lighting mistakes that make yours look uninviting, smaller and cold
Getting your living room lighting right is crucial, so we spoke to the experts to ensure that you make no mistakes
By Sophie Warren-Smith • Published
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Should a living room and kitchen match? Designers have this vital advice
Whether you're decorating an open-plan kitchen/living space or two separate rooms, this is how to get it right
By Sophie Warren-Smith • Published