
Eleanor Richardson
I am the Interior Design Content Editor at Homes & Gardens, and have been on the team since 2024. Writing about all things style and trend-related, from digging into the next color designers are adding to every project to the sofa shape the most stylish homeowners are investing in. Alongside trend reporting, I am always on the lookout for clever uses of space – small spaces and ingenious storage in particular. My own apartment is tight on square footage, so I know a thing or two about “stretching spaces” or leaning into bijoux proportions. My love for interiors began when I interned in an interior design studio, working on commercial projects as well as private spaces for a variety of clients. My passion grew while working in production, where I sourced beautiful locations for photoshoots and campaigns. A lover of character, I have an eye for anything pre-loved and historic, always collecting antiques and mid-century furniture for my Victorian home.
Latest articles by Eleanor Richardson
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Finally, Quiet Luxury Has Had the Characterful Update It Needed – Meet The 'Found Luxury' Trend That's 'More About How People Actually Live'
Say goodbye to quiet luxury in 2026. 'Found Luxury' is the more meaningful replacement that focuses on collection rather than careful curation
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The 4 Living Room Colors Going Out of Style in 2026 – And What Designers Are Using Instead
Steer clear of these four shades if you're repainting your living room this year, as designers say they're officially out for 2026
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Farrow & Ball Has Revealed Its New Spring Palette – It's An Unexpected Mix of Traditional Pastels and Zingy Colors That Are Going to Be Huge in 2026
A reinvention of all the usual pastels, Farrow & Ball's spring color palette is unexpected in the best possible way
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Benjamin Moore Reveals Its 4 Most Popular Bathroom Colors – 'These Shades Take an Easy-Going Approach to Color, Making Them Inherently Adaptable'
From crisp white to romantic lilac, these four long-loved Benjamin Moore colors are perfect for bathrooms
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Finally, a Gray That’s on Trend in 2026 – Why Designers Are Using Gray-Green to Add a Fresh yet Soothing Quality to a Home
From pale sages with gray undertones to deep grays with green notes, this light-shifting color trend is replacing sage as we know it
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Antiquing Season Has Begun – These Are the Best Antique Fairs and Vintage Markets Taking Place Across the US in April
April is the perfect time to shop for preloved treasures, with many outdoor markets starting up again for the season
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The 'Quiet' Color Every Designer Is Using Right Now to Add Instant Calm to Any Room
'It's one of the most soothing and inviting colors to live with' – why sage green crops up in almost every home we've toured in 2026
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Stop Hanging Your Artwork, All the Chicest Homes Take This More Laid-Back Approach to Decorating With Prints – and You Can Make the Zero-Damage Switch in Minutes
Effortlessly chic and oh-so easy, interior designers are choosing to defy tradition with this relaxed way of showcasing art
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Why Interior Designers Urge You To Style the Back of Your Couch, As Well as the Front – 'Looking at the Back of a Sofa Isn't Appealing'
These living rooms prove that styling the back of your sofa is just as important as styling your coffee table or bookshelves. Here's why
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Interior Designers Share the Simple Bookshelf Trick That Makes Your Home Look More Lived-In – 'It Turns the Bookcase Into an Evolving Backdrop, Almost Like a Living Collage'
It might be unconventional, but interior designers say hanging art in front of a bookshelf will transform it into a thoughtful design moment
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The ‘Not-Quite Navy’ Farrow & Ball Hue Designers Always Use for the Ultimate Deep Blue
Inspired by the deep blue sea, Farrow & Ball's Stiffkey Blue has been the go-to dark blue amongst interior designers for years. Here's why
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I Am in Desperate Need of Chic but Hardworking Storage to Transform My Tiny Living Room – These Are the 9 Affordable Wayfair Solutions to My Problem
Make the most out of your small living room with these 9 clever picks from Wayfair's Spring Sale
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Why Your White Walls Look Yellow – And the Perfect Paint Shades Color Experts Choose to Fix It
Color and paint experts reveal exactly how to choose the right white paint for you – and the key things to look out for
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Goodbye Cherry Red, Earthy Red Makes Your Home Feel Far More Grounded – and Every Room Feel Like It’s in a Permanent Golden Hour
Interior designers are swapping all the usual reds for this nature-inspired, understated shade. Here's why
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Designers Are Swapping Outdated Gallery Walls for This Softer, More Layered Alternative – and It Feels Instantly More Lived-In
Meet the picture ledge: the cooler, more flexible alternative to a gallery wall that designers swear by
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5 Bedroom Furniture Trends Interior Designers Say Will Be Huge in 2026
From striking headboards to the return to the built-in wardrobe, expect to see these 5 furniture trends in bedrooms everywhere this year
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Farrow & Ball Just Declared That This Anti-Gray Shade Is Going to Be Huge for 2026 – It's Warm, Grounded, and Works in Every Room
From rich chocolate brown to faded terracotta, Farrow & Ball's brand ambassador Patrick O'Donnell shares the four colors set to dominate 2026
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What's Making a Home Look Dated in 2026? Interior Designers Reveal What to Leave Out This Year – and What to Do Instead
From black hardware to exposed technology, these are the 5 design decisions that are making homes look dated in 2026
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Are You Guilty of Overdecorating? 5 Common Design Habits That Could Be Making Your Home Look Overdone
Take inspiration from Coco Chanel's famous 'take one accessory off' rule and avoid these five mistakes that always make a home feel overdone
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Are Your Interiors Too Perfect? Why ‘Unserious’ Interiors Are the Joyful Anti-Trend Designers Are Obsessed with in 2026
Breathe life and personality into your home with these six 'unserious' decorating ideas that interior designers are loving
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Meet 'Serene Earth': The Calming (Yet Controversial) Living Room Palette Designers Can’t Get Enough Of
Muted blues, earthy greens, and warm browns – here’s why designers have long loved the serene earth trend
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The Biggest Living Room Furniture Trends Designers Are Embracing for 2026: From Statement Floral Sofas to Elegant Banquettes
Expect to see these 5 characterful furniture trends in living rooms (and beyond) this year
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Is It Actually Time to Ditch the Sofa? Discover Why Designers Are Trading the Couch for More Unique, Conversational Layouts in 2026
Sofas might have once been the inevitable choice for living room seating, but many designers are opting for other alternatives this year
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Are Daybeds Replacing Sofas? Designers Reveal When to Swap – and When Your Sofa Wins
The daybed is back – and it's better than ever. Here's how designers are using them in their projects
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