
Emily Moorman
Emily is a freelance interior design writer based in Scotland. Prior to going freelance in the spring of 2025, Emily worked as Homes & Gardens’ Paint & Color Editor, covering all things color across interiors and home decor for the Homes & Gardens website. Having gained specific expertise in this area, Emily is well-versed in writing about decorating with color – from the latest color trends to guiding homeowners towards the best paint shades – and is passionate about the importance of color psychology in home design to create spaces that are as practical and comfortable as they are stylish.
Before her career in writing, Emily studied at Norwich University of the Arts, gaining an undergraduate degree in Fashion Communication. Upon graduating, she worked in creative roles across PR and marketing, giving her valuable experience in storytelling and digital communication. She uses her varied industry experience to craft meaningful written content, working with leading interior designers to inspire homeowners to create personality-led homes.
Based in Glasgow, Emily lives in a tenement flat, which she loves furnishing with vintage furniture finds. Her own interior design style reflects the simplicity and clean lines of mid-century design, paired with more modern pieces. While she loves the calmness of a neutral colour palette, she enjoys adding bolder colors through accents. Emily loves homes that tell a story and reflect a timeless approach to design and decorating, and is constantly inspired by unique spaces that feel truly personal.
Latest articles by Emily Moorman
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If You Are Sick of Red and Green at Christmas, Here Are the 5 Unexpected Holiday Colors Designers Are Using to Break Away from Tradition This Year
From icy blues to a pop of pink, these are the non-traditional hues designers are decorating with this festive season
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Designers’ Favorite Holiday Hosting Traditions – 7 Stylish and Sentimental Ideas
Interior designers share their favorite hosting traditions for the holidays, from Thanksgiving to Christmas
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The 3 Dated Color Trends Designers Are Leaving Out of Their Schemes in 2026 – and the More On-Trend Alternatives They're Using Instead
2025 has been a year of color, but which color trends that designers think will start to look outdated in the new year?
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These Are the Biggest Color Trends That You'll See Everywhere in Interiors Next Year, From Tranquil Teal to Rich Plum
2026 is all about rich, soothing, and nature-inspired hues that fill our homes with color confidence
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If You Are Looking for a More Interesting Alternative to White Paint, This Is the Subtle Benjamin Moore Shade Designers Always Recommend
Explore designers' favorite ways to decorate with Benjamin Moore's Classic Gray, from kitchen cabinets to bedroom walls
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Teal Is the Jewel Accent Designers Are Using to Make Homes Feel More Luxurious – And These Are the Three Key Places They're Using It
From teal wall paneling to color-capping, these are the stylish ways designers are using trending teal to add richness to rooms
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Move Over Butter Yellow: Ochre Is the Cozy Neutral Designers Are Loving This Fall
While butter yellow was the cheerful, go-to hue of summer, ochre is the richer alternative designers are turning to this fall
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Powder Blue Is the Unexpected Color Trend for Fall – Here’s How to Use This Fresh and Soothing Shade Throughout Your Home
This delicate hue is no longer just for the summer months; it's the cool alternative to warm color palettes that designers are loving this fall
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The best Benjamin Moore paint colors to use in bedrooms – 14 stylish shades recommended by interior designers
From warming whites to mellow grays, these are designers' favorite Benjamin Moore paint colors for bedrooms
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Does where you live affect the colors you decorate with? According to designers, yes – massively
From the coastal blues favored in the South to the airy tones of the West Coast, designers explain how their clients' color preferences change from region to region
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These are the biggest pattern trends designers are using in 2025 and beyond
Discover the patterns designers are decorating with this year to add design flair and personality to rooms
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'Shaker Beige is a deeply underrated neutral' – but here's how to decorate with this classic Benjamin Moore shade, as told by designers who love it
Designers explain all you need to know about decorating with Benjamin Moore's Shaker Beige, a versatile neutral paint
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These are officially Little Greene's best-selling paint colors – 10 shades that range from delicate whites to rich and deep hues
Discover the most favored paint shades from the iconic British paint brand Little Greene
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Designers are ditching gray walls in kitchens for these 3 on-trend alternatives – here's why you should too
From muted greens to plaster pinks, these are the more on-trend alternatives to gray kitchen walls to know about
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12 best Benjamin Moore paint colors for kitchen cabinets, according to interior designers who have tried and tested them
If you're looking for a fresh paint color for your kitchen cabinets, these favorite Benjamin Moore shades should be on your radar
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Are your floors passé? Find out from these 8 outdated flooring trends designers are leaving behind in 2025
Gray wood and faux stone tile, begone. These are the outdated flooring styles experts are officially over – and what to try instead
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The best colors to pair with taupe, according to designers – 5 shades to complement this grounding neutral
From soft shades of purple to earthy greens, these are the most stylish color pairings for taupe
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What colors go with light gray? Interior designers share 5 favorite pairings for this cool neutral
Discover the best shades to pair with light gray, from layered neutrals to jewel tones
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What colors go with beige? 6 color combinations designers always turn to for this warming neutral
Looking for colors that go with beige, whether as the dominant color in your room or as a detail? These are the shades that match it best
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Monochromatic color schemes – 9 single-color rooms that master this trend
Embrace the trend for monochromatic color schemes for a fresh – and dramatic – interiors update
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I never thought I would be decorating with pink and brown – but designers have convinced me this is the most sophisticated color combination for 2025 and beyond
We've rounded up our favorite pink and brown rooms to inspire you to decorate with this stylish color combination
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I asked designers to share their most successful DIY kitchen projects – these are the 8 ways they recommended to refresh without remodeling
Channel your creativity with these clever kitchen DIY projects to try out now
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Summer color trends for 2025 – 8 bang on shades interior designers can't get enough of
From butter yellow to powder blue, these are the colors to decorate with this summer
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8 kitchen design decisions to make now that could increase the value of your home later, according to interior designers
Whether you're in the process of a kitchen remodel or are looking for some smaller-scale upgrades, these design decisions can add value to your home
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