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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This Victorian Home Is a Sanctuary of Calm in Central London – Thoughtfully Restored by Mosley Thorold With Natural Materials and Exceptional CraftsmanshipModern design transforms this city home with a meticulously reimagined layout that blurs the lines between indoors and outdoors
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Designers Reveal the Most Stylish Couch Color Trends for 2027These couch colors strike the perfect balance between trendy and timeless – an important consideration for one of the biggest furniture purchases you'll make
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These Are the Pattern Trends Designers Are Expecting to Lead the Way in 2027 – From Florals to Whimsical MuralsNot only do these five pattern trends resonate right now, but they also offer timeless appeal, so they won't soon date
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7 Designer Tips for Pulling Off Bold Colors Without Overwhelming Your HomeEven the boldest of colors can feel calm and balanced with these clever tricks
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Built for an English Earl, Reimagined for Modern Family Life – Inside Hutley & Humm’s Sensitive Revival of an Arts and Crafts Country HouseDesign studio Hutley & Humm turned to richly layered color palettes, decorative patterns, and characterful details to bring this traditional family home to the present day
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This Is How Designers Will Be Decorating With Paint in 2027 – 7 Creative and Color-Confident Paint TrendsFrom high-gloss finishes to tonal color drenching, here's everything you need to know about the paint trends gaining traction
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How to Choose the Best Couch Color – Expert Advice for Finding the Right Shade for Your SpaceEverything you need to know about choosing a couch color that works with your design style, explained by designers
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This 'Dominant' Color Is Replacing Beige as the Go-To Warm Neutral for Cozy Living RoomsThis rich, earthy, and warming hue is in all the most stylish living rooms right now. Here's how to decorate with it to boost coziness
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7 Designer-Approved Ways to Make a Room Feel Brighter Without Changing the ColorBefore repainting a room white, try out these decor ideas, which can brighten you color scheme
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Designer Emily Ruff Took This Small, Uninhabited 100-Year-Old Home and Filled It With Warmth, Charm, and CharacterExplore how Emily Ruff reimagined this once-redundant home into a pattern-filled retreat that makes hosting a dream
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How the Traditional Layout of This 1930s Toronto Home Was Made to Work for Modern Family Life – 'We Embraced the Intimacy'This charming family home embraced its existing closed-concept layout. Here's how Cynthia Ferguson brought it to the present day with rich color palettes, antique decor, and playful modern touches
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Which Colors of the Year Have Stood the Test of Time? Designers Pick Their 10 Favorites From the Past 10 YearsFrom Benjamin Moore to Sherwin-Williams, these are the past Colors of the Year that designers are still using today
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Blue Might Be This Season's Biggest Color Trend – But How Can You Make This Cool Color Feel Cozy for Fall?Designers share their tried-and-true ways to make blue feel warm, welcoming, and cozy
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5 Popular Colors Designers Warn You Might Regret Using in Your Bedroom – and The Timeless Alternatives To Choose InsteadHere's why the best bedroom colors aren't always made up of the latest trends
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This English Tudor Home Proves Old-World Romance and Modern Design Can CoexistThis expansive family home was meticulously designed to pay homage to its classic architecture while imparting modern sensibilities
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This 1800s Boston Home Was Once Completely Gray – Now Every Room is Filled with Bold Color and Layers of PatternAn eclectic blend of the old and new: explore how designer Cecilia Casagrande revamped this family home
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A Cherished Art Collection Inspired Every Room in This Quirky Historic HomeExplore how the designer Michelle Gage turned to color, pattern, and decorative details to transform this once-constricted family home
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'The Look Became Predictable' – These Are the Color Palettes Designers Are Using to Replace Farmhouse WhiteIs it the end of the farmhouse era? Here's why designers are saying goodbye to this iconic color trend and moving towards richer palettes
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The Color Mistake Designers Say Is Guaranteed to Make Homes Feel Dated in 2026 – and How You Can Fix ItHere's why designers want you to rethink bright white paints for these warmer and softer alternatives
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Who Said Pink and Green Should Never Be Seen? Designers Are Rewriting the Rules of This Once-Divisive Color CombinationHere's how to make pink and green look stylish and fresh, not dated, as told by designers
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This Is the Little-Known Secret Designers Use to Pick Paint Colors That Work With the Light – Why You Need to Always Consider the 10 AM vs 10 PM PaletteHere's how designers shift between light and dark color palettes in keeping with how and when rooms are used
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What Are Chromatic Neutrals? The Elevated Color Trend Designers Say Is Replacing Boring SchemesProving that neutrals don't have to be boring, here's why these low saturation shades are replacing traditional white, beige, and gray
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What Colors Make a House Look Expensive? Designers Reveal the Shades That Will Instantly Elevate Your HomeIf you want your rooms to feel elevated and sophisticated, these are the exact shades designers recommend using
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This New York City Apartment Kitchen is Filled With Clever Hidden Storage Solutions – and It's as Stylish as It Is FunctionalDespite doubling as a utility space, this family kitchen maintains a calming look and feel
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