
Katrina Harper-Lewis
Katrina is a freelance lifestyle writer and editor specialising in homes, food, entertaining, sleep and wellness content. She began her career writing about farming and environmental science for Defra’s internal magazine, Landscape, before moving to Sainsbury’s magazine as a features writer covering homes, fashion and beauty, real life, celebrity interviews and diary pages.
After five years, Katrina moved into freelancing, writing for titles including Ideal Home, The Evening Standard Homes & Property, Boots Health & Beauty, Waitrose Food, Tesco magazine and Asda magazine. She also served as Deputy Editor on John Lewis’ Edition and contributed to a collection of regional lifestyle glossies, also titled Edition.
Katrina later became Herts & Beds Editor at luxury lifestyle platform Muddy Stilettos, where she created local editorial content, managed social channels, contributed to national campaigns and oversaw the annual lifestyle business awards. She has also written about beautiful, storied homes for online platform The Home Page. She lives in Hertfordshire with her husband and two children in a 100-year-old cottage, which she is passionate about restoring and making her own.
Latest articles by Katrina Harper-Lewis
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Tiny Patio? No Problem – Designers Share 9 Ways to Create a Beautiful Outdoor Entertaining SpaceMake the best of your outdoor space – however small – with these styling tips and tricks for chic courtyards, beautiful balconies and polished patios
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The Ultimate Guide to Outdoor Entertaining for a Perfect Summer GatheringFrom styling tips to practical advice, we've compiled a fail-safe guide to getting ready for seamless summer hosting
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12 Elegant and Effortlessly Livable Back Porch Ideas That Will Raise Your Outdoor Entertaining Game This SeasonThese back porch ideas will turn your outdoor space into your favorite place to be this summer and beyond
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An Outdoor Drinks Station Is the Secret to Stress-Free Summer Hosting – Here's How to Create a Stylish Setup Guests Will LoveCurating a stylish self-serve drinks station will free you up for the most important part of hosting – entertaining your guests, and you won't believe how easy it is with these designer-approved styling tips
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Outdoor Living Room Ideas – 19 Beautiful, Design-Led Ways to Bring the Comfort and Style of the Indoors OutFrom trend-led seating to inspired ways to incorporate color, materials, and lighting, these designer-approved outdoor living room ideas are as chic as they are practical
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12 Charming Cottage Porch Ideas to Make the Most of Lingering Summer DaysEmbrace the cottage porch look to make your home feel warm and inviting, and even extend your living space
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The eufy Omni E25 Robot Vacuum Slashed My Manual Floor Cleaning by 80% – and Never Wraps with HairHair-free carpets and streak-free floors at the tap of an app – this robot vacuum makes daily cleaning a breeze
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The 3-Zone Hosting Secret You Need to Know for Memorial Day Weekend – It’s the Simple Formula for Dining, Lounging, and Late NightsA cohesive palette, natural flow, considered styling, and day-to-night ambiance will create the most inviting outdoor space for special gatherings
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Joanna Gaines’ Stunning Waco Flower Garden Is Proof You Don’t Need a Massive Backyard to Grow Your Own Beautiful, Professional-Style BouquetsNot just for big spaces, a cut flower garden like Joanna Gaines' can provide year-round blooms, and you can create something similar with this expert advice
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The Stranger Things Creator's Interiors Embrace a 'Humble Quiet' Thanks to the Combination of Antiques and a Delicate Palette, Says its Designer, Amy KeyhoePastel hues and vintage lighting bring a calming aesthetic to Matt Duffer's LA guest room
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Brooke Shields Perfected a Color Theory That Designers Say ‘Makes the Room Come Alive’ – It’s a Minimal Effort, Maximum Impact TrickA pair of red accent chairs in an all-neutral scheme with a 'whisper' of red elsewhere is the actress's winning design formula
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Quiet Luxury Is So 2020 – Jenna Lyons’ Chic Soho Loft Embraces the New Aesthetic That’s on Every Designer’s Lips Right NowJenna Lyons' interiors are just as sophisticated as her fashion designs, and the epitome of 'found luxury'
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Sandra Bullock Proves That You Can't Beat Tradition For Creating a Cozy, Collected Space – One Detail Brings Warmth to Her Neutral Living RoomRustic wooden shelving, textural fabrics, and handcrafted ceramics transform the actress's neutral scheme
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Jane Seymour’s 2002 Lagoon-Style Pool Transforms Her Backyard Into a Tropical EscapeRecreate her verdant paradise with soft, organic curves, natural materials, and lush planting
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Elvis Presley's 1968 Pool-Side Furniture Captures the Retro Look Designers Say is Set to be on All the Chicest Patios in Summer 2026Ornate metal outdoor furniture was everywhere in Elvis' era, but nearly 60 years on, it's making a reappearance in a big way
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Please, Don't Rule Out This 'High Maintenance' Couch Color – Jennifer Aniston Shows How Liveable and Chic it Can Be (and Designers Agree)A white sofa is a bold choice, but the experts say it's more versatile than you think
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Lara Stone's Kitchen Embraces One of the Designers' Favorite Shades for 2026 and a Nature-Inspired Combination That Reads 'Calm'The model's green kitchen units are mixed with natural wood tones for a beautifully serene scheme
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No More Dull Gray or Boring Beige – All the Chicest Moodboards Feature Gwyneth Paltrow's Subtly Luxe Living Room PaletteSoft blush and luxe gold bring warmth and lustre, setting off the stunning marble features in Gwyneth Paltrow's home
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Alicia Keys' Living Room Might be Compact, But it's Bursting With Warmth and Character – It's a Soulful Small Space MasterclassArt, natural materials, and texture bring a wonderfully comfortable, yet purposefully styled aesthetic to the singer's space
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Freddie Mercury Perfected Clashing Back in the 1970's – Designers Say 'Contrast, Rhythm and Restraint' Are the Secret to Making it Chic in 2026A clear color palette and attention to scale will ensure your pattern-adorned space looks cohesive, not cluttered
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Designers Say Kylie Jenner's Indoor-Outdoor Space is a Blueprint for Living in the 'In-Between' – it's so Seamless You can Hardly Tell Which is WhichThe star's open-plan home features minimalist furniture that blends with the modern architecture, blurring the boundaries between in and out
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Brights Are Okay, But Earthy Tones Rule in Whitney Cummings' Jake Arnold-Designed Living Room – it's Pure TranquilityMuted hues, organic textures, and natural materials bring a peaceful energy to the actress's LA home
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Please, Forget Neutrals – Robin Tunney's Mid-Century Dining Room Elegantly Combines Red, Mint Green, and Warming WoodThe actress's colorful space is a vibrant and modern take on mid-century design, and it feels truly iconic
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Jessica Chastain’s Exquisite Jewel-Box Living Room Is a Study in Custom Upholstery, Period Architecture, and Old-World SophisticationDeep green velvet, metallic accents, and a bold chandelier give Jessica Chastain's space a rich, regal look, while softer hues and minimal forms bring balance
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