
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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Hannah Montana Turns 20: A Tour Through Miley Cyrus’ Iconic Real Estate Evolution – From a Tennessee Farmhouse to a Malibu MansionFrom Southern roots to LA luxe, here are the properties that the pop star has put her stamp on over the past two decades
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Meghan Trainor's LA Mansion is Back on the Market for $5 Million Less – It's a Masterclass in Naturalistic Minimalism (Wait Until You See the Pool)The stunning tropical pool outdoors belies a calm and serene interior with a muted palette and natural materials
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Orlando Bloom Reworked His Colorful Beach House With Artist Roy McMakin – Now, He's Listed the Vibrant Bolthole for $12 MillionIndoor-outdoor living areas, bold hues, and contemporary art await at the latest celeb home to hit the real estate market
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Nearly Four Decades Later, Designers Agree Jane Seymour’s 1990 Dining Room is Still the Height of Nostalgic Glamor – it Combined Gold Candlesticks, Tapestry Dining Chairs, and Majestic HouseplantsJane Seymour's luxe, layered dining room brings together antique furniture, metallic accents, and natural greenery for a perfectly balanced look
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Jon Bernthal Creates a Memory-Defining Veranda Moment with a Nostalgic Rocking Chair and Wicker Couch – it's Inviting and Incredibly Low EffortHis look is all about comfort and homeliness, rather than designer perfection
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The One Garden Feature That Makes David and Victoria Beckham’s Home Irresistible – Experts Say You’ll Want It TooA garden pergola helps to create a dedicated entertaining area in the Beckhams' Cotswolds garden – it's an investment, but it will pay off
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Found! This Perfect Trio of Materials Makes Jessica Alba's Biophilic Bathroom Unbelievably Chic – Experts Say it's a Winning CombinationMarble, wood, and glass feature in Jessica Alba's elegant bathroom, and it makes for a stunning design idea
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Dolly Parton's 1995 Dollywood Garden is a Nostalgic Riot of Color – Replicate Her Vibrant Outdoor Space in Time for Summer With These Pro TipsCrysanthemums are the retro flowers that bring sunshine-y hues to Dolly Parton's garden – plant them now for abundant blooms later
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Timothee Chalamet Showcases an Iconic Outdoor Chair Style That Creates a Monochrome Garden Moment – it's Cozier Than You'd Think (and so Achievable)Sculptural forms, indoor palettes, and functional furniture bring together an unexpectedly comforting outdoor scheme
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Plant These Vegetables in March to Grow a Martha Stewart-Inspired Summer Garden Full of Fresh, Pick-Your-Own ProduceMartha Stewart has been growing her own for over 50 years – now's the perfect time to take a leaf from her book, or patch, to get homegrown vegetables by July
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Alexandra Daddario's Elegant Garden Furniture Channels European Hotel Chic and Brings the Lightest Touch to Her Zen-Like BackyardBistro-style gray metal chairs set the tone for Alexandra's calming outdoor space
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Goodbye Beige Sofas! Jane Fonda-Approved Nostalgic Patterns are Coming Back in a Big Way for 2026 – She Was Leading the Way 40 Years Before 'Grandma Chic' Was CoolPretty florals and leafy motifs are gracing living room furniture in a way they haven't for years – allow Jane Fonda's 1980's looks to be your inspiration
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Experts are Praising David Beckham's Effective and Affordable Way to Try the Stainless Steel Kitchen Trend – it's a Low-Lift Solution for a Professional LookThere's no need to remodel your entire kitchen to embrace this material that's going to be in all the most stylish homes this year
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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Designers Agree That Lenny Kravitz's Clever Rug Layering Trick is the Easiest Way to Add Depth, Definition, and Interest to a Living RoomBut you'll need this advice on scale, pattern, material, and color before you get started to ensure your look feels cohesive, not chaotic
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Jessie Buckley's Two-Tone Oscar's Gown Made a Clashing Color Pairing Chic – Now, All the Most Stylish People Are Using it in Their HomesThe often-avoided combination of pink and red just got the celebrity seal of approval – here's how to make it work in your interiors schemes
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Gothic Glamor Interiors Are Trending Thanks to This Oscar-Winning Movie Starring Jacob Elordi – Designers Love the Dramatic LookMoody hues, bygone glamor, and eerie accents are making Frankenstein our unexpected interiors inspiration
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I Thought Bouclé Was Passe, But Jessica Alba's Chic Living Room Set-Up Has Convinced Me it's Here to Stay – Her Statement Chairs Are so InvitingJessica Alba mixes cream bouclé chairs with oversized houseplants and rustic furniture for a stylish, yet cozy aesthetic – here's why it still works
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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Why Erin Napier’s Blue-and-White Mantels Are the Ultimate Secret to Storybook-Inspired, Layered InteriorsMixing new and old pieces and varying the pattern, height, and scale creates the perfect vintage-style display
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Statement Art Creates a 'Gallery Moment' in Sarah Paulson's Tiny Kitchen – It's an Inspired and Transformative AdditionHer chosen artwork brings personality and warmth to an otherwise functional part of the home, and I'm inspired to do the same
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Martha Stewart's 'Odd' Dining Room Color Still Surprises Us – But it's Become Quietly IconicHer bold choice of wall color might not be what you'd expect, but it truly sets off her dining room furniture and decor
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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IKEA'S Limited Edition Dutch Oven is My Affordable Comfort Cooking HeroIt’s stylish, low maintenance, and even comes with a 15-year warranty
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Menu of the MomentRecipes to nourish, menus to celebrate, and inspiring ideas from food experts to help you nurture a love of cooking and entertaining
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My Life in 10Tastemakers share the things that help them to live joyfully and stylishly, from storied pieces for the home to special destinations
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Entertaining, Styled: Events Planner Extraordinaire, Rebecca Gardner, Reveals the Magic Formula For a Wild and Whimsical CelebrationThe founder of event design company, Houses & Parties, is no wallflower when it comes to hosting – here's her advice on creating an unforgettable event
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