
Katrina Harper-Lewis
Katrina is a lifestyle writer and editor and looks after food, entertaining, sleep and wellness content at Homes & Gardens. She started her career writing about farming and environmental science for Defra's internal magazine, Landscape, before becoming features writer at Sainsbury's magazine, where she covered homes, fashion and beauty, real life, celebrity interviews and diary pages. After five years, Katrina took the plunge into freelancing, during which time she wrote for Ideal Home, The Evening Standard Homes & Property, Boots Health & Beauty, Waitrose Food, Tesco magazine and Asda magazine, and acted as Deputy Editor on John Lewis' Edition, as well as for a collection of monthly regional glossies, also called Edition. Katrina joins Homes & Gardens from her previous role as Herts & Beds Editor of luxury lifestyle platform, Muddy Stilettos, where she created local content and managed social channels, contributed to national campaigns and ran the annual local lifestyle business awards. She's also written about beautiful, storied homes for online platform, The Home Page. Katrina lives in Hertfordshire with her husband and two children in a 100-year old cottage, which she is passionate about putting her stamp on.
Latest articles by Katrina Harper-Lewis
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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 Homes
The 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
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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Gothic Glamor Interiors Are Trending Thanks to This Oscar-Winning Movie Starring Jacob Elordi – Designers Love the Dramatic Look
Moody hues, bygone glamor, and eerie accents are making Frankenstein our unexpected interiors inspiration
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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I Found the Perfect Farmhouse Dining Room Set to Recreate Erin Napier’s Charmingly Rustic Look – It’s Solid Wood, Family-Sized, and Affordable
Stop the search, this 6-seater dining table and chairs set is all you need to create a homely entertaining space like Erin Napier
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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Joanna Gaines Embraces a Classic '70's Color Combination in Her Olive Green and Brown Living Room – It's Nostalgic, Yet Luxe
Brushed brass, amber glass, and smooth marble lend a chic twist to this subtly retro space, designed by Joanna Gaines
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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I Was Shocked to See Primary Colors in Zoe Kravitz's Chic Brooklyn Loft – But She She Make These Bold Shades Cool, Not Childish
Red and Yellow might be a hard sell if you like your interiors to feel sophisticated, but it is possible if you take a leaf from Zoe Kravitz's book
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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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 Inviting
Jessica 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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How Many Hours a Day Should Your Heating be on in Spring? The 'Goldilocks' Number That Will Keep Your Home Feeling Just Right in March
Keep warm and save on energy bills with this expert advice about heating your home efficiently as the season changes
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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Move Over Black and White – This is the New High-Contrast Color Pairing to Watch, and it Gives Jennifer Aniston's Dark Living Room a Vibrant Twist
Orange and blue might feel outside of your color comfort zone, but with the right textures and tones they can add depth and sophistication to your space
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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Ditch the Fancy Cleaning Products This March – Your Kitchen Cabinets Will Sparkle if You Switch to This Inexpensive, Non-Toxic Liquid for Spring Cleaning
You'll likely have a bottle of white vinegar hidden away in your cupboard, but did you know it works a dream on greasy, grimy cabinets?
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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Johnny Galecki's Guest Room is a Blueprint for How to Pattern Clash Stylishly – it's Cottagecore, But Make it Chic
Bold wallpaper prints are grounded by tonal layers, earthy hues, and vintage touches in Johnny Galecki's home
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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Eva Longoria Turns a Neutral Hall into a Gallery-Like Space With Color-Block Art, a Statement Rug, and a Sculptural Table
The combination of these three design details transforms an otherwise unused area into a place to stop and linger
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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Homeowners Urged to Put Vinegar Down the Drain this March to Avoid Expensive Plumbing Bills Later – It's a Post-Storm Savior
Leaves can block your drains, but this easy method could prevent future damage, and it only requires a cheap product you probably already have at home
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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Kendall Jenner's Wall Art is Your Sign to Go Big, Bright, and Brave in This Neglected Part of Your Home – it Makes Maximum Impact in a Narrow Space
Don't forget your hall – it's the perfect transitional space to experiment with color, scale, and style
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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Yes, You Can Put a Rug in a Bathroom Like Erin Napier – it Feels Layered, Cozy, and Nostalgic, But Beware of These Pitfalls Before Trying It
The experts weigh in on the practicalities of bathroom rugs, whilst we steal style tips from the design expert's home
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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Yes, You Could Play it Safe with White, but a Statement Metallic Bathtub Like Kendall Jenner's Will Create a Real 'Design Moment'
Rustic touches, matte finishes, and botanical art allow this bold feature to really shine
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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Forget 'Brown and Green Should Never Be Seen' – Fashion Designer Aurora James Has Given This Long-Hated Color Pairing a Chic Glow-Up
Textural details and botanical influences help bring a luxe and layered look to this unusual color palette
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 Interiors
Mixing new and old pieces and varying the pattern, height, and scale creates the perfect vintage-style display
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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Joanna Gaines Reimagines a Basic Kitchen Backsplash With a Stunning Alcove Vignette – It's Unexpected, But it Works
Natural stone sets the tone for this rustic, yet refined farmhouse-style kitchen feature
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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Yes, Games Rooms Can be Chic – Jennifer Aniston's Warm, Bright, and Inviting Space Bucks the Dingy Man-Cave Stereotype
Natural wood, indoor plants, and considered lighting transform Jennifer Aniston's games room into an elegant space
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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This Daring Hue in Hilary Swank's Parisian Apartment is the Interiors Equivalent of a 'Bold Red Lip' – it Cleverly Interrupts the Classic Aesthetic
This is your sign to step out of your color comfort zone, according to interior designers
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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There's So Much More to Kim Kardashian's 'Bland' Living Room Than You Think – Why Her Minimal All-White Scheme Has Divided Opinion
Think you're over minimalism? The thoughtful hidden details in Kim Kardashian's home may change your mind
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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Got Minimalism Fatigue? Dita Von Teese’s Theatrical Living Room is the Perfect Antidote – it’s a Wild, Maximalist Dream
Personal trinkets, a bold, yet cohesive color palette, and thoughtful layering of print and texture bring drama to this maximalist space
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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A Subtle Ombre Palette Defines Tyra Banks' Elegant and Tonal Living Room – it's Chic, Calming, and Perfectly Balanced
The rules include restraint and repetition, according to the experts
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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Charli XCX's Wuthering Heights-Coded Bathroom Makes This 'Pretty' Shade Edgy Thanks to an Unexpected Color Pairing
The combination of gloss pink tiling with matte black accents feels bold and conflicting, just like the movie's main characters
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
