
Molly Malsom
I’ve worked in the interiors magazine industry for the past five years, including Homes & Antiques and The English Home, and joined Homes & Gardens at the beginning of 2024 as the Kitchens & Bathrooms editor.
While I love every part of interior design, kitchens and bathrooms are some of the most exciting to design, conceptualize, and write about. There are so many trends, materials, colors, and playful decor elements to explore and experiment with.
When it comes to my own home, I’m always inspired by designers whose style embraces a mix of old and new with warm neutrals and moody colors. I love dark wood tones, leopard print accessories, all things marble, and finding the perfect balance between cozy and elevated.
Latest articles by Molly Malsom
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This Unexpected Luxury Color Is Quietly Taking Over Kitchens Everywhere
Rich, moody, yet utterly sophisticated, here's why you need to bring this emerging hue into your kitchen
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Sourced by Homes & Gardens: 17 Best Places to Buy Bathroom Vanities for Style, Function, and Long-Lasting Design
Whether you want to invest in unique designs or stylish yet affordable finds, these are our top places to buy bathroom vanities, no matter your style or budget
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What did the most on-trend kitchens look like 10 years ago? You won't believe how much has changed in a decade
Join designers as they look back at kitchen designs of the time
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'Eat-in areas' are making a much-welcomed comeback – and designers say these compact dining spaces are perfect for even the smallest kitchens
From small bistro sets to cozy banquettes, it's the feature your kitchen is probably missing
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Floating vanities are 2026's single biggest bathroom furniture trend – and they're perfect for small spaces. Here's why
It will instantly elevate your bathroom scheme
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According to interior designers, these are the most coveted bathroom trends for 2026 and beyond
From designing for tranquility to unexpected lighting, these are the bathroom trends to have on your radar
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If you have a small kitchen, designers urge you to make this one key design decision
Aptly coined the 'countersplash,' it's the trend to follow for a visually calming kitchen
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If I were remodeling my bathroom, I'd recreate this vintage space by Heidi Caillier – it's the perfect anti-trend design for 2026
Rich tones, retro fixtures, and antique finds have transformed this space into the most interesting bathroom I've seen in a while
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7 outdated kitchen trends designers want to leave in 2025 – and what you should be doing instead for 2026
From uninspiring palettes to impractical designs, these are the dated kitchen trends of 2025 to avoid if you want a warm and timeless kitchen
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All the most stylish kitchens in 2025 forgo this key feature – but should you follow the trend and ditch your kitchen backsplash? Designers are divided
The most stylish kitchens I've seen recently have ditched the backsplash, opting for a sleek, painted finish, but is it a good idea? Here, designers weigh in
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Burgundy marble countertops have just become my favorite trend of 2025 – and designers agree it's the perfect material for a more unique kitchen
Rich in color and bold in design – here's why Rosso Levanto marble needs to be on your radar
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Fall is the coziest season for antiques shopping – these are the October antiques sales, markets, and fairs worth visiting
From local events to the coveted annual return of Round Top in Texas, there's plenty to add to your calendar this month
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I thought I was totally over gray kitchens – but this surprisingly textured, vintage-style space has proved gray can be warm and welcoming if you know how to use it
The reimagined kitchen is unrecognizable from the before photos
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6 unexpected kitchen materials you'll be seeing everywhere in 2026 – designers say they're key to a more unique, layered design
Texture, personality, and unique style – these unexpected materials have it all
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8 kitchen items not worth spending money on – 'the best renovations maximize value, not cost'
Looking to save big in your kitchen? Designers reveal the costly items to skip – your wallet will thank you
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Farrow & Ball just dropped its most durable paint finish ever – and it's made for kitchen surfaces
It's the paint finish you didn't know your kitchen needed
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7 things to never put on your kitchen countertops, according to interior designers who've made the mistakes so you don't have to
Designer tips to keep your countertops organized, functional, and beautifully clutter-free
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Concrete kitchen countertops are trending, but are they actually a good idea? Designers warn they might not be the most practical choice – here's why
It's really a case of aesthetics vs durability
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Spotted: Marie Flanigan's latest kitchen project ditches the waterfall countertop and uses this equally luxurious but more timeless design instead
I've spied paneled marble edges in Marie Flanigan's latest kitchen project, and I had to find out more about her choice
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What's the best way to light a bathroom vanity? 6 designer-approved ideas for the perfect blend of ambiance and functionality
Because the right fixtures in the right place will instantly elevate your vanity
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5 kitchen countertop mistakes designers warn to avoid if you want a cooking space that is equal parts pretty and practical
These easily-overlooked factors might just end up becoming your biggest regret
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This is the 1 accessory designers always add to kitchens – it's chic, affordable, and the easiest way to elevate your scheme
They're natural, useful, and timelessly beautiful
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Designers say to ditch black kitchen countertops and try these 5 alternatives instead
From light-toned marbles to moody alternatives, these are the countertops to consider for a timeless yet elevated kitchen
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Goodbye boring white bathtubs, all the chicest bathrooms I'm seeing right now feature this unexpected tile design instead
It's a simple technique that will instantly give your scheme a more custom look – and designers swear by it
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