
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 is the 1 Color Designers Say You Should Avoid in Your Kitchen if You Don't Want to Repaint in 2026
Yes, it's probably the exact color you're thinking of
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6 Things Making Your Guest Bathroom Look Dated, According to Designers Who Have Seen It All
Fix these things, and your guests will enjoy a luxury experience in your guest bathroom
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My Small Kitchen Couldn't Handle Holiday Hosting – But This $150 Space-Saving Island Alternative Just Saved All My Festive Plans
This rolling island is chic in design and has plenty of storage for stive cooking essentials
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Just In: These 11 Kitchen Color Trends Are Going to be Everywhere in 2026
Timeless style meets playful design with these coveted hues
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Sourced by Homes & Gardens: 17 Best Places to Buy Bathroom Vanities – and the Best Cyber Week Deals to Have on Your Radar
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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A Clever Layout, Genius Storage Ideas, and Bold Color Scheme Transformed This Dated Orange Kitchen Into a Cozy Cottage Delight
This cozy cottage will change everything you think you know about galley kitchens
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Have You Heard of Confidence Zones? Why Designers Say It's Actually the Tiniest Spaces in Your Home Are Where You Should Be the Most Bold
Small doesn't need to be boring – here's how to make the tiny rooms in your home shine the brightest
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The Surprisingly Simple Color Technique Lone Fox Used to Make This Small Windowless Bathroom Look More Elegant – and No, It Wasn’t Color Drenching
Color drenching isn't the only option for small bathrooms, and Drew Michael Scott's recent remodel proves it
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These are the Antiques and Vintage Fairs to Visit This December – Especially if You're Looking for Unique Holiday Gifts and Decorations
Get those final Christmas essentials at the last few antique and vintage sales of 2025
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The One Thing Your Bathroom Is Missing This Winter – Designers Say It's the Simple Answer to a Cozier, Warmer, More Welcoming Space
It's a small yet impactful feature – you'll wonder why you didn't add a lamp to your bathroom sooner
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Heidi Caillier's New Bathroom Has Made Me Reconsider My Hatred of Pink – It's Unexpectedly Elegant and Adds So Much Warmth to the Design
This 'pretty' hue has never looked so chic
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This Hosting Season, My Inspiration Has Come From the Kitchens of Nora Ephron Movies – Here's How I'm Recreating the Iconic Lived-in Look
Layered, lived-in, and full of nostalgia, Nora Ephron's movie kitchens are the pinnacle of cozy style
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4 Interior Designers on the Quick Switches They Make to Their Own Kitchens to Get Them Ready for Hosting
Easy, time-saving, designer-approved ways to elevate your cooking space for the season
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The Rise of the 'Soft Kitchen' – Why We All Want Our Hardworking Spaces to Feel More Like a Living Room (and How Designers Are Embracing the Switch)
Everything you need to know to create a cozy, inviting kitchen that feels like an extension of your living spaces
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Is it Cheaper to Reupholster Antique Furniture or Buy New? Here's Everything Designers Say You Need to Know
Here's what you need to consider to make the most cost-effective and stylish choice for your interiors
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Stop Using These 5 Dining Room Clichés – Designers Reveal What’s Making Your Dining Room Look Dated in 2026
From going too big with the lighting, to too awkward with the mix of seating, we spoke with designers on the dining room clichés to always avoid
By Molly Malsom Published
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Shea McGee Has Just Revealed Her 3 Favorite Kitchen Trends for 2026 – They Prove that Layered, Lived-In Spaces are the Must-Have Look
According to Shea, the year ahead is all about curved silhouettes, rich materials, and layouts that evolve with you
By Molly Malsom Published
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'It Feels Timeless Yet Tailored, Rooted in Tradition but Designed for Everyday Life' – Explore Shea McGee's Latest Kitchen Remodel That's a Lesson in Her New Heritage Style
It's equal parts layered, warm, and functional – the ingredients of a perfect kitchen design
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The Most Warm and Welcoming Kitchens from the Homes & Gardens Archives – and How to Recreate Each Look
The perfect inspiration for a kitchen refresh ahead of the holidays
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How the Back of a Couch Became a Defining Feature in This Open Plan Room, and Created a Cozy Dining Space
A lesson in thoughtful layouts and zoning, this open plan living and dining space has been transformed with one expert feature: the back of the couch
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Characterful Architecture, Layered Decor, and Festive Additions Combine to Create the Coziest Kitchen in This Cottage Home
It's warm, inviting, and full of the coziest features
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Designers Say This is the Perfect Formula for Lighting a Dining Room to Make it Feel Cozy and Conversational – And it Doesn’t Mean Ditching the Overhead Light
These steps will lead you to the perfect blend of function and ambiance
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How to Modernize Antique Furniture for a Characterful and Cohesive Look
According to designers, there are plenty of ways to refresh your antiques
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All the Best Powder Room Designs Have This One Thing in Common – It Adds Personality and Unexpected Grandeur to the Smallest Room in Your Home
This is your sign to paper your powder room for an unexpected statement
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