
Pip Rich
Pip Rich is an interiors journalist and editor with 20 years' experience, having written for all of the UK's biggest titles. Most recently, he was the Global Editor in Chief of our sister brand, Livingetc, where he now continues in a consulting role as Executive Editor. Before that, he was acting editor of Homes and Gardens, and has held staff positions at Sunday Times Style, ELLE Decoration, Red and Grazia. He has written three books – his most recent, A New Leaf, looked at the homes of architects who had decorated with house plants. Over his career, he has interviewed pretty much every interior designer working today, soaking up their knowledge and wisdom so as to become an expert himself.
Latest articles by Pip Rich
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Explore How This Lake Martin Home Makes 'Rustic Luxury' Actually Family-Friendly
If you think you can't do pale colors and kids then take a look at this relaxed yet neutral family home designed by Christopher Architecture & Interiors
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'Given Where the World Is Right Now, I Want My Work to Bring People Joy' – Sheila Bridges Is as Fearless and Original as Ever and Knows How to Fill Spaces With Personality
In this instalment of our Layered Lives series, Sheila Bridges explores how her own style has evolved after shaping the design landscape for over 30 years
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'I Remember Being Very Disappointed By My Barbie Dream House' – Young Huh Has Always Strived To Make Every Interior Better, From Her Doll's Houses, To Her Dorm Room, to Wow!house 2026
In this instalment of our Layered Lives series, designer Young Huh looks back at how early adventures with Laura Ashley sheets in her dorm room shaped how she thinks about decor
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'Cut the Lighting Budget and Triple the Wallpaper' – Inside a Texas Home Where Pattern Clashing and Color Drenching Is Perfectly Curated to Stay on Just the Right Side of Bold
Designer Sara Malek Barney's job was to temper the tastes of her client to make this color drenched home feel inviting not overwhelming
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Nate Berkus Shows How to Use a Kaleidoscope of Colors and Still Keep Your Scheme Feeling Calm in This Greenwich Village Apartment
For the redesign of this penthouse in Manhattan's Greenwich Village, Nate Berkus managed to play with color yet keep the overall dial set to soothing
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You Would Never Guess This Whimsical Oregon Cottage Was Once A Cold, Characterless Home Built In 2010
Even the most un-charming of sleek white boxes can be given personality and depth, as designer Molly Kidd shows with her masterful renovation
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'For Just a Moment, I Was Like, Is This Too Modern?!’ – This Interior Designer Shows Just How Contemporary You Can Go in a Historic Home
Renovating a period home in Santa Barbara saw Hearth Home Interiors play with eras, style and textures to create a space that is nothing but charm
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Think Pale Pink Kitchens Are Out in 2026? This Characterful Space Proves This Warm Neutral Is Actually the Perfect Base for This Year’s Biggest Trends
Tour a characterful kitchen that takes the brief 'light, bright, and neutral' and adds warmth and age
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'Let Go. Sparkle More' – Jonathan Adler’s Simple Rules for a Perfectly Decorated New Year’s Party
Jonathan Adler thinks this is the season to revel in the joy that a pinch of bad taste brings, and this is how he does it
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'People Think My Personality Is Cheeky and Fun. People Think I Must Also Be a Maximalist. Actually, I'm Serious and a Minimalist. I Hope Everything I've Ever Made Could Be Seen as Minimalist' – Inside the Surprising and Considered World of Jonathan Adler
As part of our Layered Lives series, we go deep into the thought processes of the best designers working today. Here, Jonathan Adler explains his art.
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This Is a Ski Chalet, but With Zero of the Ski Chalet Decor Tropes – Explore a Mountain Getaway That's Relaxed, Refined, and Ready for Entertaining
It may be cold outside, but in this chalet – which is surrounded by snowy mountains – there’s a wonderful warmth with welcoming nooks that draw you in
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‘It Felt So Sterile!’ – Designer Jess Cooney Used Every Decor Trick She Knew to Breathe Life and Personality Into This Once-Bland Home
Designer Jess Cooney overhauled the gray and white interiors of this home in Great Barrington to create a space that was perfect for family entertaining
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‘It’s Meant to Look Like a Well-Heeled College Kid’s Home’ – See How This New York Apartment Fuses Quiet Luxury With a Casual Nuance
Designer Ellen Hamilton has been able to let the light do the talking in this pared-back apartment in the Upper West Side
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Smart, Sleek, and Unapologetically Beautiful – Tech Designed to Be Seen and Used - 2025
From indulgent wellness devices to sleek, functional accessories, discover innovative tech that combines practicality with elegance and brings effortless style and sophistication to everyday living
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Timeless and Thoughtful Tableware That Turns Every Meal into an Occasion
Discover elegant, thoughtfully curated gifts that combine beauty and purpose, transforming even the simplest supper into a stylish, memorable occasion that will be admired, used, and cherished
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Timeless Finishing Touches That Bring Comfort, Style, and Personality to Every Room
Artful ceramics, sculptural glass, soft textiles, and mood-setting accents combine in this curated gift edit to add depth, personality, and effortless style, transforming any space into a layered, unforgettable home
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Smart, Sleek, and Unapologetically Beautiful – Tech Designed to Be Seen and Used
From indulgent wellness devices to sleek, functional accessories, discover innovative tech that combines practicality with elegance and brings effortless style and sophistication to everyday living
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Elegant Essentials for Gardeners Who Love Every Leaf and Bloom
From beautifully crafted watering cans to stylish tools and charming accessories, discover gifts that make tending to plants a joyful, indulgent experience while celebrating both practicality and timeless design
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Gifts for the Home Cook Who Loves Every Simmer, Stir, and Sizzle
From timeless roasters to precision tools, discover carefully curated gifts that combine beauty, craftsmanship, and functionality – turning every meal into a joyful, indulgent experience in the kitchen
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Victoria Hagan's 7 Rules for Perfecting Her New American Classic Look
Designer Victoria Hagan's style is one of the most influential aesthetics in modern decor, and these are her seven rules for putting balanced and airy rooms together
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‘You Have to Be Open to the Possibilities and Bring a Sense of Fun to Everything You Do’ – Victoria Hagan Knows How to Create Spaces That Make People Feel Good
In our series Layered Lives, we get to know the designer behind her elegant and perfectly proportioned spaces, finding out more about Victoria's very collaborative approach to interior design
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Designer Justina Blakeney Says This Paint Color Flatters Everyone and Is Perfect for Drenching Rooms
Known for her brave color schemes, designer Justina Blakeney is an advocate for being bolder in our color choices, and this is the new shade she's being drawn to right now
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Justina Blakeney Swears by This One Easy Rug Styling Trick – 'It Brings So Much Warmth to a Space'
As a total rug expert, stylist, and designer, Justina Blakeney knows just how to use rugs to their full decorative effect, and this is the single best trick she swears by
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3 Design Lessons Justina Blakeney Just Taught Us About Refined Maximalism
These are the three rules that Jungalow founder Justina Blakeney always follows when piecing together maximalist schemes that don't feel too cluttered
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