
Sarah Warwick
Sarah is a freelance journalist and editor. She covers interior design, house design, gardens, and cleaning and organizing a home as a contributing editor to Homes & Gardens. Sarah has specialized in interiors, property and gardens for over 20 years, becoming executive editor of Ideal Home.
A graduate in English, she began her journalism career on professional magazines, before moving into consumer brands, and was also part of the team at Homes & Ideas and Your Home magazines. As well as writing for Homes & Gardens, she has written for websites including Houzz, T3; and magazines including Country Homes & Interiors, Homebuilding & Renovating, Period Living, and Style at Home, as well as House Beautiful, Good Homes, Grand Designs, Homes & Antiques, LandLove and The English Home among others.
She puts what she writes into practice and has renovated a series of homes both at home and abroad including a 400 year old cottage, a handsome Victorian house, and newer builds. She loves the fact that her work allows her to interview renowned interior designers, architects, garden designers, and experts in home improvement, be inspired daily by the loveliest interiors and exteriors, discover the latest home appliances and innovations, and follow the trends in furniture and fittings for every room.
Latest articles by Sarah Warwick
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What is the most efficient kitchen layout?When choosing a kitchen layout efficiency comes first, it's got to work for how you use the space. Here experts weigh in on which layouts they consider to be the most hardworking
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How to increase natural light in your basement – clever space-brightening tacticsTake a lead from interiors experts and use the strategies that boost daylight in a basement
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7 narrow kitchen layout mistakes, and the easy ways to avoid themWhen space is tight, narrow kitchen layout mistakes are easy to make, here designers talk through simple ways to avoid them
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How much does it cost to add a sunroom to your home?Discover how much you should budget to add a light-filled sunroom to your home
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How to choose a kitchen layout to make the most of your space, according to design expertsMaximize the potential of your room with advice from interiors professionals on selecting the best layout
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Should you insulate a basement ceiling? Expert advice for a comfortable homeRenovation pros reveal whether basement ceiling insulation can bring benefits to you home
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Experts explain why your heating is so expensive this winterThe cost of heating a home has risen steeply this winter. These are the reasons why and how you can reduce your heating bills
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10 signs you need a new kitchen in 2024 – and the knowhow you need to update itThe giveaways that reveal a kitchen revamp should be at the top of your to-do list
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How can you make a bathroom more relaxing? 10 clever ways to a calming (and stylish) spaceDiscover the expert strategies for making a bathroom into a soothing sanctuary
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How to weatherproof your windows – expert ways to stop draftsKeep the elements out and bills down by ensuring windows are weatherproof. Here’s how
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9 small but effective changes to make to your kitchen to freshen it up for the New YearResolve to make the minor tweaks that will make a major difference to your kitchen this New Year
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How to update a fireplace – 6 ways to refresh this focal pointFireplace looking passé? Give it a style boost with this expert advice
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How much room do I need for a walk-in shower? The crucial dimensions revealedDiscover the space required to fit a luxurious walk-in shower into a bathroom
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5 chic kitchen cabinet and countertop combinations that always work togetherThis is a combination that really counts, and considering how your kitchen cabinets and countertops will pair together should come early in the design process
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How to organize cables behind the TV –clever ways to keep them neat and discreetWave goodbye to mess. These are the experts’ top tips for organizing cables behind the TV
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What’s the best room to renovate first? Experts share their knowhowManage a home reno with maximum efficiency. This is where the pros recommend starting
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Does a living room always need a sofa? The verdict from designers may surprise youDiscover if interiors professionals think a living room sofa is a must-have, or just one option
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What’s the best order to renovate a bathroom in? Experts weigh inGetting the process right brings great results in the least time. This is the best order for renovating a bathroom
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Best paint brands chosen by interior designers – their top picks revealedWhich paint brands do interiors professionals prefer and why? This is the scoop
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How long does a bathroom remodel take? The lowdown from the expertsGet ready for a new room. This is what you need to know about bathroom remodel timeframes
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How to drain a hot tub – this essential task takes just 3 stepsYou can't clean a hot tub without draining it first. Discover how to do it properly with our step-by-step guide
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What’s the easiest way to paint kitchen cabinets? Experts share their knowhowA change of cabinet color or a refreshed finish can transform the room, and this is the easiest way to do it, according to the pros
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Should you combine a walk-in pantry with a laundry room? The scoop on doubling upDiscover the experts’ verdict on combining a walk-in pantry with a laundry room
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Should a closet be the same color as the walls? Experts give their verdictsFind out whether interiors professionals think coordinating or contrasting closets and walls is the best move
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