
Sophie Edwards
Sophie is a News Editor at Homes & Gardens, where she works on the Celebrity Style team. She is fascinated by the intersection of design and popular culture and is particularly excited when researching trends or interior history. Sophie is an avid pop culture fan. As an H&G editor, she has interviewed the likes of Martha Stewart, Hilary Duff, and the casts of Queer Eye and Selling Sunset. Her dual expertise in American and British design contexts is invaluable for analyzing interior design trends and providing insight into diverse styles.
In her free time, Sophie freelances on design news for Westport Magazine and Livingetc. She also has a newsletter, My Friend's Art, in which she covers music, culture, and fine art through a personal lens. Her fiction has appeared in Love & Squalor and The Isis.
Before joining Future Publishing, Sophie worked as the Head of Content and Communications at Fig Linens and Home, a boutique luxury linens and furniture brand that carries the top names in high-end linens, including Matouk, Sferra, and Frette.
Sophie has an MSc from the Oxford University Department of Anthropology, where her research focused on gender and migration, and a BA in Creative Writing and Sociology from Sarah Lawrence College. Her academic background informs her interest in design as a reflection of cultural trends.
Latest articles by Sophie Edwards
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Please, pause the White – Drew Barrymore's Living Room Proves That Red Is the Most Elegant yet Unexpected Color to Pair with Blue
If you're bored with classic coastal color palettes, the actress presents a bold, designer-loved alternative that looks striking in every home
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So Long, Straight Lines! Cameron Diaz's Living Room Proves Curved Furniture is 2026's Chicest (and Most Replicable) Interior Design Trend
A rounded sofa, curved armchairs, and spherical planters transform the actress's living room into an organic modern masterpiece
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Red and Green Together Sounds Overwhelming, But Candice Bergen's '70s Living Room Showed How to Make the Unexpected Pairing Look Expensive
These underrated color opposites transform the actress's living room into a cozy, textural, cocooning space – here's why it works
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David Bowie Trailblazed the 'Everyday Exhibits' Trend in His '70s Living Room With A Retro Twist on Curated Clutter – It's Playful, Practical, and Replicable
A photo from 1971 shows that the musician was tapping into personality-led interiors long before they were a trend – experts say his look is the blueprint
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Forget Carolyn Bessette Kennedy's Prada Coat, Glass Bricks Are The Real Star of 'Love Story' – And Designers Say The Retro Detail Will Be Everywhere in 2026
The Kennedy Tribeca loft from FX's 'Love Story' is providing major '90s design inspiration and sparking the return of an unexpected material
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43 Years Before It Was Trending, Steven Spielberg's Living Room Was a Jewelbox of Vintage Style – Recreate His Look With Tiffany Lamps, Butter Yellow, and Dark Wood
All the chicest people are decorating with antiques in 2026, but Steven Spielberg was ahead of the curve – experts discuss the trend
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Tranquility Awaits – Zoe Saldana's Serene Living Room Color Palette Proposes a Chic and Replicable Formula For Creating a Calming Space
White, cream, and warm wood come together in the actress's living room to create the perfect environment for relaxation – here's how to recreate her technique
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Kirsten Dunst’s Living Room Colors, Says a Designer, Are the Neutral Upgrade You Need
Adding accents of pink is the most stylish way to upgrade a brown and cream space, and looks especially striking in the actors' home
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Gwyneth Paltrow's Controversial Entryway Layout Tosses the Rule Book Out the Window – But Designers Say 'Interrupting Flow' isn't Always a Bad Thing
'Don't block the flow' has been a classic design rule for decades, especially in entryways and hallways, but the actress shows a stylish alternative
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Bye, White Paint! Anne Hathaway Embraces 'Wood Drenching' Instead – It's the Modern Take on Arts and Crafts Style That Designers are Loving Right Now
2026 is seeing a shift towards natural materials and warm interiors, and the actress's 'storybook' home was an early pioneer – here's how to recreate her look
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Instead of Wood or Marble, Diane Keaton’s Kitchen Used This Underrated Material 20 Years Before It Was Cool – It’s Practical, On-Trend, and Ever So Chic
Stainless steel has been dominating 2026 kitchen trends, but Diane Keaton was a pioneer – her California kitchen showed how to style the look in 2007
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Olivia Newton-John's '70s Garden Featured The 'Secret Superhero' Flowers Master Gardeners Recommend Planting This Spring – They're Stunning and Easy to Care For
The planting around Olivia Newton-John's pool in archival images from 1976 is perfect for a hardy and simple-to-maintain garden – now's the time to plan
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The Minimalist Kitchen is Dead – Julia Child's '60s Kitchen Shows How to Vertically Organize a Cooking Space for Function and Warmth, Rather Than Perfection
As we move beyond the sleek, streamlined kitchens of the 2010s, The French Chef's classic space offers a cozy alternative full of innovative storage solutions
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Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne's Red 2000s Living Room Had Warmth, Energy, and a Playful Edge – 20 Years Later, The Dazzling Color Is Trending Again
An archival image of the heavy metal pioneer's living room in 2006 shows a space defined by cherry reds and wood tones – and the tone is a 2026 trend
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Inside Whoopi Goldberg's Ceramics Collection: How She Transformed Simple Kitchen Shelves Into An Avenue for Self-Expression
From Lalique glass to sentimental pieces from her career, Whoopi Goldberg's kitchen is an ode to her life as a comedian and actress – and it's an emerging trend
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Eric Clapton '70s Sling Chair, Geometric Tiling, and Wooden Bench Forecast The Nostalgic Shift Outdoor Furniture Will Take in 2026
70s aesthetics have been influencing our interiors since 2024, and now they're coming for our patios – the guitarist's outdoor space is the blueprint
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Eva Mendes's Chocolate, Beige, and Cream Bedroom is a Fresh Take on Quiet Luxury for 2026 – It's Understated but Welcoming
Warm neutrals create a cozy feeling in the actress's bedroom, inviting a new take on the stealth wealth look for this year
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FYI: Lisa Rinna’s Wicker Patio Furniture Is the Outdoor Decorating Trend All the Chicest People Will Embrace This Spring
An 'outdoor living room' design elevates the RHOBH's patio into a chic entertaining space – designers explain how her timeless choice aligns with today's trends
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Joni Mitchell's Eclectic Shelf Styling Inspired Graham Nash's '70s Hit, 'Our House' – Step Inside Her Stunning Laurel Canyon Home
Multi-colored, antique glass on shelves by Joni Mitchell's '60s windows were immortalized as part of music history – explore her impactful technique
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Kristin Chenoweth's Chrome Pendants Turn Her Kitchen Island Into A Striking Focal Point – Signaling A Bold Turn in Lighting Trends for 2026
Nautical lighting in the actress's kitchen mirrors the shift towards maximalist lighting we're seeing this year – experts explain the rising trend
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I Thought All Ergonomic Desk Chairs Were Ugly – But Kelly Clarkson Designed a $136 Swivel Chair That Proved Me Wrong
The singer showed me that style and substance don't have to be mutually exclusive with her mid-century style desk chair design for Wayfair
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Jim Carrey's '90s Home Used a Clever French Design Detail to Bring the Outdoors In – His Method Maximizes Light, Views, and Visual Flow
An archival image from 1991 shows French doors on the side of Jim's house, filling his home with sunlight and the warmth of greenery – here's why it works
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Recreate Miley Cyrus' Rock 'n' Roll Black and Blue Living Room – With a Tried-and-True Seating Layout That's All About Socializing
Tish Cyrus, Miley's mother, designed her daughter's living room layout to welcome guests into the dark space – here's how it works
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This $37 Houseplant Transformed Harrison Ford's '80s Living Room Into an 'Indoor Jungle' – It's The Secret to Bringing Vibrancy Into a Neutral Space
A verdant plant acts as a focal point in archival photos of Harrison Ford's Los Angeles living room from 1981 (and it's easy to recreate his look today)
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