
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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Kevin Costner's 2002 Lap Pool Was a Masterclass in Turning a Backyard Into a Mediterranean EscapeA glimpse into Kevin's Spanish-inspired home shows how a pool can transform a yard into a serene place to relax – it's full of lessons for tranquility
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David Bowie's '70s Jacquard Sofa Predicted the Anti-Trend Look Dominating Our Living Rooms in 2026A peek into David Bowie's living room from 1972 demonstrates that more is more – it's the same look we're taking guidance from this year
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Pamela Anderson Proved That the Most Classic Kitchen Color Scheme Can Feel Completely Fresh and New Again With This One Design TrickBlack and white kitchens aren't going anywhere, but the actress reinvents the look in her Vancouver Island home – it's elegant, understated, and replicable
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In Case You Missed It: Kate Hudson's Gloriously Oversized 'Blue Jean Baby' Kitchen Island is Solving All of Our Storage WoesHomeowners are no longer content with kitchen islands as casual prep surfaces; the actress shows the modern alternative that makes them multi-functional
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Keke Palmer's Skillful Pattern Layering Works in Every Room of The Home – It's Whimsical, Yet SubtleIf you're looking for the next upgrade to your home, the actress's mural wallpaper and patterned rug pairing is the perfect place to start
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Jennifer Lopez's Unique Outdoor Illumination Pioneered a 2026 Garden Lighting Trend – It's Bizarre but BeautifulThis year, string lights aren't reserved for the Christmas tree – JLo's Miami lighting display provided a blueprint for a fairytale garden
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Colman Domingo's Mid-Century Modern Garden Shows Why It's Time To Replace The Lawn with Elegant, Low-Maintenance GravelThe actor's former LA home uses a clever alternative to grass for simple, easy-to-maintain hardscaping – these are the lessons we're replicating
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Richard Gere Is Already Embracing a Vegetable Gardening Trend That's Taking Over Summer 2026Planting a vegetable garden isn't just adding beautiful greenery to your backyard; the actor's outdoor space shows it's about wellness and family time
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Johnny Cash's '50s Shag Rug, Striped Armchair, and White Lampshade Captured the Mid-Century Americana Aesthetic Still Influencing Our Interiors TodayAn archival photo of Johnny's Memphis home is full of classic furnishings that harken back to Tennessee history – and its allure is still strong
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John Lennon's '60s Patio Used a Low-Maintenance Trick to Make His Backyard Feel Storied yet SimpleA 1967 photo of John Lennon's home in Weybridge, Surrey, shows a clever approach to hardscaping that master gardeners still recommend today
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Sabrina Carpenter's Undulating, Olive, Velvet Sofa is Topping Living Room Trends for 2026A single showpiece anchors the singer's stunning new California home and is setting the tone for how everyone will be decorating this year
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Black and White Kitchens Can Be Boring, but Miley Cyrus Shows How To Make The Scheme Feel Modern and FreshInstead of falling into classic tropes, the singer's sleek black and white kitchen is a masterclass for contemporary decor – designers unpack her method
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Timothée Chalamet Shows Why Black, Green, and White is The Unexpected Pool Furniture Color Combination Everyone is Embracing in 2026When it comes to choosing your poolside furniture, why not go classic with a twist? Timothée's LA example is the perfect inspiration
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Sylvester Stallone Told His Designer to 'Rococo Me To The Max' in His '90s Living Room – It's a Masterclass in European GlamourInspired by Gianni Versace's home, the Sistine Chapel, and The Ritz in Paris, the actor's former Miami home is a gorgeous baroque celebration
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Forget Brown, Christopher Meloni's Olive Sofa Proves This Earthy Shade is The Reigning Couch Color for 2026This year, we're enamoured with welcoming green shades in the living room, and the actor's New York Apartment provides a blueprint
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John Wayne Showed How To Use a Bold Accent Chair to Add Personality in His Traditional '40s Living RoomA striped silk chair brought a unique spin to John's classic living room – designers explain how to replicate his technique in a modern home
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Kendall Jenner's Jewel-Toned Bedroom Reveals The Unexpected Color Trick to Make a Small Room Look BiggerThe pink, green, and blue interior of the model's mountain house bedroom is a masterclass in using warm colors to enlarge a space – designers unpack it
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Harrison Ford's Plush '80s Lounger is The Blueprint for 2026's Outdoor Living Trend – It's Comfortable, Stylish, and InvitingA 1981 photoshoot shows the actor reclining on a cushioned lounge by his pool, and this comfort-first ethos is influencing our patios this year
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Kim Kardashian 'Can't Explain How Important' This Elegant, Black Pillowcase Is To Her – and It's Guaranteed to Change The Way You SleepA silk pillowcase makes the perfect companion for travel and sleeping at home, this is the exact one the socialite uses for restful nights and clear skin
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Hanging Chairs Are Fine, But Cher's '70s Alternative Is So Much More Fun – It's The Whimsical Accent Defining Our Outdoors This SummerArchival images from Cher's Beverly Hills home in 1977 are a masterclass in adding play to a backyard – and the chicest people are following suit
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Calvin Klein's '70s Living Room Embodies the Chic Modernist Trend Replacing Minimalism in 2026Archival photos of Calvin Klein's living room provide a blueprint for the pared-back scheme that the coolest people are replicating this year
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Harrison Ford's '80s Pool Design Pioneered the Retro, Space-Saving Shape Homeowners are Coveting in 2026We're turning to the pools of the past for summer inspiration, and the actor's '80s Los Angeles outdoor space is the dream we're chasing
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The Unusual Pillow Kyra Sedgwick Has Slept On For the Past 15 Years – and Why It’s a Game-Changer for Restful NightsThe actress prevents wrinkles before they form with this clever anti-aging pillow, which she says is 'the biggest secret of all' in her beauty routine
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Zooey Deschanel's English Cottage Garden Design Unlocks Secrets for Creating An Enchanting Getaway in Any BackyardThe blooming roses, gazebo, and birdbath in the actress's backyard feel straight out of 'The Secret Garden,' and the technique works in any backyard
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