
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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Goodbye Minimalist Cabinets – Helena Bonham Carter's Whimsical London Kitchen Makes The Case for Playfully Cluttered Vertical Storage in 2026Gone are the days when every kitchen item needed to be tucked away behind a cabinet; Helena Bonham Carter proves that curated clutter is much chicer
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Eva Gabor's Stunning '80s Garden Made Privacy Planting Design-Led – Experts Say You Can Follow Her LeadEva Gabor used Cyprus trees, garden statues, and rose bushes to add lushness and discretion to her garden in 1981 – these are the lessons experts see in it
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Guns N' Roses' Slash Planted a Verdant Jungle With Only Narrow Flower Beds – His Method Transforms Even The Smallest Space into a Calm RetreatThe guitarist's planting would be impressive even in a large garden, so it's all the more striking that it's over minimal square footage – here's how to recreate it
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Eva Mendes's Mediterranean-Style Planting Transforms Her Garden Into a Tropical Paradise – Here's HowVacation is right outside your front door with the actress's inspiring garden idea – it's timelessly stunning, inviting a deeper connection with nature
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Michael Douglas's '50s Childhood Pool Proves This Simple Outdoor Furniture Trend Will Never Fade – It's Perfect for Creating A Tranquil RetreatArchival images of the actor with his father Kirk Douglas at their pool in 1955 show a furniture color that's still going strong today
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How Winona Ryder's '90s Living Room Made a Controversial Yellow and Green Color Palette Look Effortlessly ChicBright yellow and deep green sound overwhelming, but the actress made them look so stylish in her New York apartment in 1994 – here's why it works
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Reese Witherspoon's Timeless Kitchen Color Palette is 'Fresh Without Being Fleeting' – Designers Explain How She Keeps it Practical Yet StylishLight blue and white get a new life in the actress's stunningly classic kitchen – and it's easy to recreate without a remodel
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'If Everything Screams at You, Nothing Works' – Ferris Rafauli, Celebrity Interior Designer, Centers Performance and Understated Glamour in the BedroomWayne Gretzky, Mark Zuckerberg, and Drake's interior designer joins Homes & Gardens to discuss his new Hästens launch and the future of luxury design
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Mick Jagger’s ’80s Privacy Planting Shows the Secret to Truly Luxurious, Secluded Garden DesignThe Rolling Stones frontman’s archival landscaping proves that multi-layered greenery is the most stylish way to protect your property in 2026
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Sorry Lap Pools, Janet Leigh’s Lagoon-Like ‘50s Alternative Is So Much More Charming (And Replicable No Matter Where You Live)We're looking back in time for pool inspiration, and Janet Leigh's California patio is the perfect place to start – it's effortlessly elegant
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Lena Dunham's Unexpected Kitchen Color Palette Transforms A Tiny Space into A Bijou Jewelbox – These Expansive Shades Are Trending for 2026Green, blue, and yellow are an unusual mix in the kitchen, but they make a bold impact in Lena's Connecticut cottage – they're a testament to teal tones
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Kris Jenner’s Garden Is the Ultimate Vertical Planting Masterpiece – It Sets the Leading Vision for Small Space Landscaping in 2026Kris turned a neglected corner into a lush sanctuary, providing the ultimate guide to maximizing greenery in a small yard in 2026
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Rod Stewart's '70s Garden Seating Shows Why Vintage Outdoor Furniture is Replacing Matching Sets for Summer 2026Vintage furniture is moving onto our patios this season, and 1973 photos of the singer's elegant design demonstrate the timeless appeal
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Catherine Zeta-Jones Proves That Rattan Plus A Pop of Red is the Definitive Equation for Chic Outdoor Seating – It's Leading the Way for Summer TrendsAfter catching a glimpse of the actress's patio furniture in a recent Instagram post, we can't stop thinking about her gorgeous color pairing
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Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott’s Victorian Gazebo Is the Ultimate Garden Sanctuary – It Establishes the Premier Blueprint for Luxury Design in 2026Forget the standard patio; Zooey and Jonathan are proving that a well-placed gazebo is the secret to a high-end, high-impact outdoor space this year
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Ozzy Osbourne Turned a Boring Greenhouse Into a Striking Sculptural Statement – And His Simple 40-Year Trick Still Works TodayArchival images from 1988 show how the musician upgraded a classic detail into a design-forward statement – it's perfect for summer entertaining
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Sabrina Carpenter's Elegant and Earthy Living Room Color Scheme Is Utterly Breathtaking – Designers Say It's 'Guaranteed To Be Timeless'If you're looking for a color scheme that will never date, look no further than the singer's nature-inspired living room – here's how to recreate it
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Jennifer Lopez’s Iconic 2004 Miami Pool Remains the Ultimate Mediterranean Garden Inspiration for a Tropical Summer Retreat in 2026JLo's outdoor space championed Mediterranean design in the mid–2000s, and the look is on trend and surprisingly simple to emulate this summer
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Yes, Black and Gray Do Go Together – Tammy Wynette's '80s Living Room Proves The Controversial Pairing Can Be Ultra-ChicThe First Lady of Country Music threw the rule book out the window with her living room decor, and it paid off – here's how she makes the shades work together
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Elton John's Sunny 2000s Living Room Hints at Where The Butter Yellow Trend Is Headed Next – Gold Fabric Will be Everywhere in 2026As the trend cycle ticks on, we're looking to 2003 for what's upcoming, and the singer's London living room is full of ideas on returning color
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Pierce Brosnan Elevated His '90s Living Room With An Expensive Color Palette – And These Rich Tones Are Trending for 2026Forget cream and beige, deep burgundy and brown are influencing our interiors this year, and the actor's 1994 living room is the ideal inspo
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Cher’s Moroccan-Inspired Front Yard Proves That Drought-Resistant Tropical Gardens Can Still Look Incredibly GlamorousCher’s former retreat pairs North African flair with eco-conscious design – combining water features with architectural palms and heat–hardy greenery
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Frank Sinatra '40s Pool Included a Controversial Design Feature That's Making a Comeback in 2026Looking back in time, almost every home had a diving board, including Frank Sinatra; now it's a rising trend after going out of style
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Cher Quietly Built a Timeless European Escape in Her 1960s Garden – And Why It Still Feels Decades Ahead of Its TimeThis easy-to-buy and build garden accessory transformed Sonny and Cher's backyard into a Mediterranean wonderland in 1966
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