
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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The privacy planting at Elizabeth Taylor's childhood home struck the perfect balance between wild and manicured – an archival image from the '60s shows how to capture this ideal equilibrium
Elizabeth Taylor's family home in the London neighborhood of Hampstead is secluded but open – a design expert explains how to recreate her look
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Forget pumpkin spice, Chrissy Teigen designed the unusual fall candle all the chicest people are using to bring freshness into their homes this season – and it's on sale for $17
The model's brand, Cravings, designed an unexpected candle, redefining fragrance this fall – here's why this experimental smell will be your new favorite
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I am always looking for city garden inspiration – Katharine Hepburn's '80s combination of antique furniture, container planting, and wild vines is the dreamiest I've ever seen
Archival images of the actress's New York City courtyard in 1988 embody the timeless romance of a city garden – I'm completely charmed
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'I wanted to capture that sense of sanctuary and magic you feel being surrounded by water' – Helena Christensen designed a lounge chair that embodies modern Scandi luxury
The Danish supermodel designed a chair with BoConcepts called 'Ø' – it's a harbinger of what's next in luxury Scandi furniture design
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Neutral dining chairs are out – Pamela Anderson's cobalt blue seating forecasts what's replacing them in 2026, and it's easy to replicate
We're predicting the end of drab neutrals in the dining room, and the actress is inspiring the bold and bright trend that's next
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Nina Dobrev adds character to her neutral living room with this 'perennially popular' color combination – and it's easy to get her look from $9
Looking to brighten your warm neutral living room? The Vampire Diaries actor has unlocked the secret, and design experts say it will never go out of style
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Is a smaller bed the secret to a long-lasting marriage? Matthew McConaughey thinks so – Feng Shui experts unpack his theory, and why he might be onto something
The actor swears that downsizing to a queen-sized bed is 'the best thing you can do for your marriage' – we interviewed Feng Shui experts to find out more
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Jaclyn Smith's innovative layering technique expertly combines European and Asian design in her living room – and the bright, maximalist scheme is on trend for 2026
The Charlie's Angels actor combines floral furnishings from around the world in her bold, blue, and green living room – it predicts a turn towards characterful interiors
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Lenny Kravitz reinvented classic black and white in this luxurious, modern living room – it's a masterclass in creating visual interest with pattern and texture
A black and white color scheme has never looked as stylish as in the 75 Kenmare condos, designed by the musician – here are the lessons I'm taking from it
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I would never in a million years think to pair these colors, but they look amazing on Halle Berry's porch – her surprising combination transforms gray
The actress's porch challenges my preconceived notions of color schemes, with its welcoming, earthy feel – here's how it's making me rethink gray
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Want to elevate your shelves? Harry Styles' luxe 'Bright, Hot' candle looks just as good as it smells
The musician's brand 'Pleasing' fragrances released a stunning heady woody amber fragrance in the most stylish vessel we've ever seen – every home needs it
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Martha Stewart decorates her porch for Halloween using this classic seasonal touch – but with an elevated twist
Rest in Peace to the Jack-o-Lantern, the lifestyle guru has given decorating for Halloween a stylish makeover, and we're following suit this October
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'I never thought I would love so much color. But seeing Monet's garden at Giverny in all its glory blew my mind': How the painter inspired the maximalist planting at Martha Stewart's home
The guru's Westport perennial garden is a true work of art – her daffodils, tulips, and bleeding hearts welcome spring enthusiastically
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Not pink, not blue: Olivia Culpo's all-neutral nursery shows how an unexpected use of color can elevate any space into a calming oasis
Cozy, warming vibes don't have to be only for adult bedrooms – the actress's grown-up nursery embodies sophistication with creamy neutrals
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This humble kitchen workhorse is Jamie Oliver's 'favorite thing in the world' – after taking his pasta-making class, I'm never cooking without the $9 tool again
I took a cooking class with Jamie Oliver and learned that the most effective cooking tools are the simplest – and work in any kitchen
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I thought I hated open-plan kitchens, but Barbara Corcoran’s solarium-style space changed my mind – it exudes timeless glamor
An open-plan kitchen has never looked so chic as in the real estate mogul's New York City penthouse – it's a masterclass in light as a design feature
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Gwyneth Paltrow's 'invisible fridge' has a chic modern twist – and her built-in kitchen feature is the biggest trend of 2026
The Goop founder recently unveiled a kitchen renovation on her Instagram, and it's a masterclass in built-in appliances – it's simultaneously modern and classic
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Can scent build confidence? Selena Gomez's $35 candle promotes 'feeling comfortable in your skin' – a fragrance expert says she could be onto something
A new candle launched by Rare Beauty claims to invite feelings of confidence and comfort – here's why home fragrance works to change our mood
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Jane Austen's family home is now on Airbnb – the cozy interiors channel regency-meets-modern warmth
The home where the writer lived from 1801-1805 in Bath, England, is available to rent – the eclectic mix of new and old is oh-so-charming
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Sorry to sage green – but the new limited edition color of Drew Barrymore's Beautiful cookware is the only shade we're shopping this season
A new color of the actress's all-purpose beautiful cookware is transforming the look of bright shades in the kitchen – it's high-quality and affordable
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Halloween is Martha Stewart’s favorite holiday – see how she transforms her porch with pumpkins, wreaths, and elegant lighting starting at $16
Martha's new Halloween collection for QVC has everything you need to shop spooky decor in style this season – but act fast, it's guaranteed to sell out
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55 years later, the romantic privacy planting at Audrey Hepburn's Swiss home is just as alluring – here's how to channel the elegant look
Elegant greenery transforms the exterior of Audrey Hepburn's home in Switzerland into a beautiful escape – and a master gardener explains how you can do it too
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Hilary Duff's bedroom contains a secret 'floating office' – it's an unexpected (but brilliant) method for maximizing a small space
An unusable nook is transformed into a stylish office space in Hilary Duff and her husband's bedroom – and her technique is highly replicable
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Hilaria and Alec Baldwin's unexpected checkerboard kitchen flooring 'bridges heritage and modernity' – and it's trending for 2026
Black and white tiles transform the famous couple's kitchen into a stylish chessboard - and flooring experts say the look's profile is rising
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