
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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I Thought I Was Over Blue and Tan, But Jennifer Lopez's Dressing Room Proves The Coastal Combination Can Still Be Chic in 2026
I was increasingly bored of the coastal color palette, but a peek inside Jennifer Lopez's closet shows how the chicest people are still decorating with it
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Betty White Used A Serene and Inviting Pattern in Her '50s Living Room – 72 Years Later, It's Still On-Trend
Archival images of the actress's 1954 living room feature still-stylish curtains – it shows why this pattern is a perpetual favorite
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Victoria and David Beckham's Living Room Exudes Elegance With Modern Art, White Curtains, and a Classic Lamp – It's a Masterclass in Evergreen Style
Simple and understated furnishings come together to create chic magic in Victoria and David Beckham's London living room – here's why it works
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Hilary Duff's Mustard Sofa Pioneers An Unexpected 2026 Color Trend (And Uplifts Her Living Room With Bold Retro Charm)
Warm yellow defines the space in the actor's home, reviving a 1970s design staple for the modern era – it indicates the resurgence of dopamine decor
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Audrey Hepburn's '70s Dining Room Was a Collage of 17th, 18th, and 19th Century Styles – Explore Her Eclectic, Yet Pared Back, Space
Antique and modern furnishings came together in the stylish brown and white dining room in the actress's Swiss home, which contained years of history
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David and Victoria Beckham’s Bedroom Shows Why Rustic-Modern Interiors Are the Hottest Quiet Luxury Trend
Natural wood, sculptural lighting, and soft layers come together in a rustic-modern look that designers say is defining the moment
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Oscar de la Renta's Pattern Drenched Dining Room Turned Textiles Into Art – 75 Years Later, The Maximalist Trend is Back
An archival photograph from 1949 shows the fashion designer's walls and ceilings covered in white and blue fabric – it's a masterclass in personality
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Kris Jenner's $16 Laundry Detergent Transformed My Least Favorite Chore – Weeks Later, My Clothes Still Smell Like Rose, Sandalwood, and Amber
Detergent that smells like perfume is my new hack for tricking my brain into enjoying doing laundry, and I have the Kardashian matriarch to thank
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Elizabeth Taylor’s ’50s Living Room Storage Proves 'Relaxed' Can Be Stylish
I'm over extremely curated shelves, and am looking to the actor's home of the past for inspiration – the built-in shelves are incredibly stylish
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Tour Yves St. Laurent's '80s Marrakech Bedroom With A Garden View – It's A Stunning Fusion of Moroccan and European Style
The fashion designer's private Moroccan apartment is now open to visitors, but you can see it here first – it's alive with pattern, texture, and rich materials
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Antique Lace, Floral Wallpaper, and A Spanish Shawl: Gloria Vanderbilt's '80s Bedroom Is a Masterclass in Modern Heritage Interiors
Photos of the bedroom in the socialite's New York apartment in 1984 embody an eclectic, traditional style, and how we can recreate it in 2026
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Martha Stewart Just Shared Her Simplest Tool Storage Buy – I'm Buying 5 to Get My Shed in Shape for Spring
Whether you're planning a garage clean-out or need to rearrange your gardening tools, the guru's simple method will make it easier
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Cozy Corners Are Your Home's Most Underused Space – Alexa Chung Shows How To Transform Them Into Sumptuous Nooks
A peek into Alexa Chung's studio space shows how she's maximized every corner with inviting texture and color – here's how to recreate it in any home
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Painted Accent Walls Are Dead – Isabella Rossellini's '90s Bedroom is A Masterclass in the 'Unexpected Curtain' Trend We're Embracing in 2026 Instead
Rather than a single wall painted in a different color, the '90s show us an alternative approach to integrating a pop – the actress was the blueprint
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Sofía Vergara's $20 Pour Over Coffee Maker Is The Easiest Method For Brewing Premium Beverages at Home (That Also Looks Good On Your Kitchen Countertops)
With the release of her new coffee brand, Dios Mio, the actress reveals her use of a fast and simple coffee-making device – and it's accessible to anyone
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I Was Nervous To Decorate With Pink, But Audrey Hepburn's Chic Fuchsia '70s Library Shows How It Can Be Both Bold and Restrained
Archival images of the library in Audrey Hepburn's Swiss home from 1971 are a masterclass in decorating with bold pinks – I didn't know it could be so stylish
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Kate Hudson's Kitchen Remodel Went Viral for The Blue Countertops, But Another Underrated Detail Is The Secret Hero of Her Space (And Huge 2026 Trend)
The actor's 'blue jean baby' countertops divided the internet, but her hardware color is even more impactful – and experts say it will dominate this year
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Elle Fanning Got Ready For The Golden Globes on a $19 IKEA Stool – Here's How The Versatile, Stylish, and Surprisingly Affordable Furnishing Signals The Future of Design
2026 is the year of accessible design, and the actor's pretty stool from the Swedish retailer is the first harbinger – she makes it look like a luxury piece
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Freddie Mercury's '70s Porch Shows Why Bamboo Is The Outdoor Furniture Trend Taking Over in 2026 – It's a Stylish, Retro, and Durable Staple
A 1975 archival image of the singer's patio shows the bamboo furniture trend we are coveting for the new year – here's how to style it in your home
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So Long Right Angles, Robin Williams' '90s Dining Room Channels The 'Relaxed' Furniture Trend That Will Be Huge in 2026
Furniture is getting more interesting this year, as inspired by the 90s – archival images of the actor's home embody the look we're coveting
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Victoria Beckham’s Dressing Room Marries Luxury Decor and Feng Shui Principles to Boost Mood, Mental Clarity, and Emotional Well-Being
From velvet sofas to sunlit cabinets, Victoria Beckham’s dressing room shows how thoughtful design can support mood and mental clarity
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Jane Fonda's French Courtyard Garden From The 70s 'takes us back to a time of naturalistic charm' – It's a Testament to The Beauty of Free Growing
Garden experts explain the timeless beauty of the planting at the actor's Paris cottage – her combination of ivy and birch is utterly timeless
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Forget Black, Elizabeth Banks's Patio Furniture Color is the Elegant Alternative All the Chicest People Are Shopping This Year
If you want a patio that feels like an elegant, old-money display, Elizabeth Banks provides the perfect inspiration – and her idea is easy to recreate
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'I loved it because it reminded me of an antique rug,' – Gloria Steinem's Bathroom Flooring is a Masterclass in Subtly Innovative Design
The Jane-Hallworth-designed bathroom in Gloria's bathroom is a beautiful celebration of warm, neutral tile – the 2026 way to add interest to a space
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