
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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Debbie Ryan's maximalist living room styles greenery in the most innovative way I've ever seen – it's a woodland masterpiece
The actress and her husband ground their eclectic living space with stylishly woven greens, offering us all the mantelpiece decor ideas we'll need this fall
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I am on a mission to incorporate more natural materials into my home – Drew Barrymore helped me get the luxurious look I wanted for under $117
I love the look of wood, rattan, and jute, but don't have the budget for it – Drew's new Beautiful collection for Walmart solved my problem
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Bette Midler's '70s living room is a masterclass in styling houseplants – her maximalist design feels welcoming and elevated
Incorporating natural materials transforms a house into a home – An archival image of the houseplants in the actress's living room in 1975 proves it
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Michelle Pfeiffer's classic white bedding offers the 'perfect respite we crave at the day’s end' – here's how to style the timeless shade with nurturing warmth
A classic bedding color looks ever-so-striking in the actress's bedroom – an expert explains what makes the color so timeless and how to style it
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A garden fit for a princess: Grace Kelly's 'green canopy' approach to privacy planting from the '80s is master-gardener approved
Freely planted greenery and blooming flowers defined elegance at the Princess of Monaco's Paris home in the 80s - our master gardener explains what sets it apart
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I'm convinced Ina Garten has discovered the secret to perfect privacy planting – the greenery at her Hamptons home is stunningly coordinated
An archival image of the Barefoot Contessa's Hamptons home in 2008 showcases the best privacy planting I've ever seen - here's what it taught me
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Patio seating was an art form at Jamie Lee Curtis's childhood home – 65 years later, the subtle curves of her poolside loungers still enchant us
An archival image of Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis from 1960, with a 2-year-old Jamie Lee Curtis, gives insight into the design of their poolside patio
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Color drenching? Yawn. Candice Bergen's eclectic living room proves why pattern drenching is the timeless all-over trend we're embracing instead
Candice's living room is coated in floral and geometric patterns, creating a bold, welcoming atmosphere – and it's trending
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I thought I was over dark front doors, but the unusual paint strategy on Elizabeth Taylor's '70s home changed my mind – it's so innovative but classic
An archival image of Elizabeth's front door shows an interesting, two-toned technique that changed my conception of dark colors on a home's exterior
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Kate Moss's early 2000s privacy planting channels English countryside charm with quintessential cottage style – and it's trending for 2026
Cottagecore is back, and Kate's garden from the early 2000s is the perfect inspiration – her English ivy and stone walls channel countryside charm
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Kate Hudson makes a statement bathtub the 'crown jewel' of her bathroom – it's the ultimate sanctuary of enduring beauty and calm
An innovative layout turns the actress's bold bathroom into a celebration of her bath – here's how to use a freestanding tub to define your space
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Chloë Grace Moretz's baby blue wedding dress tapped into 2025's biggest color trend – now, it's dominating our interiors
Dusty blue has been making waves across fashion, and now it's influencing our interiors – Chloë Grace Moretz's wedding dress is the perfect inspo
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Want to elevate an unsightly stovetop? Dakota Johnson's copper kettle is the modern farmhouse accessory every kitchen needs – and replicable for under $25
A whistling copper kettle brightens the stovetop in the actress's viral green kitchen – it's stunning, affordable, and easy to recreate in any home
By Sophie Edwards Published
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Run, don't walk: Tyler, The Creator designed the unexpected accent pillow every sofa needs this fall – and there are only a few left at 50% off for Labor Day
The rapper collaborated with Parchute Home on the pastel bedding collection of dreams – this unusually shaped pillow is especially alluring, and is on sale
By Sophie Edwards Published
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I thought I had seen every type of statement lighting, but the raindrop design in Kaley Cuoco's living room took me entirely by surprise – it's so striking but simple
Maximalism reigns in the Big Bang Theory actress's living room, extending to her fantastical light display – her set-up is the most unique I've ever seen
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John F. Kennedy and Jackie Kennedy's pared-back privacy planting embodies old money style – it's the simplest (but most impactful) I've ever seen
Simple hedging and ivy create a stunning effect at the Kennedy family home in an archival image of John F. Kennedy and Jackie O from 1953
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Audrey Hepburn's '70s bedroom was the pinnacle of coastal elegance 50 years before it was a trend – it proves the timelessness of wicker furniture, soft blues, and warm whites
If you are seeking inspiration for a stylish coastal home, look no further than Audrey Hepburn's home in Switzerland; Her bedroom decor is stunning
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Sir Rod Stewart's flamboyant dining room display embodies the over-the-top 'Rococo revival' trend that's huge for 2026 (and unbelievably simple to recreate)
Ruffles, lace, florals, and gold detailing come together on Rod Stewart's dining table display in an on-trend celebration of 16th-century style
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Jaclyn Smith's stunning three-season room brings the outside in with woven furnishings – her look is dominating trends in 2026
Bamboo blinds, a rattan planter, and wicker chairs bring a touch of the outdoors to the actress's sunroom – design experts unpack the textural look
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Forget green: I just spotted a hidden color inside Dakota Johnson's iconic cabinets – it's a game-changer (and surprisingly simple to replicate)
Everyone knows that the actress's kitchen is Alligator Alley green, but no one is talking about this underratedly stunning shade in her cabinets
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Jim Carrey's 90s living room channels classic country style – and experts say the nostalgic look is trending for 2025
Classic and contemporary design unite in an image of the comedian's living room from 1991 – a brick fireplace, wood side table, and shag rug channel nostalgia
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement blooms revive English cottage garden romance – here's how a master gardener recreates it
The stunning blossoms adorning the engagement shoot are a cottage-core dream, full of lessons we can all use in our yards
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Meghan Markle swears by this stunning Japanese paring knife for ultra-precise cuts – it's hiding on Amazon for under $90
Style and function come together in the Duchess of Sussex's kitchen with a beautiful set of Japanese knives from Shun, as seen in her Netflix show
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I never knew swivel chairs could feel chic until I saw this Martha Stewart-designed mid-century piece – and it's quietly on sale for under $140
The icon's gorgeous Taytum Swivel Task Chair is 15% off at Amazon, and it's the ideal opportunity to take our home offices to the next level for fall
By Sophie Edwards Published