
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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Inside The Pastel Pink Living Room of Anderson Cooper's Childhood Home – The Romantic '70s Space Is An Ode to the 'Outdated' Trends Making a 2026 ComebackLace, ruffles, and needlepoint, oh my! Archival photos of Anderson Cooper as a child in mother Gloria Vanderbilt's home show a treasure trove of romantic trends
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Not Navy, Not Azure – Jessie Buckley and Wunmi Mosaku's BAFTA Gowns Prove Cobalt Blue Is Interior Design's Next 'It Shade'The BAFTA awards red carpet was a sea of cobalt blue dresses, including on the Best Leading and Supporting Actresses – here's how we're styling it in 2026
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Forget Trends – Jackie Kennedy's Stunningly Elegant Tea Service is The Only Tablescaping Inspiration You'll Need This YearI've been seeking out more traditional inspiration for my tablescaping, and the former first lady's '60s tea set is exactly what I've been looking for
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Even in The Over-The-Top '80s, Calvin Klein Knew The Secret to Making Minimalist Interiors Chic – His Apartment Was a Gallery-Like MasterpieceStep inside the fashion designer's New York home for inspiration on how art can transform a neutral space into a celebration of minimalism
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Inside Mick Jagger's Home Studio: An Unexpected Color Palette Creates a Bold Yet Cozy Atmosphere – A Case for Bright Accents in Neutral SpacesRed curtains and a yellow lamp define the recording studio in Mick Jagger's 18th-century French Chateau – and it's easy to recreate his look
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Neil Diamond's '80s Living Room Embodied The 'Slow Decorating' Trend That's Taking Over in 2026 – It's An Ode To Character-Led DecorMaximalist decor and textural pieces brought the singer's living room to life in archival photos from 1984 – and it's full of lessons for modern design
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John Lennon's Eclectic '60s Living Room is a Masterclass in Retro Styling – The Transitional Space Embodies a Truly Unique CharmAn archival image of the Beatles' English home from 1967 is full of character and warmth – featuring a gallery wall, a Persian rug, and countless ornaments
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50 Years Before It Was a Trend, Candice Bergen’s ‘70s Country Kitchen Proved That the Chicest People Decorate with Yellow – Now, It’s Dominating 2026 ForecastsArchival photographs of the actress and model's kitchen from 1971 feature yellow walls and farmhouse accents – and her design is trending again today
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Jackie Kennedy's Chic '70s Library Was Bathed in Indian and Indonesian Prints – In 2026, Her Global, Pattern-Maxed Look is BackAs archival photographs from 1973 show, no surface went unpatterned in Jackie Kennedy's library – and experts say the 'drenched' look is back this year
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Rick Steves Swears by a Stunning Glass Accent Piece to Attract Hummingbirds – and It Turns His Porch into a Sunlit ShowThe art of backyard enchantment: Rick Steves on using color, light, and a simple feeder to welcome hummingbirds into your outdoor space
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How Jennifer Garner Transforms a Tiny, Unused Corner Into a Cozy Reading Nook – Featuring Stained Glass, Built-in Shelves, and Patterned BeddingNo space is too small to become a design-led statement in Jennifer Garner's Los Angeles home – a corner of her child's room shows how she does it
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Tyra Banks Transforms a Simple White Entryway with Two Antique Mirrors – The Result is a Parisian Chic MasterpieceWood floors, an ornate door, and shag carpet feel renewed thanks to the model’s smart mirror styling – and it’s easy to copy
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Forget The View – Katie Holmes Brightens A Dull Window For Just $10 With An Elegant, Affordable, and Easy to Recreate TechniqueWindow sills don't have to be boring – this is how the actress uplifts the underrated space with a chic floral display
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Daryl Hannah's Butter Yellow Walls Epitomize The Early 2000s Tuscan Style – And The Once-Dated Look is Back For 2026Archival images from the actress's patio in 2003 capture the trending oughties Tuscan aesthetic – experts explain how to recreate it this year
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Keith Richards's '70s Living Room Prioritized Layered Patterns and Storied Antiques Over Polished Perfection – And His Rock n' Roll Technique is Back for 2026An archival image shows that the Rolling Stone Keith Richards, without care for convention, and the laid-back look is trending again
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Frank Sinatra's '50s Living Room Was The Pinnacle of Mid-Century Modern Style in the Palm Springs Desert – Featuring Stone Walls, Curved Furniture, and Natural WoodWe reflect on the gorgeous home of the singer from the '50s for inspiration on integrating the perennially popular mid-century modern style into our homes
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Gwyneth Paltrow Just Redefined My Dream Kitchen – I Love Kitchen Ladders, and She Made Them Even Chicer With An Elevated Metallic TwistI've wanted an elegant ladder in my kitchen for as long as I can remember, and Gwyneth Paltrow just added an extra gorgeous detail we all need
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Can Bike Storage Be Decor? Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling Turn Theirs Into Striking Entryway Art, Tapping Into The 'Real Home' Trend Dominating in 2026Rather than relegating their bikes to the garage, Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling make them a showpiece of their entryway – here's why it works
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How Kim Kardashian Made A Tired Kitchen Color Palette Feel Brand New – It's A Gem of Modern Elegance and WarmthCream, wood, and black are nothing new, but in Kim Kardashian's Hidden Hills kitchen, the shades are reinvented for the current moment
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In the '70s, Audrey Hepburn Transformed a Tranquil Garden Corner into a Masterclass in Outdoor Entertaining – and the Look Is Back for Spring 2026A glimpse into the garden of the actress's '70s home in Tolochenaz, Switzerland, highlights the subtle power of a hidden entertaining area
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Mick Jagger Bought This 18th-century French Château For Under $480K in 1980 – Featuring Tranquil Gardens and a Recording StudioIn 1980, the Rolling Stones frontman purchased his tranquil country getaway, 'La Fourchette', for $477,000 in France's Loire Valley – and still visits every year
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Michael Keaton's Traditional Porch Decor Revels In the Beauty of Natural Materials – It Transforms His Montana Retreat Into a Relaxing OasisRocking chairs, cowboy boots, and wide-open mountain views define the 'Batman' actor's outdoor space – here's why it works and how to recreate it
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Forget the Remodel – Why Alec and Hilaria Baldwin’s Kitchen Proves Sophisticated Styling Is the Ultimate Tool for Transforming a White SpaceA beautiful kitchen isn't just about colors or cabinets – the couple's space shows how just a few simple accents can transform a neutral home
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Even As Minimalism Fades, William Shatner's Timeless Kitchen Cabinet Color Will Never Go Out of Style – It's The Enduring Exception to The RuleA simple, neutral shade forms a blank canvas that makes William Shatner's kitchen feel clean and welcoming – no matter the year, the trend will never fade
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