
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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Mediterranean pool design made a splash at Jennifer Lopez's Miami Beach home in 2004 – 20 years later, the look is topping outdoor trends (and easy to replicate)
JLO's outdoor space championed Mediterranean design in the mid-2000s – the look is on trend and surprisingly simple to emulate
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A masterclass in outdoor minimalism: How Alison Brie and Dave Franco designed the porch everyone will be copying this year
In 2025, our outdoor spaces are getting more and more pared back, and the 'Together' stars are leading the charge with their glass and metal style
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Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas’s ’90s home predicted 2025’s hottest interior trend – now, Modern Spanish Style is everywhere
An aerial image of Catherine and Michael's California home from 1999 is the embodiment of one of the year's biggest design trends
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Maude Apatow's Soho-Home-designed apartment taps into the 'Rococo Revival' trend with marble, gilding, and subtle florals – it's romantic and replicable
Elevated, antique-style pieces have a bold impact in the Euphoria actor's New York home – here's how to shop her furnishings to tap into the trend
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I thought open-plan layouts were tacky, but Shakira's all white living room has changed my mind – it brings dimension and space to her home
Shakira's Barcelona apartment features a spacious setup that highlights her large windows and curtained walls – It has transformed my opinion
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The wait is over: Khloé Kardashian's pantry tour showcases the most innovative use of open shelving I've ever seen
After years of requests, Khloé has taken to YouTube to share a full tour of her stunning garage-turned pantry – it's equal parts decorative and functional
By Sophie Edwards Published
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The retro styling in Helen Mirren's London living room is giving peak 70s nostalgia – but one furnishing is topping trends in 2025
An archival image of Helen Mirren's living room from 1969 includes a material that we're all coveting in our homes going forward
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Walt Disney's 1950s living room is bathed in timeless, rich reds – 75 years later, we're still coveting the versatile shade
No matter the year, bold red will be in style, as evidenced by an image of Walt Disney's living room in 1955 – an interior designer explains how to use it
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Inside Ina Garten’s dreamy summer garden: The romantic plants that bloom for months – and expert tips to grow them yourself
A collection of pink and red climbing flowers creates a beautiful, welcoming vibe in Ina Garten's outdoor space – it's simple to replicate
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'You are telling your life story in your home' – explore how Lenny Kravitz crafts one-of-one homes with Etsy's Trend Expert
Lenny's interior design style is a phenomenon within itself – A trends expert explains what makes his style so special, and how to recreate it
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Jane Fonda revives a bold '70s color trend in her joyful living room – and it's dominating our interiors in 2026
Surprising color opposites come together beautifully in Jane Fonda's living room, echoing the styles of the 1970s – here's why its trending for 2026
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'My favorite room in the house is the porch' – Martha Stewart's secrets for transforming an under-utilized space into a stunning extension of her home
In an old clip from the Martha Stewart Living show, the icon explains how she turns her porch into a utopia for entertaining and watching sunsets
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Comfort met creativity in Michelle and Barack Obama's green and wood-toned early 2000s living room – 20 years later, the rare combination is trending again
Brilliant green and soothing wood unite in archival images of the couple's Chicago home from 2004, and the pairing has had a revival
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I'm a coffee snob on a budget – Gwyneth Paltrow's surprisingly affordable European coffee machine is my secret to café-quality pour-over at home
I use Gwyneth's Dutch coffee machine every day – it's easy to use, stylish, and under $360 for rich pour-over style beverages at home
By Sophie Edwards Published
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Kris Jenner swears by this 'ride-or-die' fan for an icy breeze all summer long – it's the best we've ever tested (and under $160)
'Being the boss means keeping your cool' – Kris Jenner reveals the Shark fan she couldn't live without, and our product testers second her endorsement
By Sophie Edwards Published
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80s decor is trending – Joan Baez's cozy but muted living room is a masterclass in modernizing the decade's aesthetic (while maintaining its character)
Archival images of the singer's living room from 1980 show her pared-back approach to the era's excesses – an interior designer explains recreating the trend
By Sophie Edwards Published
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'What’s under my feet really matters to me' – Padma Lakshmi's Rugs USA collection is the ultimate blend of luxury and practicality from just $45
Subtle pattern and rich texture come together in the television host's new designs for Rugs USA – here are our top picks for transforming your home
By Sophie Edwards Published
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Lioness Lucy Bronze's bedroom taps into autumn 2025's 'color to watch' with cozy, transitional terracotta – here's how to style the prolific shade
Terracotta takes center stage in the soccer player's bedroom, demonstrating its timeless appeal – an interior designer explains the shade's popularity
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Amy Sedaris tapped into 2025’s biggest pattern trend in her guest apartment bedroom – it’s equal parts country chic and city style
Gingham gets a chic makeover in Amy Sedaris's guest apartment bedroom – it's a masterclass in styling the farmhouse pattern for 2025
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Keith Richards' rich '90s home library embodies the characterful 'dark academia' trend – it's awash in moody, sensuous textures
An archival image of the guitarist's home library from 1995 is the precursor to the dark academia trend dominating our Pinterest boards– here's why it's timeless
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'It's game-changing': Jaclyn Smith created a stunning 'wall of roses' in her backyard with climbing flowers, and you can too
Bold pink roses make a statement in the actress's backyard – a master gardener explains why it's so beautiful, and how to recreate her look
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I'm a celebrity style expert, and Pamela Anderson's stunning outdoor furniture is the prettiest I've ever seen – and it's surprisingly affordable
Pamela Anderson's green table set, wooden pergola, and curved lights bring a welcoming feel to her backyard – I think everyone could benefit from the style
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Martha Stewart has a small house dedicated entirely to vintage and antique baskets – they are just as useful as they are charming, and shoppable from $30
The icon loves a vintage basket, and we think that you should too – here are our editor's picks for getting the look on a budget
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Katharine Hepburn's '80s living room champions lived-in luxury – the nostalgic, eclectic design is trending for 2025 and beyond
An archival image of Katharine Hepburn's living room shows her artful mix of materials, patterns, and antiques – it's a masterclass in slow decorating
By Sophie Edwards Published