
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'm a Staunch Maximalist, but Kim Kardashian's Ultra-Minimalist Living Room is So Tranquil That I'm Reconsidering Monochrome InteriorsI never thought I could find an all-white room appealing, but this home has me rethinking my lifelong commitment to pattern and color
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47 Years Later, Kate Bush's Kitchen Still Captivates With a Detail That Will Never Go Out of Style – It's Guaranteed to Make a White Space InterestingDespite its humble appearance, archival images of Kate Bush's kitchen from 1978 capture a timeless element that designers still swear by today
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Keith Richards' '60s Front Yard Layout Turned His Home Into a Storybook Escape – It Sets a Standard for Cottage Landscaping in 2026Archival photos from 1967 show that Keith Richards' Sussex home was a wonder of wild privacy planting with roses, bushes, and ivy
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Jimmy Kimmel's Innovative Shelving is the Simple Solution to Create a Living Room Display Case – It's Curated Clutter at Its FinestAs trends shift towards more characterful interiors, Jimmy's living room is a blueprint for turning interests into decor – it's stylish yet laid-back
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Jennifer Lopez's 'Expensive' Living Room Color Palette Transforms a Classic Space Into an Utterly Timeless MasterpieceGold, red, and brown come together in JLo's traditional living room to create an inviting and luxurious ambiance – here's how you can recreate it
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Lily Collins' Geometric Bathroom Light is The Unexpected (Yet Ultra-Chic) Complement to Her Scandi Minimalist SpaceEmily Farnham Architecture worked with Lily to turn her bathroom into a gorgeous melange of styles – and her look is replicable
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'Great Design Starts With Something Timeless,' Nate Berkus Shares How He's Entertaining This Summer (And The One Popular Look He Won't Be Embracing)Homes & Gardens sat down with iconic designer Nate Berkus to discuss how he's upgrading his patio styling
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Denise Richards' Replicable Planting is 'Uplifting and Quietly Dramatic' – It's Balanced and Beautiful, Master Gardeners SaySimple, elegant planting transforms Denise's garden into a striking celebration of purple flowers – and it's so easy to recreate
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David Hasselhoff's '70s Bedroom Was a Masterclass in Styling a Reviled 2010s Pattern, and Experts Say It's Due for a ResurgenceChevron is one of the most hated patterns of 2012, but archival photos of David Hasselhoff's bedroom from 1979 shows how to style it in a chic, retro way
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Ina Garten’s Genius Front Yard Layout Is the New Standard for Curated Wildness – It Redefines High-End Landscaping for 2026The Barefoot Contessa proves that privacy doesn’t have to mean rigid hedges by blending manicured topiaries with the effortless beauty of a spring meadow
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Goodbye Minimalist Cabinets – Helena Bonham Carter's Whimsical London Kitchen Makes The Case for Playfully Cluttered Vertical Storage in 2026Gone are the days when every kitchen item needed to be tucked away behind a cabinet; Helena Bonham Carter proves that curated clutter is much chicer
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Eva Gabor's Stunning '80s Garden Made Privacy Planting Design-Led – Experts Say You Can Follow Her LeadEva Gabor used Cyprus trees, garden statues, and rose bushes to add lushness and discretion to her garden in 1981 – these are the lessons experts see in it
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Guns N' Roses' Slash Planted a Verdant Jungle With Only Narrow Flower Beds – His Method Transforms Even The Smallest Space into a Calm RetreatThe guitarist's planting would be impressive even in a large garden, so it's all the more striking that it's over minimal square footage – here's how to recreate it
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Eva Mendes's Mediterranean-Style Planting Transforms Her Garden Into a Tropical Paradise – Here's HowVacation is right outside your front door with the actress's inspiring garden idea – it's timelessly stunning, inviting a deeper connection with nature
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Michael Douglas's '50s Childhood Pool Proves This Simple Outdoor Furniture Trend Will Never Fade – It's Perfect for Creating A Tranquil RetreatArchival images of the actor with his father Kirk Douglas at their pool in 1955 show a furniture color that's still going strong today
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How Winona Ryder's '90s Living Room Made a Controversial Yellow and Green Color Palette Look Effortlessly ChicBright yellow and deep green sound overwhelming, but the actress made them look so stylish in her New York apartment in 1994 – here's why it works
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Reese Witherspoon's Timeless Kitchen Color Palette is 'Fresh Without Being Fleeting' – Designers Explain How She Keeps it Practical Yet StylishLight blue and white get a new life in the actress's stunningly classic kitchen – and it's easy to recreate without a remodel
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'If Everything Screams at You, Nothing Works' – Ferris Rafauli, Celebrity Interior Designer, Centers Performance and Understated Glamour in the BedroomWayne Gretzky, Mark Zuckerberg, and Drake's interior designer joins Homes & Gardens to discuss his new Hästens launch and the future of luxury design
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Mick Jagger’s ’80s Privacy Planting Shows the Secret to Truly Luxurious, Secluded Garden DesignThe Rolling Stones frontman’s archival landscaping proves that multi-layered greenery is the most stylish way to protect your property in 2026
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Sorry Lap Pools, Janet Leigh’s Lagoon-Like ‘50s Alternative Is So Much More Charming (And Replicable No Matter Where You Live)We're looking back in time for pool inspiration, and Janet Leigh's California patio is the perfect place to start – it's effortlessly elegant
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Lena Dunham's Unexpected Kitchen Color Palette Transforms A Tiny Space into A Bijou Jewelbox – These Expansive Shades Are Trending for 2026Green, blue, and yellow are an unusual mix in the kitchen, but they make a bold impact in Lena's Connecticut cottage – they're a testament to teal tones
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Kris Jenner’s Garden Is the Ultimate Vertical Planting Masterpiece – It Sets the Leading Vision for Small Space Landscaping in 2026Kris turned a neglected corner into a lush sanctuary, providing the ultimate guide to maximizing greenery in a small yard in 2026
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Rod Stewart's '70s Garden Seating Shows Why Vintage Outdoor Furniture is Replacing Matching Sets for Summer 2026Vintage furniture is moving onto our patios this season, and 1973 photos of the singer's elegant design demonstrate the timeless appeal
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Catherine Zeta-Jones Proves That Rattan Plus A Pop of Red is the Definitive Equation for Chic Outdoor Seating – It's Leading the Way for Summer TrendsAfter catching a glimpse of the actress's patio furniture in a recent Instagram post, we can't stop thinking about her gorgeous color pairing
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