
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 celebrity style expert, and Nancy Meyers' front door is the most inviting I've ever seen – her portico channels the timeless romance of the South of France
Subtle white, terracotta planters, ivy, and wicker furniture create a tranquil, welcoming atmosphere around the filmmakers' front door
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Goodbye grass: Emily Henderson made a controversial swap that's fast becoming 2025's most popular low-maintenance lawn trend
The designer made the divisive decision to change the grass in her yard for wild clover – a gardening expert weighs in on the popularity of the plant
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Jimi Hendrix's '60s bedroom is a 'midimalist' celebration of personal style – following his example is the antidote to the accelerated trend cycle
Images of Jimi Hendrix's bedroom show how he embraced a variety of styles and aesthetics – Etsy's trend expert explains why it's the way forward
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Kevin Bacon's painted window trim taps into the 'Mondrian meets modern chic' color trend dominating in 2025 – it's unexpected, yet timeless
The actor's classic take on the 'unexpected red theory' is simultaneously classic and innovative – designers explain why its taking over this year
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Sonja Morgan's method for growing tomatoes is 'highly beneficial', according to a master gardener – and it's easy to replicate from $14
Growing tomatoes is an art in Sonja Morgan's Hamptons garden – a master gardener explains exactly how to replicate her look for maximum impact
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Dakota Johnson's mid-century modern outdoor seating is dominating trends in 2025 – I tracked down the best affordable alternatives to her designer chairs
The actress's Salterini Radar style chairs are tapping into the cultural zeitgeist – here's why, and how to shop the look for less
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Sarah Jessica Parker's favorite mug turns coffee into a design-led experience – it's the easiest way to upgrade your cabinets for under $30
A glimpse of the actress's favorite mug offers inspiration for brightening and uplifting cabinets – the stunning look is a design classic
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Gwyneth Paltrow's black and white washcloths are synonymous with American-made luxury – shop the look to elevate your mornings for only $30
The Goop founder shared her morning routine featuring her perfectly subtle towels – we found the exact match and even more affordable alternatives
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Rachel Brosnahan and The Property Brothers gave a masterclass in maximizing storage – it comes with this simple, replicable lesson
The latest episode of Celebrity IOU shows Johnathan and Drew Scott, and Rachel Brosnahan working together to maximize storage intelligently
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I want to encourage conversation in my living room, and Emily Ratajkowski's seating is the answer – it's stylish and easy to replicate
In my search for the best conversational seating ideas, Emily Ratajkowski's living room comes out on top – here's why it works and how I'm recreating it
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Lenny Kravitz’s moody front door color exudes sophistication – it’s the best shade for curb appeal and adding value to your home
Choosing the right front door color is essential for welcoming guests and selling your house – Lenny Kravitz is showing us exactly how it’s done
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Doris Day tapped into a 2025 color trend in her 1950s living room with a cherry red sofa and blue walls 75 years before it went viral
Color trends are cyclical, and archival images of Doris Day’s living room show that the blue and red trend dominating in 2025 has a long history
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Sofía Vergara’s resort-like pool area is the most enchanting I’ve ever seen – her plush sofa, elegant pergola, and limestone hardscaping exude glamor
Pool design is an art in Sofía Vergara’s gorgeous California backyard - it balances the area for swimming and living in perfect harmony
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Bruce Springsteen’s childhood home uses a classic color pairing to uplift an understated facade – this ‘perfect marriage’ will never go out of style
A striking but subtle color duo brings brilliance to the home where the singer grew up in Freehold, New Jersey – experts say it’s a timeless choice
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I've sold over 500 bedding sets to college students – here’s the biggest purchasing mistake I see parents make, and the one thing to buy instead
Bedding experts weigh in on the major slip-ups people tend to make when buying college bedding, how to avoid them, and the best alternatives
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I thought I knew privacy planting, but Goldie Hawn’s ‘70s hedging raises the bar – it’s a Tudor-style masterclass in manicured seclusion
An archival image of Goldie Hawn’s front yard in 1978 teaches how to plant for privacy, while letting the architecture of the home shine
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Elton John's unapologetically bold '70s entryway reveals the enduring power of the decade – it's still guiding design trends to this day
An archival image of the musician's entryway shows that it's a masterclass in personal style – a trends expert explains why it's still timeless
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It's official: Lee Radziwill's '60s living room proves that 'pattern-drenching' is utterly timeless – it's still breathtaking half a century later
Archival images of Princess Lee Radziwill's London living room show that it's bathed in stunning chinoiserie patterns – design experts explain the allure
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Josephine Baker's '70s living room channels old-world European glamor – in 2026, the loud luxury style will be back on trend
A 1973 archival image of Josephine Baker's Parisian living room shows brocade furniture, rich wood, and carved surfaces for an opulent feel
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Imagine Dragons' Wayne Sermon's jewel box breakfast nook transforms dining into an art – and it's a sneaky space saver
The Imagine Dragons guitarist has a gorgeous dining nook – interior designers explain it's one of the most versatile and functional features
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Chrissy Metz's California casual living room unlocks the perfect conversational seating layout – it's relaxed but elevated
The ideal combination of sofas and chairs comes together in the actress's Los Angeles living room – interior design experts say it works because of one trend
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Martha Stewart's minimalist walkway is the most elegant but understated front yard planting I've ever seen – it's utterly timeless
The home expert's Westport, Connecticut home pioneered simple borders and well-sculpted hedges – 40 years later, the outdoor space is just as inspiring
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Goldie Hawn's '90s dining nook channels the charm of the French countryside with wooden furniture, a blue linen tablecloth, and lace curtains – the style is dominating trends in 2025
Goldie Hawn taps into a romantic European aesthetic with the chic dining area off her kitchen, seen in an archival image from 1992 – and it's cycling back into style
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Jeremy Allen White is always carrying flowers for a swoon-worthy reason – I'm following his inspiring example this summer, will you?
Jeremy Allen White always has flowers, and he's revealed why on a recent interview with Jimmy Fallon – it's the stylish and affordable way I'm upgrading my home
By Sophie Edwards Published