
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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Kim Kardashian’s California Secret Garden Perfects a Lush Planting Trend That Is Reshaping How We Garden for Summer 2026The socialite enjoys a secluded oasis of native perennials and local blooms – embracing the most popular organic gardening practice of 2026
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'They Don’t Chase Trends; They Honor Time' – Pamela Anderson’s Outdoor Furniture Collection Is Built to Get Better with AgeThe actress collaborated with Olive Ateliers to design a stunning furniture collection reflecting a lifelong relationship with objects worn into familiarity
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Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne's Glamorous LA Estate is Listed for $17 Million – Tour the Wood-Paneled Library, Movie Theatre, and Magnificent Home BarSharon Osbourne has listed the Hancock Park property she and Ozzy called home from 2015 – it's a striking blend of period drama and modern comfort
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Drew Barrymore Spent Two Years Renovating an 18th-Century Estate in Upstate New York – Now, She's Selling It for $5 MillionStep inside the actress's Harrison home, full of timeless charm and excellently employed color – it's the perfect flexible family home
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Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott’s Relaxed Backyard Is a Minimalist’s Dream – It Marks Summer 2026’s Biggest Landscaping PivotGoodbye, maximalist clutter, hello, relaxed and serene sanctuaries – this stunning backyard is setting the definitive minimalist trend for summer 2026
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Lily Aldridge Transformed Her Pool House and Deck Into A 'True Getaway' – Tour The Stunning Outdoor Space Where Summer Entertaining Takes Center StagePottery Barn’s Design Crew worked with the model to reimagine her pool house and deck as a chic and functional family escape – and it's easy to recreate
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Everyone's Talking About '90s Minimalism, but Joan Juliet Buck's Rich Red Bedroom Captures the Nostalgic Color Trend I Can't Get Out of My HeadForget black and beige, the richly textured, wallpapered burgundy bedroom in the writer and actress's New York Apartment embodies my favorite '90s trend
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Jayne Mansfield's Husband Built Her a Heart-Shaped Pool at Their 'Pink Palace' – It's a Testament to the Flamboyant Romance of '50s HollywoodIn a charming piece of Hollywood history, we take a look back in time at the actress's heart-shaped pool and reflect on what it can teach us about design
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Jean Harlow’s Iconic Los Angeles Estate Is Listed for $16.8m – Featuring a Hidden Prohibition-Era Bar, Original Crown Moldings, and a Lagoon-Like PoolTour the Hollywood legend's California estate – it strikes the perfect balance between modern amenities and charming period details
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Elizabeth Taylor's Cloud-Shaped Pool Oozed Old Hollywood Glamour – It's Green, Fringed, and Undeniably ChicAs nostalgia tops 2026 trends, we look back to an archival image of Elizabeth Taylor's pool in 1949 – it's the ultimate luxe outdoor space
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Dakota Johnson’s Retro Poolside Seating Is Dominating 2026 Summer Trends – Her Lap Pool Area is a Mid-Century ParadiseThe actress’s Salterini Radar style chairs are tapping into the retro cultural zeitgeist – here is why these iconic curves are the defining 2026 look
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Danielle Fishel of 'Boy Meets World' on What Topanga's Home Would Look Like Today (and The $5 Essential She Can't Live Without)In an exclusive interview, Homes & Gardens sat down with Danielle Fishel to discuss her take on the '90s revival and the interiors on Boy Meets World
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Audrey Hepburn's '70s Garden Piques the Interest of an Eagle-eyed Master Gardener with her Unusual (Yet Strangely Effective) Companion PlantingMaster Gardener Rachel Bull spots a hidden vegetable patch in the actress's garden, and explains why it's the best way to preserve your homegrown produce
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Madonna's Early 2000s Lap Pool Exuded Mediterranean-inspired Tranquility – and Replicating Her Serene Look Couldn't Be EasierThe Queen of Pop's Beverly Hills pool was a slice of Southern Italy in California in the year 2000 – and it's even more aspirational than ever in 2026
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Freddie Mercury's '70s Living Room Proved That Floral and Tartan Will Always Be The Perfect Pair – Here's How He Made Pattern Drenching EasyPattern mixing has become cool again, raising dozens of questions of how to style them – the musician's 1969 London flat had the answer
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Celebs Over 60 Are Planting Their Flower Gardens With This One Calming Color Trend – Here's How to Recreate It For SummerBoth Ina Garten and Martha Stewart use a simple, replicable color combination in their summer gardens that uplifts any green space
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Nicholas Cage’s 2000s Office Channelled the Cozy Trend Replacing Quiet Luxury in 2026 – It’s So Much More TimelessQuiet luxury is out, warm minimalism is in, and the actor's wood-drenched Las Vegas office embodies the rising trend – designers explain why they love it
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Phil Collins' '70s Bedroom Shows The Antique Brass Trend Isn't Reserved for the Kitchen – Style It This Way in 2026A brass bedframe can be oh-so chic – a photograph of the musician's bedroom shows the power of this hardware trend
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Lenny Kravitz Designed a Concrete Lap Pool in 2001 That Still Defines Modern Luxury in 2026A monochromatic palette and a narrow footprint created a waterfront oasis that refuses to go out of style
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Your Grandmother's Sofa is 2026's Unexpected Style Icon – and Natasha Richardson Was Already Nailing The Look in the '80sFloral sofas are on everyone's mood board this year, but the actress made it look cool way back in the '80s – experts explain how to style them
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Not Stripes, Not Florals, Barbra Streisand is Pattern Maxing with This Expensive Looking Alternative – Its Peak Heritage ChicShirking the most common patterns, Barbara Streisand drenches her living room in this Perisan-inspired alternative we're coveting for 2026
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You Only Need One Storage Cabinet to Make Your Dining Room Feel Equal Parts Beautiful and Practical – Just Ask Dolly PartonWith one statement china cabinet, Dolly transforms her dining room into a space that’s both timeless and full of personal charm
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Rock Hudson’s ‘50s Patio Proves Fringe Detailing Works on Outdoor Furniture Too – And Designers Love the LookA fringe chair uplifted Rock's patio in 1957, and has the same power in 2026 – here's everything you need to know about the trend and how to emulate it
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Kate Upton’s Pink and Red Living Room Turns a ‘Villainized’ Color Combination Into a High-Fashion StatementPairing pink and red was once seen as against the rules, but the actress and her husband, Justin Verlander, make it look incredible in their New York City apartment
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