
Sophie Warren-Smith
Sophie has been an interior stylist and journalist for over 20 years and has worked for many of the main interior magazines during that time, both in-house and as a freelancer. She graduated from Chelsea School of Art where she studied surface pattern and print, and after a tutor there suggested she considered styling as a career Sophie, after assisting several interior stylists, applied for a job covering a maternity leave at Woman & Home magazine and became their Acting Lifestyle Assistant which she loved. A couple of years later, she was back covering for the Home Stylist’s maternity leave and from there went on to work both freelance and in-house at BBC Good Homes as Features Writer and styling and writing interior pages for Sunday Express’s She magazine, Ikea, Period Living, House Beautiful, Real Homes and Ideal Home. Three years ago Sophie trained to be a florist and The Prettiest Posy was launched where she curates beautiful flowers for modern weddings and events. In the last two years, Sophie has become a regular contributing editor at H&G writing features that include color, pattern and texture and how to make them work in your home effortlessly.
After 10 years in London, Sophie now lives in West Yorkshire with her husband, son and beagle, Pip.
Latest articles by Sophie Warren-Smith
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Vinyl bathroom flooring ideas – 10 easy to clean floors that imitate the look of luxury materialsThese vinyl bathroom flooring ideas mean you can get a high-end look without the high maintenance
By Sophie Warren-Smith Published
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Non-slip bathroom flooring ideas – 10 beautiful yet functional designs for underfootFrom ceramic to encaustic, porcelain to vinyl, these non-slip bathroom flooring ideas are both practical and stylish
By Sophie Warren-Smith Published
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Marble bathroom flooring ideas – 10 ways to create a luxurious look with marbleNew interpretations keep this metamorphic rock an enduring classic – and make marble bathroom flooring ideas a must-see
By Sophie Warren-Smith Published
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Kitchen makeovers – 11 remodeling kitchen ideas before and afterThese kitchen makeovers show how remodeling a kitchen can totally transform a space
By Sophie Warren-Smith Published
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Living room wall lighting ideas – 10 stylish ways to brighten your spaceThese living room wall lighting ideas will add important layering that can enhance, lighten and soften a space
By Sophie Warren-Smith Published
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Kitchen corner cabinets – 10 stylish ideas to maximize your spaceCorners can be tricky places to deal with, that’s where kitchen corner cabinets come in
By Sophie Warren-Smith Published
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Shoe storage ideas – 10 practical ways to store your footwearWhether you are a capsule wardrobe fan or have a fabulous collection, they need their own place
By Sophie Warren-Smith Published
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Remodelling ideas for small kitchens – 10 expert tips for tiny spacesRemodelling small kitchens can be a challenge, but these clever ideas will inspire you to get creative
By Sophie Warren-Smith Published
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Small walk-in closet ideas – 10 smart design schemes for tiny spacesYearning after a teeny bit more space for your clothes? Invest in a small walk-in closet and you’ll wish you’d done it years ago
By Sophie Warren-Smith Published
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Makeup room ideas: 10 wonderful ways with makeup room decorTired of trying to put on your makeup in the bathroom? You need our fabulous makeup room ideas
By Sophie Warren-Smith Published
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TV wall ideas – 10 ways to incorporate this essential item into your design schemeThese TV wall ideas are perfect for making the pesky tech we all have blend into our room schemes
By Sophie Warren-Smith Published
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Hidden desk ideas – 10 clever, creative home office desksMake working from home (almost) invisible
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Dark bathroom ideas – 10 ways to turn your washroom into a dramatic spaceEmbrace dark bathroom ideas for a daring and moody feel – and remember, it’s not all about black
By Sophie Warren-Smith Published
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Cream kitchen ideas – 10 designs in this timeless, classic neutralOpt for soft cream kitchen ideas for a timeless look that's effortlessly elegant but warm and welcoming, too
By Sophie Warren-Smith Published
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Blue kitchen ideas – 10 beautiful rooms to inspire your schemeLooking for a classic, cool color? These blue kitchen ideas will never date – and are right on trend
By Sophie Warren-Smith Published
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Red kitchen ideas – 10 ways to use this bold shade elegantlyRich, sophisticated and eye-catching, these red kitchen ideas will tempt you to ditch conventional colored cabinetry
By Sophie Warren-Smith Published
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How to make a small bathroom look bigger — clever tricks to stretch your spaceIf you're wondering how to make a small bathroom look bigger, these are the best, most aesthetically pleasing and most practical design tricks you can use
By Sophie Warren-Smith Published
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How to make a small garden look bigger – 8 easy ways to maximize spaceDiscover how to make a small garden look bigger, so you can create a calming oasis no matter how small your space
By Sophie Warren-Smith Published
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10 ways interiors experts introduce wood into a kitchen to boost its characterWe're not big fans of clinical-looking kitchens – which is why introducing wood is one of our favorite ways to create a charming space
By Sophie Warren-Smith Published
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7 tricks design experts use to make a bedroom ceiling seem higherFeeling hemmed in by your low ceilings? These visual design techniques will make your bedroom appear instantly airier
By Sophie Warren-Smith Published
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10 tricks interior designers use to make living room ceilings look higherLow ceiling in the living room spoiling its looks? These tips on tricking the eye into thinking it’s higher than it is are must-reads
By Sophie Warren-Smith Published
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7 signs California Casual interiors is your low-key obsessionLove the gorgeous California casual interior trend? Read our checklist below to see if you’re as at home with this trend as we are
By Sophie Warren-Smith Published
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5 nightstand design mistakes to avoid – and how to put them rightFollow our ‘what not do to’ guide on how to avoid the most common nightstand mistakes
By Sophie Warren-Smith Published
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Rattan decor is making a stylish comeback – here are 10 ways to use it in your homeRattan, wicker and woven materials are no longer considered dull, dated or dreary, and we very much welcome its highly-anticipated revival
By Sophie Warren-Smith Published
