
Amelia Smith
After graduating with a degree in English and French, Amelia began working as content producer at Real Homes in 2016. Amelia worked across the magazine, website, social media channels and video, and the more she learnt about interior design, decorating and styling, the more she loved it.
In 2018 she became deputy style editor on the magazine, where she primarily looked after the kitchen and bathroom design content. She also styled moodboards in a local photo studio on everything from bathroom tiles to geometric wallpapers. Amelia’s favourite part of her job was going to the real houses that we feature in the magazine, meeting the homeowners, and working with the photographers to style up each shot and create the most beautiful images possible.
When she became acting style editor in 2021, Amelia planned, commissioned and edited the style and decorating pages. She loved having her finger on the pulse of the latest trends, and discovering new brands and creative design ideas. She also discovered a new fascination with colour psychology, and has been researching and writing on the topic ever since.
Amelia is now content editor across realhomes.com and Real Homes magazine. She shares all the latest homeware buys, trends and decorating ideas and believes everyone can create a happy haven at home, no matter how small their space or budget.
Publications
- Homes & Gardens8 articles
Writes Most On
- 5 failsafe formulas designers always use when designing a kitchen6 Aug 2024—Homes & GardensJump to category: The classic working triangle Plan how your space will flow Let your room's architecture lead the way By Amelia Smith published 6 August 2024 in Advice Designing a kitchen is no mean feat. In comparison to other rooms, there are so many more elements to consider. From appliances to cabinets, storage, hardware, and often a dining area too, there's a lot to factor in to make your kitchen function as smoothly as possible. It can be hard to know where to begin when planning your...
- How to decorate with Sherwin Williams' Crisp Linen – 'a soft, warm and serene neutral'25 Jul 2024—Homes & GardensBy Amelia Smith published 6 days ago in Advice While a quick glance at a room painted in Sherwin Williams' Crisp Linen might lead you to automatically think it's a white, spend a little longer looking and you'll soon see that there's a lot more to this shade that initially meets the eye. If you've ever tested out white paint samples on your walls, you'll know that there is a plethora of whites, creams, beiges and ivories out there. And when they're placed side by side on your wall, the...
- What are the best materials for kitchen cabinets? 6 designer-approved options to have on your radar18 Jul 2024—Homes & GardensJump to category: 1. Solid wood 2. Reclaimed wood 3. Plywood 4. MDF 5. Laminate 6. Stainless steel By Amelia Smith published 18 July 2024 in Advice While kitchens are often described as the hub of the home, and as the cabinets are the most well-used, visually impactful and expensive part of a kitchen, your choice of design should not be taken lightly. Kitchen cabinets can well and truly make or break a space, in terms of both how it looks and functions. 'When designing a kitchen, selecting...
- How to decorate with Benjamin Moore’s Antique Pewter – the shade with 'an enduring charm that captivates at the first glance'17 Jul 2024—Homes & Gardens(Image credit: Benjamin Moore) Jump to category: Antique Pewter is great for kitchen diners and bathrooms Combine Antique Pewter with Pristine in an adjoining room Add depth and interest by layering up textures By Amelia Smith published 17 July 2024 inIdeas There is no denying that some colors are easier to decorate with than others. With failsafe hues like navy, rose pink, and forest green that we see adorning our social feeds on a daily basis, there are certain colors that we just know will...
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