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Sarah Warwick

Freelance Writer and Journalist at Various Publications

Sarah is a freelance journalist and editor. She covers interior design, house design, gardens, and cleaning and organizing a home as a contributing editor to H&G. Sarah has specialized in interiors, property and gardens for over 20 years, becoming executive editor of Ideal Home. A graduate in English, she began her journalism career on professional magazines, before moving into consumer brands, and was also part of the team at Homes & Ideas and Your Home magazines. As well as writing for H&G, she contributes to Future brands Real Homes and Gardening Etc, and has written for websites including Houzz, Channel 4’s flagship website 4Homes, and Future’s T3; national newspapers, including The Guardian; and magazines including Future’s Country Homes & Interiors, Homebuilding & Renovating, Period Living, and Style at Home, as well as House Beautiful, Good Homes, Grand Designs, Homes & Antiques, LandLove and The English Home among others. She puts what she writes into practice and has renovated a series of homes both at home and abroad including a 400 year old cottage, a handsome Victorian house, and newer builds. She loves the fact that her work allows her to interview renowned interior designers, architects, garden designers, and experts in home improvement, be inspired daily by the loveliest interiors and exteriors, discover the latest home appliances and innovations, and follow the trends in furniture and fittings for every room.

Publications

  • Homes & Gardens
    161 articles
  • Livingetc
    32 articles
  • Real Homes
    11 articles
  • Homes & Gardens Magazine
    5 articles
  • Livingetc.com
    3 articles
  • Ideal Home
    2 articles
  • Country Homes & Interiors
    1 article

Writes Most On

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  • Can you add an island to an existing kitchen? Interior designers reveal what’s possible
    3 Jun—Homes & Gardens
    If your room missed out on this enduringly popular feature, you might be wondering whether it’s possible to add an island to an existing kitchen. After all, it would avoid the cost and disruption of a remodel of a room that’s a great design in all other ways. The good news? It can be possible to add an island to an existing kitchen, according to professional designers. But to assess if it is a viable project and ensure your room continues to function as it should and looks good to boot, you...
  • These 5 rug colors are going out of style for 2025, according to interior designers
    3 Jun—Homes & Gardens
    You don’t have to be a dedicated follower of fashion to want to know which are the rug colors going out of style. There are good reasons why certain shades lose their allure at a particular moment in time and why you might, therefore, want to make different selections. Color, along with texture, shape, and size, is a major factor when choosing a rug, and should always be an individual choice. However, it is the case that shades can fall out of favor because they no longer create the mood...
  • —Country Homes & Interiors
  • What couch colors are going out of style in 2025? Designers say these 6 shades should be avoided
    26 May—Homes & Gardens
    A couch is one of life’s commitments. It’s not forever, but it should look and feel great for a good long while. So, if you’re shopping now or in the near future, the couch colors going out of style for 2025 and beyond are worth knowing about. What’s in and what’s out isn’t merely a whim of fashion. ‘Design evolves the way language does – certain tones fall out of conversation not because they were wrong, but because they no longer say what we need them to,’ says Rachel Blindauer, interior...
  • Retro vs vintage vs antique – what do they mean and what’s the difference?
    16 May—Homes & Gardens
    Retro, vintage, and antique furniture and decorative accessories all have the potential to add character and interest to interiors. But while these words are sometimes used interchangeably, their meanings are different. Knowing what each label designates will help you to create the desired look in a room design. It can also aid in budgeting for interiors, as you understand the age range of items involved if you choose to decorate with antiques or opt for the other categories. Here, we’re...

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