Arabella Youens
Arabella is a freelance journalist writing for national newspapers, magazines and websites including Homes & Gardens, Country Life, The Telegraph and The Times. For many years she has specialized in writing about property and interiors, but she began her career in the early 2000s working on the newly launched Country Life website, covering anything from competitions to find the nation’s prettiest vicarage to the plight of rural post offices. Moving across to the magazine, she became the property editor and also was responsible for spear-heading its new regular interiors section, which has now a firm fixture in its make up. In 2016, she left her position as property and interiors editor and went freelance.
Latest articles by Arabella Youens
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Hallway ideas – 32 ways to make a great first impression with decor
Discover hallway ideas and expert advice to make it a stylish destination
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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Athena Calderone's new designs for Crate&Barrel are a real eye-swoon
We talk exclusively to the designer about her design heroes, favorite places to shop and the new, gorgeously earthy collection that's already a hit. We defy you not to buy
By Arabella Youens Last updated
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Sky blue is the color of the season: here's why we love using it at home
This mid blue manages to be strong in color and yet discreet in nature and as a result it’s equally at home inside and out
By Arabella Youens Last updated
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Boot room storage ideas – 16 clever ways to organize your space
Tick off all the boxes when you plan your boot room storage ideas, and ensure you have a space for everything
By Andrea Childs Last updated
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5 ways to decorate with a caramel color scheme – the most stylish tone of the season
This season, we're admiring a gorgeous neutral that combines beige and brown
By Arabella Youens Published
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What is a reed bed sewage system – and how does it work?
A reed bed sewage system works with natural filtration to treat water before it is discharged back into the environment – these are the basics of what you need to know
By Arabella Youens Published
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4 ways to use the most surprising color for fall and winter
Earthy pinks – these natural hues, some where between red, pink and brown, conjure up warmth in any room and are reminiscent of late summer evening sunsets
By Arabella Youens Published
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British Style: de le Cuona
We find out more about fabric firm de Le Cuona and its landmark range of organic, fully traceable linen
By Arabella Youens Published
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American Style: Kravet
Dubbed an 'indisputable titan of American interior design', New York-based Kravet Inc. is a fifth generation family-run company which offers a one-stop-shopping resource for designers and decorators
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American Style: Donghia
From 1970s New York to the timeless new classics created today as part of the Kravet Inc family, Donghia goes from strength to strength
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5 design tricks bathroom experts use to create privacy
The best ways to enhance a sense of seclusion and luxury in your bathing space
By Arabella Youens Published
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How to commission decorative plasterwork – for unique interior detailing
Decorative plasterwork can make a dramatic impact in modern as well as older homes. Here’s what you need to know
By Arabella Youens Published
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Lilac color trend – experts reveal how to embrace it within interior schemes
Friendly and inviting with a feminine edge, this shade of lilac is known for conjuring positive energy and putting people at ease in a room
By Arabella Youens Published
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How to install fabric walling – the unique alternative to wallpaper
Discover how to install fabric walling to create a tailored finish. This is all you need to know
By Arabella Youens Published
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How to commission bespoke joinery – for beautiful and effective storage
Find out how to commission bespoke joinery that enhances the room and fulfills a vital purpose
By Arabella Youens Published
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How to commission upholstery and soft furnishings
Discover how to commission upholstery and soft furnishings to create unique pieces with lasting style
By Arabella Youens Published
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Beige-grey – the timeless paint color perfect for a barely-there backdrop
The experts discuss how this soft beige-grey neutral will strike a sophisticated note in any room – sitting comfortably within a historic house or contemporary setting
By Arabella Youens Published
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Style Icons: Rubelli
Italian company Rubelli is celebrated for its luxurious, textural and colorful furnishing fabrics
By Arabella Youens Published
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British Style: Ian Mankin
Ian Mankin is renowned for its natural woven fabrics and furnishings made in Lancashire, UK, and exported to the US and across the world
By Arabella Youens Published
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The world's best interior designers love using this color in the home – here's why
An earthy golden yellow is a shade that shines, but it also creates rooms that are rich and enveloping – it's a hue that's like a warm embrace. Here's the experts take on this bold shade...
By Arabella Youens Published
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How to commission wallpaper and murals
Experts explain what to consider before putting a transformative stamp on a room with a bespoke wallpaper or mural
By Arabella Youens Published
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Turquoise color – why this timeless blue-green color is making its way into our homes
This month, we're admiring a gorgeous turquoise that combines blue and green – the most stylish tones of the season
By Arabella Youens Published
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Color of the Month – this surprising color is the most popular choice for 2022
This month, we're admiring a gorgeous neutral that combines beige and brown – the most stylish tones of the season
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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Glass partition walls – how to replace internal walls and create a timeless design feature
A favorite design detail in modernist or mid-century homes, glass partition walls are a clever way to break up spaces
By Arabella Youens Published