
Emily Moorman
Emily is a freelance interior design writer based in Scotland. Prior to going freelance in the spring of 2025, Emily worked as Homes & Gardens’ Paint & Color Editor, covering all things color across interiors and home decor for the Homes & Gardens website. Having gained specific expertise in this area, Emily is well-versed in writing about decorating with color – from the latest color trends to guiding homeowners towards the best paint shades – and is passionate about the importance of color psychology in home design to create spaces that are as practical and comfortable as they are stylish. Before her career in writing, Emily studied at Norwich University of the Arts, gaining an undergraduate degree in Fashion Communication. Upon graduating, she worked in creative roles across PR and marketing, giving her valuable experience in storytelling and digital communication. She uses her varied industry experience to craft meaningful written content, working with leading interior designers to inspire homeowners to create personality-led homes. Based in Glasgow, Emily lives in a tenement flat, which she loves furnishing with vintage furniture finds. Her own interior design style reflects the simplicity and clean lines of mid-century design, paired with more modern pieces. While she loves the calmness of a neutral colour palette, she enjoys adding bolder colors through accents. Emily loves homes that tell a story and reflect a timeless approach to design and decorating, and is constantly inspired by unique spaces that feel truly personal.
Latest articles by Emily Moorman
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What colors go best with pale blue? 7 of the most stylish pairings recommended by interior experts
From wood tones to pastels, these are the best colors to pair with pale blue
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Is white actually out of style? Interior designers weigh in on this classic color for 2025 decorating
Here's what designers have to say about the relevance of this quiet color in a world of bold color trends
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Kips Bay Decorator Show House is returning to Palm Beach this February – here's all you need to know about the esteemed design event
23 designers are set to transform the impressive Palm Beach property
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This interior designer swears by these popular paint colors that bring 'elegance to any space' – two shades to know about for a sophisticated home
Here's why designer Marie Flanigan loves using Benjamin Moore's White Dove and Farrow & Ball's Dead Salmon
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Colors of The Year – get to know every shade revealed by leading paint brands for 2025
Looking ahead to 2025? Gain insight on all the just-launched color trends from leading paint brands, from Valspar to Behr
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Explore Paint & Paper Library’s brand new ‘Jewels’ color collection – 8 joy-giving shades inspired by the vibrancy of natural minerals
Paying homage to the stunning colors found within natural minerals, this collection is full of energy
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These are Sherwin-Williams' most calming paint colors – 5 delicate shades for a relaxing home
Create a restful home with these pared-back and gentle paint colors
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The best neutral paint colors for bathrooms that aren't white – 5 timeless shades designers always turn to
From earthy tones to soft pinks, these are designers' favorite neutral paints for bathrooms
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Designers who never follow trends swear by this color family to make their homes look timeless
If you want to create a timeless color scheme, look no further than decorating with a collection of blues
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I'm a color editor and out of all the trends I have seen this year Pinterest's 2025 palette is best for bold yet liveable shades
Explore the five colors in the 2025 Pinterest Palette, from rich and daring hues to mellow tones
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This Sherwin-Williams paint palette features 5 staple hues for a sophisticated and anti-trend home – learn all about the 'Quiet Elegance' shades
From warm whites to darker shades, this paint palette is effortlessly timeless
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Benjamin Moore's much-loved Van Deusen Blue is a 'foundational' navy blue paint that's versatile for so many spaces – here's all you need to know
Discover the timeless and sophisticated appeal of this popular blue paint
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Little Greene launches its latest heritage-inspired wallpaper collection – and the 8 color-centric vintage designs aren't just for kid's rooms
Discover the colorful and historic charm of the Storybook Papers
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Sherwin-Williams' Sealskin is a trending dark brown paint – a sleek and chic shade for embracing the moody color trend
Here's all you need to know about decorating with this on-trend dark brown paint
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Color drenching has never been simpler with this color expert's one-paint-finish approach for the whole room
Not sure which paint finishes to use in your color-drenched scheme? Lick's color expert has the answers
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10 Farrow & Ball paint colors you've probably never heard of that designers swear by
Discover some of Farrow & Ball's lesser-known paint colors, from neutrals to bolds
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What do 2025’s Color of the Years say about the year ahead? 5 decorating trends expected to define the coming months
With the Color of the Years now all revealed, here's how experts say they'll shape our decorating habits in 2025
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Our interior editors aren’t decorating with these 3 divisive colors in 2025 – here's why
From daring purple to cool grays, H&G's editors are giving these hues a miss this year
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Bored of using white paint in small spaces? This color psychologist says that black is the unexpected 'calming' color to use instead
Here's why going bold with your color choices in small spaces is the best way to go in 2025
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5 enduring colors designers always return to when they have trend fatigue
Feeling overwhelmed by quickly passing color trends? These are the shades to turn back to
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14 on-trend purple paints approved by interiors designers to use in 2025
From rich and moody purples to uplifting mid-tones, these are amongst the best purple paints
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9 rooms that prove color drenching makes small spaces look bigger
Designers say that color-drenching is a tried and tested way to make spaces appear more expansive
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The best colors to decorate with in January according to designers – 5 shades to refresh your home this winter
Refresh your color schemes at the start of the year with designers' favorite winter hues
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Sherwin-Williams' January Color of the Month is a warm white paint that exudes 'quiet elegance' – here's all you need to know about decorating with it
Refresh your home this January with this fresh yet warming white paint
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