Pip Rich
Pip Rich is an interiors journalist and editor with 20 years' experience, having written for all of the UK's biggest titles. Most recently, he was the Global Editor in Chief of our sister brand, Livingetc, where he now continues in a consulting role as Executive Editor. Before that, he was acting editor of Homes and Gardens, and has held staff positions at Sunday Times Style, ELLE Decoration, Red and Grazia. He has written three books - his most recent, A New Leaf, looked at the homes of architects who had decorated with house plants. Over his career, he has interviewed pretty much every interior designer working today, soaking up their knowledge and wisdom so as to become an expert himself.
Latest articles by Pip Rich
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Does bedside lighting need to match on both sides? Designers on whether twinning is winning
Interior designers all agree on whether bedside lighting needs to match, and the answer allows you to create a truly modern space that feels right for all who sleep in it
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What's the right order to do a remodel? 7 steps to follow from someone who has learned the hard way
Interior designer Layton Campbell knows the right order to do a remodel, and there are some curveballs you might not expect. But it's all part of the process
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The 7 questions I wish I had asked before starting my kitchen remodel – confirmed by an interior designer
Interior designer Layton Campbell helps me confirm the questions I wish I had asked before starting my kitchen remodel, to ensure a seamless and stylish finish
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How to decorate with Farrow and Ball's Pink Ground – 7 designers share how they use this perfect pink shade
Dubbed as the ideal neutral by designers who often use it in their own homes, Farrow and Ball's Pink Ground is a versatile shade if you know how to get it right
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'I have never had a client reaction like the one I got for this project' says the designer of this quietly luxurious London home
Paolo Moschino and Philip Vergeylen said a dose of humor was the key to finessing the beauty and charm of this house just off Regent's Park
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Tour the colorful and joyful home of interior designer Stephanie Barba Mendoza
The Mexican-born creative's London home is designed to inspire and delight
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I ignored this bedroom lighting trend – but now I regret it and wish I'd listened to the experts
Designers love to integrate lighting into bedroom schemes, a trend I chose to ignore. But they were right and I was wrong and now I regret my choice
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This was the most expensive thing in our renovation (and it wasn't worth it) – experts say this alternative would have been better
Chevron wood flooring is hugely popular and desirable, but hugely expensive too. Looking at the renovation balance sheet, there could well have been some better options
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I regret painting my staircase this 'on trend' color – and experts agree I've made a mistake
It seems like such a good idea to paint my stairs in a dark color - but reality and experts have both taught me it really wasn't
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How to style a bed in front of a window – 7 ways designers make this tricky layout look like it was done on purpose
Placing a bed in front of a window is never likely to be your first choice, but sometimes it's the only choice you'll have. Designers explain how to work with this difficult layout instead of against it
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7 once-ugly interior design trends that are beautiful in 2024
Design trends are changing so fast that interiors experts are finding beauty in what was once considered ugly, updating these ideas to add aesthetic value
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What color curtains go with gray walls? Designers pick the 7 best shades
There are plenty of curtain colors that go with gray walls, but these 7 designer favorites work to create calming and sophisticated schemes
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I chose not to follow this key lighting trend – and now get why designers are doing lighting this way
Designers have been turned off by the idea of the big light, yet I've embraced them in every room in my house. Now, I understand why the mood is shifting
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I'm refurbing my bathroom and I'm not following this key 2024 spa-like trend – here's why
There's a design trick that is seemingly easy to do and that designers love for creating spa-like bathrooms. I'm right not to be following along?
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Can paint colors affect the value of your home?
Experts who know how to sell houses, know what sells those houses – and could it be the paint colors? Here they share whether they make a difference
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9 window treatment mistakes designers see homeowners making time and time again (and how to avoid them)
From using pattern incorrectly to accidentally increasing the budget, avoiding these window treatment mistakes will create a much more considered, cohesive decor approach
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I didn't follow this trend for my dining room – and now really regret it
Murals are a key dining room trend that designers love to include to create convivial, relaxed spaces. I so nearly used one in mine and that fact I didn't is my biggest renovation regret
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9 small sunroom ideas that prove you don't need a lot of space to create a sanctuary
Interior designers share their favorite small sunroom ideas, helping to create spaces where you can entertain, relax, unwind and enjoy the views
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What is wainscoting? Everything you need to know about this timeless wallcovering that never dates
Designers love the way wainscoting brings character, coziness and elevated architectural detail to every room it is used in – this is everything you need to know to decorate with it yourself
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7 rules designers always follow to find the best exterior paint for your home
From looking at the home's surroundings to factoring in the light, these are the rules designers follow to make sure they're always picking the best exterior paint
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This is the one kitchen trend I regret following in my remodel – it's so impractical
The trend for ridged wood cabinets is both minimalist and modern, but trust me, it comes with its own problems
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I remodeled my kitchen two years ago – this is what I regret and the design elements I am still loving
After two years of living in my 'new' kitchen, these are the things I wish I had done differently (and the things I am still loving)
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I used this unexpected Farrow & Ball paint in my living room – but this simple tweak transformed the space
I love the depth of color in Cola by Farrow and Ball. It's perfect for a cocooning living room, but it got so much better when I learned about the Dead Flat finish
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6 color mistakes people often make in their homes, and the tricks designers use to avoid them
These color mistakes are the ones designers see most often in peoples' homes. But don't worry, they know just how to remedy them
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