Pippa Blenkinsop
Based in the Cotswolds, Pippa is a homes writer and stylist with a passion for historic and country homes, craft, folksy style, print and color. After a degree in Art History, she began her career over 10 years ago as a freelance styling assistant for editorial and commercial projects contributing to brands and titles including John Lewis, Tesco, Homes & Antiques, BBC Antiques Roadshow Magazine, Molly Makes, Country Homes & Interiors.
From there she became Content Producer for Period Living where her flair for creating decorating content and styling homes and cover shoots saw her progress to the role of Style Editor and be awarded Future’s Rising Star award. Here she oversaw the news, decorating, shopping and antiques pages whilst styling and writing numerous homes features and cover shoots, working closely with photographers to create beautiful imagery for the magazine.
Continuing her passion for decorating and inspiring people to make their homes unique, Pippa now regularly contributes to Homes & Gardens and she is always on the hunt for beautiful images and exciting new trends to share with an international audience. She has also written for realhomes.com and gardeningetc. With her heart in the country, when she’s not writing, you’ll find her on her village allotment, Pippa’s Plot, growing flowers for her styling work or hunting out the next best walk, cafe, farm shop or antiques fair. She’s also a keen cook, yogi and runner.
Latest articles by Pippa Blenkinsop
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6 nostalgic colors interior designers are loving in 2025 – perfect for creating a stand-out transitional scheme
Interior designers and color experts share their favorite nostalgic colors of the moment, for a characterful and comforting space
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What are the most timeless decorating ideas? Design experts share how to create a stylish and welcoming space with enduring appeal
Interior designers share their key tips for creating timeless schemes, from color choices to furnishings
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How can you design a colorful kitchen and ensure it's still timeless?
Discover how to create a colorful kitchen that will stand the test of time with these expert tips
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12 tips for arranging furniture around a fireplace to create cozy, inviting spaces
Optimize your living room layout and make a feature of your fireplace with these ideas for arranging furniture around a fireplace
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Is emerald the new way to do green in 2025? Designers explain why this more vivid luxurious hue is replacing softer shades
A rich, jewel-like shade of green is trending in the design world. We spoke to interior design experts about how to decorate with emerald green
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How to layer lighting – expert tips to create the perfect soft yet practical scheme for every room
Discover how to combine multiple light sources to create practical and welcoming spaces in every room
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How to style glass fronted kitchen cabinets – 8 ways to elevate your kitchen storage
Keep glazed cabinets looking practical and beautiful with these design tips and styling ideas
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6 calming kitchen colors that will make this hardworking space instantly more serene
Turn your kitchen into a soothing sanctuary with these on-trend calming kitchen colors picked by experts
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Arched doorways are on the rise – here's why designers are ditching traditional doorways for captivating curves
Experts reveal why they love arched doorways and elegant curves, along with how and where to use them
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Exterior paint trends 2025 – 8 stylish color ideas for the outside of your home
These are the most stylish exterior paint trends for the year ahead, as explained by industry experts and designers
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Should you stop flipping your thrift shop finds? 5 designers on when to upcycle a piece and when to leave it alone
Seasoned furniture flippers and interior designers weigh into the upcycling debate plus share their tips
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Is this the end of the fitted kitchen? 6 reasons why unfitted kitchens are on the rise
Fitted kitchens will always have a place, but unfitted kitchens are becoming increasingly popular, and here's why
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Decorating with vintage fabrics – 8 ways to inject color, texture and heritage style into your space
From a small cushion to a feature wallhanging, vintage fabrics are the perfect way to bring unique personality and character to interiors
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8 New Year table decor ideas for celebrating in style
No celebration is complete without these interior designer-approved New Year table decor ideas
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The humble pot hanger is making a comeback – here's why the interior designers love this charming vintage storage
Pot hangers make great functional focal points in any kitchen, from rustic country to luxury cooks' kitchens
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How to decorate your home for a New Year's party – 6 simple yet effective tweaks you can make between Christmas and New Year
Whether you're hosting a big New Year's Eve party or having a quiet night in with a select few, dressing your home up for the festivities is a must
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10 ways to make your ‘clutter’ and collections look beautiful
Discover how to display collectibles like a pro with these inspiring ideas and expert tips
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7 key collectibles interior designers look for when antique and vintage shopping
Discover the key collectibles interior designers look for when antique and vintage shopping
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I've styled 100s of rooms over my interior design career – these are the failsafe styling tricks I use to elevate a space every single time
Style your spaces like a professional for a warm and timeless feel with these expert styling tips
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I've been styling homes for the holidays for decades – these are the timeless themes I see year after year
Create a timeless Christmas decorating scheme that will endure year after year with these festive styling ideas and tips
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Nostalgia-core is the comforting decor trend that harks back to simpler times – here's how to get the sentimental style
Create comforting interiors which conjure happy memories with these nostalgic decorating ideas
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Designers are choosing this really specific shade of brown to warm up rooms but keep them neutral
Considered the new luxurious neutral, this chestnut hue can be both sophisticated and down-to-earth
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Hidden doors are the whimsical trend that can actually be very practical – here's how designers use them
Discreet and intriguing, these clever hidden door ideas are perfect for enhancing the function and visual unity of a room
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9 Japandi bedroom ideas to create a serene and stylish scheme
Discover how to create a beautiful sleek and soothing Japandi bedroom with these beautiful decorating ideas and expert advice
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