Articles by Ruth Doherty, Contributing Editor

Ruth Doherty is an experienced digital writer and editor specializing in interiors, travel and lifestyle. With 20 years of writing for national sites under her belt, she’s worked for the likes of Livingetc.com, Standard, Ideal Home, Stylist and Marie Claire as well as Homes & Gardens. When she’s not writing, Ruth can be found indulging in her second passion: art and painting. Outside work, she also carries out her own building projects, and is currently renovating a lodge in the Buckinghamshire countryside - a project that perfectly suits her penchant for modern rustic, organic, earthy interiors.

Latest articles by Ruth Doherty

The Expert – everything you need to know about the must-see new interior design platform

Get one-to-one advice from top designers like Jake Arnold, Leanne Ford, and Becki Owens...

See inside this chic Malibu beach house, once home to Judy Garland

The mid-century coastal home has been given a thoroughly modern makeover…

By Ruth Doherty Published 7 April 21
The 'dirty kitchen' is the new must-have for serious entertainers – here's what you need to know

Discover what a dirty kitchen is – and why everybody wants one...

By Ruth Doherty Published 6 April 21
The five zone kitchen: what it is and why it's ideal for modern family life

The five zone kitchen is stealing the kitchen triangle's crown when it comes to layout planning. Here's what you need to know

By Ruth Doherty Published 2 April 21

Step inside Jon Bon Jovi’s palatial waterside chateau in New Jersey

Bon Jovi's outstanding property sits on 15 acres of prime real estate in one of the East Coast’s most affluent communities, and boasts its own pub and recording studio…

By Ruth Doherty Published 30 March 21
See inside the stunning home of I.M. Pei, the celebrated architect who designed the Louvre Pyramid

I.M. Pei's historic townhouse has views over the East River in Manhattan

By Ruth Doherty Published 25 March 21
Design house: See inside an imaginative Chelsea townhouse with unique design flourishes

Discover the trompe l'oeil hallway mural and faux marble bath...

By Ruth Doherty Published 24 March 21

Step inside Gene Simmons' house – an incredible Beverly Hills mansion on sale for $25 million

The rock star has owned the sprawling property since 1984...

By Ruth Doherty Published 24 March 21
Derek Jeter’s house really is his castle – and it’s on sale for $12.75 million

'The Castle' sits on Greenwood Lake in New York and dates back to 1903...

By Ruth Doherty Published 17 March 21
Explore this Grade II-listed manor house with its own moat

The historic house dates back to the 1670s...

By Ruth Doherty Published 15 March 21

See inside Sarah Silverman’s sleek West Hollywood home – on the market for £1.795 million

The modern pied-à-terre is situated just off the Sunset Strip…

By Ruth Doherty Published 15 March 21
The double pantry is 2021's next big thing – here's everything you need to know

Practical as well as pretty, double pantries are the new kitchen must-have (but, shhh! Don't tell the kitchen dresser...)

By Ruth Doherty Published 11 March 21
See inside the decadent Hilfiger Connecticut estate – on sale for $40 million

The equestrian estate in Greenwich sits on 17 acres overlooking the Long Island Sound...

By Ruth Doherty Published 10 March 21

Step inside celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin's house – a minimalist oasis in LA

Tour Jen Atkin's house – the Ouai founder has listed her contemporary LA home for $4.2 million

By Ruth Doherty Published 9 March 21
Explore Bryan Cranston's eco-conscious beachfront house in California – on the market for $5 million

The beautiful property is described as 'one of the most remarkable green homes ever built in California'...

By Ruth Doherty Published 8 March 21
See inside Lily Collins’ Beverly Hills estate – just sold for $13.5 million

Lily Collins' house is a luxury midcentury modern property on an estate with 0.7 acres of land...

By Ruth Doherty Published 6 March 21

Explore Chrissy Teigen and John Legend’s incredible Beverly Hills mansion

Step inside this modern marvel...

By Ruth Doherty Published 5 March 21
The monochromatic color scheme – ideas and expert advice for creating yours

Embrace the trend for monochromatic color schemes for a fresh – and dramatic – interiors update

By Ruth Doherty Published 5 March 21
LATEST: Pinterest reports a rise in black kitchen searches – these 5 rooms will turn you to the dark side

Dark, moody and dramatic is the dish of the day...

By Ruth Doherty Published 4 March 21

Introducing Farrow & Ball x Kelly Wearstler: The California Collection – a palette of 8 fresh, sun-soaked hues

The chic designer collaboration celebrates the beautiful colors of California and will add a vibrant, uplifting element to your home...

By Ruth Doherty Published 3 March 21
Explore Jennifer Hudson's former apartment in New York's most iconic complex

Jennifer Hudson's New York apartment has gone on the market for $6.995 million.

By Ruth Doherty Published 2 March 21
Tour Jerry Bruckheimer’s house, a cool, contemporary penthouse with sweeping views over Miami Beach

This ultra-modern Miami penthouse is a lesson in how to do luxury contemporary chic...

By Ruth Doherty Published 1 March 21

Kit Kemp reveals this one reupholstery job can 'transform a room'

Designer shares five top tips on how to reupholster a chair...

By Ruth Doherty Published 27 February 21
10 features a super-prime property has – what a post-pandemic home needs to top $10 million

These are the pre-requisites that big spenders are looking for when splashing out over $10 million

By Ruth Doherty Published 26 February 21
Poppy Delevingne shares beautiful before and after photos of her covetable London home

You need to see the botanical bathroom with flamboyant wallpaper used at the Beverly Hills Hotel...

By Ruth Doherty Published 26 February 21

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Latest articles by Ruth Doherty

The Expert – everything you need to know about the must-see new interior design platform

See inside this chic Malibu beach house, once home to Judy Garland

The 'dirty kitchen' is the new must-have for serious entertainers – here's what you need to know

The five zone kitchen: what it is and why it's ideal for modern family life

Step inside Jon Bon Jovi’s palatial waterside chateau in New Jersey

See inside the stunning home of I.M. Pei, the celebrated architect who designed the Louvre Pyramid

Design house: See inside an imaginative Chelsea townhouse with unique design flourishes

Step inside Gene Simmons' house – an incredible Beverly Hills mansion on sale for $25 million

Derek Jeter’s house really is his castle – and it’s on sale for $12.75 million

Explore this Grade II-listed manor house with its own moat

See inside Sarah Silverman’s sleek West Hollywood home – on the market for £1.795 million

The double pantry is 2021's next big thing – here's everything you need to know

See inside the decadent Hilfiger Connecticut estate – on sale for $40 million

Step inside celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin's house – a minimalist oasis in LA

Explore Bryan Cranston's eco-conscious beachfront house in California – on the market for $5 million

See inside Lily Collins’ Beverly Hills estate – just sold for $13.5 million

Explore Chrissy Teigen and John Legend’s incredible Beverly Hills mansion

The monochromatic color scheme – ideas and expert advice for creating yours

LATEST: Pinterest reports a rise in black kitchen searches – these 5 rooms will turn you to the dark side

Introducing Farrow & Ball x Kelly Wearstler: The California Collection – a palette of 8 fresh, sun-soaked hues

Explore Jennifer Hudson's former apartment in New York's most iconic complex

Tour Jerry Bruckheimer’s house, a cool, contemporary penthouse with sweeping views over Miami Beach

Kit Kemp reveals this one reupholstery job can 'transform a room'

10 features a super-prime property has – what a post-pandemic home needs to top $10 million

Poppy Delevingne shares beautiful before and after photos of her covetable London home

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