Sarah Warwick
Sarah is a freelance journalist and editor. She covers interior design, house design, gardens, and cleaning and organizing a home as a contributing editor to H&G. Sarah has specialized in interiors, property and gardens for over 20 years, becoming executive editor of Ideal Home. A graduate in English, she began her journalism career on professional magazines, before moving into consumer brands, and was also part of the team at Homes & Ideas and Your Home magazines. As well as writing for H&G, she contributes to Future brands Real Homes and Gardening Etc, and has written for websites including Houzz, Channel 4’s flagship website 4Homes, and Future’s T3; national newspapers, including The Guardian; and magazines including Future’s Country Homes & Interiors, Homebuilding & Renovating, Period Living, and Style at Home, as well as House Beautiful, Good Homes, Grand Designs, Homes & Antiques, LandLove and The English Home among others. She puts what she writes into practice and has renovated a series of homes both at home and abroad including a 400 year old cottage, a handsome Victorian house, and newer builds. She loves the fact that her work allows her to interview renowned interior designers, architects, garden designers, and experts in home improvement, be inspired daily by the loveliest interiors and exteriors, discover the latest home appliances and innovations, and follow the trends in furniture and fittings for every room.
Latest articles by Sarah Warwick
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What makes a guest bedroom look cheap? The 7 giveaways and their remedies
Avoid the mistakes that spoil the ambiance of a guest bedroom by taking this advice from interiors experts
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Where to place a rug in the home according to Feng Shui principles – expert advice on balancing energy flow
Discover what Feng Shui teaches about rug placement – and how to get it right all around your home
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Where should your kitchen backsplash stop? Designer expertise so you can get it right for your space
Find out from interiors professionals whether a backsplash looks best extending to the ceiling
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Drapes vs curtains – what’s the difference and which will be best for your space?
Get the lowdown on the merits of drapes and curtains so you can choose the right option every time
By Sarah Warwick Published
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How to make a home gym look more expensive – 7 expert strategies for luxurious style in a practical space
These are the ways interior professionals boost the luxury of a home gym
By Sarah Warwick Published
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9 things that immediately make your kitchen look unwelcoming – and the pro-recommended ways to change the ambiance
These are the mistakes designers say spoil the atmosphere of a kitchen along with the strategies that make the room a pleasure to be in instead
By Sarah Warwick Published
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How to decorate a room with a high ceiling, according to interior designers
Take advantage of a high-ceilinged room with the techniques interior designers use
By Sarah Warwick Published
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How to decorate a room with a low ceiling – designer-recommended ways to a spacious feel
Adopt the expert strategies that make a room with a low ceiling look generous as well as stylish
By Sarah Warwick Published
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How to keep fitted sheets on a bed – and stop them slipping in the future
Bedding experts share their tips and tricks for eliminating this annoyance
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Vinyl vs laminate flooring – experts explain which affordable option could be best for your home
Choosing between vinyl and laminate for the floor? Discover how they line up against one another
By Sarah Warwick Published
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7 things making the exterior of your home look dated – and what you can do about them
Discover what’s compromising your home’s curb appeal and how to refresh its exterior
By Sarah Warwick Published
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How to add a table to a small kitchen – strategies that ensure it’s a perfect fit
A small kitchen can accommodate a table, you just need to follow this expert advice to make it work
By Sarah Warwick Published
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7 open plan living mistakes – what can go wrong and how to avoid it
Swerve open plan living mistakes with advice from the experts
By Sarah Warwick Published
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How do you make sure a white kitchen isn't boring? 10 no-fail designer strategies
Don’t let a white kitchen look bland or clinical. These are the clever ways designers add interest
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10 things to keep out of your dining room, according to interior designers
These are the pieces that compromise your dining room decor – and the reasons why you should ditch them
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Wondering how to set a Christmas table? This interior designer's step-by-step guide is the easiest method to try this year
Five easy steps to set a designer-approved Christmas table
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What's the difference between a couch and a sofa? Experts explain how to decide which is right for your space
Did you know there is actually a difference between a couch and a sofa? We asked the experts why they really aren’t two different words for one piece of furniture
By Sarah Warwick Published
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How to make your throw pillows look more expensive – pro-recommended techniques that work every time
Boost the style of your seating with interior designer expertise on making throw pillows look better
By Sarah Warwick Published
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8 kitchen backsplash mistakes to always avoid, according to interior designers
This is what interior designers see go wrong with backsplashes and how you can swerve the same errors
By Sarah Warwick Published
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How old does something actually have to be so it’s considered vintage?
We asked the experts how to work out if something is actually 'vintage' – is there a rule to how old a piece of decor or furniture has to be?
By Sarah Warwick Published
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5 things designers say you should never put on a mantel
Discover the objects that compromise the style of a mantelpiece from interiors experts
By Sarah Warwick Published
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5 things designers say you should never put on a dining room table
Keep your dining room table stylish by following this advice from interiors professionals
By Sarah Warwick Published
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When can Halloween decorations go up? Our experts weigh in
I asked Halloween enthusiasts and interior designers whether it's ever too early to get into the holiday spirit
By Sarah Warwick Last updated
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How to end a backsplash on an open wall – experts share the secrets
Score style points by learning how to end a backsplash on an open wall from the pros
By Sarah Warwick Published