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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How to remove coffee stains – and rescue fabrics and surfaces
Find out how to remove coffee stains from upholstery, carpet, linens and more
By Sarah Warwick Last updated
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The ultimate rug size guide – how to pick the right dimensions for every room
Get a rug that’s the perfect fit whatever the space. Our guide has all the essential dimensions and details
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Can you paint a grill? Experts reveal how to update your barbecue with a lick of paint
If it’s in need of a makeover, find out whether painting a grill is a good strategy
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Give your tired garden shed a summer makeover – how to paint a shed in 5 easy steps
Refresh a tired exterior by painting a garden shed the way the pros do
By Sarah Warwick Published
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How to clean a shingle roof the right way – professionals tips for a stain-free finish
Revitalize the exterior of your home by cleaning a shingle roof
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Should you paint your garage door and front door the same color?
Discover the expert view on whether the garage door and the front door should match
By Sarah Warwick Published
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How much does it cost to install an outside shower – 4 key costs to consider
An outside shower can be stylish as well as useful. Find out what you can expect to pay to install one
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Painting a room? This is how to calculate how much paint you'll need
Avoid buying too much paint, or not enough, with our guide to figuring out the quantity needed
By Sarah Warwick Published
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You can't afford to ignore these 6 major structural issues with your home – here's how to spot the signs
Discover the signs that can indicate structural problems with your home that you must deal with
By Sarah Warwick Published
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19 front door color ideas to try in 2024 that are sure to boost your home's curb appeal
Update your home fast by switching out your front door color. Here designers and paint experts talk us through their favorite shades
By Sarah Warwick Last updated
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These 5 light-boosting hacks will bring more natural light into your home
Somber rooms? Use these clever light-boosting hacks from the pros to brighten your home
By Sarah Warwick Last updated
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Should you match the pattern of your wallpaper to your couch? Experts weigh in on this growing trend
Discover if pattern matching the wallpaper and the couch gets designers’ approval or refusal
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Do living room chairs need to match? The lowdown from interiors pros
Take the advice of the experts on whether matching living room chairs equals style success
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Is an outdoor shower a good idea? 6 designers on why they added one to a project
Experts explain why an outdoor shower was a must in their design
By Sarah Warwick Published
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How much does it cost to add a skylight to your home?
Boost daylight in the interior of a home. Discover what to budget for a skylight
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Spray painting vs painting with a roller – which is best?
Take advice from the professionals on the merits of spray painting and those of using a roller
By Sarah Warwick Published
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How to choose the perfect dining room rug – 9 expert tips on size, color, fiber and more
Discover all the details you need to choose a dining room rug that’s enduringly stylish
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Rules for buying a hot tub – pro tips on selecting the best
Get your hot tub choice right. Our expert guide has the details you need
By Sarah Warwick Last updated
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What is brutalist interior design? An expert guide to this distinctive look
Fall for the industrial materials, rugged textures, and monochromatic palette of brutalist interior design
By Sarah Warwick Published
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7 reasons interior designers love Farrow & Ball paint – and why it's worth the investment
From the richness of the colors to the eco credentials, this is why interior designers swear by Farrow & Ball paint in their projects
By Sarah Warwick Published
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These outdoor cleaning tasks need to be completed before summer starts – here’s how to make them easier
Take the experts’ advice and tackle essential seasonal outdoor cleaning with ease this year
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Electro-culture gardening – an innovative and organic growing technique for better veg
Experts discuss how this organic gardening method works, potentially boosting plant growth and improving soil condition
By Sarah Warwick Last updated
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Should living room flooring be lighter or darker than the walls? Experts weigh in
Discover how to consider the color of flooring against that of the walls in a living room. This is what the pros advise
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Are you cleaning your lampshades properly? Professional cleaners reveal how to keep them looking good
Discover the ways to clean lampshades so they’re spick-and-span once more
By Sarah Warwick Published