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 increase natural light in your bedroom – experts advise
Discover the strategies the experts use to boost daylight in a bedroom that’s gloomy
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Should you place a rug under a coffee table? The rules from interiors pros
Design experts weigh in on the merits of putting a rug under a coffee table
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Why am I getting so many gnats in the house? The reasons for an infestation
Find out why gnats are multiplying at speed and what to do about it from the experts
By Sarah Warwick Published
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The dirtiest places in a living room – and the ways to ensure they stay spick-and-span
Find out where the muck likes to lurk in a living room and how to keep the room’s dirtiest places pristine
By Sarah Warwick Published
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The 7 dirtiest places in an entryway – and how to keep them sparkling
Keep grime at bay. These are the areas of an entryway that get the dirtiest plus expert advice on cleaning them
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Should you put a rug under a dining table? Designers weigh in
Discover the verdict from interiors professionals on placing a rug under a table
By Sarah Warwick Published
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How to clean a TV screen – without streaks or damage
Find out how to clean a TV screen of dust, streaks and fingerprints while preserving its quality
By Sarah Warwick Last updated
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10 things designers do to make rooms look bigger – strategies for success from the experts
Discover the clever ways interiors professionals stretch small spaces, and nail them in your home
By Sarah Warwick Published
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What are the best fall living room colors? Experts pick the best of the season’s shades
Introduce fall’s loveliest living room colors with these suggestions from the interior design experts on seasonal scheming
By Sarah Warwick Published
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6 fall decorating ideas that make a home look expensive, cozy and warm
Discover how fall decor can make a house look expensive by creating high-end seasonal style – minus the high price tag from the experts
By Sarah Warwick Last updated
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What are the best fall bedroom colors? Beautiful hues and how to bring them in
The fall bedroom colors interior designers recommend are right here
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Can Halloween pumpkins be eaten? The lowdown on consuming these fruits
Could the pumpkin on the porch make nutritious and tasty recipes? Get the expert view
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Why do I have gnats in my house? Expert answers to help you keep them away
Understand why there are gnats in your house and you can make it less attractive. Here are the reasons
By Sarah Warwick Published
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How to kill yellow jackets – expert advice on banishing stinging insects
Yellow jackets are aggressive and their stings can be harmful. This is the lowdown on putting an end to their presence
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Should I deadhead yarrow? Gardening experts share their knowhow for more blooms
Get the lowdown on whether it’s worthwhile to add deadheading yarrow to your gardening maintenance to-do list. We asked garden experts
By Sarah Warwick Published
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What is meadowscaping? And why this 'new' garden trend is so valuable
Swapping a manicured lawn for a wilder landscape is a huge trend – but what’s involved and should you join in?
By Sarah Warwick Published
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How to keep lupines blooming – simple ways to encourage extra flowers
Enjoy lupine flowers for longer with these tactics recommended by gardening professionals
By Sarah Warwick Published
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How to propagate rhododendron – expert ways to cultivate new plants
Discover the alternatives for propagating rhododendron to enjoy more bold blooms in the backyard
By Sarah Warwick Published
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How to propagate bougainvillea – 2 expert methods to try
Fallen for this vibrantly colored climber? You'll be pleased to know you can propagate bougainvillea. Check out these ways to create new vines without expense
By Sarah Warwick Published
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How to propagate lucky bamboo – grow new plants for your home
Lucky bamboo can be propagated from a cutting. Discover how to do it successfully with our expert guide, and multiply your plants easily
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Why are my hydrangeas wilting? The answers and the solutions from the experts
Discover the reasons why the beautiful blooms of hydrangeas wilt and what you can do about it
By Sarah Warwick Published
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How to propagate lupines – expert advice on making new plants
Discover the ways to propagate lupines and boost the number of these beautiful blooms in your yard
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Deadheading lupines – why to do it and the technique to use
Keep these colorful flowers blooming for longer by deadheading lupines
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Why is my philodendron turning yellow? The causes and how to put a stop to it
Follow the experts’ advice to find the reasons for a philodendron turning yellow and the action to take
By Sarah Warwick Published