
Katrina Harper-Lewis
Katrina is a lifestyle writer and editor and looks after food, entertaining, sleep and wellness content at Homes & Gardens. She started her career writing about farming and environmental science for Defra's internal magazine, Landscape, before becoming features writer at Sainsbury's magazine, where she covered homes, fashion and beauty, real life, celebrity interviews and diary pages. After five years, Katrina took the plunge into freelancing, during which time she wrote for Ideal Home, The Evening Standard Homes & Property, Boots Health & Beauty, Waitrose Food, Tesco magazine and Asda magazine, and acted as Deputy Editor on John Lewis' Edition, as well as for a collection of monthly regional glossies, also called Edition. Katrina joins Homes & Gardens from her previous role as Herts & Beds Editor of luxury lifestyle platform, Muddy Stilettos, where she created local content and managed social channels, contributed to national campaigns and ran the annual local lifestyle business awards. She's also written about beautiful, storied homes for online platform, The Home Page. Katrina lives in Hertfordshire with her husband and two children in a 100-year old cottage, which she is passionate about putting her stamp on.
Latest articles by Katrina Harper-Lewis
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I Hate to Break it to You, But Gray is Here to Stay – Joanna Gaines Has Revitalised this 'Dull' Color in the Simplest and Most Elegant Way
We thought we'd seen the back of this shade, too, but a clever color pairing, warm metallics, and worn leather give this overdone wall color a new lease of life
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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Hold the Symmetry – Chrissy Metz's Sculptural Living Room Quietly Dismisses This Key Design Rule, Yet Remains Beautifully Balanced
Following the lines of her home's architecture, Chrissy Metz's living room layout is so aesthetically pleasing
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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This Genius, Easy Door Hack Will Keep Your Home Warm and Cozy During the Bomb Cyclone Without Causing Any Damage
If you're battening down the hatches for the storms, a simple-to-install sealant could make all the difference to the temperature inside the house
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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The Answer to Making Your Large Living Room Feel Cozy and Intentional is in Ellen DeGeneres' Sectional Layout – it's a Masterclass in Zoning
Clever furniture groupings, area rugs, lighting, and cohesive decor help to define Ellen DeGeneres' zonal living room
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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The Quiet Magic of Joanna Gaines’ Kitchen Designs: Why the Right Materials Can Change Everything
Luxe and natural materials are the key to making Joanna Gaines' dark green kitchen feel warm and nostalgic
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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I'm Calling it – Brown is the Chicest Shade to Decorate With Right Now, as Proved by Jasmine Tookes' Rich Chocolate Dining Room
Sculptural furniture, earthy elements, and soft lighting bring this controversial shade into 2026
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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Kirsten Dunst's Dark Kitchen Cabinet, Countertop, and Tile Combination is Surprisingly Rich and Sumptuous – it's a Masterclass in Layered Luxe
Natural wood, brushed metallics, and mixed finishes keep the look elegant, rather than oppressive
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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I'm Shocked by Kendall Jenner's Bathroom Tile Shade – I Thought it Was the Opposite of Chic, But I'll Admit I've Been Proved Wrong
It brings a fresh, nature-inspired, and vibrant twist to the star's spa-like bathroom.
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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Catherine, Princess of Wales' Ethereal BAFTAs Dress Triggered a Home Decor Lightbulb Moment – it's the Unexpected Shade I've Been Looking For
The softest mauve looks so beautiful on the princess, and I've got designs on the shade for my interior scheme
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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I Thought Monochrome Bathrooms Were Cold and Boring Until I Saw Naomi Watts’ Opulent Space – And It’s All Down to One Simple Trick
Mixing warm metallics with monochrome can make a stark bathroom feel elegant and inviting
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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I Can't Stop Thinking About the Unexpected Color Pairing in Drake's Glamorous Dining Room – it's Such a Brave and Playful Twist on Luxe
Pastels and brights combine in this elegant setting for a unique, yet chic look
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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Bobby and Talani Diggs' Earthy Palette is the Blueprint for a Calming Living Room – It's Balanced, Grounding, and Harmonious
The musician and film producer couple's Malibu home was designed with harmony and flow in mind – and you can replicate its serenity with ease
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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Colman Domingo's Mid-Century Living Space Breaks Every Design Rule – It's a Riot of Art, Color, and Texture
The vibrant space mixes hard and soft edges, muted and vibrant shades, and natural materials with modernist designs – and somehow, it works
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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Ellen DeGeneres' Perfect Conversational Seating Follows This One Simple Rule – and it Creates the Most Inviting Space
Color, texture, and positioning also play a part in balancing the room and keeping guests comfortable
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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Cher Defies Cabinetry Norms with a Rule-Breaking Lattice Style – And the Result Is Stunning
The design choice in Cher's chic LA home proves how to make an elegant storage statement
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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Stanley Tucci’s New Indoor-Outdoor Pizza Oven Cooks Perfect Pies in 90 Seconds – And It’s Under $800 Right Now
Forget forking out for different appliances to suit the season, this sleek retro design can be used inside and out, and comes in five chic shades
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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Why People Open Their Windows and Doors on Lunar New Year – and How It Brings Positive Energy
This Chinese New Year tradition is believed to release negative energy from your home and welcome in good health, wealth, and fortune
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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You Might Have Overlooked the Statement Lighting in Gwyneth Paltrow's Dramatic Dining Room, but its Subtle Beauty Frames the Space Flawlessly
It's one of many stunning details in Gwyneth's dining room, but the lighting plays a crucial role in the design of this bold space
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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I Thought an All-Marble Scheme Would be Overkill in a Small Bathroom, But Whitney Port Shows How to Make it Feel Beautifully Balanced
Whitney Port's bathroom features this luxe material on the walls, floors, and counters, but far from being overwhelming or cold it looks chic and inviting
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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Design-Led Furniture and Vibrant Art Have Injected a 'Soulful Modernism' into Chef Daniel Humm and Annabelle Dexter-Jones' Mid-Century Living Space
Mixed woods, collected pieces, and color bring warmth and character to the couple's open-plan home
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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I’d Been Wavering Over Colorful Kitchen Islands, but Jennifer Flavin Stallone’s Has Sealed the Deal – It’s the Chicest Shade I’ve Seen This Year
Her powder blue kitchen island makes a bold, yet elegant statement – it's a reminder of the hue's enduring power
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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Statement Art Creates a 'Gallery Moment' in Sarah Paulson's Tiny Kitchen – It's an Inspired and Transformative Addition
Her chosen artwork brings personality and warmth to an otherwise functional part of the home, and I'm inspired to do the same
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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I Learned How to Stay Cozy Without Power, and You Can Too: 5 Low-Tech Tricks to Keep You Comfortable if Heating Fails
Fend off the chill with these easy-to-achieve expert lessons that don't rely on power
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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Beyond the Curve: How Aubrey Plaza’s Sculptural Living Room Masterfully Balances the 30% Rule for Ultimate Comfort
Curves are a key feature of Aubrey's calming space, which combines functional furniture with sculptural accessories
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