Articles by Ruby Smith, Contributing Writer

Ruby is currently interning at Livingetc. Since graduating from the University of Bristol with a degree in English Literature, she is now completing a master's degree in Magazine Journalism at City, University of London. While at university, Ruby tailors her studies to focus on all things involving arts, culture, and design.

From a family of graphic designers, artists, and furniture makers, Ruby has spent her whole life surrounded by mood boards and fabric swatches. Since moving to London, Ruby has dedicated any spare moment to researching new ways to decorate her flat — despite slight protests from her flatmates. Outside of work and studies, you will most likely find her flicking through interiors magazines or creating Pinterest boards for her future home.

Ruby Smith

Latest articles by Ruby Smith

I Already Knew She Was Cool, but Seeing an Iconic Chris Wolston Wicker Chair in Dua Lipa's Home Sealed the Deal For Me

This Basement Kitchen's 'Unexpected' Pantry Door Detail Makes It Feel Much Bigger and Not "Like a Cave"

Ashley Tisdale French's 'Anti-Trend' Color Scheme Feels Brilliantly Calming on Social Media Feeds Filled With Oversaturated Spaces

I Spied This Bold Color Combination in Victoria Beckham's Dressing Room — Here's How I'm Going to Copy It in My Own Home

No Sharp Corners! Everybody Is Including This Soft, Subtle Kitchen Design Detail That Makes Your Space Feel Calmer

Kylie Jenner's Bathroom Renovations Prove That Marble Is a Truly Timeless Feature – And Experts Agree

5 'Appliance Garage' Ideas That Help Keep Kitchen Countertops Minimalist and Clear of Toasters, Mixers, Coffee Machines, and More

Since I Discovered This Kitchen's Genius 'Toaster Drawer', I Think Everyone Should Have One — It Solves My Breakfast's Biggest Countertop Problem and Clears Away Excess Clutter

Aaron Paul's Spanish-Style Mansion Is on the Market — And It Captures One of the Biggest Interior Trends Perfectly, Handpainted Ceilings and All

I Noticed This Design Detail in the Background of Gwyneth Paltrow's Latest Cooking Video, and Now I Need One in My Own Kitchen

The Last-Minute Christmas Day Buys You Really Don't Want To Go Without (and, More Importantly, Can Still Get Delivered)

Troye Sivan's Just-Listed Hollywood Hills Home Is the Definition of 'Laid-Back Cool' — Sunken Bath? Yes, Please

I Asked My Furniture-Maker Dad How to Remove Water Stains From a Wooden Table — These Are His 3 "Tried and Tested" Tricks

Poppy Delevingne and Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s Christmas Trees Both Have This ‘Dated’ Thing in Common That’s Making a Nostalgic Comeback

I'm Over Perfectly Arranged Florals — Pearl Lowe's Romantic Christmas Fireplace Is Dreamy, but Not 'Overthought'

What Is the Four-Gift Rule? And Is It Really the Secret to Less Over-Consumption (and, Let’s Face It, Less Clutter)?

Etsy Has the Stats on What We're Shopping, and This Is the Color and Texture It Says Will Be Everywhere in 2026