
Emily Moorman
Emily is a freelance interior design writer based in Scotland. Prior to going freelance in the spring of 2025, Emily worked as Homes & Gardens’ Paint & Color Editor, covering all things color across interiors and home decor for the Homes & Gardens website. Having gained specific expertise in this area, Emily is well-versed in writing about decorating with color — from the latest color trends to guiding homeowners toward the best paint shades — and is passionate about the importance of color psychology in home design to create spaces that are as practical and comfortable as they are stylish. Before her career in writing, Emily studied at Norwich University of the Arts, gaining an undergraduate degree in Fashion Communication. Upon graduating, she worked in creative roles across PR and marketing, giving her valuable experience in storytelling and digital communication. She uses her varied industry experience to craft meaningful written content, working with leading interior designers to inspire homeowners to create personality-led homes. Based in Glasgow, Emily lives in a tenement flat, which she loves furnishing with vintage furniture finds. Her own interior design style reflects the simplicity and clean lines of mid-century design, paired with more modern pieces. While she loves the calmness of a neutral color palette, she enjoys adding bolder colors through accents. Emily loves homes that tell a story and reflect a timeless approach to design and decorating, and is constantly inspired by unique spaces that feel truly personal.
Latest articles by Emily Moorman
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Which Farrow & Ball Colors Go Together Best? 10 Instant 'Room Recipes' You Can't Get Wrong
Whether you're looking for a soft, harmonious paint pairing or something more colorful and vibrant, these are designers' go-tos from the much-loved paint brand
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12 Bright Paint Colors Interior Designers Turn to When They Want Rooms That Feel Daring, but Still Design-Forward
From fresh minty greens to warming and vibrant reds, these are the paint shades designers use when bright and colorful is the brief
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I Always Presumed That Wicker Planters Would Spell Disaster, but Then I Discovered This Clever Range With Removable Liners
Allowing for easy planting and upkeep, there's lots to love about these rattan planters that are perfect for spring
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I've Just Found a Three-Piece Freestanding Outdoor Kitchen You Can Build Yourself — It's Stylish, Made of Hardy Spruce, and Currently on Sale
On the hunt for an outdoor kitchen that's as stylish as it is functional? These freestanding units have you covered
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Okay, I've Been Seriously Overlooking Soho Home as a Place to Buy Art — And No Curator Required, the Hard Work Has Been Done for You
Finding stylish, original artwork for your home is easier than ever with this shoppable curation
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From Navy to Indigo, These Are 8 Blues I'd Paint Over If You've Got Them — And the More Stylish Shades to Use Instead
Discover the shades of blue paint that are falling out of favor, and the fresher alternatives designers are using instead
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3 Outdated Living Room Colors That Feel a Bit 'Meh' in 2026 — And What Designers Say You Should Use Instead
It's important to consider the purpose of this space, and for that, some once-loved colors like energetic greens and cool neutrals don't work
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7 Colors Designers Use to Make a Room Look Effortlessly More Expensive — And No, They're Not All Just Neutrals
From warm neutrals to rich ochre, these are the shades designers turn to to make rooms feel more polished
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Chartreuse Paint Colors Are the Big, but Bold Trend of 2026 — Here Are 6 Specific Shades That You Can Actually Live With, Hand-Picked by Designers
With the right paint shade, the yellow-green color trend can be a lot more livable than you might first think
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11 Happy Colors to Paint a Bedroom — The Uplifting Shades That'll Give You a Dopamine Boost This Winter (and Beyond)
Sunshine yellows, peachy pinks, and uplifting greens — these are the colors to paint your bedroom to bring joy to your sleep space
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Designers Say These Decor Mistakes Are Making Your Living Room Feel 'Cold' — Here's What to Change for a Warm and Welcoming Space
Ever wondered why your living room feels cold? From angular sofa styles to color schemes that feel washed out, these are the things to switch up
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IKEA's New Limited-Edition Cast Iron Pot Is as Good (and Good-Looking) as the 'Big' Kitchenware Brands, but So Much More Affordable
Made from enamelled cast iron, this casserole is a winter cooking essential
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They're Not Just White Walls — These 12 Neutral Color Schemes, Taken From Richly-Layered Real Spaces, Are Pure Inspiration for Pared-Back Palettes
From chocolate brown layered with ochre to plaster pink rooms, these are the neutral color palettes to try in 2026
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How to Hang Wallpaper Like an Interior Designer — 12 Tips and Tricks for a Style-Led Look
From wallpapering the ceiling to fully wrapping a room, here's how the pros are hanging wallpaper in 2026
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5 Outdated Color Trends Designers Warn Will Go Out of Fashion in 2026 — "They're Rarely Flattering"
From butter yellow to chartreuse, are these once-popular colors starting to fade? Here's what we know
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13 Calming Paint Colors Designers Use to Make Rooms Feel Soothing — And No, They're Not All Neutrals
Nature-inspired greens, plaster pinks, and even much richer tones — these paint shades set a calming base to any interior scheme
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IKEA's Stacking Twin Bed Is a Box Room Savior — It's Solid Wood, Non-flimsy, and Super Versatile When You're Hosting Guests
With stackable beds, you can save on space and have various bed setup options for guests — from twin beds to doubles
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I've Been Inspired by This IKEA Hack to Put a Medicine Cabinet in My Living Room — It Makes So Much for Hosting Once You've Seen It
Who says medicine cabinets are just for bathrooms? Here's how designers make it a functional and stylish addition to living spaces
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Crisis Averted — Here's How to Convert Any Sofa Into a Comfortable Temporary Bed This Festive Season When You've Got One Too Many Guests
There's no excuse for an uncomfortable bed setup on the sofa with these simple tips and tricks
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Tablecloth or No Tablecloth? Stylists Settle the Debate Once and for All on How to Dress Your Table When You're Entertaining
When is it best to use a tablecloth, and when should you ditch it altogether?
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6 Christmas Table Styling Mistakes I Wish Everyone Reads This Year — Because It's Easy to "Make Even Beautiful Decorations Feel Chaotic"
From overcrowding to not sticking to one color palette, these are the commonly made table styling mistakes, according to designers
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How the Tented Ceiling Became Design’s Most Theatrical Flex — And How You Can Realistically Bring the Idea Home
Here's how designers create tented ceilings to add softness and movement to rooms — and why you should, too
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That's It — I've Decided I'm Adding This 'Sentimental' Pottery Barn Christmas Ornament to My Tree Every Single Year From Now on
Looking for a way to capture your favorite memories of the year on your Christmas tree? I just found it
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Honeycomb Shapes, Folded Stars, Pleated Fans — Paper Christmas Decorations Are Everywhere This Year, and It's Not Just Because They're So Easy to Store
Whether your Christmas decor leans playful or understated, paper decorations cater to all, and these are the most stylish among them
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