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Holly Scott is an award-winning interior designer based in Oxfordshire, regularly contributing expert interior design advice to leading UK home and lifestyle publications including Homes & Gardens, Livingetc, House Beautiful, Homebuilding & Renovating, Woman & Home and Apartment Therapy.

From colour and styling to family-friendly interiors, renovations and creating a home that supports how you want to live, you can explore some of my latest press features, expert commentary and published projects below.

Homebuilding & Renovating | September 2026

Family-Friendly Living Rooms

Delighted to be featured as an interior design expert in the September issue of Homebuilding & Renovating, sharing my advice on creating beautiful family living rooms that work for real life.

I shared expert advice on flexible layouts, clever storage and integrating technology, while creating a space that feels considered and grown-up but still works for the whole family.

Read the online feature here.

September 2026 Print Edition of Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine

Woman & Home | May 2026

9 Expert-Approved Ways to Fall Back in Love With Your Home

I was delighted to contribute to this Woman & Home feature, sharing simple ways to fall back in love with your home and make it feel fresh, personal and uplifting again.

I shared my advice on using colour to completely change how a room feels, creating a cohesive colour palette, refreshing a kitchen and making small changes that can have a big impact.

Read the full feature here.

Homebuilding & Renovating | May 2026

Wallpaper vs Paint: Which Works Best Where?

I was delighted to contribute my expert advice to Homebuilding & Renovating on choosing between wallpaper and paint, and how to use both to bring colour, personality and character into a home.

I shared my thoughts on where wallpaper can have the most impact, how to combine it with paint and why the right choice isn’t just about practicality, but about how you want a room to feel.

Read the full feature here.

Livingetc | January 2026

6 Steps to Tying Up Unfinished Renovation Jobs in 2026

I was delighted to contribute expert advice to Livingetc on the finishing details that can make the biggest difference to a renovation.

I shared my advice on prioritising unfinished jobs, planning ahead and those all-important final details that help a home feel calm, cohesive and truly finished.

Read the full feature here.

Woman & Home | 2026

The Top Interior Trends of 2016 Worth Considering in 2026

I was delighted to contribute to this Woman & Home feature exploring the interior trends making a comeback in 2026.

I shared my thoughts on embracing colour, personality and bringing familiar design ideas back in a more confident and considered way, with several of my own interior design projects featured throughout the article.

Read the full feature here

House Beautiful November 2025

You’re styling your nightstand all wrong - Here’s how to get it right, according to designers. Tips on how to style your bedside table/nightstand. Read the full article here.

Homes & Gardens October 2025

I Thought Fireplaces Only Belonged in Living Rooms – Until Jennifer Aniston’s Kitchen Taught Me How They Can Make Any Space Feel Complete.

'A fireplace adds warmth and personality,' explains Interior designer Holly Scott, 'turning the kitchen into a space to gather rather than just cook. It softens all the hard surfaces and brings a sense of calm and connection – the true heart of the home. The rise of ‘living kitchens’ has made fireplaces a key feature again. They help balance the sleekness of modern layouts with texture and warmth, creating a more inviting and layered feel.'

Read the full article here.

Living etc October 2025

3 Ways Interior Designers Would Style John Lewis' Very-Popular Green Flow Sofa in a Living Room Scheme

Whether you prefer a light and breezy style or a bold and dramatic one, here's how to anchor the scheme with a green sofa.

Check out the full way I’d style it and see where the items are from in the full feature here.

Apartment Therapy October 2025

27 Living Room Office Ideas That Create a Genius Workspace Out of Thin Air. Read the full article here.

Housebuilding & Renovating Magazine October 2025

Keep seasonal affective disorder at bay this winter with these 5 clever home upgrades. Read full feature here.

More on how to create a cosy luxury interior this Autumn in this blog post.

Home Style Magazine October 2025

Featuring my gorgeous client Larissa and her home which I designed. Take a peek behind the scenes with how I designed her home in Bradfield with before, afters and design here.