
Sara Emslie
Sara Emslie is an interiors and lifestyle journalist, as well as the author of two books on
interior design – Beautifully Small: Clever Ideas for Compact Spaces and Urban Pioneer:
Interiors Inspired by Industrial Design – both published by Ryland, Peters and Small. Sara
lives in Richmond, London, and enjoys travelling all over the UK and abroad producing
features for many of the leading home interest magazines, as well as organising and styling
shoots for commercial clients. She particularly likes the diversity of work that each new
assignment brings and the numerous opportunities to be able to communicate the
constantly evolving trends in interior design through both words and pictures. When not
working, Sara makes hand-thrown porcelain pieces on the potter’s wheel.
Latest articles by Sara Emslie
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See inside an interior designer's home full of her signature bold colours and playful patternsTour Sarah Southwell's 17th-century country home in Somerset
By Sara Emslie
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This cosy barn conversion proves that small rooms never need to compromise on stylePacked with plenty of rustic charm, this home provided the owners with the space they needed to start a family
By Sara Emslie
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This modern cottage is designed for family life and styleRelaxed, characterful and cute – this home has it all!
By Sara Emslie
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A derelict flower shop is now a small but perfect homeThe clever conversion makes the most of every part of the compact floorplan
By Sara Emslie
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Muted boho is the vibe in this West Sussex late-Victorian terraceIt's the perfect aesthetic for creating a calm seaside retreat
By Sara Emslie
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These downsizers found the cottage of their dreamsIt's a win-win situation with room for all the family but no wasted space
By Sara Emslie
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Christmas at Jack Kinsey's Victorian chapel homeThe Interior Design Masters contestant dresses up his Norfolk home for the season
By Sara Emslie
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At home with Francesca Rowan-Plowden at ChristmasThe interior designer and star of The Traitors is big on bows and all the trimmings for her festive decorating ideas
By Sara Emslie
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This former stables has been given a colourful upgradePicking four key colours was the secret to its stylish new look, says its artist owner
By Sara Emslie
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This once dark, cramped Cornish cottage got a bright and airy updateRaising the ceilings and reconfiguring the floorplan worked wonders
By Sara Emslie
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This Cotswolds manor house got a boho chic makeoverWith its style rekindled, this listed property is now a beautiful family home
By Sara Emslie
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From dated to divine – a Cheshire vicarage gets a smart upgradeThe rundown house was reinvigorated with colour and pattern
By Sara Emslie
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A contemporary extension transformed this classic country houseNow it combines traditional charm with practicality for the perfect family home
By Sara Emslie
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This Tuscan-style farmhouse is actually a family home in the Surrey HillsDesigned by an architect, it blends tradition and modernity
By Sara Emslie
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The artist owner transformed this once rundown clapboard house into a stunning seaside homeIt brings Hamptons style to the Isle of Wight
By Sara Emslie
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A calming colour palette gives this Victorian house super-peaceful vibesWith its oh-so-soothing green and blue combo
By Sara Emslie
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This old dairy barn was brought back to life and is now an amazing homeIt's brilliant blend of old and new in West Sussex
By Sara Emslie
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Coastal style gets a cheerful update in this colourful cottageBright stripes and bold colour blocking make decorating fun
By Sara Emslie
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A dated Georgian cottage gets a modern-country updateCream tones and rustic pieces keep it sumptuous but simple
By Sara Emslie
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This former cider barn has been transformed into a stunning colour-drenched family homeAnd now the family is living the country dream
By Sara Emslie
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This all-white coastal house sparkles at Christmas – it has a perfect 'mix of modern and coastal elements'This is how it's both calming and cosy all year round
By Sara Emslie
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The quiet luxury makeover of this Victorian house revealed unexpected featuresHidden floorboards and concealed doorways have now been revealed
By Sara Emslie
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‘The house is unique and has lots of history' – how this country home was given a quiet luxury makeoverThe result is simple, rustic and oh-so chic
By Sara Emslie
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This 'exceptional' house was once a wreck but now it's the perfect coastal homeLiving in this dream home in Devon is like being on holiday every day
By Sara Emslie
