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    Sophie Warren-Smith

    Sophie Warren-Smith

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    Sophie has been an interior stylist and journalist for over 25 years and has worked for many of the main interior magazines during that time, both in-house and as a freelancer. On the side, as well as being the News Editor for indie magazine, 91, she trained to be a florist in 2019 and launched Flowers Inside My Head, a bespoke floral design studio where she curates beautiful flowers for modern weddings and events.

    Latest articles by Sophie Warren-Smith

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      12 clever design tricks to make a small dining room look bigger

      Make a small dining room look bigger with our expert tips and tricks

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      Vintage living rooms are trending - the new way to embrace secondhand pieces

      Our expert vintage living room ideas will give you all the tips on how to turn your space into one full of character and charm

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      What colours make a bedroom look bigger? The best colours for a small room

      From dark and dull to bright and airy – these colours will make your bedroom look bigger

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      10 small dining room decorating mistakes to avoid - and what you should do instead

      The small dining room mistakes that are stopping your room from feeling bright and spacious

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