Millie Hurst
Millie Hurst is a freelance writer and interior designer based in Sheffield, helping clients create homes that are characterful, curated, and highly functional. Interior design inspirations include Jake Arnold, Beata Heuman and Abigail Ahern. Her personal style is a 'liveable maximalism' with boho, nature-inspired designs. She has seven years of experience in the world of digital journalism, most recently working as Head of Solved at Homes & Gardens, where she wrote and edited countless features on home organisation, decluttering and interior design. Before that, she was Senior Content Editor at Ideal Home.
While at News UK, Millie worked as SEO lead on the launch of The Sun US, based in Midtown Manhattan, which went on to become the fastest-growing website in the US. Millie has also written for various UK home and lifestyle publications, such as Stylist Magazine, Marie Claire, Woman & Home, Livingetc and Real Homes.
She has a first-class degree in French and Italian from UCL and loves to weave decor into her Sheffield home that reminds her of time spent living and studying in Bologna. When she isn’t working, Millie loves running, reading, encouraging people to try the 30-day Minimalism Game, and seeking out second-hand treasures at antique centres and car boots. She believes a clutter-free space that you love coming home every day is the best secret weapon for our well-being.
Latest articles by Millie Hurst
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5 unmissable interior design secrets I learnt from working with professional designers
The tips and tricks I picked up working with interior designers, from sourcing artwork to creating a more flexible living room layout
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Interior designers reveal the decorating timeline they always follow – and why paint isn't the best place to start
The Living House founders share the best decorating timeline to follow and why paint isn't always the best place to start
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5 conventional design rules worth breaking for a characterful living room
"Paint a small room white" – and other conventional wisdom you don't necessarily need to listen to, according to designers
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5 rituals to reset your home for autumn – how interior designers prepare for cosy season
Autumn means more time indoors, and more excuses to cosy up: here's what the professionals suggest
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5 things you should remove from your living room to double its size, say professional organisers
Professional home organisers and interior designers say these are the things to get rid of now for a more spacious, peaceful living room
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The one colour you’ll never regret painting your kitchen, according to designers
You'll have no regrets about choosing this timeless and versatile paint colour
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5 mistakes making your hallway look smaller and how to fix them, according to designers
Interior designers' tips on creating a hallway that feels more welcoming and spacious, and what not to do
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6 design rules worth breaking for a more characterful kitchen
The rules to bend for a personality-filled kitchen that transcends trends, according to designers
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Style notes from a Spanish holiday: 5 trends I’m using to bring the holiday feel home
Easy home updates that will bring those holiday feelings of escapism and relaxation back with you
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5 stylish ways to decorate an empty corner in any room, according to interior designers
Small, under-used corners of the home can be the most fun to decorate – take inspiration to carve out a new functional area
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3 must-have colours for a happier home – uplifting happy paint colours for decorating
Colour psychologists and interior designers say these are the most mood-lifting hues for a happier home
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5 bedroom layout rules I always follow, as an interior designer
Some rules of thumb for a bedroom that feels balanced, calm and clutter-free
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5 things you should remove from your kitchen to create space, say professional home organisers
These are the items you need to declutter from your kitchen right now to create valuable space
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The best colour combinations for a living room, according to interior designers
If you're currently debating a living room refresh, try one of these designer-approved colour combinations to suit your style and your space
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How to embrace the 'tenniscore' trend in your interiors: 5 ways to serve the sportsluxe look
Tenniscore is winning on and off the court – here's how to try the sporty-chic microtrend at home
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How to combine traditional heirlooms with contemporary style – 5 essential interior design tips
Holding onto old-fashioned items is kinder to the planet and stops your interiors from feeling too 'perfect' – here's how to make them work in your home
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The one thing missing from your living room that will make it more curated and functional
I recently completed a living room design project with bespoke shelving – here's why I think it's a worthy investment
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5 rules of thumb for mixing wood tones around your home, shared by interior designers
Professionals reveal their secrets for mixing wood tones in interior design
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How to instantly give your home more personality – 5 techniques designers lean on
There are so many great ways to give your home a more unique and characterful feel – here are a few places to start
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Expert advice to avoid common mistakes of choosing where to hang artwork at home
Expert advice to avoid the most common mistakes when deciding where to hang artwork – for a balanced and curated display
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How to choose a rug for any room, according to interior designers
Professional tips for picking the right size, pattern and materials for your space
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When you should and shouldn't paint your ceiling, according to interior designers
No longer is the ceiling painted white and then forgotten, but does a statement 'fifth wall' suit every space?
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How to make a small kitchen look bigger with paint: 5 space-expanding methods
From painting stripes to choosing the right level of sheen, here's how paint can help create a larger sense of space
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How to make a small kitchen look bigger – 4 simple styling tricks designers use
Space-enhancing secrets from interior designers that will distract from a smaller footprint
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