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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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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5 easy things you can do now to update your bedroom for spring
Spring is a great time to give a tired bedroom an injection of colour and pattern to create a breezy and bright space to wake up to
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5 easy things you can do to update your living room for spring
Designers share the best ways to uplift and re-energise your living space ready for brighter days
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The 5 wardrobe organising techniques I use in my small bedroom
Maximise space and see your clothing collection in a new light with my simple wardrobe organising methods
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How to dust a living room – 5 handy tips professional cleaners use for better results
Cleaning experts share their go-to techniques for dusting a living room more efficiently
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5 bathroom design rules I always follow, as an interior designer
Bathroom renovation decisions can feel overwhelming – these are the design principles I always follow for a functional, calming space
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Professional cleaners share 5 techniques they use to keep their homes tidy at all times
The house rules and daily habits the cleaning professionals swear by to maintain a tidy home at all times
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How to dust a bedroom – 5 essential tips from professional cleaners to a dust-free sleep space
Professional cleaners share the fool-proof methods and products they use to eliminate dust in the bedroom
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Professional cleaners say we're dusting all wrong – 6 common mistakes making our homes dirtier
The dusting mistakes to avoid for a more efficient cleaning routine
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'Downsizing changed my life – here are 5 things I wish I had known before making the move'
How much is it costing you emotionally and financially to stay in a home that no longer supports the lifestyle you want?
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I tried the 90/90 decluttering rule to organise my wardobe and it drastically reduced wasted space
"Have you used that item in the last 90 days? If you haven’t, will you use it in the next 90? If not, then it’s okay to let go."
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9 easy ways to update your home for spring, from interior designers and Feng Shui professionals
Home experts share the easiest ways to spruce up your home for a spring refresh
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The surprising place you should ideally keep your laundry basket, according to home organisers
Where to put your laundry basket for the path of least resistance and a tidier space
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I 'employed myself' to spring clean this year and my house has never been cleaner
Of the many cleaning hacks I've tried, the method of 'employing yourself to spring clean' was by far the most effective for maintaining a tidy home
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Small living room layout rules I always follow, as an interior designer
5 ways to maximise space and create cohesion in a small living room
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How to create an entryway where there isn't one – without making the space feel smaller
No entryway? No problem, make an entrance in your living room with these space-savvy design tips from professionals
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Experts warn of 5 laundry mistakes making your home unnecessarily untidy
Professional home organisers share the most common laundry mistakes every household makes and their solutions to avoid each
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How to organise a small hallway: 7 essential tips to create more space
Professional organisers share ways to free up space in a busy hallway because this high-traffic area can so easily get congested with everyday clutter
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5 essential rules professional organisers use to keep living rooms clutter-free
Follow these foolproof living room decluttering tips that professional home organisers all swear by
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5 small bedroom storage mistakes to avoid if you want a better sleep space
Interior designers and home organising professionals reveal the 5 missteps making your bedroom feel cluttered, and how to correct them
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Experts reveal 5 essential tips for keeping counters clear in a small kitchen
Countertops are clutter magnets, but keeping them neat is easy when you know the style secrets used by professional organisers
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The 7 kitchen organisation mistakes to avoid, according to professional organisers
From failing to create zones to overcrowding countertops, these kitchen organisation mistakes are a recipe for unnecessary clutter
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