Rebecca Knight
Rebecca is the News Editor at Homes and Gardens. She has worked as a homes and interiors journalist for over four years. She began interning at various publications such as Scottish Woman Magazine and The Mail on Sunday's Event Magazine whilst studying for a bachelor's degree in Modern History at the University of St Andrews. After graduating she attained her Masters in Magazine Journalism at City, University of London in 2018, and interned at Harper's Bazaar and Town & Country.
She started her career as a feature writer for Women's Weekly Magazines, before joining the Ideal Home digital team covering news and features. Whilst working on Ideal Home she developed an interest in property news and covered breaking stories around house prices and interviewed key industry figures. In 2020 she was nominated and highly commended in the AOP Digital Rising Star category for her work on Ideal Home.
Last year she moved into the role of News Editor, covering everything from celebrity news to the latest homes trends. Her style is heavily influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement and has a soft spot for Morris & Co prints. She enjoys crafting and is currently transforming some of her favorite Liberty London fabrics into cushion covers for her flat in London.
Latest articles by Rebecca Knight
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How to keep a Christmas tree alive – expert advice to make it last
Discover how to keep a Christmas tree alive with knowhow from Monty Don
By Rebecca Knight • Published
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How to get rid of crabgrass – easy steps to a weed-free lawn
Experts reveal how to get rid of crabgrass and how to prevent the weed from taking root in your lawn
By Rebecca Knight • Published
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How to tile a wall – for professional-style results
Follow our step-by-step guide for the lowdown on how to tile a wall yourself
By Rebecca Knight • Last updated
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How to style a bed – a five-star hotel guide to dressing, layering and styling a bed
Styling a bed beautifully can give your bedroom a boutique hotel feel that's smart and elegant. Here's how
By Rebecca Knight • Last updated
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How to wallpaper a room – expert advice for how to hang wallpaper
Follow our step-by-step guide to how to wallpaper a room, including expert tips and the best ways to prepare walls, so you can hang wallpaper to perfection
By Rebecca Knight • Last updated
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How to get rid of wasps
Stay sting and fuss-free. This is how to get rid of wasps inside and in the yard
By Rebecca Knight • Last updated
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How to grow garlic – a step by step guide to growing from cloves
Learn how to successfully grow this favorite crop, whatever the size of your garden or patio
By Rebecca Knight • Last updated
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How to lay bathroom floor tiles – for a professional finish
Discover how to lay bathroom floor tiles and create a stylish and easy-care finish
By Rebecca Knight • Last updated
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How to get rid of fruit flies in the house – solutions to banish the insect quickly
Wondering how to get rid of fruit flies in the house? These natural remedies will free your home from the common pest
By Rebecca Knight • Published