Sophie Donelson

Sophie Donelson is a subject matter expert in home design, living, and decorating. As a speaker, strategist, and author, Sophie delivers insights to design lovers and industry professionals about how our homes can shape our lives for the better. A contributing editor for Business of Home and an advisor for Apartment Therapy, Sophie was previously Editor in Chief of House Beautiful magazine where she inspired a new generation of design lovers to embrace color and happiness at home. MEDIA & BOOKS | Sophie has held top editor posts at Elle Decor, Martha Stewart’s Blueprint, and Hampton Cottages & Gardens magazines, and has contributed as author and expert to the New York Times, New York magazine, the Wall Street Journal, Globe & Mail. Her national broadcast appearances include the TODAY Show, Good Morning America, and Open House. A contributor to several volumes on home design, Sophie’s 2017 book Style Secrets: What Every Room Needs quickly became a bestseller. House Beautiful Dream Homes: Intimate House Tours & Dazzling Spaces, published in April 2019. Uncommon Kitchens: A Revolutionary New Approach to the Most Popular Room in the House (Abrams) publishes in May 2023. SPEAKING | Developing original live content for diverse audiences is one of Sophie's passions and strong suits; she presents regularly at key design-industry events such as Future of Home; corporate conferences including the annual meetup of VRBO partners; and to high-profile special interest groups including the Dallas Woman's Club and the Interior Design Society. BRAND WORK | As a brand strategist, Sophie has helped dozens of companies find their voice and develop their audience through captivating events and save-worthy content. Clients include Ann Sacks, Oka, Circa Lighting, Hudson's Bay, Goodee, Starwood, W, The Corcoran Group, and others. A native of Massachusetts and a longtime New Yorker, Sophie now lives in Montréal with her two young sons. Find her on Instagram @sophiedow and at sophiedonelson.com