Author
Laura Fenton
I Know
Home
Simple. Sustainable. Small.
I’ve been writing about home design, organization, and sustainable living for more than 20 years. I’m interested in how people live in their homes and how their homes impact their lives and our environment. Our homes are the backdrop for our lives and a reflection our selves.
My work has appeared in many major publications, including Better Homes & Gardens, Country Living, Good Housekeeping, Real Simple, and on leading home websites, including Apartment Therapy, Domino, Remodelista.
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What I do
Editorial
I am a seasoned magazine professional with more than 20 years experience writing and editing. I deliver clean, engaging copy—on time.
Brand Writing
I work with select home brands on their editorial content. From press releases to catalog copy, I can help your home or lifestyle brands tell its story more effectively.
Consulting
Need something beyond words?
I am available for small-space consultations, book proposal coaching, and more. Reach out to see if we might work together!
My stories resonate.
I am proud of how deeply Living Small has touched its readers.
Here’s what my clients say about my books…
Recent Writing, late 2022
As a freelance journalist, I write so many articles for so many outlets, that I often feel like my words get lost in the wide web that is contemporary publishing. I thought I’d gather a few of my favorite pieces from the end of 2022 in one place to share with you. Here’s a sampling…
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I set out to write a book two years ago because I was frustrated with “small space” books and magazine articles. Half the time the featured spaces were tiny houses that didn’t give me much help with my real-size-but-small-ish home and the other half of the time the “small spaces” were people’s weekend homes or pied…
Decorating is Hard (and Expensive)
I wish I had more progress to report on my one-room challenge, but maybe my lack of progress is worth exploring (haha)? Working on a room with intention gives me a newfound appreciation for the work of decorators and interior designers. Friends, decorating is a lot of work—and full of tiny time-consuming hiccups! After researching various…