Laura James

Laura is a commerce editor for HGTV. She's always looking for the next design trend (her current obsession is cottagecore), new innovative home products, smart storage solutions and budget-friendly ways to decorate and organize her 1939 English cottage. When she's not writing or editing, she enjoys listening to podcasts, gardening, knitting infrequently, practicing yoga and traveling. 

Laura's Projects

The Best Cotton Sheets of 2023, Tested by HGTV Editors

Everything You Need to Know About Amazon Prime Day 2023

This Amazon Store You've Never Heard of Is Full of Stylish, Perfectly Imperfect Home Goods

The Best Cooling Sheets of 2023, Tested by HGTV Editors

12 Stylish Sleeper Sofas for Every Budget in 2023

The 10 Best Cordless Stick Vacuums of 2023, Tested by HGTV Editors

30 Must-Have Beach Essentials

The Best Silk Sheets of 2023, Tested by HGTV Editors

The Best Father's Day Gifts You Can Get on Amazon

60 Best Patio Furniture Buys for Every Style and Budget

Minnidip Pools Are The Best Inflatable Pools for Adults This Summer

47 Best Gifts for People Who Love to Cook

39 Best Mother's Day Gifts Under $25

The 10 Best Kitchen Towels, Tested by HGTV Editors

The Best Gifts for Coffee Lovers in 2023

The Best Cooling Weighted Blankets in 2023, Tested by HGTV Editors

The Best Reusable Straws You'll Actually Use, Tested by HGTV Editors

The Easiest Eco-Friendly, Under-$20 Swap I've Made in My Home

How to Get Organized for Good, According to Professional Organizers

The Best Garden Hoses, Tested by HGTV Editors

The 7 Best Mattress Toppers of 2023, Tested by HGTV Editors

The Best Linen Sheets of 2023, Tested by HGTV Editors

The Last Food Storage Bags You'll Ever Need to Buy

The Best Air Purifiers of 2023, Tested by HGTV Editors

HGTV Editors Share Products That Help Them Hide or Swap Out Household Eyesores

HGTV Fans Are Obsessed With These 17 Top-Selling Products From Amazon

The Best Duvet Covers of 2023, Tested by HGTV Editors