Karen Stylianides is editor of the self-build and home-renovation title Grand Designs, the official magazine of the globally renowned Channel 4 TV show. Her remit also includes overseeing editorial content for the magazine’s digital portfolio and Grand Designs Live. Karen has been a professional journalist and editor for more than 20 years. After graduating with a BA in English/Philosophy, she began her career working for The Press Association and Today newspaper. Prior to editing Grand Designs, she worked for a range of publications including House Beautiful, Livingetc, Ideal Home and Good Homes, producing a wealth of creative and engaging home-interest content along the way.