
Devin Toolen
Devin is a New York-based Style Editor for Homes & Gardens who is keen on all aspects of personal style. From a young age, she was drawn to the design world; from taking sewing classes in her hometown to flipping through the pages of her mother’s interior design magazines. Devin would spend hours on end watching HGTV home improvement and design programs and made sure to vocalize her opinions, as if the television could hear her. She has her parents to thank for her highly particular taste, as they ingrained in her the importance of both style and quality in everything.
After graduating from Villanova University with a BA in Communication and Spanish Language Studies, Devin moved to Paris, France, to pursue her Master’s Degree in Fashion Studies at Parsons. It was in Paris where Devin refined her love for style in every sense of the word. While she was there to research topics in fashion, living in Paris allowed Devin to fall in love with interior style. She grew fond of the city’s mix of both classic and contemporary designs that always felt intentional and personal. She considers herself lucky to have lived in such a beautiful city with sources of inspiration around every corner.
After moving back to the United States, Devin worked at titles including Cosmopolitan Magazine and Livingetc, which led her to her position at Homes & Gardens. She loves sharing design choices with her readers, from explaining how to incorporate trends into interior spaces to sourcing the best products for your home. Devin believes style should be inclusive, exciting, and at its core, fun.
Latest articles by Devin Toolen
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Your Grandmother’s Lace Drapes Are Back – Here’s How Designers Are Making This Once-Dated Dainty Detail Chic for 2026Suddenly, lace is looking fresher than ever before. This fabric is just what you need to make your interiors feel both trendy and timeless in 2026
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I Never Thought My Grandmother’s Crockery Would Be Trendy, but Now It’s Exactly What I Want for My Kitchen – and Anthropologie’s New Collection Has the Chicest StylesThese plates, bowls, and platters can help you nail the grandma chic look in your kitchen
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It's Time to Stop Buying Ugly Plastic Bins – 12 Woven Baskets That Prove You Don’t Have to Sacrifice Style for StorageWhy not turn storage into a style moment?
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My Best Friend Asked Me How She Should Update Her Small Apartment – These Are the 5 Hard-Working Pieces I Will Always RecommendNo matter how small your space is, these decor and furniture choices are guaranteed to help you make the most of it
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This Walmart Designer Collaboration Is the Secret to an Expensive-Looking Patio This Spring – Shop the Best of My Texas House’s New Outdoor CollectionThese outdoor finds from Erin Vogelpohl's My Texas House collection can make your patio feel just as characterful as your interiors, and they start at just $15
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36 Presidents' Day Sale Buys That Our Editors Think Are Actually Worth It – From Anthropologie, McGee & Co., Wayfair, and MoreFrom bedding and couches to rugs and mirrors, these Presidents' Day sale buys might just be what your home needs for a stylish spring refresh
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When I Lived in Paris, Every Chic Restaurant Had This Flatware Style – Now I’ve Found It at Anthropologie to Bring Parisian Charm to My New York KitchenThis $48 flatware set from Anthropologie has me feeling nostalgic for my days in Paris
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Forget Florals, Suddenly I’m Seeing Bird Motifs in Every New Spring Collection – Here’s How to Bring This Whimsical Trend into Your HomeNo longer reserved for traditional homes or children's bedrooms, bird motifs are taking flight in the spring trends of 2026
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No One Does Spring Decor Like Serena & Lily – 24 New Arrivals Our Style Editor Would Use to Instantly Thaw Your Winter InteriorsSerena & Lily's new arrivals stay true to the brand's coastal aesthetic, but they tap into some of our favorite trends of 2026. Here's what we've got eyes on
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Why Every Home Can Benefit From a ‘Sunday Reset’ – A Designer-Approved Guide to Refreshing Your Interiors for the Week AheadThese low-effort tasks promise a week of refreshed interiors, and you can implement them each Sunday
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What’s New at Pottery Barn This Month? 24 Editor-Approved Pieces Defining Spring’s Biggest Interior TrendsFind revitalized floral prints, warm neutral color schemes, and the freshest decor features for spring, all within Pottery Barn's new arrivals
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Shea McGee Has Declared Silver As the Most On-Trend Finish for 2026 – Here's How She Brings This Cool-Toned Metal into Her Rustic SpacesAccording to Shea McGee, silver is the next finish to take over in design, and she knows just how to make it look inviting
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Joon Loloi’s Newest Drop Makes Transitional Decorating Effortless – 12 Standout Pieces That Blend Vintage Revival With Soft ModernismTexture, shape, and elevated pattern are in this spring, according to Joon Loloi. Here's what we love from the brand's latest collection
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The High Gloss Paint Trend Delivers the Look of Luxury, but It Comes with a Catch – Here’s How Designers Keep This Tricky Finish Looking Timeless Over TackyHigh gloss paint is the definition of high risk, high reward. With its growing attention in interiors, here's just how to use it for the best and most luxurious results
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Anthropologie’s New Damson Madder Collection Brings This Playful Fashion Brand Into the Home – 24 Standout Pieces to Snap Up NowWith playful color palettes and lively designs, this collaboration embraces the vibrant nature of Damson Madder's signature style, and refashions it for the home
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Joanna Gaines Just Revealed Her Go-To Formula for a Simple Spring Mantel – and You Can Shop the Whole Whimsical Look at MagnoliaIt's never too early to decorate for spring, and your mantel is the perfect place to start. Here's just how to refresh this surface, according to Joanna Gaines
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You Don’t Need to Live in the Mountains to Have a ‘Mountain Home’ – Here’s How to Recreate This Nostalgic Trend AnywhereMountain homes are a mindset. With the right color scheme, textural details, and decor choices, your city apartment or suburban house will feel like it belongs in a mountainside town
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Designers Are Tired of These 5 Overdone Decor Details – Here’s What to Retire in 2026 and What to Try InsteadIn 2026, it's time to replace cliché word art and generic coffee table books with decor details that are much more personal
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Your Home Office Doesn’t Need to Be That Boring – 4 Simple Steps to a More Characterful WorkspaceNo one wants to work in a room that's cold, sterile, and uninviting. Maximalist home offices guarantee personality without sacrificing productivity
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The Best New Arrivals at H&M Home – Our Trend Editor’s Pick of the 1970s-Inspired Spring Collection Bringing Subtle Retro Style into 2026This collection elevates everyday routines with its fresh colors, sculptural forms, and textural appeal
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The Chicest Bedrooms Always Have Reading Lights – These 12 Are On Our Designer Editor's WishlistNo, not all reading lamps are clunky clip-ons that will bring down the look of your bedroom
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Ruggable’s Newest Collection Proves Animal Print Is Back for 2026 – and This Is the Easiest, Chicest Way to Bring It Into Every RoomWith their vibrant colors and expressive motifs, Scalamandré's textile prints-turned-rug styles are any maximalist design lover's dream
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Jeremiah Brent Just Launched His First Bedding Collection at Target – This Timeless Line Looks So Much More Expensive Than It IsThese sheet sets, duvet covers, comforters, and pillows capture the effortless elegance of Jeremiah's signature style and make luxurious bedding accessible
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Anthropologie Just Gave Its Iconic Bistro Tile Collection a Valentine’s Day Makeover – and That’s Just the Start of This Wonderful, Whimsical CollectionWhether you're looking to deck out your house with love-themed decor or you want to keep things simple, this collection has something for everyone
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