
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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'Stop Treating Your Kitchen Countertop Like an Overrun Coffee Table' – Here’s How Designers Balance Adding Character Without Adding ClutterCountertops can be the perfect place to add some decor to your kitchen, but there's a fine line between character and clutter, and here designers explain how to toe it right
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McGee & Co.’s New Drop Is a Sneak Peek at All the Biggest Spring Trends to Come in 2026With vintage-inspired details designed for modern living, McGee & Co.'s spring collection feels like a breath of fresh air for interiors
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Move Over Oak – Designers Say This Is the Characterful Kitchen Cabinet Material to Choose in 2026 for a ‘One-of-a-Kind Space’Turns out, the best grain to have in your kitchen isn't one you can eat
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Shea McGee Says These 3 Simple Switches Are All You Need to Make Your Home Feel Re-Energized for 2026Start the year off on the right foot with these new year home refresh ideas from Shea McGee
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A Lamp You Can Stack With Your Books? Joanna Gaines’ Genius New Release Is Exactly What Your Shelf Styling Is MissingThis lamp is the key to illuminating your bookshelf display in style. And believe me, it won't stay in stock for very long
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What’s New at Magnolia This Month? Joanna Gaines’ New Collection Suggests a Comeback of Whimsical Trinkets, Heritage Florals, and Analogue DecorFrom tabletop trinkets to wall-mounted cabinets, Joanna Gaines' latest arrivals at Magnolia are the perfect representation of her timeless, modern farmhouse style
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6 Interior Designers Reveal the Home Upgrades That Will Make Your Home Feel Refreshed in January – Without Touching the Power ToolsFrom adding plant life and styling new throw blankets to simply rearranging your furniture, these ideas are guaranteed to make your home feel fresh and new for 2026
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What’s New at IKEA This Month? These 24 Affordable Pieces Feel Like a Sneak Peek at 2026 TrendsIKEA's new arrivals are fun, colorful, and practical for your home. Here's our curated collection of the brand's best products for the beginning of 2026
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Amber Lewis Is ‘Obsessed With the Details’ – These Are the 5 Decor Elements She Finds the Most Chic and Why You Should Use Them in Your HomeFrom vintage finds to cabinet hardware and pattern mixing, here's what home decor details are chic, according to Amber Lewis herself
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Burl Wood Is Back for 2026 – 24 Home Decor Pieces to Bring This On-Trend Material Into Your HomeTexturally rich and full of character, these burl wood decor finds can stylize any interior space
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The 12 Best Joanna Gaines Pieces You Can Buy at Target Right Now to Refresh Your Bathroom for 2026 – The Chicest Pieces Start From Just $8.99With brass soap dishes and decorative shower curtains all for affordable prices, Joanna Gaines' bathroom decor is the key to a stylish and affordable bathroom makeover
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Shea McGee Just Declared the ‘Hollywood Cottage’ Aesthetic a Top Trend for 2026 – Here Are 24 Buys That Nail This Layered, Luxurious LookThis aesthetic combines Hollywood glamour with the homey nature of cottage interiors. Our curated collection features everything you need to achieve this look
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Shea McGee Doesn’t Love the Word “Trend” – But These Are the Ones She Thinks Are Definitely Worth Following in 2026From silver accent details to dark wood stains, these are the design trends that Shea McGee is excited to use herself and eager to see in interiors in 2026
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24 Home Decor Buys That Nail the Bold Yet Controlled Nature of Quiet MaximalismQuiet maximalism is striking and busy, but never overwhelming. With these decor buys, you can achieve the aesthetic in your home
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Every Interior Design Scheme Starts with Zoning – Here’s How to Use This Key Principle to Ensure Effortless Flow in Your HomeWe ask a lot of our homes, and the most effective way to get them to perform all the tasks is zoning. Here we spoke to designers to find out how to zone different types of spaces
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These Are the Best Colors to Use in Your Guest Bedroom, According to Designers Who Are Tired of WhiteThese colors are stylish, calming, and appealing to all. Use them in your guest bedroom, and your visitors will feel right at home
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Minimalism Isn’t Over, It’s Just Got Warmer – Here’s What to Shop for a Timeless Warm Minimalist LookTraditional minimalism just got a lot warmer and inviting. Shop our curated collection of warm minimalist decor to bring sleek and refined interiors to life
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Symmetry in Interior Design – Here’s How To Use This Key Principle To Develop Visually Appealing, Balanced, and Cohesive InteriorsAlthough it may seem simple, symmetry is a transformative design principle that can help you create a harmonious design scheme
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The 'Grandma Chic' Aesthetic Is Back for 2026 – and These Are the 24 Pieces to Help You Achieve This Timelessly Tasteful LookIt's maximalist and slightly rustic, but undeniably chic. The grandma chic aesthetic is a refined take on the nostalgic interiors that we can't get enough of
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Your Grandma’s Vintage Quilt Is Back in Style – and I’ve Found the Best Places to Buy Your Own Heirloom-Quality VersionWhether you want a vintage quilt or something newly made, these five brands offer some of the best quilt styles on the market
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These 5 Things Are Making Your Guest Bedroom Look Dated – Here's What Designers Say You Need to Ditch to Create an Inviting Retreat for VisitorsTreat your guests to a hotel-worthy stay in your home by eliminating these five dated decor features and doing what designers recommend, instead
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Velvety, Delicious Chocolate Brown Is the Design World’s Chicest Moody Neutral – Shop 24 Pieces That Bring Its Decadent Warmth HomeChocolate brown has depth, versatility, and effortless elegance. Once you have a taste of this decadent color, you'll never want to stop decorating with it
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‘The Little Moments Do the Heavy Lifting’ – Here’s How Designers Perfectly Style the Corners of Their Kitchens While Still Keeping Them PracticalAll it takes is the right assortment of kitchenware to create visually impactful and personality-driven vignettes on your countertops
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24 Perfectly Rustic Pieces That Will Make Your Kitchen Look Like It Belongs in A Countryside FarmhouseThese kitchenware finds can help you create your very own rustic country kitchen, no matter where you live
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