Latest articles by Julia Demer
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Joanna Gaines just solved my biggest fall lighting dilemma – and now I can finally relax with the most realistic LED candles I have ever seen
These ribbed taper candles from Joanna Gaines' new Target collection look better than the real thing, and I never have to worry about not blowing them out before bed again
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Switching to fall bedding thrills me just as much as pulling out my much-loved autumn trench coat – and the Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale stocks all my cozy season favorites
Florals for fall? Actually, yes
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So you're finally an adult now – here’s what designers say you need in your home by 30
From real wine glasses to heated towel racks, shop designer-approved homewares that prove you’re not 27 anymore
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28 dorm room ideas – from decor to layout tips, storage, scent, and more, this is everything you need to create a home away from home
Transform a bland and boring dorm room into something to really call home with these interior designer-approved dorm room ideas
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My biggest regret from my dorm room days is not buying this retro-inspired mini fridge
I thought I could live with lukewarm seltzers and a fridge that matched nothing. I was wrong. If I’d known this retro mini fridge existed, my freshman year would’ve had a very different vibe
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Gwyneth Paltrow's interior designer Brigette Romanek just dropped a new line of lighting that's the epitome of livable luxury – think rattan meets marble
The celebrity designer fuses artful form with lived-in function in a collection that makes even sconces feel like sculptures
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I asked designers what they regret buying so far this year – these are the 2025 shopping mistakes they urged me not to make
Even the pros slip up sometimes. Luckily, their shopping regrets might just save you some trouble
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I asked designers to share the things that actually transformed their backyard in 2025 – here’s what they said
Discover the high-impact upgrades that reshaped how designers use their outdoor spaces this year – and might just change yours too
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I just went into Anthropologie to see the fall collection in store – and unexpectedly it wasn't pumpkins and leaves that caught my eye
As an editor, I thought I had my classic fall favorites picked. Then I saw the candle holders
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I might be spending the summer in the city, but this Serena & Lily outdoor rattan chair is perfect for giving my tiny balcony a touch of the Hamptons – and it's under $200
Rattan is the key theme of the Serena & Lily sale, and it's the ideal style for giving my city balcony a chic country feel
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Trust me, I built my own tiny dorm room kitchenette and it was a lifesaver for late study nights – here’s what I’d buy now if was going back to college
The rules haven’t changed, but the product options have. Here's everything I wish I could have bought for my dorm room kitchenette
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LoveShackFancy doesn't just make cute dresses, they make the dreamiest dorm room decor too – the new Pottery Barn collaboration is here to turn the blandest of dorms into something whimsical
The whimsical fashion–interiors crossover with Pottery Barn Teen is your shortcut to a romantic, ruffle-filled college debut
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27 clever boot room ideas for a space that’s calm, clean, and chic
Incredible boot room ideas for your home, from storage to surfaces, flooring to furniture
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I was known at college for my insanely decorated dorm room – if Target's newest dorm collection had been available to me back then this is what I would have bought
As a style editor, these are the nine college finds I’d time-travel back to buy
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The best places to buy mirrors in 2025 – our Style Editor's top stores for looks, quality, and price
Mirrors are the ultimate finishing touch. These are the sources we trust most when a room needs a little lift
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What do you get when an iconic costume designer collaborates on a Halloween collection? The most theatrical Anthropologie decor to date
We sat down with the Oscar-winning costume designer Catherine Martin, to talk through her spooky styling tips and spellbinding new Halloween collection with Anthropologie
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I swoon over vintage lighting but honestly I can't face the hassle of vintage wiring – this Anthropologie best seller gives you old hotel glamour minus the risk
Scalloped glass, antique brass, and Plaza-worthy polish
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I get sent 100s of sheets to test every month but Cozy Earth is what I use on my own bed – this is the bedding I urge everyone to buy while it's on sale
I’ve tested most of the brand’s lineup. These are the ones actually worth buying
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Are your floors passé? Find out from these 8 outdated flooring trends designers are leaving behind in 2025
Gray wood and faux stone tile, begone. These are the outdated flooring styles experts are officially over – and what to try instead
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The best bargain I have bought for my living room this year is a $20 wall light that should have been $100 – it's elegant and economical
Pooky is one of my favorite lighting brands, amazing quality and prices that match that quality, so when I saw they had a scone on sale for less than my lunch costs, I snapped it up
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Designers keep swearing slipcover sofas aren’t going anywhere – I’m not ready to drop $1,000s, but this Nancy Meyers-coded $41 cover just made it into my cart
I thought I needed a whole new sofa. Turns out, all I needed was a really good slipcover
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Luxury resort is always the goal in my patio – and I've just found this expensive-looking $68 sun umbrella to complete the look
It's not a plane ticket, but it does offer fringe, shade, and a sense of escape
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Your Amazon Prime Day cart might be full of regrets – 3 interior designers on what to remove, and the timeless buys to replace them with right now
Here’s how to cut through the noise, avoid the post-sale scaries, and shop smart according to the pros
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'I was sick of going to friends’ houses and seeing their ugly pet beds' – so designer Jonathan Adler created a collection that made them as chic as our own furniture
Ruggable’s first-ever home accessories line with the maximalist designer lets you – finally – coordinate your space with your pet
