
Julia Demer
Julia Demer is a New York–based Style Editor at Homes & Gardens (formerly at Livingetc), with a sharp eye for the intersection of fashion and interiors. Her background spans both, from reporting runway trends at L’Officiel USA to working in handbag and footwear design at The Row. You can take the fashion out of the job, but never out of the girl – and for Julia, great style translates seamlessly from wardrobe to home.
Originally from Los Angeles, Julia studied Psychology at Fordham University (after a brief pre-med detour) before channeling her lifelong design obsession into editorial. She gravitates toward interiors that feel avant-garde yet nostalgic – and she has a particular soft spot for bedding, which she reviews frequently and lovingly.
A lifelong equestrian, Julia’s ‘horse girl’ roots still influence her aesthetic. (In Julia’s edits, you can spot equestrian hardware, rich leathers, and elongated lines that echo her riding days.) For her, style is everywhere: a great outfit, a beautiful room, and truly fabulous bedding are all part of the same story.
Latest articles by Julia Demer
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Centuries-Old Morris & Co. Prints Have Just Been Reimagined by Piglet in Bed – and They Couldn't Be More Perfect for Adding Heritage Charm to a Bedroom
Two icons of craft meet in one beautifully made bed
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There's a $4.99 Wooden Garland Hiding at ALDI That Will Instantly Add Rustic Charm to Your Holiday Decor
Pine will always be classic, but this sculptural wooden alternative brings effortless elegance – and a much-needed pause from all the greenery
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You Know You’re Stylish if There’s a Paper Christmas Tree in Your Living Room – Here’s Where to Shop the Chicest Evergreen Alternative This Year
Foldable ‘honeycomb’ designs are officially the new status spruce
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Martha Stewart Already Curated Your Dream Holiday Decor – Inspired by Her Iconic 1982 Book (For Your Most Stylish Christmas Yet)
From golden garlands to pearl-clad Christmas trees, perfect your own festive fête with nine pieces handpicked by the legend herself
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Bye-Bye Tapers: Why Designers Are Swapping Candles for Portable Lamps on Their Holiday Tables This Year
They don’t melt, they don’t blow out, and they make festivity look like a real fête
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The Art (and Science) of How We Test Bed Sheets at Homes & Gardens
From first touch to morning-after impressions, here’s how Homes & Gardens puts every sheet set through its paces, all in pursuit of the perfect night
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'I’m Judgmental About People Who Are Moderate' – Jonathan Adler on Embracing Immoderation and Beating Dreary Winter Interiors
The designer argues nothing warms a room like personality
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The Capsule: A White Christmas
Winter whites set the stage for new memories to crystallize. Shop ivory, oyster, and a hint of glamour to make this season sparkle from the inside out
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The $60 Anthropologie Pendant That Makes Any Cozy Corner Look Designer – It’s Exactly What Your Nook Is Missing
It’s the elevated finishing touch in reading nooks, living rooms, and bedrooms that designers never forget – but you probably do
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I’m Snagging These Quince Sheets for Everyone I Know This Christmas – Trust Me, These Sheets Suit All, and There’s a Rare 25% Off Right Now
I’ve built custom bedding bundles for everyone on my holiday list, and with a rare sale at Quince right now, I advise you do the same
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Why, Nearly 60 Years In, ‘Ralph Lauren Christmas’ Is the Nostalgic Holiday Trend Defining 2025’s Festive Season
The algorithm may call it ‘old money,’ but this festive fête of Ralph’s cinematic Americana proves timeless always wins
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The ‘Boneless’ Couch Grew Up – And It's Adding Elegance to Even the Smallest of Spaces
It may expand like a mattress, but this low-lift concept delivers big on design, turning walk-in closets into dressing rooms and small spaces into suites
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Whatever You Do, Don't Do These 7 Things to Your Thanksgiving Table – Designers on Faux Pas to Avoid in the Dining Room This Hosting Season
Experts expose the mistakes that can undo an entire Thanksgiving dining room setup – plus, how to fix them
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The ‘Threshold’ Isn’t a Boundary but a Bridge – Claire Sá on Why Your Home Needs (At Least) One
The designer's artful use of in-between spaces shows how blending, not dividing, creates a home that moves with you
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Jake Arnold Wants You to Rethink ‘Wellness’ – Shop the Most Restorative Room from His Calming New Kohler Campaign
The LA-based designer redefines restoration with a biophilic bathroom that trades surface-level shortcuts for lasting sensorial serenity
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Bye-Bye Boring Throw Pillows – Meet the ‘Ball Pillow’ Trend Adding Sculptural Style To Sofas
Every designer seems to be in their spherical era. Here’s how to bring the look home, keep it timeless, and decide if one really is enough for a room
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There’s No Such Thing as a Boring Lamp, Only a Boring Shade: The 9 Best Lampshades to ‘Turn Lighting into Art’
Scalloped, pleated, feathered, or suede – these chic shades can update a room's mood in an instant
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Sleep How the Other Half Lives – The Best Luxury Bed Sheets, According to Our Style Editor
I’m a self-proclaimed bedding snob. These are the best luxury sheets that I know are worth the price
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Is Your Home Feeling the Fall Funk? This Statement Table Lamp Might Be the Antidote
A bold, graphic fix for bedroom blues and could-be-better coffee tables – now majorly marked down for Way Day
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7 Kips Bay 2025 Show House Trends I’m Still Dreaming About – and What I’m Buying Because of Them
For its 50th anniversary, the iconic show house debuted six floors of design ideas so fresh (and livable) I’m already scheming how to steal them
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This Vintage-Style Bench Looks Elegant From Every Angle – and Turns Awkward Entryways Into Full-Fledged Foyers
It channels ritzy Paris hotels, saves every hosting scenario, and is 70% off for Way Day
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We're Calling It – Stocking Charms Are Going To Be The Most Covetable Accessory This Christmas
Everyone’s Jane Birkin-ifying their handbags – and I just found the $20 it-girl holiday equivalent for your home
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15 Surprisingly Chic Wayfair Christmas Finds That Hit Every Holiday Trend I’m After
A little tartan, a little tassel, a little Deco glamour – and not a candy-cane in sight
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Bouclé Had a Good Run – But According to Molly Kidd, Shearling Just Stole Its Seat in 2026
Bouclé chairs left big shoes to fill. Huge. The designer on why their softer, less try-hard successor might just be the comeback texture of the season
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