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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I grew up dreaming of Hallmark-style Christmas trees, then I moved to NYC – but Shea McGee’s $268 petite potted spruce just brought the fantasy back
I spotted this pre-lit tree at Shea McGee’s holiday preview months ago, and I haven’t stopped thinking about it since
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This antique-style coat rack turns your fall coat chaos into a boutique display – and it’s under $40 for Prime Day
Finally, a reason to retire your ‘chairdrobe.’ This elegant catchall brings order (and a little grandeur) to even the smallest entryways
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Who else is making Christmas decor out of burl wood? Shea McGee’s 2025 Target holiday collection approaches festivity with a designer’s eye
The details you’ve been loving all year – burl wood, scalloped borders, figural fruit – bring an editorial edge to your merriest moments
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This Thanksgiving decor from Amazon is unexpectedly elevated – 12 festive finds that go beyond the table
Skip the gimmicks. From horse bit napkin rings to burl wood ottomans, these Amazon gems weave fall 2025 design codes into every corner
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Design DNA: Inside a neutrally nuanced Mayfair duplex where work and wardrobe meet modern ritual
Most of us work, and all of us get dressed. Designer Claire Sá redefines laid-back luxury with a multipurpose space curated for how people actually live
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This affordable hanging headboard turns benches into booths and bland beds into something designed – which is why I’m not waiting for Prime Day to buy this highly-rated piece
It’s a quick wall fix that gives polish anywhere it lands – beds, benches, entryways – and my sixth sense says it’s not sticking around for long
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Kips Bay Decorator Show House has returned to New York for its 50th anniversary, with a six-story Greenwich Village townhouse as its canvas – here's everything you need to know
The iconic design event celebrates the occasion with 21 top designers and six floors of era-spanning style
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The new (old) pattern making a frosty comeback – winter toile is the chicest, most festive antique revival to watch for 2025
This 18th-century print swaps sunlit meadows for snowy motifs and woodland details
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My obsession with tiny tables is going nowhere – and I have just spotted that Joanna Gaines’ Target line has the most quietly luxurious design I’ve seen so far
Designers call tiny tables the ‘period’ in a sentence, and Joanna Gaines just gave them the chicest punctuation yet
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Kitsch, classic, or cozy? West Elm’s new holiday drop has a Christmas style for everyone
Glitz and glam, minimalist, tongue-in-chic, or new nostalgia – no matter your holiday aesthetic, West Elm’s latest drop makes room for it
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I always turn to throw pillows to quickly update my rooms when the season changes – this is my edit of the best fall designs from all the collections of 2025
From leather to tartan, velvet to florals, these are the fall throw pillows I want in my apartment for cozy season 2025
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Are Lola Blankets worth the price? I've been living with mine for weeks, and here's what I think of this viral blanket so far
It’s soft, it’s viral, and yes, it’s really expensive. Everyone’s raving about Lola’s ‘life-changing softness,’ so I put it to the test and here's my review so far
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I am very happy to say that bows are back for the holidays of 2025 – and Shea McGee's new Christmas collection is filled with the whimsical, romantic trend
The fanciful flourish returns in Shea’s hands as fresh, polished, and more metallic than ever
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Celeb-loved antique source Olive Ateliers has just launched its first-ever homeware line – and it's an affordable way to recreate their iconic rustic look
While tastemakers chase antique Olive Ateliers finds for thousands, the new collection brings the same spirit from just $35
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According to Anthropologie, your tree needs a crown (and maybe a tutu) this Christmas – courtesy of its Nutcracker-inspired collab with the New York City Ballet
Anthropologie’s latest holiday collection waltzes 'The Nutcracker' off the stage and into your home with regal ornaments, glittering tableware, and awe-inducing accents
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Designers agree: these 7 dated lighting trends are officially on the outs for 2026
Even cult-classics lose their glow. Here are the outdated lighting trends designers are leaving behind
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I just found the most beautiful no-wire chandelier hiding on Anthropologie – it looks like it should cost $1000s but it's under $400
I did a double-take when I saw this amazing lighting fixture hiding in the Anthropologie sale
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I am VERY picky about drapes – but this new trend for knotted curtains is a laid back but luxurious look I can't wait to try
Designers say the relaxed, cinematic drape feels especially apt for the season
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Sourced by Homes & Gardens: 20 best places to buy mirrors that feel timeless, tailored, and transformative
Whether you’re searching for designer mirrors, vintage mirrors, or stylish options on a budget, these are the names we trust most
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Nate Berkus just launched an affordable rug collection inspired by his love of vintage – and unlike your thrift store finds, they are all washable
The celebrity interior designer debuts sixteen wool rugs, each riffing on decades of vintage influence, starting at just $45, and each one can be thrown in the washing machine
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I’m romanticizing my home this fall – and this vintage lighting trend is the effortless, elegant touch making it happen
It’s not about utility, it’s about mood. Designers say candle sconces bring back the romance, and we’ve found the six chicest ones to shop
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A dreamy new Sarah Sherman Samuel collaboration just hit Lulu and Georgia – and it will make you rethink your fall color scheme
Out with jewel tones, in with moss, baby blue, and furniture that feels like air
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Hold the coffee table, designers say you should fill your spaces with tiny tables instead – and I have picked the best designs for fall 2025
They’re too good to resist, and thankfully, you don’t have to pick just one. Here's why everyone's buzzing about the tiny table trend
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I think I've found the chicest 'couch bed' on Amazon – it's affordable, customizable, and perfect for quickly turning a living room into a guest bedroom
I liked the idea of 'boneless,' but this customizable seating system finally gave me the style I was after
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