Latest articles by Julia Demer
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This IKEA Space-Saver Just Replaced My Entire Backyard Bistro Set – And My Patio Feels Twice as BigFull circles are feeling a little passé. This summer, the smartest shape for a small outdoor space is a semicircle
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The 28 Father’s Day Gifts He Actually Wants This YearHe’s specific, and we love him for that. Shop useful surprises for the golfer, the gadget guy, the grillmaster, and every other dad who’s impossible to buy for
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This Zingy Green is Replacing Chartreuse This Summer – Shop 16 Finds in the Season's Most Surprising Color TrendMore livable than chartreuse but no less characterful, designers are using citron to wake up tired rooms this summer
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The Smartest Patio Umbrella for Tiny Patios Isn’t the Traditional Kind – Designers Swear By This Space-Saving OptionHugging awkward walls and narrow patios, this clever half-market design delivers 100% of the vacation effect with 50% less umbrella
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Sourced by Homes & Gardens: The 10 Best Places to Buy Tableware, From Everyday Essentials to Future HeirloomsThe difference between a good table and a great one often comes down to the details. These are the places H&G editors shop for them first
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Designers Reveal the Simple Cooling Tricks That Make Small Balconies Actually Usable in the Summer Heat – Do These 5 Things This MonthCool hosts aren’t waiting for the heat wave. These designer-approved upgrades keep small balconies comfortable (and surprisingly stylish) all summer long
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Shea McGee Just Invented the Perfect Storage Ottoman for Small Spaces – and You Won't Believe the PriceHeard of a horseshoe ottoman? This vintage-inspired design might be the smartest thing to happen to small-space furniture in decades
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If It’s Not Imperfect, It’s Out – Why New York Designers Are Obsessed With Funky Ceramics (Plus, 16 Pieces We Love)These 'six-year-old-chic' squiggles and splatters are making tabletops feel less serious this summer
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The Internet’s Favorite Luxury Bed Sheets Just Got Even Luxer – and Yes, I Think They’re Worth Replacing Yours ForAfter selling one million sets, Brooklinen gave its viral sheets the 'Succession' treatment
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Expensive Resorts Always Use This Outdoor Lighting Trick – And I Found a Wire-Free Smart Way to Recreate It for Just $14The woven, ambient glow reminds me of the tropical stays I've been obsessing over, only this $14 version is easy enough to install myself
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The Chicest Hosts We Know Are So Over Gold – 20 Silver Essentials for Effortlessly Elevated Summer EntertainingFrom Jetsons-coded seating to scalloped sundae bowls, this so-called ‘second place’ finish is decidedly the coolest thing happening in summer hosting
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IKEA's New Portable Bluetooth Lamp Combines Soft Lighting and Impressive Speaker in One Smart Summer BuyPart portable speaker, part mood lighting, this clever IKEA lamp solves two of the most stressful parts of summer hosting
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20 Stylish Solar Outdoor Lights for a More Effortless Summer Ambience, No Wires in SightExtension cords are ugly, electricians are expensive, and frankly, we’d rather be by the pool. Shop chic, sun-loving alternatives that practically run themselves
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16 Kitchen Storage Benches That Add Chic Seating and Hide Clutter in One Smart MoveThe sneaky seat strikes again. Shop styles that conceal entertaining clutter and turn even the smallest cookspaces into proper eat-in kitchens
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Want Your Patio To Feel Like The Ultimate Luxury Escape? These 40 Resort-Style Finds Will Make Guests Think You Hired A DesignerFringe, breezy weaves, and cabana stripes make those out-of-office aspirations hit a little closer to home. Shop every essential from serving trays to sofas
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Move Over ‘Coastal Grandmother’ – Designers Say This Elegantly Eclectic New Trend Is Replacing It For Summer 2026Between the color, lacquer, fringe, ikat, animal prints, and ruffles, the only thing the 'Eccentric Aunt' trend believes in less than matching is beige
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16 Stylish Outdoor Lanterns To Make Sure Your Summer Parties Can Last Beyond SundownWe’re not staying in one place this summer. These 16 styles aren’t either
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These Ingenious Wire-Free $30 Wall Lanterns Take One Minute to Install – But They Look Like You Called in the ProfessionalsFake a little provenance this Memorial Day with the most elegantly low-effort outdoor lighting hack I’ve seen all season
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Banish Beach Envy – These 20 Resort-Ready Outdoor Lounge Chairs Make Staying Home Feel Like a LuxuryThe cure to summertime covetousness arrives as a fabulous lounge chair. Shop 20 seats so chic, you’ll forget all about booking the plane ticket
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They Might Look Fabulous in Photos – But These 16 Stylish Pool Floats Are Surprisingly Functional TooDrinks are being served. Games are being played. These elevated inflatables are less like pool toys, and more like floating outdoor furniture
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This 2-in-1 Nancy Meyers–Inspired Garden Storage Bench Is the Chic but Practical Upgrade Your Small Patio Really NeedsA surprisingly spacious inner compartment keeps backyard chaos out of sight – and your 'Nancy Meyers summer' fantasy fully intact
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The Chicest Designers in New York All Seemed to Agree on These 4 Trends at NYCxDESIGN 2026Shapeshifting furniture, art-kid ceramics, and emotionally in-tune lighting point toward a future where the home finally feels like it gets you back
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16 Outdoor Pendant Lights That Make Casual Patios Feel Like Statement Dinner Party DestinationsSet the scene with commanding coated frames and dainty three-light trios that live up to their jewelry reputation
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Every Great Summer Gathering Starts With a Beautiful Outdoor Dining Table – And These 24 Are Our Favorites for 2026From cozy bistro tables to sprawling 12-seaters fit for a family reunion, shop the chicest alfresco surfaces for summer 2026
