
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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The Must-Have Pieces Nate Berkus Recommends for 'Living Graciously' in a Small Apartment
As a NYC studio dweller myself, I can confirm that this untraditional layout technique actually works
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Interior Designers Reveal the 3 Common Design Flaws That Make Your Furniture Look Cheap
Designers break down the red flags that signal it’s time to run for the hills
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5 Low-Lift Renovations Designers Want to See You Make in 2026 That Deliver Maximum Impact
These low-lift, high-impact upgrades look expensive and don’t require upending your entire home
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A Standard-Size Couch Never Works in My Small Living Room – But I’ve Discovered the Tiny-Space ‘Settee’ That Finally Solves the Problem
Sleeker than a sofa and chicer than most space-saving fixes, settees are the only small-scale seating option I’ve actually loved
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24 Valentine’s Day Decor Finds That You’ll Want to Keep Out Way Past February 14th
Because this holiday is far chicer once you cut the clichés
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I’m Not the Biggest Fan of a Patterned Couch – But These 5 Sofa Color Trends Are Sure to Deliver the Chic, Subtle Statement I Want in 2026
Interior designers decode chromatic clues for the year ahead
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5 Sofa Trends Set to Define 2026 – And Why Designers Say They’re 'The Epicenter of Your Home'
Designers on kicking back, relaxing, and why dated ‘granny’ sofas might be the new du jour
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Is Your Home 'Cringey' in 2026? 3 Design Trends It’s Time to Say Goodbye to Immediately
They worked – until they didn’t. Designers weigh in on what cringey trends to ditch this year, and where taste tides are drifting next
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Romance Isn’t Dead – It’s Living in Terrain’s Old-Timey, New Valentine’s Day Drop
A collection that nods to a time when love notes were handwritten and flowers were actually picked
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5 Bedding Trends Only Designers Are Using Right Now – And How to Shop the Luxe Bedroom Look
From the 'new luxury' bedding material to the end of the pillow pile, cozy up to the current state of stylish sleep
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I Just Found the Easiest, Most Affordable Way to Make an IKEA Sofa Look Bespoke – This Scandi Brand Has Every Color, Style, and Pattern You Could Wish For
Meet Bemz, the also-Swedish brand crafting tailored, personality-packed covers for nearly every IKEA sofa style, past and present
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What’s New at Anthropologie? These 24 New Arrivals Tap the Latest Whimsical Trends Set to Dominate This Spring
Explore conversation-starting tableware, freshly reinvented florals, and plenty of reasons to romanticize the year ahead
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‘Boob Lights’ Were Making My Apartment Look Cheap – But I Just Found the Perfect Wire-Free Renter-Friendly Fix Anyone Can Install
The ‘idiot-proof’ claim caught my attention, but the designer collaborations sealed the deal. Here are my thoughts after more than a month living with Tulip’s most talked-about light cover
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Shea McGee Just Confirmed It: This Is the Most On-Trend Material You Can Bring Into Your Bathroom in 2026
The designer explains why silver is her new metal of choice. Plus, why bold bathroom color might be on the outs
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Joanna Gaines Breaks From Her Rustic Roots With a Surprising and Collectible Target Furniture Line That We Know Will Sell Out Fast
Joanna’s mid-century modern furniture collection for Target reads like the vintage find you never quite manage to track down
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IKEA’s New OMMJÄNGE Collection Is an Unexpectedly Playful Take on Swedish Tradition – and It's Exactly the Boost Your Home Needs in January
Not your grandma’s folklore. IKEA’s unexpectedly playful, color-punched take on Swedish tradition feels surprisingly right this winter
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Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Spring 2026 Drop Feels Like a Whimsical Countryside Escape Without Leaving Town
From weathered florals and fanciful linens to the occasional wooden duck, Joanna Gaines takes cottage-core fantasies somewhere chicer – and a little closer to home
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You Might Not Be Able to Hire Heidi Caillier, but You Can Shop Her New Lulu and Georgia Collection
The name everyone wants, the confidence we all admire. Shop a pattern-forward collaboration that proves nothing has to match perfectly to please
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Nate Berkus Is ‘Famously Anti-Trends’ – Still, This Is the One Style Catching His Eye in 2026
Organic materials, earthy colorways, and owned objets are already guiding his design goals – and may well inspire yours
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This $180 IKEA Kitchen Cart Is the Most Useful Thing in My Rental Apartment – This Is Why I’d Buy Another Immediately
I didn’t plan on a long-term commitment, but five years later, this compact cart has doubled my storage and changed how my kitchen functions
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Tortoiseshell Is the Luxurious Retro Trend Making a Huge Comeback in 2026 – 24 Pieces to Decorate Your Way to a Richer Interior
The marbled finish that once defined quiet luxury is right back at home. Here are 24 modern ways to use it now
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This Centuries-Old Pattern Is the Next Big Design Trend for 2026 – Here Are 24 Pieces That Prove It
An ancient textile technique, reinterpreted for modern rooms. Here's 24 ways to bring it home
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7 New Year's Decorating Resolutions Interior Designers Are Making for 2026 – Plus What to Buy Before They Sell Out
Even the experts have unfinished business. These are the upgrades they’re prioritizing next year – and the ones you probably should, too
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Joanna Gaines Just Quietly Dropped Her New Spring Collection at Target – and I Think It Might Be Her Most-Expensive-Looking Launch Yet
From arched storage furniture to multitasking lamps, Joanna's latest Target drop makes organizational aspirations feel oddly exciting
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