
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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As a Design Editor, Here's How I’d Style an All-Target Tablescape Around 2026’s Biggest Trends – Starting at Just $5Elsewhere, this spring-forward mix of cabbageware, woven textures, and whimsy would easily run you thousands
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I’m Convinced This Euro-Style Bistro Collection Is the Closest Thing to French Girl Summer You Can Have in Your Own BackyardEffortlessly chic summer nights start with the right chairs
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I've Always Skipped St. Patrick’s Day Decor – But This Year, Terrain's Chic Green-and-Gold Collection Has Changed My MindFinally, festive fare that gives the Irish holiday the integrity it deserves
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Trust Me, I Live in New York – These Are the 3 Styling Moves I Swear by to Elevate My Small Coffee TableIf I can make it work in Manhattan square footage, you can make it work anywhere. Here are the three things your small coffee table is missing
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Inside a 200-Year-Old Colonial Family Home Reimagined Through a Vision of 'Beautiful Chaos' – It's the Ultimate Party-and-Playdate EscapeWith a stylist’s eye and a fearless hand for pattern, Nicole Fisher gives this historic restoration both reverence and a reason to celebrate
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3 Design Trends From 2016 I Swore I'd Retire for Good – And Now I'm So Ready to See Back in RotationWe rolled our eyes, we moved on – and now, a decade later, I'm circling back (with designer validation, of course)
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My Big Shoe Shopping Habit Was Outgrowing My Small Entryway – But This Narrow IKEA Cabinet Now Holds 2x More Pairs Than My Old Shoe RackIt’s for anyone whose heels have more square footage than they do
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No Patio Is Complete Without Mood Lighting – 15 Stylish Cordless Lamps That Move With You Indoors and OutPunchy colorways and weather-proof woven details insist summer starts the second you switch it on
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Shea McGee’s $250 Renter-Friendly Headboard Hack Delivers a Chic Bespoke-Looking Bed in MinutesThese tailored touches might have guests asking for your 'upholsterer'
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Fluffy Pink Chairs, Whimsical Shapes, and Retro Materials – The Trends Coming Out of IKEA in 2026 Are Unexpected, Totally Unserious, and We Can’t Get EnoughWhy so serious? Shop five technicolor trends spanning storage, sitting rooms, and beyond
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Tiffany Lamps Are Making a Huge Comeback – Discover Why These Charming Art Nouveau Designs Are Even More Iconic in 2026Tiffany lamps are the antidote to amorphous, AI-driven design, reigniting lighting styles that return to enchantment
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The 4 'Double-Duty' Buys Designers Actually Use for Small-Space Storage (And They Take Minutes to Add)Chic small-space storage isn’t actually an oxymoron. These designer-approved picks prove that practical can still pack some personality
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I Finally Tried Ruggable’s New All-in-One Washable Rug – Here’s My Honest Opinion as a Devoted Wool SnobI tried Ruggable’s new single-piece, machine-washable rug in my own living room to see if it could convert a skeptic
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I’m a Style Editor With Strong Opinions on Bed Sheets – And These Are the Best I’ve Ever TriedAfter months of testing and talking to textile experts, I reveal which bed sheets are worth your slumber
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This Piped Bedding Trend Is the Secret to a Five-Star Bedroom – Discover Why Designers Love This Subtle Luxury DetailYou know the classic hotel border? Those thick black lines walked so these whispering contrast trims could run
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Shea McGee's Viral Skirted Target Chair Just Got a Swivel Upgrade – This Versatile Piece Is Perfectly Timed for a 'Nancy Meyers Spring'Your inner child is absolutely going to want a turn in this nostalgic ruffled spin
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Jake Arnold Says the ‘Curtain Effect’ Is One of the Most Transformative Design Moves You Can Make – And His New Everhem Collaboration Proves ItThe interior designer brings his A-list eye to window treatments, launching a new range of drapes and shades that prove just how powerful good proportions can be
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Shhh! We Asked Designers Where They Shop for Affordable Home Finds – 5 Secret Sources, RevealedYou scroll past; they dig deeper. These are the under-the-radar sources designers rely on for stylish home finds at unseasonable steals
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If You Hate Trends, But Want Your Living Room to Feel Trendy – Shop These 15 Spring Finds From IKEA, Anthropologie, Target and MoreFall in love with fresh furniture and decor, even if you’re famously trend-averse
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Brooklinen’s New Percale Comforter Has Been Designed to Replace Your Duvet Forever – No Fuss, Just a 2-in-1 Machine-Washable SolutionClassic Percale meets comforter in a one-layer solution designed to make laundry day significantly less annoying
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Every Ultra-Organized, Design-Conscious Person I Know Owns a Bedroom Storage Bench – 14 Chic Picks to Cut Clutter and Add StyleThey’re the easiest way to streamline your sanctuary without trying harder
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7 Affordable Features Designers Use to Make Tiny Kitchens Feel Bigger – No Renovation NeededThere’s no such thing as too tiny. You’re just missing these space-stretching essentials
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This $200 Headboard Can Be Added to Any Frame in Seconds – It’s Our Style Editor’s Hack for a More Elegant BedroomI’m using this clever cushion to romanticize the cold. Here's how to style it
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4 Flooring Choices That Will Always Make a Room Look More ExpensiveBefore the furniture, before the art – a beautiful foundation does the talking
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