
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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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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Molly Kidd Perfects Warm Minimalism With a Single, Subtle Shift – And You Can Shop the Look With These Key Buys
She didn’t start the trend, but she did define the one small shift that brings it back to life
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Design DNA: Does Art Imitate Life, or Vice Versa? In Molly Kidd’s Oregon Living Room, the Answer Is Both
The designer’s living room doubles as both muse and mirror – of her work, her world, and the raw beauty they share
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The Secret to an Elegant Christmas Tree Isn’t the Lights or the Ornaments – According to Joanna Gaines, It’s All in the Skirt
Her new Magnolia Home tree skirts and collars might just make your spruce the best-dressed guest of the season
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Now’s the Time to Shop Christmas Pillows – and No One Does Festive Coziness Like Joanna Gaines and Shea McGee
From coquette-coded cushions to cozy cable knits, our two favorite tastemakers prove there’s a holiday pillow-and-blanket style for everyone in their new festive collections at Target
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Leanne Ford Just Designed the Perfect Striped Rug – Here's Everything You Need to Know About Her First-Ever Loloi Collection
The designer on hotel-inspired rug tricks, her philosophy on imperfection, and how a childhood classic helped her design rugs ready for Christmas chaos
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The Cordless Cult Favorite Lamp That's Changed The Way I Light My Home
This viral cordless light turns out to be the lazy-girl lighting essential I didn’t know I needed
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12 Designer-Approved Guest Bathroom Essentials to Impress Your Holiday Guests
The table might spark conversation, but the powder room seals the reputation. Here’s how designers impress behind closed doors
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Psst, there's a secret Joanna Gaines sale happening! Enjoy 40% off her new fall 2025 collection at Target (including the candelabra I can’t stop talking about)
It’s technically members-only, but I’ll let you in. Here’s how to get access, plus the six pieces worth buying once you’re there
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I test bedding for a living – and my entire Brooklinen rotation is 20% off for Prime Day
I’ve slept, showered, and lived with the brand’s best-sellers. These are the only ones I recommend adding to cart
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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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