
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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Switching to fall bedding thrills me just as much as pulling out my much-loved autumn trench coat – and the Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale stocks all my cozy season favorites
Florals for fall? Actually, yes
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So you're finally an adult now – here’s what designers say you need in your home by 30
From real wine glasses to heated towel racks, shop designer-approved homewares that prove you’re not 27 anymore
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28 dorm room ideas – from decor to layout tips, storage, scent, and more, this is everything you need to create a home away from home
Transform a bland and boring dorm room into something to really call home with these interior designer-approved dorm room ideas
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My biggest regret from my dorm room days is not buying this retro-inspired mini fridge
I thought I could live with lukewarm seltzers and a fridge that matched nothing. I was wrong. If I’d known this retro mini fridge existed, my freshman year would’ve had a very different vibe
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Gwyneth Paltrow's interior designer Brigette Romanek just dropped a new line of lighting that's the epitome of livable luxury – think rattan meets marble
The celebrity designer fuses artful form with lived-in function in a collection that makes even sconces feel like sculptures
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I asked designers what they regret buying so far this year – these are the 2025 shopping mistakes they urged me not to make
Even the pros slip up sometimes. Luckily, their shopping regrets might just save you some trouble
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I asked designers to share the things that actually transformed their backyard in 2025 – here’s what they said
Discover the high-impact upgrades that reshaped how designers use their outdoor spaces this year – and might just change yours too
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I just went into Anthropologie to see the fall collection in store – and unexpectedly it wasn't pumpkins and leaves that caught my eye
As an editor, I thought I had my classic fall favorites picked. Then I saw the candle holders
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I might be spending the summer in the city, but this Serena & Lily outdoor rattan chair is perfect for giving my tiny balcony a touch of the Hamptons – and it's under $200
Rattan is the key theme of the Serena & Lily sale, and it's the ideal style for giving my city balcony a chic country feel
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Trust me, I built my own tiny dorm room kitchenette and it was a lifesaver for late study nights – here’s what I’d buy now if was going back to college
The rules haven’t changed, but the product options have. Here's everything I wish I could have bought for my dorm room kitchenette
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LoveShackFancy doesn't just make cute dresses, they make the dreamiest dorm room decor too – the new Pottery Barn collaboration is here to turn the blandest of dorms into something whimsical
The whimsical fashion–interiors crossover with Pottery Barn Teen is your shortcut to a romantic, ruffle-filled college debut
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27 clever boot room ideas for a space that’s calm, clean, and chic
Incredible boot room ideas for your home, from storage to surfaces, flooring to furniture
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I was known at college for my beautifully decorated dorm room – if Target's newest dorm collection had been available to me back then, this is what I would have bought
As a style editor, these are the nine college finds I’d time-travel back to buy
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What do you get when an iconic costume designer collaborates on a Halloween collection? The most theatrical Anthropologie decor to date
We sat down with the Oscar-winning costume designer Catherine Martin, to talk through her spooky styling tips and spellbinding new Halloween collection with Anthropologie
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I swoon over vintage lighting but honestly I can't face the hassle of vintage wiring – this Anthropologie best seller gives you old hotel glamour minus the risk
Scalloped glass, antique brass, and Plaza-worthy polish
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I get sent 100s of sheets to test every month but Cozy Earth is what I use on my own bed – this is the bedding I urge everyone to buy while it's on sale
I’ve tested most of the brand’s lineup. These are the ones actually worth buying
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Are your floors passé? Find out from these 8 outdated flooring trends designers are leaving behind in 2025
Gray wood and faux stone tile, begone. These are the outdated flooring styles experts are officially over – and what to try instead
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The best bargain I have bought for my living room this year is a $20 wall light that should have been $100 – it's elegant and economical
Pooky is one of my favorite lighting brands, amazing quality and prices that match that quality, so when I saw they had a scone on sale for less than my lunch costs, I snapped it up
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Designers keep swearing slipcover sofas aren’t going anywhere – I’m not ready to drop $1,000s, but this Nancy Meyers-coded $41 cover just made it into my cart
I thought I needed a whole new sofa. Turns out, all I needed was a really good slipcover
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Luxury resort is always the goal in my patio – and I've just found this expensive-looking $68 sun umbrella to complete the look
It's not a plane ticket, but it does offer fringe, shade, and a sense of escape
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Your Amazon Prime Day cart might be full of regrets – 3 interior designers on what to remove, and the timeless buys to replace them with right now
Here’s how to cut through the noise, avoid the post-sale scaries, and shop smart according to the pros
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'I was sick of going to friends’ houses and seeing their ugly pet beds' – so designer Jonathan Adler created a collection that made them as chic as our own furniture
Ruggable’s first-ever home accessories line with the maximalist designer lets you – finally – coordinate your space with your pet
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I always stock up on new sheets for summer in the 4th of July sales – this year I’m grabbing this classic striped linen Brooklinen bundle while it's 50% off
Brooklinen’s sitewide 4th of July sale is coming in hot, so these are the eight bath and bedding essentials I’m picking up to stay cool
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This once-dated curtain style has made a big comeback this summer – here's why I am hanging tie-up balloon shades in every room
Meet the ‘Grandma chic’ window treatment that's keeping rooms cool for summer 2025, plus the under-$50 versions I’m eyeing now
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