
Devin Toolen
Devin is a New York-based Style Editor for Homes & Gardens who is keen on all aspects of personal style. From a young age, she was drawn to the design world; from taking sewing classes in her hometown to flipping through the pages of her mother’s interior design magazines. Devin would spend hours on end watching HGTV home improvement and design programs and made sure to vocalize her opinions, as if the television could hear her. She has her parents to thank for her highly particular taste, as they ingrained in her the importance of both style and quality in everything.
After graduating from Villanova University with a BA in Communication and Spanish Language Studies, Devin moved to Paris, France, to pursue her Master’s Degree in Fashion Studies at Parsons. It was in Paris where Devin refined her love for style in every sense of the word. While she was there to research topics in fashion, living in Paris allowed Devin to fall in love with interior style. She grew fond of the city’s mix of both classic and contemporary designs that always felt intentional and personal. She considers herself lucky to have lived in such a beautiful city with sources of inspiration around every corner.
After moving back to the United States, Devin worked at titles including Cosmopolitan Magazine and Livingetc, which led her to her position at Homes & Gardens. She loves sharing design choices with her readers, from explaining how to incorporate trends into interior spaces to sourcing the best products for your home. Devin believes style should be inclusive, exciting, and at its core, fun.
Latest articles by Devin Toolen
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Bye Bye Boring Outdoor Furniture, The Patio Gets Its Personality Back With Anthropologie’s New Drop
Bland patio furniture is so last year. With bold stripes, floral prints, and whimsical forms, Anthropologie's new line will make your outdoor space the talk of the town
By Devin Toolen Published
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This IKEA Foldable Bistro Set Will Turn Even the Tiniest Patio Into a Functional and Flattering Outdoor Space
Transform your small patio into a chic outdoor oasis in no time with IKEA's TÄRNÖ bistro set
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I Was Worried Zoning My Open-Plan Apartment Would Make It Feel Cramped – But This IKEA Room Divider Sections My Studio Without Shrinking the Space
Perfect for creating specific sections without making a room feel smaller, this IKEA room divider is a small home must-have
By Devin Toolen Published
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Amber Lewis Thinks These 5 Design Details Are Criminally Underrated – and You Should Definitely Be Including Them in Your Home in 2026
From uniquely shaped windows to passementerie, here are the underappreciated design details that Amber Lewis has been loving recently
By Devin Toolen Published
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Not Ready for a Statement Couch? 15 Chic Accent Chairs to Test-Drive Trends Without the Commitment
Sometimes, it's the little details that do the heavy lifting, and these accent chairs are proof
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I Never Thought My Grandmother’s Crockery Would Be Trendy, but Now It’s Exactly What I Want for My Kitchen – and Anthropologie’s New Collection Has the Chicest Styles
These plates, bowls, and platters can help you nail the grandma chic look in your kitchen
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It's Time to Stop Buying Ugly Plastic Bins – 12 Woven Baskets That Prove You Don’t Have to Sacrifice Style for Storage
Why not turn storage into a style moment?
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When I Lived in Paris, Every Chic Restaurant Had This Flatware Style – Now I’ve Found It at Anthropologie to Bring Parisian Charm to My New York Kitchen
This $48 flatware set from Anthropologie has me feeling nostalgic for my days in Paris
By Devin Toolen Published
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Why Every Home Can Benefit From a ‘Sunday Reset’ – A Designer-Approved Guide to Refreshing Your Interiors for the Week Ahead
These low-effort tasks promise a week of refreshed interiors, and you can implement them each Sunday
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Shea McGee Has Declared Silver As the Most On-Trend Finish for 2026 – Here's How She Brings This Cool-Toned Metal into Her Rustic Spaces
According to Shea McGee, silver is the next finish to take over in design, and she knows just how to make it look inviting
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The High Gloss Paint Trend Delivers the Look of Luxury, but It Comes with a Catch – Here’s How Designers Keep This Tricky Finish Looking Timeless Over Tacky
High gloss paint is the definition of high risk, high reward. With its growing attention in interiors, here's just how to use it for the best and most luxurious results
By Devin Toolen Published
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Joanna Gaines Just Revealed Her Go-To Formula for a Simple Spring Mantel – and You Can Shop the Whole Whimsical Look at Magnolia
It's never too early to decorate for spring, and your mantel is the perfect place to start. Here's just how to refresh this surface, according to Joanna Gaines
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You Don’t Need to Live in the Mountains to Have a ‘Mountain Home’ – Here’s How to Recreate This Nostalgic Trend Anywhere
Mountain homes are a mindset. With the right color scheme, textural details, and decor choices, your city apartment or suburban house will feel like it belongs in a mountainside town
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Designers Are Tired of These 5 Overdone Decor Details – Here’s What to Retire in 2026 and What to Try Instead
In 2026, it's time to replace cliché word art and generic coffee table books with decor details that are much more personal
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Your Home Office Doesn’t Need to Be That Boring – 4 Simple Steps to a More Characterful Workspace
No one wants to work in a room that's cold, sterile, and uninviting. Maximalist home offices guarantee personality without sacrificing productivity
By Devin Toolen Published
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The Best New Arrivals at H&M Home – Our Trend Editor’s Pick of the 1970s-Inspired Spring Collection Bringing Subtle Retro Style into 2026
This collection elevates everyday routines with its fresh colors, sculptural forms, and textural appeal
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Ruggable’s Newest Collection Proves Animal Print Is Back for 2026 – and This Is the Easiest, Chicest Way to Bring It Into Every Room
With their vibrant colors and expressive motifs, Scalamandré's textile prints-turned-rug styles are any maximalist design lover's dream
By Devin Toolen Published
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Jeremiah Brent Just Launched His First Bedding Collection at Target – This Timeless Line Looks So Much More Expensive Than It Is
These sheet sets, duvet covers, comforters, and pillows capture the effortless elegance of Jeremiah's signature style and make luxurious bedding accessible
By Devin Toolen Published
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Bye-Bye Stripes, Checkerboards Are Back on Trend for 2026 With a Chic Glow-Up Top Designers Approve Of
The checkerboard pattern is turning heads once again in 2026 as a design choice that elevates, enhances, and excites modern interiors
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'Stop Treating Your Kitchen Countertop Like an Overrun Coffee Table' – Here’s How Designers Balance Adding Character Without Adding Clutter
Countertops can be the perfect place to add some decor to your kitchen, but there's a fine line between character and clutter, and here designers explain how to toe it right
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Move Over Oak – Designers Say This Is the Characterful Kitchen Cabinet Material to Choose in 2026 for a ‘One-of-a-Kind Space’
Turns out, the best grain to have in your kitchen isn't one you can eat
By Devin Toolen Published
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Shea McGee Says These 3 Simple Switches Are All You Need to Make Your Home Feel Re-Energized for 2026
Start the year off on the right foot with these new year home refresh ideas from Shea McGee
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A Lamp You Can Stack With Your Books? Joanna Gaines’ Genius New Release Is Exactly What Your Shelf Styling Is Missing
This lamp is the key to illuminating your bookshelf display in style. And believe me, it won't stay in stock for very long
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6 Interior Designers Reveal the Home Upgrades That Will Make Your Home Feel Refreshed in January – Without Touching the Power Tools
From adding plant life and styling new throw blankets to simply rearranging your furniture, these ideas are guaranteed to make your home feel fresh and new for 2026
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