
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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20 Charming Spring Garlands That Prove This Festive Detail Isn't Just Reserved for the Holiday SeasonThis Christmas decor staple looks even better as a springtime specialty – it'll have your home blooming with natural elegance and seasonal splendor
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I Thought My NYC Studio Was Too Small for a Bedside Table – Until I Found This Clever Wall-Mounted IKEA SolutionWhat looks like a custom design is actually a $30 IKEA find – perfect for small spaces, tight layouts, and floors that don't need any more furniture
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Joon Loloi’s New Summer Collection Blends Traditional Craftsmanship with Southern Flair – This Might Just Be the Brand’s Most Desirable Drop YetThis collection's detailed woodworking, rich colorways, and plentiful patterns will make your home sing with style and Southern elegance
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24 Statement Floor Lamps That Are Low-Commitment, High-Impact, and Will Add an Instant Focal Point to a RoomA statement floor lamp can become just as much of a design focal point as a bold couch or accent chair
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I’m Convinced That This $30 IKEA Lamp Is the Secret to a Stylishly Lit Patio Space – Every Outdoor Table Needs One Ahead of SummerThis limited edition outdoor lamp is as unique as they come. Between its warm glow, its stylish design, and its portability, it's an outdoor decor must-have
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Doing Laundry in a Tiny NYC Walk-Up Used to Be a Nightmare – Until I Found This $25 IKEA Small Space GemIt's easy to transport, spacious by design, and fits perfectly in your closet. This IKEA laundry bag simplifies the most tedious household chore, and looks good while doing so
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Finally, Miscellaneous Clutter Has a Home Thanks to This ‘Pocket for Your Walls’ From IKEA – It’s Simple, Effective, and Only $35IKEA's GREJIG storage unit can mount anywhere in your home, helping you organize your space while keeping clutter at bay
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Bye Bye Boring Outdoor Furniture, The Patio Gets Its Personality Back With Anthropologie’s New DropBland 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
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This IKEA Foldable Bistro Set Will Turn Even the Tiniest Patio Into a Functional and Flattering Outdoor SpaceTransform 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 SpacePerfect for creating specific sections without making a room feel smaller, this IKEA room divider is a small home must-have
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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 2026From uniquely shaped windows to passementerie, here are the underappreciated design details that Amber Lewis has been loving recently
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Not Ready for a Statement Couch? 15 Chic Accent Chairs to Test-Drive Trends Without the CommitmentSometimes, 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 StylesThese 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 StorageWhy 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 KitchenThis $48 flatware set from Anthropologie has me feeling nostalgic for my days in Paris
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Why Every Home Can Benefit From a ‘Sunday Reset’ – A Designer-Approved Guide to Refreshing Your Interiors for the Week AheadThese 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 SpacesAccording 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 TackyHigh 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
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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 MagnoliaIt'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 AnywhereMountain 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 InsteadIn 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 WorkspaceNo one wants to work in a room that's cold, sterile, and uninviting. Maximalist home offices guarantee personality without sacrificing productivity
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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 2026This 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 RoomWith their vibrant colors and expressive motifs, Scalamandré's textile prints-turned-rug styles are any maximalist design lover's dream
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