
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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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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Jeremiah Brent Just Launched His First Bedding Collection at Target – This Timeless Line Looks So Much More Expensive Than It IsThese sheet sets, duvet covers, comforters, and pillows capture the effortless elegance of Jeremiah's signature style and make luxurious bedding accessible
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Bye-Bye Stripes, Checkerboards Are Back on Trend for 2026 With a Chic Glow-Up Top Designers Approve OfThe 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 ClutterCountertops 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
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Shea McGee Says These 3 Simple Switches Are All You Need to Make Your Home Feel Re-Energized for 2026Start 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 MissingThis 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 ToolsFrom 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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24 Home Decor Buys That Nail the Bold Yet Controlled Nature of Quiet MaximalismQuiet maximalism is striking and busy, but never overwhelming. With these decor buys, you can achieve the aesthetic in your home
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Every Interior Design Scheme Starts with Zoning – Here’s How to Use This Key Principle to Ensure Effortless Flow in Your HomeWe ask a lot of our homes, and the most effective way to get them to perform all the tasks is zoning. Here we spoke to designers to find out how to zone different types of spaces
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These Are the Best Colors to Use in Your Guest Bedroom, According to Designers Who Are Tired of WhiteThese colors are stylish, calming, and appealing to all. Use them in your guest bedroom, and your visitors will feel right at home
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Minimalism Isn’t Over, It’s Just Got Warmer – Here’s What to Shop for a Timeless Warm Minimalist LookTraditional minimalism just got a lot warmer and inviting. Shop our curated collection of warm minimalist decor to bring sleek and refined interiors to life
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Symmetry in Interior Design – Here’s How To Use This Key Principle To Develop Visually Appealing, Balanced, and Cohesive InteriorsAlthough it may seem simple, symmetry is a transformative design principle that can help you create a harmonious design scheme
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The 'Grandma Chic' Aesthetic Is Back for 2026 – and These Are the 24 Pieces to Help You Achieve This Timelessly Tasteful LookIt's maximalist and slightly rustic, but undeniably chic. The grandma chic aesthetic is a refined take on the nostalgic interiors that we can't get enough of
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‘The Little Moments Do the Heavy Lifting’ – Here’s How Designers Perfectly Style the Corners of Their Kitchens While Still Keeping Them PracticalAll it takes is the right assortment of kitchenware to create visually impactful and personality-driven vignettes on your countertops
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24 Perfectly Rustic Pieces That Will Make Your Kitchen Look Like It Belongs in A Countryside FarmhouseThese kitchenware finds can help you create your very own rustic country kitchen, no matter where you live
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IKEA Has Unveiled Its Color of the Year 2026 – And It Proves We Just Can't Say Goodbye to Millennial PinkIt's as pink as pink can be. IKEA's Rebel Pink is the fun shade we've been waiting to see in interior design
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I Asked Interior Designers What Their Go-To Home Decor Gifts Are This Year – Here’s What They Recommend to Satisfy the Most Stylish People on Your ListTheir taste in home decor? Impeccable. Their taste in home decor gifts? Just as chic. Leave it to interior designers to have the best gift ideas that you can shop this holiday season
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