Latest articles by Julia Demer
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3 Design Trends From 2016 I Swore I'd Retire for Good – And Now I'm So Ready to See Back in RotationWe rolled our eyes, we moved on – and now, a decade later, I'm circling back (with designer validation, of course)
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No Patio Is Complete Without Mood Lighting – 15 Stylish Cordless Lamps That Move With You Indoors and OutPunchy colorways and weather-proof woven details insist summer starts the second you switch it on
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Fluffy Pink Chairs, Whimsical Shapes, and Retro Materials – The Trends Coming Out of IKEA in 2026 Are Unexpected, Totally Unserious, and We Can’t Get EnoughWhy so serious? Shop five technicolor trends spanning storage, sitting rooms, and beyond
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Tiffany Lamps Are Making a Huge Comeback – Discover Why These Charming Art Nouveau Designs Are Even More Iconic in 2026Tiffany lamps are the antidote to amorphous, AI-driven design, reigniting lighting styles that return to enchantment
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The 4 'Double-Duty' Buys Designers Actually Use for Small-Space Storage (And They Take Minutes to Add)Chic small-space storage isn’t actually an oxymoron. These designer-approved picks prove that practical can still pack some personality
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I Finally Tried Ruggable’s New All-in-One Washable Rug – Here’s My Honest Opinion as a Devoted Wool SnobI tried Ruggable’s new single-piece, machine-washable rug in my own living room to see if it could convert a skeptic
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This Piped Bedding Trend Is the Secret to a Five-Star Bedroom – Discover Why Designers Love This Subtle Luxury DetailYou know the classic hotel border? Those thick black lines walked so these whispering contrast trims could run
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Jake Arnold Says the ‘Curtain Effect’ Is One of the Most Transformative Design Moves You Can Make – And His New Everhem Collaboration Proves ItThe interior designer brings his A-list eye to window treatments, launching a new range of drapes and shades that prove just how powerful good proportions can be
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If You Hate Trends, But Want Your Living Room to Feel Trendy – Shop These 15 Spring Finds From IKEA, Anthropologie, Target and MoreFall in love with fresh furniture and decor, even if you’re famously trend-averse
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Every Ultra-Organized, Design-Conscious Person I Know Owns a Bedroom Storage Bench – 14 Chic Picks to Cut Clutter and Add StyleThey’re the easiest way to streamline your sanctuary without trying harder
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7 Affordable Features Designers Use to Make Tiny Kitchens Feel Bigger – No Renovation NeededThere’s no such thing as too tiny. You’re just missing these space-stretching essentials
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4 Flooring Choices That Will Always Make a Room Look More ExpensiveBefore the furniture, before the art – a beautiful foundation does the talking
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Forget Quiet Luxury, Equestrian Decor Is the New Rich Trend of 2026 – Design Experts Share How to Create This Timeless Style Without Going ClichéOnce ‘weird,’ now loudly revered, equestrian references are reigning supreme. Designers unpack why horsey cues are the new race for taste, tradition, and control
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Zara Home Just Collaborated With A Historic Icon In British Design – And It's 2026's Answer To Fresh Yet Whimsical FloralsThe new Zara Home x Morris & Co. drop softens iconic prints into accessories for modern lives and stylish pets
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The Affordable Lighting Trend That Even Top Designers Are Using To Add a Soft Statement in 2026Paper lights have had a glow-up in 2026
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This Viral $200 Nancy Meyers-Style Swivel Chair Looks VERY Much Like the $2000 Buys That Have Been on My Wish ListI’ve been obsessed with this swivel seat since August. It's January, but at 83% off, I’m choosing denial – and stripes
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Designers Say Scale, Not Style, Is What’s Making Your Rooms Feel Awkward – 5 Easy Ways to Use This Key Principle to Always Make a Space WorkYou don’t have the wrong pieces; you have the wrong proportions. Designers break down the principle you may not see, but always feel
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What Your Star Sign Says About How You Should Decorate Your Home in 2026Astrologers and designers decode the aesthetic inclinations written in the stars
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The Must-Have Pieces Nate Berkus Recommends for 'Living Graciously' in a Small ApartmentAs a NYC studio dweller myself, I can confirm that this untraditional layout technique actually works
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Interior Designers Reveal the 3 Common Design Flaws That Make Your Furniture Look CheapDesigners break down the red flags that signal it’s time to run for the hills
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5 Low-Lift Renovations Designers Want to See You Make in 2026 That Deliver Maximum ImpactThese low-lift, high-impact upgrades look expensive and don’t require upending your entire home
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A Standard-Size Couch Never Works in My Small Living Room – But I’ve Discovered the Tiny-Space ‘Settee’ That Finally Solves the ProblemSleeker than a sofa and chicer than most space-saving fixes, settees are the only small-scale seating option I’ve actually loved
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24 Valentine’s Day Decor Finds That You’ll Want to Keep Out Way Past February 14thBecause this holiday is far chicer once you cut the clichés
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I’m Not the Biggest Fan of a Patterned Couch – But These 5 Sofa Color Trends Are Sure to Deliver the Chic, Subtle Statement I Want in 2026Interior designers decode chromatic clues for the year ahead
