
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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Prediction: the 7 lighting trends you’ll see everywhere in 2026 – once everyone else catches up
We asked designers with a sixth sense for style. These are the lighting trends they’re betting on for 2026
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This electric 1960s shade is making an unexpected return – and designers say it’s the key to lifting darker, moodier interiors this fall
Learn how to leverage the ‘rockstar accent’ for energy, contrast, and a little irreverence in your autumn palette
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Wait, is this the end of the throw pillow pile? Why 'unipillows' are the new bedroom power move
Designers share how to pull off the bedding look that’s tidier, cooler, and surprisingly cozier for fall
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Pooky's secret to creating a beautiful new lighting collection? A 140-year-old textile archive that has never been seen before – until now
Pooky’s Archive Discoveries Collection brings 18th and 19th-century prints from GP&J Baker’s vault into the light for the very first time
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‘We’re just the current caretakers’ – The Brownstone Boys' golden rules for making the most out of your home's historic bones
They’ve built a career on reviving the 'dated' details others overlook. Now, Jordan Slocum and Barry Bordelon are showing us how to do the same
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Anthropologie has collaborated with award-winning designer Merve Kahraman for a ‘curious’ lighting collection inspired by autumn in NYC
Called ‘Cabinet of Curiosities,’ it’s a cast of sculptural fixtures channeling the city’s quirks, contrasts, and turning leaves
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Spotted: all of the most stylish living rooms have this one nostalgic lighting staple in common right now
They set the scene in the ’70s, now, in 2025, floor lamps are once again the shortcut to cool
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These 18 under-the-radar Amazon swaps will make your home fall-ready overnight – and no one will guess where they're from
These are the Amazon fall decor finds I’d recommend to my pickiest friends
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How Anthropologie's best-selling velvet curtains transformed the storage space in my tiny apartment
Anthropologie’s Harlowe Curtains made my NYC studio feel softer, prettier, and more pulled-together. But did they hold up to daily wear? Here's what I think after living with them
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I didn’t think a headboard was possible for my lofted NYC bed – until I found this chic reading pillow for $100
This tufted headboard pillow reads like a built-in, supports like a backrest, and fits where most furniture can’t
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What do interior designers actually buy for themselves? 6 designers share their favorite home purchases of 2025 (so far)
They see it all. But what actually makes the cut when they’re decorating for themselves? Here’s what earned a spot
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I'm a minimalist who loves simple white bedding – but this new trend for adding hidden pattern has me quietly breaking my neutral ways
Tucked out of sight until the covers come off, the patterned fitted sheet is having a moment – and might just be the best excuse yet to leave your bed unmade
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Looking for beautiful banquette seating that doesn't cost $1000s? This on-sale Target version makes the look work in even the smallest of kitchens
An affordable, pattern-forward shortcut to the high-design breakfast nooks I love, for far less than I ever expected
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You might be thinking about Labor Day weekend, but Anthropologie is thinking about ‘Kitschmas’ – it's just quietly launched a ’90s holiday decor collection that is sure to sell out
Is it 1997 or 2025? December or August? Anthropologie’s 2025 holiday collection rewinds to a more playful era and makes it unexpectedly elegant
By Julia Demer Published
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I brought home a diffuser to transport me to summery destinations – but I didn’t expect it to double as a design objet
After four months living with ripple⁺ home’s reed diffuser, here’s how it influenced the look – and the mood – of my space
By Julia Demer Published
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I never make it past a vintage glassware display, so of course I’m obsessed with these candle holders hiding in the Anthropologie sale – and the prices start from just $9
I've had my magpie eye on these candy-colored candle holders for a year – and now they’re majorly marked down for Labor Day
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There are some seriously chic fall hosting essentials in the McGee & Co. Labor Day sale – and this Style Editor's must-have picks start from just $20
Chic tableware, cozy towels, hotel-level bedding, and plenty of easy upgrades that make you look effortlessly on top of it all – now up to 30% off in the McGee & Co. Labor Day sale
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I couldn't stop thinking about the vintage lamps from my stay at the iconic Lafayette Hotel – so I found these equally stylish lookalikes to bring some old school Hollywood style home with me
My latest vacation provided me with so much interior inspiration, but it's a particular lamp that stood out as a look I needed to recreate at home
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Design DNA: Take a tour of a joyful technicolor kitchen-diner and discover the design details behind Studio Hollond's personality-packed space
Designer Phoebe Hollond breaks down the key design choices behind this colorful, characterful open-plan kitchen
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Thousands of shoppers swear by Target's Casaluna linen bedding set – here's why I think these viral sheets actually live up to the hype
Featuring pedigree fabrications in moody, boutique-style palettes, thousands of five-star reviews can’t all be wrong
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'It's where heritage tradition meets the barefoot ease of living near the water' – this is how to nail the 'Eastcoastal' aesthetic, according to a designer who lives it year-round
Interior designer Jess Weeth reveals how to bring the layered, lived-in Eastcoastal aesthetic home in time for Labor Day’s last golden hours
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I just had a sneak peek of Shea McGee's holiday collection – these are the 3 trends I’m predicting we'll be seeing for Christmas 2025
Shea McGee has a knack for predicting what’s next, here’s what I saw at her Christmas preview that you’ll be sure to see everywhere come December
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What is retro style? Why 2025’s most interesting rooms are looking back and how yours can, too
Designers define what retro style is (and isn’t), plus how to nail the look without looking dated
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I wanted my tiny outdoor space to feel like a chic Parisian balcony – and this vintage style $180 bistro set is the easy answer
Wrought iron curves, peacock flourishes, and a shade of turquoise that works with absolutely everything
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