
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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I urge you to ditch your trinket trays for something far more useful – why I swear by a ‘purse bowl’ to cure my chronically cluttered entryway insteadBig enough for all your daily essentials, chic enough to pass as decor, using a bowl in my entryway to house my clutter has elevated the space while making it more organized
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Joon Loloi's fall collection might just be the most sophisticated yet – it's a timeless twist on autumnal decor that avoids all the overdone tropesA 140-piece painterly romance of cool greens and blues, grounded by aged metallics and natural woods
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I am not a massive fan of patterned sheets but Brooklinen’s just dropped a new line of retro bedding that's nostalgically chic – plus there's up to 40% off right nowYou wake up in 2025, but your bedroom swears it’s 1968 thanks to Brooklinen's new retro collection
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Looking to make your home feel more glamorous for fall? Lulu and Georgia’s dusty-pink, 70s-inspired collection offers a sweet–but–sultry startPairing sculptural shapes with unexpected colorways, the nostalgic fall 2025 lineup proves marble can wear a million looks
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I don’t do seasonal gimmicks but Crate & Barrel’s unassumingly chic fall collection is made for us who only like to nod to autumn decorThis lineup of asquashes and Japanese maple branches is how I like to do fall decor
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I never thought I could have hotel-style sconces as a renter – then I found this $60 Amazon pair and there's no ugly wires in sightThey bring the kind of warm, layered light you’d expect in a five-star suite without calling an electrician
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'These pieces add personality and prevent spaces from looking generic' – 10 things stylists never show up to a shoot withoutA little behind-the-scenes magic goes a long way – whether you’re prepping for a glossy spread or just a well-lit Tuesday night. These are the insider essentials you didn’t know you needed
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Every ridiculously chic apartment, bar and hotel lobby features this light right now and I thought it would be so expensive – turns out it's just $30I assumed it was Italian and $800, but I have found this 'it' lighting on Amazon, so I am ordering one for every room
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This tiny $20 chrome shelf gave my apartment the Parisian-style micro bar it's been missing – all my guests love this new featureIt’s smaller than a sheet of paper, but this find from H&M Home delivers major cool-girl energy
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Parachute's new launch nails one of the biggest trends of the summer – and this innovative new technique makes it even more luxuriousA closer look at the brand’s meticulous new technique that makes mixing, matching, and not making your bed look surprisingly chic
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Joanna Gaines just solved my biggest fall lighting dilemma – and now I can finally relax with the most realistic LED candles I have ever seenThese ribbed taper candles from Joanna Gaines' new Target collection look better than the real thing, and I never have to worry about not blowing them out before bed again
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Switching to fall bedding thrills me just as much as pulling out my much-loved autumn trench coat – and the Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale stocks all my cozy season favoritesFlorals for fall? Actually, yes
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So you're finally an adult now – here’s what designers say you need in your home by 30From real wine glasses to heated towel racks, shop designer-approved homewares that prove you’re not 27 anymore
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My biggest regret from my dorm room days is not buying this retro-inspired mini fridgeI thought I could live with lukewarm seltzers and a fridge that matched nothing. I was wrong. If I’d known this retro mini fridge existed, my freshman year would’ve had a very different vibe
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Gwyneth Paltrow's interior designer Brigette Romanek just dropped a new line of lighting that's the epitome of livable luxury – think rattan meets marbleThe celebrity designer fuses artful form with lived-in function in a collection that makes even sconces feel like sculptures
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I asked designers what they regret buying so far this year – these are the 2025 shopping mistakes they urged me not to makeEven the pros slip up sometimes. Luckily, their shopping regrets might just save you some trouble
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I asked designers to share the things that actually transformed their backyard in 2025 – here’s what they saidDiscover the high-impact upgrades that reshaped how designers use their outdoor spaces this year – and might just change yours too
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I just went into Anthropologie to see the fall collection in store – and unexpectedly it wasn't pumpkins and leaves that caught my eyeAs an editor, I thought I had my classic fall favorites picked. Then I saw the candle holders
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I might be spending the summer in the city, but this Serena & Lily outdoor rattan chair is perfect for giving my tiny balcony a touch of the Hamptons – and it's under $200Rattan is the key theme of the Serena & Lily sale, and it's the ideal style for giving my city balcony a chic country feel
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Trust me, I built my own tiny dorm room kitchenette and it was a lifesaver for late study nights – here’s what I’d buy now if was going back to collegeThe rules haven’t changed, but the product options have. Here's everything I wish I could have bought for my dorm room kitchenette
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LoveShackFancy doesn't just make cute dresses, they make the dreamiest dorm room decor too – the new Pottery Barn collaboration is here to turn the blandest of dorms into something whimsicalThe whimsical fashion–interiors crossover with Pottery Barn Teen is your shortcut to a romantic, ruffle-filled college debut
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27 clever boot room ideas for a space that’s calm, clean, and chicIncredible boot room ideas for your home, from storage to surfaces, flooring to furniture
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I was known at college for my beautifully decorated dorm room – if Target's newest dorm collection had been available to me back then, this is what I would have boughtAs a style editor, these are the nine college finds I’d time-travel back to buy
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What do you get when an iconic costume designer collaborates on a Halloween collection? The most theatrical Anthropologie decor to dateWe sat down with the Oscar-winning costume designer Catherine Martin, to talk through her spooky styling tips and spellbinding new Halloween collection with Anthropologie
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