
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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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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28 dorm room ideas – from decor to layout tips, storage, scent, and more, this is everything you need to create a home away from homeTransform a bland and boring dorm room into something to really call home with these interior designer-approved dorm room ideas
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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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I swoon over vintage lighting but honestly I can't face the hassle of vintage wiring – this Anthropologie best seller gives you old hotel glamour minus the riskScalloped glass, antique brass, and Plaza-worthy polish
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I get sent 100s of sheets to test every month but Cozy Earth is what I use on my own bed – this is the bedding I urge everyone to buy while it's on saleI’ve tested most of the brand’s lineup. These are the ones actually worth buying
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Are your floors passé? Find out from these 8 outdated flooring trends designers are leaving behind in 2025Gray wood and faux stone tile, begone. These are the outdated flooring styles experts are officially over – and what to try instead
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The best bargain I have bought for my living room this year is a $20 wall light that should have been $100 – it's elegant and economicalPooky is one of my favorite lighting brands, amazing quality and prices that match that quality, so when I saw they had a scone on sale for less than my lunch costs, I snapped it up
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Designers keep swearing slipcover sofas aren’t going anywhere – I’m not ready to drop $1,000s, but this Nancy Meyers-coded $41 cover just made it into my cartI thought I needed a whole new sofa. Turns out, all I needed was a really good slipcover
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Luxury resort is always the goal in my patio – and I've just found this expensive-looking $68 sun umbrella to complete the lookIt's not a plane ticket, but it does offer fringe, shade, and a sense of escape
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Your Amazon Prime Day cart might be full of regrets – 3 interior designers on what to remove, and the timeless buys to replace them with right nowHere’s how to cut through the noise, avoid the post-sale scaries, and shop smart according to the pros
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'I was sick of going to friends’ houses and seeing their ugly pet beds' – so designer Jonathan Adler created a collection that made them as chic as our own furnitureRuggable’s first-ever home accessories line with the maximalist designer lets you – finally – coordinate your space with your pet
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