Amiya Baratan
Amiya Baratan is a Home Wellness Writer at Livingetc with a Masters Degree in Magazine Journalism from the esteemed City, University of London. She has always loved all facets of writing, be it about fashion, beauty, or design.
Eager to transform this into an impactful career, she completed her Undergraduate Degree (BSc) in Design and Visual Communication, honing her skills as a writer. This later landed her numerous roles as a content and fashion writer and internships that resulted in bylines at leading publications such as Harper’s Bazaar and Women’s Health.
Given that she grew up in the coastal city of Chennai, India, it’s no surprise that Amiya is passionate about life outside since most of her childhood was spent outdoors. It’s this passion and curiosity that allowed her to join Livingetc and display her talents in the realm of outdoor living and gardening.
Although Amiya’s primary interest may be writing about topics she loves, her skillset is vast and was put to use as she analyzed research and data for the Beauty and Personal Care segment of Innova Market Insights. During this stint as a report analyst, she curated presentations outlining market trends, including category, ingredient, and trend reports.
In her free time, Amiya is an admirer of all art, which includes the holistic vibe of one’s home. This is reflected in the content she consumes, as most of her “screen time” is attributed to media in varied forms, mostly focused on how to further enhance the lifestyle she adores. In the literary world, Amiya always judges a book by its cover and finds that artfully designed binding often acts as the deciding factor when she is selecting her next read. She can also be found carefully compiling wishful Pinterest boards and listening to music, all while overanalyzing her latest Co-Star update.
Latest articles by Amiya Baratan
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"A Flurry of Contemporary Trends" — This Joyful Apartment Is a Dopamine Decor Dreamhouse That Mixes Everything From Color to ErasAnd wait 'til you see the striped bed canopy that rejects modern-day minimalism and welcomes whimsy
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Africa Design Week Is Coming to London in 2027 — Here's Why You (and Your Home) Should Be Paying AttentionIt's a celebration of the exceptional craftsmanship and creativity in African design on a global stage
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This Narrow Camden Townhouse Used to Be a Record Store — Color Has Now Transformed It, Especially in the "Atmospheric" BasementEven the basement defies pre-constructed notions by embracing atmosphere and amplifying light
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Everyone Is Using Calla Lilies to Style Their Tables This Season — But Floristry Aside, Here's How the Coolest Stylists 'Fake' the Look Through DesignThis way, you can channel the blooms even when they're out of stock (or season) at your local florist
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5 Lessons from Japanese Kitchen Storage That Will Help You Organize Your SpaceFrom considering your cookware's aesthetics to checking that each vessel passes two tests
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"I Never Imagined I Could Afford a Place in This Part of Manhattan" — This Tiny, City Apartment Was 4 Years (and a Lot of Graft) in the MakingNow it's a peaceful city flat with a warm ambiance that only comes from organically curated interiors
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Don't Put Your Desk Against the Wall — This 'Bean Desk' Is How the Design Crowd Is Making the Most of Their Small-ish SpacesI spoke to three designers about why floating this irregularly shaped desk works so well, and sourced a themed collection of furniture to shop for your home office
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Are You a Wine Glass 'Stem Snob'? We Asked Three Top Restaurateurs Whether Thinner Is Actually Better, and What They Look for in a GlassThe verdict is in, and these wine experts say that setting dictates everything
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I’ve Never Seen a Studio Apartment Do So Much in Such a Little Space — It Conjures Up a Dream-State Landscape in a Mere 37-Square-Metre HomeMystical murals, role-playing furniture, and spatial trickery welcome travellers in this Milanese stay
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The 'People Pleaser’s' Guide to Decorating— From Safe Wall Colors to How You Arrange a Living Room to Keep Everyone HappyAccording to a psychology-informed designer, these are the signs your home serves you second
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Engawa Is the Japanese 'In-Between Space' Missing From Most Open-Plan Homes, and Why You Should Add It to Your Design MoodboardIt's a small edging strip that allows you to meander in an indoor-outdoor spot for moments of pause
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The Ultimate Guide to Caring for Your Sofa — How to Make Your Couch Look Good as New, and Smell Amazing, tooWhether it's velvet, suede, leather, bouclé, or microfiber, cleaning experts have provided all the information you need to clean your sofa
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5 Things to Never Buy as a Gift for a Minimalist — And What to Swap Them for InsteadForego the faux pas and impress your 'less-is-more' friend with something they'll actually like
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I Visited M&S to Explore Its Home Fragrance Offering, and These Are the Scents That Stood OutThis mix of scented candles, diffusers, and room sprays is refined interior perfuming at high-street prices
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5 'Atmospheric' Japanese Lighting Tricks That Make the Looming Season of More-Time-Spent-Indoors Not Seem So BadInstead of a starkly lit home, these lessons from a designer will introduce warmth and comfort
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One of Our Top-Rated Bedding Brands Just Launched a Sateen Sheet Set — Here’s Why You Should CareNot only does it feel so silky to the touch, but it's inked in one of autumn's sexiest colors
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Sheepskin Chairs Are a Designer’s Hack to Instant Comfort and Texture — Here’s Where to Get the LookThese mostly real (and a few cunningly faux) fuzzy chairs will pull you into a cozy hug the moment you take a perch
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Shopping for Candles for a Minimalist? These Designs Balance Pared-Back Style With a Calm, Collected FragranceThink laid-back scents in pretty vessels that add character while settling into your space. That's what you can expect from these fragrances
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How to Clean a Rug — Our Guide to Caring for Every Style of This Floor Covering to Keep Your Home Looking Its BestExpert advice on spot removal, moth prevention, aftercare, proper storage, and more
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People Who Face the Window When Working in Their Home Office Probably Have These 3 Other Work HabitsAccording to these psychology and behavioral experts, this study layout can tell a lot about your style of productivity
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The Most Calming Home Fragrances for a Relaxing Ambiance — Each Recommendation Is Set to UnwindFrom soothing scented candles and subtle reed diffusers to serene room sprays and incense for evening rituals...
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Finally, a True 'Design' Advent Calendar — And Inside Its Windows You'll Find Westwing, Aesop, Ferm Living, Broste Copenhagen, and MoreForget disappointing novelty items, this gifting bundle is full of decor you'll actually appreciate
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Japanese Tsuboniwa Are Tiny Courtyards that Bring Light and Air Into the Middle of a House — And It's Small Home FriendlyHere's a Japanese interior designer's take on this airy architectural addition and how it elevates a home
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Morris & Co. Just Unarchived Three Iconic Prints and Plastered Them Across Some of Swyft's Best-Selling Sofas — The Result Is Characterfully CozyAnd these patterned investment furniture pieces are on sale right now!
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