
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 a connoisseur of all things art, which in her mind 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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Did You Know 'Summer Insomnia' Is a Thing? Here's What's Keeping You From Drifting Off, and How to Beat It
Leave the counting of sheep to cartoons and pick up these sleep expert-approved tips for the summer season instead
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The Fork Decluttering Method Helped Me Hold Myself Accountable and Cull the Clutter That Was Piling Up at Home
If you're looking to pare back your home for summer, the fork decluttering method is worth a try. It's especially perfect for cluttered kitchens.
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I Spoke to the Garden Designer Behind This 5-Star Stand at the Chelsea Flower Show and Here's What I Learned
Tips from a five-star landscape designer to bring home some of the magic on display at the show
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These Are the Best Outdoor Planters You'll Find in 2025 If You Want Containers and Pots That Steal the Show in Your Garden
From minimal to colorful, textured to glazed, and footed to sculptural, this list spans the most stylish planter aesthetics of the moment
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People Are Using Children's Hangers to Organize Their Own Closets for a Surprising Reason — It Makes Clothes Storage So Much More Aesthetic
The need of the hour in any small wardrobe or even just a cohesively aesthetic one is children's hangers. TikTok inspired me, and now it's my turn to introduce it to you
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7 Tips to Imbue the Scandi Philosophy of Miljövänlighet into Your Home — From Design to Decluttering and Beyond
Pronounced me-lyo-van-lig-yhet, this concept of environmental friendliness will make your home look beautiful and feel natural
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I Tried the Floor Decluttering Method and It Changed the Way I View Clutter for Good
If you don't have the freedom of space to roam without tripping over clutter, this is the organizational process you need to try
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Every Small Home Needs an Organized 'Everything Closet' — Here’s Why
A catch-all closet for the random items in your home, even this versatile storage space hosts a set of rules to be governed by
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Birth Month Herbs? Yes, They Exist and Here’s a Guide to Find Your Own to Grow
If you've been meaning to start a herb garden, why not begin with a special choice that feels personal in the form of a birth month herb
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5 Feng Shui Closet Rules You Should Apply to Your Wardrobe
These closet Feng Shui ideas are making our best-dressed list for improving the energy in this all-important space
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Garden Accessories Don’t Have to Be Ugly — These 9 Surprisingly Chic Finds are Proof
These gorgeous buys are stylish enough to convince anyone to pick up this green hobby
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Madrid's Hottest New Hotel Was Created "to Tell a Love Story" — And Has a Celebrity Architect as Its Mastermind
On the bustling Gran Vía, Philippe Starck's brainchild of immaculate design, Brach Madrid, lends its backdrop to a Spanish romance with guests as protagonists
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These 5 Linen Closet Organization Mistakes are Costing You Space and Losing You Time
Survey your linen closet for any of these five common organization mistakes. And if you're guilty of even one of these faux pas, reorganization is a must.
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10 Types of Jade Plant That Will Bring Good Vibes to Any Room
These low-maintenance succulents are a wonder to care for and when it comes to jade plant varieties, these ten are the best of the best.
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How to Pack Clothes in a Backpack — 6 Tips For Short Trips that Call for a Stylish Wardrobe
Luggage restrictions shouldn't hold you back from holidaying without limits. And with these six clever tips from the experts, you won't have to sacrifice your style
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Forget Mason Jars — I Just Found a Vase That Makes Propagating Plants Actually Stylish, and It's on Sale Right Now
The propagating process can sometimes look a little messy, but these vases make it feel elevated and cool
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I Attended the Chelsea Flower Show and Picked Up on These 8 Big Trends That Everyone Should Be Using to Design Their Gardens
From the lessons learned from the best show gardens at this year's event to the emerging styles in outdoor furniture and plants, here's what I gleaned from attending the Chelsea Flower Show
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How to Design an East-Facing Balcony — 6 Tips to Convert Your Sunlit Outdoor Nook Into a Stylish Social Hub
Try these six expert tips to transform your warm east-facing balcony into a space that's perfect for seasonal hosting and long-term enjoyment
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We Got Professional Wardrobe Organizers to Answer the Most Asked Shared Closet Organization Questions for Couples, And Here's What They Had to Say
We uncovered the answers to the most popular FAQs around shared closet organization, and the answers will get you one step closer to a perfect wardrobe.
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Birth Month Flowers — Here are All 24 Blooms and Their Meanings
From snowdrop and carnations for January to rose and honeysuckle for June, there's two flowers to a birth month, and we're here to help you find yours
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If You Can Relate to Any of These 6 Signs of Clutter, Your Wardrobe is Probably Due for a Clean-Out
Survey your closet for clutter-driven symptoms, and if you find yourself guilty of any of these consequences, consider a declutter to cull your wardrobe
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Record Bars are the Perfect Way to Stylishly Showcase Your Vinyl Collection — Here’s Where to Locate Them and How
Bookshelf wealth is out. There's a new status symbol in town, and it goes by the name of record bars. Vinyl collectors, it's your time to shine, and here's how.
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Sorry, Bedroom Chairs, but Smart People Store Their Next Day's Outfit on Valet Stands — These Are the Only 6 You Need to Shop
I recently discovered valet stands, and they are the perfect finishing, organizing touch to a closet. Now that I know, I can't believe I've been missing out.
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What is a Purse Bowl? TikTok’s Latest Trick to Streamline the Organization of Your Purse’s Contents in a Clever Way
This TikTok trend allows you to fashion every purse you own without forgetting the contents from your everyday bag, keeping them organized for the morning rush.
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