
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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Want Your Garden to Look More Japanese? These 5 Plants and Trees Will Make It Feel Like Spring in TokyoTaking inspiration from the zen garden style of planting is a beautiful way to fill your outdoor space while calming it with stunning textural foliage
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7 'Toxic' Home Interior Design Mistakes to Fix ASAP — These Red Flags Could Be Compromising Your Health and the Wellness of Your Living Spaces, tooForget the frills. These basic errors in design set an unhealthy foundation and are best corrected now
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I Don't Like Rose-Scented Candles — I'd Pick These Instead for a Romantic Floral Home FragranceI know it might be controversial, but there are so many less powdery and more balanced candles to scent your space for spring
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Reed Diffusers vs Electric Diffusers — Which Are Best? There's Not a Clear Winner, but Each Format Has Its Place to Make a Home Smell IncredibleWhile one format sets a consistent foundation of fragrance, the other allows for a level of control that comes in handy when hosting
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6 Houseplants That Flourish in Spring, and the Changes You Need to Make to How You Look After ThemIf you're looking for seasonal cultivars to add to your collection, here's all the indoor garden inspo you need
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I Tested The White Company's Just-Launched 'Primrose Hill' Spring Diffuser, and It's Exactly How You Want Your Home to Smell Right NowMade to evoke the scentual ambiance of a warm afternoon spent at this panoramic London viewpoint, this fragrance feels spot on for the season
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Pollen, Staining Sap, and Heaps of Debris — These Are the 6 Trees in Your Garden That Might Ruin Your Outdoor Furniture in SpringYou don't have to get rid of them altogether, but they should not be flourishing anywhere near your pretty al fresco furnishings
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How to Reset Your Home for Spring — 8 Things to Do Today to Properly Embrace the Bright New SeasonI always look forward to de-winterizing my living spaces and readying them in time to enjoy every bit of the warmth to come, and here's how I'm doing it
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Uwabaki Is the Japanese Ritual of 'Indoor Shoes' That I Think More Homes in the West Could Learn FromThis concept will prevent you from bringing outdoor dirt into your beautiful home while feeling cozy as you go about your day
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5 Spring Cleaning Mistakes Experts Say You Need to Avoid — These Pitfalls Will Cost You Precious Time and Reverse Your EffortsBefore you continue (or start, no judgment) your seasonal reset, take a look at what these professionals have to say
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Forget Losing an Hour of Sleep, I'm Trying This 'Gradual Adjustment' to My Routine When the Clocks Change This Weekend, and It Starts NowInstead of messing with your sleep schedule, prime it for an easy transition to spring with this simple formula
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I Believe in the 'Anti-Minimalist' Approach to Spring Cleaning Your House — Because You Really Don't Need to Purge EverythingInstead of ruthlessly decluttering your home, focus your efforts on these five categories instead
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I'm Using the Japanese Philosophy of Hanami to Rethink How to Plant a Garden for SpringLiterally translating to 'flower viewing', this concept will frame your gardenscape beautifully
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Forget 'Clean' Scents — This Fragrance Is the Ultimate Choice If You Want to Make Your Home Smell Expensive, According to ExpertsIf you're looking for notes that elevate your home with an air of opulence, then woody notes are the way to go
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5 Bedroom Mistakes That Will Always Disturb Your Sleep in Spring — And How Experts Overcome ThemSettle into deep, restorative slumber by avoiding these common errors that cost you precious moments of REM
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5 Closet Decluttering Tricks That Professional Organizers Actually Say Aren't All That UsefulDepending on your clutter-clearing personality, these hacks might be worth giving up
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"Every Spring, I Do a 'Houseplant Audit' to Declutter My 200+ Collection" — 3 Tips to Identify What to Keep, and How to Tell if a Plant Is Beyond SavingDon't neglect your indoor garden during your annual spring clean
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All the Comforts of Staying Home with the Design Drama of a Hotel? Edinburgh's House at The Hoxton Feels Like the Next Big Thing in City BreaksWho needs suites when you can vacation with your family in a house-like setting dripping in comfy minimalism?
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What Does Green Represent in Feng Shui? Here's Your Guide to Designing With This Wood Element for a Harmonious HomeWhen used correctly, this earthy color will weave a sense of calm, grounding energy into your home
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What Type of Fragrances Make a Home Smell Fresh and Clean? 3 Scents That Will Perfume Your Space to Feel PristineNot quite the sterilized scent that wafts through hospitals; these notes are more refreshing, light, and totally appealing
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5 Easter Decor Rituals From Around the World to Inspire Your Spring SeasonThese traditions will inspire your home's design over the upcoming holiday (and perhaps even after)
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I'll Say It, Strong-Smelling Candles Are a Bad Idea in the Kitchen — Why 'Passive Scenting' Is the Home Fragrance Rule I Always Stick to NowIt's a combination of passive scenting and light botanical notes that land well in this culinary zone
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Out of Sight, Out of Mind — 5 Bad Habits Too Much Hidden Storage Can Have on What You Choose to KeepUndercover storage might be a good way to conceal clutter, but as with anything, an abundance can cause problems
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5 Things to Do Now to Make Your Front Garden Look More Welcoming — They'll Add Major Curb Appeal and Set Your Lawn Up for SpringSince this is the first place people see when they approach your home, it's a good idea to get it in shape for the season of blooms
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