
Devin Toolen
Devin is a New York-based style editor for Livingetc who is keen on all aspects of personal style. From a young age, she was drawn to the design world, whether that was taking sewing classes in her hometown or flipping through the pages of her mother’s interior design magazines. She spent hours on end watching HGTV home improvement and design programs, often sharing her opinions as if the TV could hear her.
After graduating from Villanova University with a BA in Communication and Spanish Language Studies, Devin moved to Paris, France, to pursue her Master’s Degree in Fashion Studies at Parsons. It was here she refined her love for style in every sense of the word. While there to study fashion, living in Paris allowed Devin to fall in love with interior style. She grew fond of the city’s mix of both classic and contemporary designs that felt intentional and personal.
After moving back to the United States, Devin worked at Tom Ford and later Cosmopolitan Magazine. She loves sharing design choices with her readers, from explaining how to incorporate trends into interior spaces to sourcing the best products for your home. Devin believes style should be inclusive, exciting, and at its core, fun.
Latest articles by Devin Toolen
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I Just Found These Budget Retractable Garden String Lights, and They're a Game-Changer for Tangle-Free Outdoor Lighting
They extend to 10m and neatly reel into a compact disk. These retractable string lights are a chic and practical choice for outdoor lighting this summer
By Devin Toolen Published
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Skip the Kitchen Counter — We're Taking This Controversial Style Outside, Where It Looks So Much Cooler
And this specific piece, with its low profile, rounded edges, and stylish tiled finish, is not your average outdoor furnishing — it's a hundred times better
By Devin Toolen Published
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Where Can You Find Paris's Iconic Green Chairs This Summer? In Your Own Backyard — Here's How
There's something très chic about basking in the sun in a green metal chair. Channel the aura of Paris with this garden furniture — no passport required
By Devin Toolen Published
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5 Curtain Colors Designers Say Are Officially Out of Style in 2025 Projects, and What They're Replacing Them With
The color of your curtains makes a big impact on the overall design of your space, so steer clear of these five dated colors
By Devin Toolen Published
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Everyone's Obsessed With Rechargeable Lamps — But This Designer Warns They Might Be Ruining Your Lighting Scheme
With their short battery life, inconsistent light output, and constant need for charge, rechargeable lamps can be more of a hassle than a convenience
By Devin Toolen Published
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At an Exclusive London Address, This Duplex Apartment Is Filled With Life and Soul Through Curated Objects and the Right Splash of Color
Design firm De Rosee Sa remodeled this one-of-a-kind duplex into a space that's both welcoming and refined (and it could be yours)
By Devin Toolen Published
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People Who Know How to Host Good Garden Parties Are Picking Outdoor Tableware in These Styles
Feel confident dining outside with these outdoor dinnerware sets — they're durable, weather-resistant, and as chic as they come
By Devin Toolen Published
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"It's a Highly Sensory Arena" — 'Severance' Served As Inspiration For This Cutting-Edge Brisbane Restaurant
From the street, it's unassuming. But once inside, Central's design transports you to 1980s Hong Kong, an old-timey jazz bar, and 'Severance's' Lumon Industries
By Devin Toolen Published
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Got a Doorway That Doesn't Really Call for a Door? Here's Why Designers Say to Try a Curtain Instead
This underrated design concept saves space, adds softness, movement, and style to your room — what's not to love?
By Devin Toolen Published
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I Asked Designers What Rug Colors They Don't Want to See Anymore in 2025 (and What They'd Style Instead)
Your space deserves more than a stale gray rug or a dated geometric pattern that drags down the whole room
By Devin Toolen Published
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This Brand Makes Hyper-Realistic 'Inflated' Decor That's Actually Ceramic — "You Simply Have to Touch It"
From the bold color to the blown-up silhouette, Home Studyo's collection turns everyday objects into playfully inflated sculptures
By Devin Toolen Published
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This New Collaboration Reinvents a Centuries-Old Bedding Style Into Something That Feels Totally Cool Again
Quilting may make you think of your grandmother, but this modern take from Glassette x Secret Linen Store feels like a breath of fresh air
By Devin Toolen Published
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Finally, a Stylish Desk to Work From Home On (and It Folds and Stores Away After 5pm)
Close your laptop, fold your desk, and leave the office out of sight and out of mind
By Devin Toolen Published
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An Editor Saw This Surprising 'Coquette' Table Styling Trick on a Recent Trip to Paris — It Uses a Hair Accessory You Wouldn't Expect
Substitute them for napkin rings, use them to identify wine glasses, or style them around small candles — the options are endless (and ever so stylish)
By Devin Toolen Published
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Our Favorite Lamp From Matthew Williamson's Latest Pooky Collection Captures the "Hedonistic Ibizan Marketplace Feel"
With bold, punchy colors and an almost cosmic-like base, it completely flips the switch on bland lighting
By Devin Toolen Published
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3 Problems With Matte Paint That People Never Talk About — Because Super Flatt Finishes Are Popular, Not Perfect
No paint is without its disadvantages. Here's what experts have to say about using matte paint, and how to overcome its potential downsides
By Devin Toolen Published
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Seclusion, in Style — These Are the Best Privacy Screens If You Want a Stylish Way to Block Out Neighbors and Passersby
They're a solution for overlooked gardens, hide unsightly views, and help you create a stylish outdoor sanctuary — these privacy screens get the job done
By Devin Toolen Published
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So Long White; Goodbye Royal Blue — These Are The Sofa Colors Going Out of Style in 2025, and What To Replace Them With
Not all sofa colors are timeless — it's time we retire these five say interior design experts
By Devin Toolen Published
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This Refillable Candle Brand Has a Solution That Means You'll Never Feel Guilty About Making Your Home Smell Amazing
With reusable vessels, non-toxic wax, and composable refill bags, Siblings is redefining home fragrance — for the better
By Devin Toolen Published
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Our Latest Color Crush is All About High Risk, High Reward — Meet the Oh-So-Charming 'Cosmic Purple'
Our June Color Crush is an entrancing shade that is the secret to creating captivating interiors. Here's how to embrace its boldness
By Devin Toolen Published
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What Is the 3-5-7 Rule in Decorating? Designers Spill the Secret to Spaces That Feel "More Visually Engaging and Appealing"
Turns out, asymmetry is the answer when it comes to styling your home
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We Gave an Interior Designer $100 to Spend at Walmart, and She Found Some Shockingly Stylish Homewares to Shop
If you know what to look for, you'd be surprised how far your budget can stretch...
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How to Avoid the 'Boyfriend Corner' and Make Your Styles Mesh as a Couple, According to Married Interior Designers
Banishing their belongings to a 'boyfriend corner' is not the answer. Here, designers share how to make competing styles feel cohesive
By Devin Toolen Published
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4 Times Designers Say You Should Ditch Curtains — There Are Good Reasons Why Even Luxury Homes Sometimes Have No Window Treatments
Oddly-shaped windows? An attention-worthy view? These are all the instances when designers say to skip window coverings
By Devin Toolen Published