
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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Bold Stripes Take Over The Big City — London's Colours of Arley Brings New York To Life Through Pattern
With new colorways inspired by some well-known NYC establishments and the opportunity to create bespoke designs, Colours of Arley is giving New Yorkers something to smile about — and heightening our obsession with stripes
By Devin Toolen Published
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Is Gold Flatware Tacky? I Asked Designers and, as It Turns Out, It's Quite the Talking Point
Some like the glitz and glamor of it, while others think it's just a bit too much — one thing we can all agree on: gold is a polarizing cutlery choice
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I Asked Designers to Share the Best IKEA Products They've Bought — Here's What They Said
IKEA's catalogs are about as long as the iconic pathway through their stores, so save yourself the time, and shop this designer-edit instead
By Devin Toolen Published
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The Key to Styling a Second Living Area Outside is a Good Garden Sofa — Here's 6 I'd Happily Style Indoors
From complete sets to corner styles, these are the garden sofas that are guaranteed to impress your guests
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Don't Fall Into the Trap of These Tacky and Dated Patio Furniture Buys — Here, Designers Share the Styles to Shop Instead
It's time to retire those brightly-colored plastic chairs and ugly buttoned upholstery...
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It's Officially 'Sun Lounger Season' — And I Just Found Three Trending Styles to Shop
For soaking up the sun and lazy lounging, these outdoor lounge chairs are the answer — they're durable, comfortable, and stylish (of course)
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Candles vs Diffusers — A Fragrance Expert Shares Which Style of Home Scenting Works (and Looks) the Best
They might serve the same purpose, but candles and diffusers vary in fragrance intensity and overall style. So which one should you choose?
By Devin Toolen Published
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Jenni Kayne's Upstate New York Farmhouse Just Hit Airbnb — The Perfect Excuse to Try Out Her Furniture Line, Before You Buy
The designer's laid-back California style meets the rural charm of upstate New York in this idyllic farmhouse (which is now available to book)
By Devin Toolen Published
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Does Anyone Decorate With Wall Clocks Anymore? We Asked Designers For Their Thoughts — Timeless or Time to Go?
Although they've been around for centuries, their presence in interiors divides designers. So, are wall clocks our of style? Let's discuss
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What Comes First, Paint Color or Furniture? Designers Agree on the Answer, but Say It's a Common Mistake They See
It can be overwhelming to know where to start when you're staring at a blank space, but the experts we spoke to agree unanimously
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