
Emma Breislin
Emma is the Interiors Editor at Livingetc. Even before graduating with a Bachelor of Arts - Media/ Bachelor of Laws with Honours (where she sub-edited the Law Society publication), she found herself in the world of media, when an internship at a large advertising agency turned into a permanent position. From there she worked across strategy, social media and copywriting, before deciding that writing was where her heart was. Freelancing for an independent editorial publication on all the coolest places in Sydney, Australia (where she was born and raised) kick-started a passion and curiosity for seeking out the latest restaurants, brands and styles people want to know about. From there she became the Content Producer for luxury linen brand, CULTIVER, where she nurtured a true appreciation for filling your home with high-quality and beautiful homewares, and honed her eye for design while organizing photoshoots, writing about trends, and helping customers pick the best pieces for their home. Most recently, she worked on Homes To Love, one of Australia's leading interiors websites, where she wrote about interiors for some of the country's top publications including Australian House & Garden and Belle magazine. And now, at Livingetc, Emma spends her days digging into the big design questions — from styling ideas to color palettes, interior trends and home tours. Outside of work hours, she can often be found elbow-deep at an antique store, moving her sofa for the 70th time or mentally renovating every room she walks into. Having just moved to London, she's currently starting from scratch when it comes to styling her home, which, while to many may sound daunting, to her, is just an excuse to switch up her style.
Latest articles by Emma Breislin
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I Found These Thermal Linen Curtains That Look Like Summer, but Feel Like Winter — They're Light and Airy, but Keep Cold Drafts at Bay
And save up to 46% on your heating bills while you're at it
By Emma Breislin Published
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IKEA Has Collaborated With Designer Sabine Marcelis (Again) to Give Its Viral 'Donut Lamp' a Cool Color-Shifting Rebrand
The new design is set to land online and in stores in early April
By Emma Breislin Published
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Did You Know a Snow Forecast Could Actually Be the Perfect Time to Clean Your Vintage Rug? Here's Why
Cleaning rugs in the snow has been a tradition across European countries for centuries now
By Emma Breislin Published
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This Christy Bedding Set Even Impressed My Hard-To-Impress Mother — "Oh, It Makes Such a Lovely Crunchy Sound," She Says
If you're a fan of the feeling of cool, crisp hotel-style bedding, you're going to like this 100% cotton sateen set from Christy
By Emma Breislin Published
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This Corner-Hugging Shelving Adds Much-Needed Storage, and Makes the (Typically Boring) Back of Your Sofa Look Way More Considered
Get the bespoke 'built-in' look, without having to hire a builder
By Emma Breislin Published
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Finally — I've Found a Comfortable Sofa Bed That's Also a Good-Looking Couch (and an Absolute Steal Right Now, at 20% Off)
I've reverse-engineered my research and worked out the sofa bed our readers shopped the most this year
By Emma Breislin Published
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The Payday Edit — 24 Home-Related Finds to Gift Yourself This Christmas (Especially If You're "Too Hard" to Buy for)
While you're thinking of thoughtful gifts for everyone else in your life, I've got you covered
By Emma Breislin Published
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H&M Just Quietly Dropped the Most Gorgeous Glassware Collection That I Almost Considered Gatekeeping — You Owe Me for This One
And just in time for the festive season, no less
By Emma Breislin Published
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IKEA Announces Its Color of the Year for 2026, and "It's Like Seeing an Old Friend"
While we wait for it to drop in IKEA stores, here's how to bring this "rebellious" color into your home
By Emma Breislin Published
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IKEA's Surreal New Collection Looks Like It's Designed for Kids — So Why Am I Eyeing a Furry Chair and Cactus Coat Rack for Myself?
Every home needs something a little weird — and IKEA just announced a playful new range that's wonderfully wacky
By Emma Breislin Published
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Settle Our Debate: Is M&S's New 'Spinning' Christmas Tree Whimsical or Weird?
The brand new design brought out some strong — and opposing — feelings within the Livingetc team, so what do you think?
By Emma Breislin Published
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I Just Traded in My TV for Epson's Seriously Stylish New Projector, and Its Built-In Bose Speaker Makes Me Want to Ditch My Sound System, too
Sure, £1149.99 is a lot to pay for a projector, but when you compare it to the price of a TV, it starts to seem like a sound idea...
By Emma Breislin Published
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Kelly Wearstler Just Used an Inexpensive Supermarket Staple as the Centerpiece for Her Holiday Table, and You Bet I'm Copying It This Christmas
Good table settings tell a story, and this one was all about love, connection, and good — fresh, healthy — food
By Emma Breislin Published
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Where to Buy a Sofa — The Big Guide to Which Brands Do What Well, According to Our (Hands-on) Editors, to Help Narrow Down Your Options
Because no matter how much you research the best places to buy a sofa, there's an ocean of choice out there. Here's how to cut through the noise and find your perfect match
By Hugh Metcalf Last updated
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The Payday Edit — 24 Seriously Stylish Things for Your Home (That Also Happen to Be on Sale)
This month, payday just so happens to have coincided with Black Friday, which means there's never been a better reason to shop
By Emma Breislin Published
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A Design Editor's Cheat Sheet to the Black Friday Deals That Are Actually Worth Shopping for Your Home This Year
The Black Friday sales can quickly get overwhelming, so I've done the hard work and found the only deals you need to know about
By Emma Breislin Published
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I Tried Cozy Earth's "Aloe-Treated" Silk Pillowcase and Consider Me Converted — It's Expensive, Sure, but Think of the Money I'll Save on Facials
Between the weather, hard water, and fast-paced way of life in London, I finally decided it was time to make the switch
By Emma Breislin Published
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The Fifty: Winter 25 — A Gift Guide for the Design-Inclined, Curated by an Editor Who Is Notoriously "Impossible" to Shop for
When it comes to buying gifts for anyone particularly discerning on your list, let this extensive edit be your one-stop shop
By Emma Breislin Published
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Okay, That's Clever — Pull This 'Transforming' Console Table Out From the Wall and It Moonlights as a Swanky Home Bar Set-Up
A dedicated home bar area is a luxury very few can afford, but what if there was another way?
By Emma Breislin Published
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Tinsel Is Making Its Comeback in 2025 — Here's Where to Shop the Most Stylish, Shiny Takes for Christmas
This isn't the ratty-tatty tinsel you grew up with; in 2025, the sparkly strands have been reimagined and feel fresh as ever
By Emma Breislin Published
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The Payday Edit — 15 Picks I've Added Straight to Cart (or at Least, My Christmas Wish List) This Month
Payday is the perfect time to reset, relax, and if you've played your (credit) cards right this month, treat yourself to a little reward
By Emma Breislin Published
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Acidic, Unsettling, and Akin to an "Electric Shock", Here Is What This Sour Shade of Yellow-Green Says About Color in 2026
The antithesis to the neutrals that have dominated seasons past, could this sour chartreuse be the jolt-awake color we desperately need?
By Emma Breislin Published
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It's Undoubtedly the Color of the Season, but Are You Bold Enough for a Burgundy Christmas Tree? Designers Say "Do It" — And Here's How
Christmas decorating is only temporary, so why not use it as an excuse to test out a new trend?
By Emma Breislin Published
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Could Changing the Color of Your Curtain be the Easiest Trick For Making Your Home Look and Feel Warmer This Winter? I Think So
The shortcut to year-round golden hour? Golden curtains, says this design trick
By Emma Breislin Published
