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 Broadsheet Sydney, she wrote about all the coolest places in Sydney, Australia (where she was born and raised), which kick-started a passion and curiosity for seeking out the latest restaurants, brands, and styles people wanted to know about. She then 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 all things design 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. She’s travelled to Copenhagen for 3daysofdesign, to Paris for Déco Off and Maison&Objet, and has attended almost every design event in London, including WOW!house and Clerkenwell Design Week (where she also happens to live).
Outside of work hours, she can often be found elbow-deep at an antique store, moving her sofa for the 70th time, scrolling through the new-in section of a homeware store, or mentally renovating every room she walks into.
Latest articles by Emma Breislin
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Habitat's Best-Selling Morris & Co. Collaboration Is Back — and This Time, For the First Time, It Includes TablewareAnd dare I say, it's giving Dolce&Gabbana in the best possible way
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I Tested the Best Castlery Sofas, Including the Most Discreet Recliner I've Ever SeenAs a Singaporean brand, Castlery is arguably one of the best places to buy sofas designed to fit in small spaces
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This Compact Sofa May Just Be One of John Lewis' Prettiest — It's Modern Heritage Done So WellIt feels like a prized antique find, just minus the stuffy smell
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I Just Saw Kelly Wearstler's H&M Home Collaboration IRL — These Are the 12 Pieces Sure to Sell OutIt feels reminiscent of her own homewares line, except — and perhaps most importantly — when it comes to price
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M&S Has Just Reimagined Last Season's Best-Selling Glass Lamp, and, Somehow, It's Even Better This TimeIt's cheaper, smaller, and — dare I say — chicer, tapping into the retro-leaning mushroom lamp trend
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20 Pretty Pieces to Pick Up This Payday That I Promise Will Actually Get You Excited About AutumnWhen it comes to shopping online, autumn is already here — so instead of ignoring the inevitable, here's how to embrace it
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I've Spent Months Sourcing the Most Design-y Dinnerware That Will Make Your Meals Look and Taste Better — Like, ActuallyYou can find quality dinnerware on the high street, but these brands feel a little cooler, lesser-known, and way more design-y
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Okay, What Is a 'Blate'? Here's Why You Absolutely Need One of These Homeware Hybrids In Your Kitchen CupboardPart bowl, part plate — it's a signal of where dining habits are headed, and it honestly just makes life a lot easier
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You'll Never Guess Where This Expensive-Looking 'Drape' Armchair Is From (and Good News, It's Not Actually Expensive)Got an awkward gap that an armchair would fit perfectly? For this price, you don't have to feel guilty about never actually sitting on it
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Pierce & Ward's Second West Elm Collab Is Here, and It'll Make Your Home Feel So Effortlessly 'Thrifted'Known for their use of vintage, Piece & Ward have channeled storied silhouettes and touches of Tramp and Folk Art in the latest collection
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I Went to the Launch of Tan France's Brand New Furniture Collab With Castlery in New York — It's a Timely Reminder That Our Homes Should Tell Our StoryThe 18-piece collection of furniture and furnishings draws on the stylist's distinctly global perspective
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This Splattered Enamelware Reminds Me So Much of TOAST's, but It's a Small Fraction of the PriceEnamelware has elevated far beyond camping utensils in the last few years, and this style makes it feel very design-y
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This High Street Brand Should Be Your First Stop for Trending Tableware — It's Affordable, Highly Aesthetic, and Will Still Survive a Dinner PartyH&M Home has its finger on the pulse when it comes to setting a stylish table, with pieces that look just as good styled on your shelves
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20 Seriously Good Payday Picks for Your Home — Little Luxuries to Treat Yourself to NowIf you're contemplating a flight sometime soon, why not redirect that investment into your own home instead?
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This IKEA Storage Case Has Almost a Thousand Five-Star Reviews — Its Ingenious Side Zip Means Easier Access and a More Organized HomeThe style of storage you use can mean the difference between a cluttered or carefully organized home, and this one leans towards the latter
By Emma Breislin Published
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Would You Put a Pond Inside Your Home? This Might Just Be the Most Captivating Way to Subtly Cool Your SpaceIt may seem an unexpected choice, but it's actually quite common in Asian homes, and the effect is breathtaking
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This 'Dimpled' Wood Trend Proves That, When Done Right, Texture Can Replace Color in a RoomThe carved surface adds instant character and a sense of craft that AI will never be able to generate, say designers
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IKEA's Clever New 'Sofa Table' Can Take Up Virtually Zero Space in Smaller Rooms, and Is Giving Expensive Mid-Century Modern EnergyI'm calling it now: this design will be a future classic for the Scandinavian retailer
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IKEA's Sophisticated New ANKARUDDEN Chest of Drawers Is Its Basic Range, Grown Up — It's Even Got a Hidden Accessory DrawerStop mourning the soon-to-be discontinued MALM dresser — IKEA has just released the perfect replacement, no DIY required
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There's a Science Behind Why This New Modular Sofa From Next Looks So ExpensiveIts subtle curving silhouette pulls it away from your walls, and the impact of that is bigger than you may realize
By Emma Breislin Published
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Exclusive: Yinka Ilori Just Dropped a Collab With Dunelm — This 40-Piece Homeware Collection Might Be the Brand's Most Creative Designs EverInspired by the city and cultures that make up Leicester, where Dunelm began as a market stall back in 1979, the collection is colorful and delightfully affordable
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I Wholeheartedly Believe This 'Side Table' Is the Most Versatile Piece of IKEA's Entire Range — Especially for Small SpacesIn reality, it's so, so much more than just a side table
By Emma Breislin Published
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24 Unmissable Payday Picks Worth Treating Yourself to This Month, Including a Lust-Worthy Japanese Charcoal GrillPractical or purely pretty, there are plenty of little treats to spoil yourself with in this Payday Edit
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Forget Gallery Walls, This 'Hanging Rail' Trend Is the Way Designers Are Grouping Pictures Together NowIt's less cluttered than a gallery wall but has more movement than a simple hook
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