
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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This Corner-Hugging Shelving Adds Much-Needed Storage, and Makes the (Typically Boring) Back of Your Sofa Look Way More ConsideredGet 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 OneAnd 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, tooSure, £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 ChristmasGood 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 OptionsBecause 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 YearThe 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 FacialsBetween 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 forWhen 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-UpA 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 ChristmasThis 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 MonthPayday 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 2026The 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 HowChristmas 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 SoThe shortcut to year-round golden hour? Golden curtains, says this design trick
By Emma Breislin Published
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'Oh Happy Day' — The Bella Freud x M&S Homewares Collaboration Has Landed, and Prices Start From Just £10Items are selling out as we speak...
By Emma Breislin Published
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I Didn't Realize You Could Buy Banquette Seating Like This 'Off the Shelf', But My Gosh, It Looks So Custom — And Doubles As Extra StorageMaximize your space (and style) with an upholstered seat that hugs your space
By Emma Breislin Published
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It Caught Me by Surprise, but Lace Might Just Be the Material Trend for Modern Interiors That Brings the 'Soul' Homes Need Right NowIn a world that's getting increasingly faster, in our homes, we're turning to techniques that feel slower, hand-crafted, and more human
By Emma Breislin Published
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This £8 Trick Will Make Your Curtains Look Like You've Spent a Lot of Money On Them, Even When You Haven'tThe devil, my friends, is all in the details, and this hack can turn budget, off-the-shelf window treatments into something that looks way more expensive
By Emma Breislin Published
