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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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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...
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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
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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
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These Pretty Pottery Barn Plates Are Giving 'Dior' but For a Teeny-Tiny Fraction of the Designer Price TagWhy pay £110 when you could pay £17.25? Made in collaboration with designer Brandon Maxwell, the Americana-esque motifs take traditional and make it Cowboy cool
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This Surprisingly Simple Hanger Is the Clever Idea That Will Help You Dry Sheets Indoors, Even in the Smallest of HomesWet sheets cluttering up your living space? Not anymore
By Emma Breislin Published
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Psst — Anthropologie's Christmas Collection Always Goes Fast, and I'm Predicting Pearls to Be This Year's Sell-Out StyleBid goodbye to last year's bow trend — Anthropologie always knows what's what, and this year, its Christmas collection is covered in pearls.
By Emma Breislin Published
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Forget the 'Anthropologie Rock' — Here's 6 Stone Objects That Are Actually Worth Making Your Husband Mad OverBecause, really, not all rocks are "just a rock"
By Emma Breislin Published
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Everyone's Buying Their Christmas Trees Super Early This Year, According to Habitat — These Are the 5 Most Popular Styles to Shop Before They Sell OutFrom pre-lit to upswept, frosted, and encrusted with pine cones — choosing a tree takes time, so don't leave it to the last minute
By Emma Breislin Published
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Entertainers, Eat Your Heart Out — The "Muddy" Marble Bar in This Los Angeles Home Is Breathtaking Enough to Rival Even the Coolest Hangouts in the CityWhy go out when staying in looks this good?
By Emma Breislin Published
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It Might Sound Medieval, but Chainmail Can Look and Feel Surprisingly Modern in Your Interiors — Here's How Designers Are Making This Unexpected Material WorkThough it throws back to medieval times, the shiny, almost fluid-like fabric also feels perfectly fitting for right now
By Emma Breislin Published
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The Payday Edit — 15 Super Cool Pieces to Pick Up for Your Home as an End-of-Month TreatThis edit is all about the wants, not the needs
By Emma Breislin Published
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There Are Over 4,000 Possible Configurations With Next's New Build-Your-Own Table Lamp Collection — Here Are OursLooking for a super specific style that you can't quite find? This range lets you design it yourself
By Emma Breislin Published
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The Fifty: Autumn 25 — A Design-Obsessed Editor's List of the Hottest Homewares to Shop This SeasonFrom tonal colors to decor details inspired by your (cool) Grandma's home, this is an extensive edit of what's caught our editor's eye for the upcoming season
By Emma Breislin Published
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I Never Thought I'd Say That Purple Sofas Are Trending, but This Color Is Undeniably Having a Big MomentAccording to Google Trends, the search for 'purple sofas' grew by 5,000% in August, but it's these designer schemes that have really convinced me on them
By Emma Breislin Published
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The Payday Edit — 12 Something-Specials to Put In Your Shopping Cart This WeekDesign-led homewares that are worth investing in if you find yourself end-of-the-month flush
By Emma Breislin Published
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I Used to Think Amber Glass Instantly Dated an Interior, but This Store Has Just Revived the Retro 70s TrendStarting from just £13, Autumn is the perfect time to embrace this warm, earthy accent decor
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