
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
By Devin Toolen Published
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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
By Devin Toolen Published
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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
By Devin Toolen Published
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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
By Devin Toolen Published
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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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This Classic Outdoor Lounger Comes With a Clever (and Super Convenient) Trick
Stretch out to lounge, fold up to store. This lounger proves that even those short on space can go big on style
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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This Ain't Your Grandmother's Old Silverware Collection — Shop the Fresh Serveware Style Your Summer Soirée Deserves
Because why settle for a basic white serving dish when you could have a sleek, silver, seaside-inspired platter?
By Devin Toolen Published
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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...
By Devin Toolen Published
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Joanna Gaines Took This Vintage-Style Dinnerware Home From Her Latest Collection — Now, It's on Sale for Memorial Day
Call me crazy, but this plate's dainty green trim and speckled finish has me dreaming of a rustic dinner party in a rural meadow full of wispy grass...
By Devin Toolen Published
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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
By Devin Toolen Published
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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
By Devin Toolen Published
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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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Your Choice of Outdoor Sofa Can Completely Change Your Space — Here's 6 Styles That Set the Right Tone
These outdoor garden sofas are so design-forward, you might even be tempted to style them indoors...
By Devin Toolen Published
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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...
By Devin Toolen Published
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I've Been Looking for the Prettiest Pool Lounger — Here's the 3 Styles I'm Tossing Up This Season
They bring the durability, the comfort, and the style. All you have to do is relax
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This Stunning 5-Star Bench Seat Would Honestly Look Good Anywhere in the Home — And It's On Sale Right Now
Customers have called it "high end" and "absolutely gorgeous"... and you'll never guess where it's from (hint: it's Walmart)
By Devin Toolen Published