
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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Want to Hide Unsightly Drainpipes? This Decorative Trellis Transforms It Into a Design Feature
All it takes is a drainpipe trellis and a few weeks (depending on the climbing plant you use)
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How to See a Structural Column as an 'Oh-Wow' Moment, Rather Than an Obstacle
Hard to live with them, impossible to live without them — here's how to make structural columns a design feature, not a flaw
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This 'Lazy' Way of Displaying Art, Conveniently, Also Happens to Be the Best Looking
We all know looking effortless is anything but, so here's how to make leaning art look intentional
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Yes, the Egg Cup is Having a Design Moment — Here's Why People With Great Taste Are Spending on Them, and Which I'd Buy Now
Decor for your plate? Here's how to elevate your dippy eggs (literally and figuratively) into something seriously stylish
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Le Creuset Is Running Its Big Sale in September, Selling £50 Mystery Boxes Worth at Least £500 — Here Are All the Details
It's a good time to invest in the best — here's how to score up to 60% off France's finest cast iron cookware
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A Good Throw Pillow Can Change Everything — Here Are 15 Expensive-Looking Ones That Are an Instant Style Upgrade
You want it to contrast but still complement, look plump but not too perfect. Throw pillows can be an exact science, and I've found the answer(s)
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The Payday Edit — 15 Things That Have Been Waiting in My Shopping Cart All Month
When it comes to ways to spoil yourself and your home, I've got a few ideas...
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15 Pretty Cool Patterned Rugs That Tap Into All the Biggest Trends of 2025, So Far
Whether you want to align with the latest color, fabric, print, shape, or mood of the moment, I've found a patterned rug to do it
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These Colorful Portable Turntables Are So 2025-Coded — and Start From Just £99
Embrace the beauty of analogue goodness or stream your favorite playlist — it's the best of past and present, blended
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Skip the Linen Shade, These 'All Fabric' Table Lamps Are the New Way to Add Texture and Luminosity
Want to add instant warmth and softness to your space? I've had a bright idea
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This Candy-Colored Edwardian Home in London Found the Perfect Balance Between Preservation and Playfulness
2LG Studio carefully updated the home to cater to the future of the young, energetic family, while still honoring its past
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How the Chicest People in Paris Style Their Tables — H&M Just Released Tableware That Looks Like It Belongs in a French Bistro
Recreate the feeling of a sun-dappled terrace in Paris or tucked-away trattoria in Rome, in your own home
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Lucinda Chambers Talks "Conversations in Color", the Art of the Everyday, and the New Zara Home x Collagerie Collaboration
"Everything is kind of muted, and a little bit noisy," she says of the new collection that launched today
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21 Super Shoppable Homewares for Under £30 — Small Spends That Will Create Big Shifts In Your Style
With prices this affordable, adding to cart has never been easier
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Here's What the Livingetc Editors (Who Are Pretty Much Professional Shoppers) Bought During the Amazon Prime Day Sale This Week
Sale periods can be so hard to navigate, so cut through the noise and see what our team added to their own shopping carts this week
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The Ninja CREAMi is Way Too Big for My Kitchen, but I Found a Genius Alternative for Homemade Ice Cream
Introducing the 'Freezewand', your answer to ice-cold desserts that don't take up space (and style points) in your kitchen
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This is the First Place I Send My Friends To Find Adorable Home Decor (and More Helpful) Stuff For Their Kids' Rooms
I'm the friend you can rely on to buy you the pretty stuff you want but might not need, but these pieces feel like they tick the practicality box, too
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Peek-a-Boo Panels and Punched-Out Finishes — Why Perforated Surfaces Are the Coolest Thing in Interiors Right Now
Airy, edgy, and slightly see-through, I'm seeing perforation everywhere I look, and it's giving way more than just 'industrial-chic'
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3 Big Thoughts About Design That I Can't Seem to Shake After Coming Back From 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen
There's something so innately cool about Copenhagen — throw in a design festival, and it's bound to illicit some big thoughts and feelings
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12 Beige Living Room Ideas That Make a Strong Case for the "Boring" Color Being Back in Fashion
The secret to getting your beige living room ideas right: focus on texture, material, and silhouette
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What Colors Go With Light Blue? 18 Pairings for Pale, Baby, and Sky Blue That Will Make Your Home Look Modern
Light blue is a surprisingly modern trend, but how it reads in your decorating scheme largely depends on what you pair it with
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6 Genius Ways Londoners Can Fake the Feeling of an Outside Space When Their Flat Doesn't Have One
Because sometimes there is no other way than to fake it until you make it (feel like you're outside)
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What Colors Go With Burgundy? 15 Pairings for Palettes That Work in 2025
This increasingly-popular color might be bold, but it's surprisingly easy to find a complementary palette for — here, designers and color experts suggest 15 you could use
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The Fifty: Summer 25 — An Extensive Editor-Approved List of the Hottest Homewares to Shop This Season
From the tabletop to the walls, floors, and outdoors, here's all the homewares that have caught this editor's eye for the season ahead
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