
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 Christy Bedding Set Even Impressed My Hard-To-Impress Mother — "Oh, It Makes Such a Lovely Crunchy Sound," She SaysIf you're a fan of the feeling of cool, crisp hotel-style bedding, you're going to like this 100% cotton sateen set from Christy
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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?
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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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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
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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.
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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"
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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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Design, Debated — Can You Put Decorative Ceiling Trim in a Modern Home? And More Importantly, Should You?Interior designers reveal the trick to making the traditional period detail feel fitting in modern interiors, not a pastiche
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These 'Mushroom Lights' Might Be the Most Magical Way to Light Your Garden — Dreamy, Ethereal, and They're Surprisingly Chic, tooIt's nice to be able to see, but not always as nice to have to look at outdoor lights — could this be how to hide them in plain sight?
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