Sarah Lyon
Sarah Lyon is a full time freelance writer and design enthusiast living in New York City. She primarily covers lifestyle and interior design pieces for top print and online publications. In addition to writing for LivingEtc, Sarah contributes to Apartment Therapy, Architectural Digest, Good Housekeeping, House Beautiful, Southern Living, The Spruce, and more.
Raised in Bethesda, Maryland, just outside of Washington, D.C., Sarah received her bachelor’s in sociology at Colby College in Waterville, Maine, and completed her master’s in higher education at the University of Pennsylvania.
An avid secondhand shopper, Sarah enjoys sourcing most of her pieces from thrift stores and flea markets and greatly appreciates the thrill of the hunt. Sarah’s own spaces have appeared on Apartment Therapy, The Everygirl, Houzz, and Washingtonian.com. Her Dupont Circle apartment was featured in both the spring 2019 print edition of Small Space Decorating and the January 2019 print edition of Washingtonian Magazine.
Sarah has appeared on news segments discussing decor and entertaining and greatly enjoys assisting others with design challenges, sourcing, and styling. You can explore more of her work and space on Instagram at @sarahlyon9.
Latest articles by Sarah Lyon
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7 Lighting Tricks That Will Make a Small Entryway Look Much Bigger Than It Actually Is
With a few simple ideas, you can make a room that feels dark and closed-in feel brighter and more open, according to design experts
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5 Common Entryway Lighting Mistakes Designers Never Fail to Notice — I'll Always Avoid These Now
Good lighting in an entryway is about more than picking a pretty fixture. These are the pitfalls designers want you to watch out for
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5 Bathroom Lighting Mistakes to Avoid — Designers Advise How to Dodge The Most Common Problems
Top design experts have shed some light on the common mistakes people make with bathroom lighting, and suggest ways to give them the flick
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5 Kitchen Lighting Design Rules Interior Designers Warn You Should Never Ignore for a Well-Lit Space
These pitfalls of kitchen lighting can cause practical and aesthetic problems for your cooking space
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Forget the Ceiling Light — These Are the 5 Ways You Should Be Lighting Your Living Room
Going more in on alternatives forms of lighting for your living room will create a better ambiance than the 'big light'
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How to Make a Lighting Scheme Feel Cozy — 4 Expert-Recommended Ideas To Try
Lighting isn't just about illumination; experts tell us how it can set the mood, tone, and even make you feel comforted
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5 Types of Lighting You Should Always Avoid If You Want Your Home to Feel Cozy
You've been warned: these lighting mistakes could be ruining the atmosphere of your home
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5 "Impractical" Choices to Avoid in a Bathroom — These Make Your Spaces More Difficult to Use
A good bathroom is designed with function in mind, but these design ideas might end up causing you problems with practicality, instead
By Sarah Lyon Published