Julie Vadnal

Julie Vadnal

Deputy Editor

Julie Vadnal is deputy editor of Domino, where she edits and writes stories about shopping for new and vintage furniture, covers new products (and the tastemakers who love them), and tours the homes of cool creatives. She lives in Brooklyn.


Highlights

  • Expertise includes vintage furniture shopping, discovering hip hotels, and Instagram scrolling for cool homes and creatives for Domino—it’s a real skill.
  • Interests include touring Brooklyn’s food scene, reading 20-plus books a year, and sending snail-mail whenever possible.
  • Previous staff experience includes ELLE, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Cosmopolitan.

Experience

Julie has been covering design and culture since she started her career at ELLE magazine, where she interviewed everyone from Solange Knowles to Amy Poehler. Then, at Martha Stewart Weddings, she got a crash course in DIY and styling, while also bringing a fresh, pop-culture voice to the text. At Cosmopolitan, Julie oversaw food and lifestyle coverage, while also writing features and packages on everything from sexual health to travel.

At Domino, Julie has appeared on panels as an expert in home design and styling while also overseeing shopping content, covering store openings, and discovering the new guarde of cool creatives. She collaborates with designers and brands on stories that feel of-the-moment and timeless all at one.

Education

Vadnal graduated from the Missouri School of Journalism at the University of Missouri with a Bachelor of Journalism in Magazine Journalism.

Thing in My House I Can't Live Without

If someone ever took away my Buffy Wiggle pillow, I’d be inconsolable. It’s become a security blanket of sorts, except that it’s a cozy tubular body pillow that helps me fall asleep and wake up feeling truly refreshed.

Get the Latest From Julie Vadnal (Page 28 Results)

Pool areas with half of fence painted white

A Few Gallons of Paint Turned This Blah Backyard Into a Chic Summer Hangout

It’s the ideal long-weekend DIY.

Bedroom with pink Malm bed

Here’s the IKEA Malm Hack We’re Stealing From Our Summer Issue

And three more we’re ready to try.

Emma Chamberlain Is “Obsessed” With This Coffee Storage Solution

Emma Chamberlain Is “Obsessed” With This Coffee Storage Solution

The queen of cold brew shares her kitchen favorites.

Cutting boards in various colors

Everyone at Domino Uses These Mini Cutting Boards—And Now They’re 20% Off

They’re made from recycled materials, too.

This East Fork Dishware Collab Sold Out in 4 Minutes—But Now It’s Back

This East Fork Dishware Collab Sold Out in 4 Minutes—But Now It’s Back

The date and more details to score the relaunch.

Our Style Director Doesn’t Do Dining Room Sets—Try These Chair-and-Table Combos Instead

Our Style Director Doesn’t Do Dining Room Sets—Try These Chair-and-Table Combos Instead

It’s the secret to creating contrast.

Brooke Shields Stores Her Beauty Overstock in These Sleek Container Store Bins

Brooke Shields Stores Her Beauty Overstock in These Sleek Container Store Bins

They’re perfect for under the sink.

This Domino Staffer Buys These $1 Pens in Bulk So She Never Runs Out

This Domino Staffer Buys These $1 Pens in Bulk So She Never Runs Out

Welcome to Where I Work, a new series.

You Could Save a Cool $3M by Buying a Beach House Here Instead of Malibu

You Could Save a Cool $3M by Buying a Beach House Here Instead of Malibu

And we’ll show you how to decorate it, too.