Olivia Emily
Olivia Emily is a London-based journalist specializing in interiors, culture, and lifestyle. After finishing her English Literature degree at the University of Cambridge and a stint at a boutique PR firm specializing in luxury brands, she completed her Magazine Journalism MA at City, University of London and began her career navigating the world of digital publishing. Honing an eye for emerging trends, she has contributed to a range of other leading home and lifestyle titles, including Country & Town House, The Independent, Square Mile, and SPHERE. Away from her desk, you will find Olivia deep in a property listing spiral, mentally knocking through walls that aren’t hers, and rearranging her own space in pursuit of something even more pleasing.
Latest articles by Olivia Emily
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This Very Comfortable-Looking Outdoor Armchair Is Hiding Another Very Cool Feature: It SwivelsSlide effortlessly between conversations, sunlight, and scenery without disrupting the clean silhouette of your seating
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The 'Deep-Padded' Cushions on This Garden Sofa Are No Joke — Elevated Outdoor Living Has Never Looked So ComfortableOn-trend stripes and a terracotta color scheme? This small but cozy outdoor seat might be the find of the season
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Our Place Just Solved the Universal Cooking-for-One Struggle (in Style) With Its New 'Tiny Collection'Plus, they help save space when storing pots and pans in your teeny-tiny kitchen
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This Insanely Cool Motion-Controlled Table Lamp Is Inspired by the Japanese Philosophy of IkigaiTip it one way, the light turns on; tip it back the other way, the light turns off — clever, huh?
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This Design-y Gardening Brand Just Released a Cool Camo Collection Inspired By Japanese GardensFrom kneeling pads to secateur holsters, this is 'camo' you won't want to hide
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I'm Obsessed With This Modern Take on a 'Chamberstick' From H&M's New Outdoor Lighting Collection — It's Whimsical, Wireless, and Keeps Your Space Well-LitBut it's only one of the stylish designs worth shopping from H&M Home's new outdoor lighting collection
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This New Outdoor Furniture Looks Like It Belongs by a Pool at a Cool Boutique Hotel — But You'd Never Guess Where It's FromThere are foldaway bar carts, bistro sets, and pretty parasols with botanical prints, with most priced at under £200
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I'd Have Never Known This Sofa Was for a Garden If I Saw It in a Showroom — Its Iconic, Curved Silhouette Looks Good in Rain, Hail, or ShineThe key to an outdoor area that looks and feels like an extension of your home all starts with the sofa
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Wall Shelf? Wall Light? This Habitat Design Is Actually Both, and Might Just Be the Cleverest Idea for a Tiny Hallway or BedroomAvailable in three different colors, it's the perfect fix for smaller spaces
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You'd Never Guess This Sleek £150 Outdoor Dining Table Is From IKEA — And It Conveniently 'Grows' With Your Guest ListWith a slated wooden top and modern powder-coated metal legs, this outdoor dining table looks way more expensive than it is
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This ‘Naked' Hack for IKEA's BACKSTÖRN Looks So Cool — And Actually Saves You All the Fuss of Flat-PacksWith this DIY, Danish creator Denise (@sirlig) proves that sometimes less really can be more
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One of My Favorite Sofa Brands Just Launched Its First Outdoor Furniture Collection — And It's Perfect for a Lounge-y Vibe for Your Garden This Year"The aim was furniture that feels like an outdoor room, not a separate category," says the brand
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These Are the Best Things to Buy From Castlery If You're Furnishing a Small Space, According to an Interior DesignerThe most common mistake? Playing it too safe
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Okay, There Have Been Plenty of Morris & Co. Collaborations Lately, but Zara Home's Makes the Patterns Feel So Effortlessly ModernThis has to be our favorite new iteration of William Morris' iconic 19th-century botanical patterns
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Ruggable Just Dropped a Collaboration With Fabric House Scalamandré, and If You've Been Wondering How to Elevate Animal Print, This Is the AnswerA designer-looking rug that you can also stick in the washing machine? Done deal
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No Power Sockets? Who Cares — You Can Now Get Rechargeable Floor Lamps, and This One From M&S Looks So ExpensiveA lack of power sockets is a serious pain for anyone who likes ambient lighting, but it doesn't have to be
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Reversible Bedding Has Become My New Favorite Trick for Getting the 'Layered Look' Without Actually Having to Do AnythingOnce associated with kids' bedrooms and cost-cutting, the reversible bedding trend is about to enter its heyday
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IKEA Has Just Created a Sleek-As Spice Rack From Its Waste MaterialNow this is plastic, fantastic
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IKEA Just Released a New 'Limited Edition' Finish For Its Best-Selling MALM Dresser, and It Hits All the Latest TrendsZesty and high shine — if you're after a more 'custom' look for the classic furniture piece, this is it
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This 4ft Folding Paper Christmas Tree Is a Minimalist's Answer to Decorating This Festive Season — And It Goes Up in Seconds, Not HoursForget the fallen pine needles; this pretty, folded paper Christmas tree can be set up in seconds, and doesn't need styling
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The New Piglet In Bed x Morris & Co. Collection Just Dropped — Discover Super Soft Linen Bedding and Sleepware Inspired by StorytellingThe UK bedding brand is no stranger to pattern, but this new collaboration takes it to a whole new level
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Skip the Sofa Bed — IKEA's Just Dropped an Armchair Alternative That's Perfect for Smaller Spaces (and Means You Don't Have to Sacrifice Your Whole Sofa for Guests)Meet TORNSBORG: quick to arrive and easy to assemble, your last-minute guest accommodation is sorted
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How to paint bathroom cabinets – a quick and easy way to transform your bathroomIf you are looking for a quick bathroom refresh for the new year, our guide to how to paint bathroom cabinets is the weekend project you need
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How much does it cost to paint the exterior of a house? A primer from the expertsWondering how much it costs to paint the exterior of a house? We get the low-down
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