Latest articles by Olivia Wolfe
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Okay, I've Seen the Colors in H&M Home's Autumn Collection, and Now I'm Over the Heat and Officially Ready for the Cozy Season
Plumy purples, chocolatey browns, toasty caramels... bringing a touch of 70s charm to your living room just got easier
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Should Doors and Trim be the Same Color? In 2025, Here's What Designers Are Doing
Gone are the days of strictly matching color schemes — it's time to have fun with the details
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Wait, What? Interior Designers List an Off-White in Their Cheat Sheet of the Best Farrow & Ball Green Paint Colors — Here's Why
Green is way more than just green; there's an art to finding the perfect shade, and these designers have mastered it with these specific colors
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Patchwork is Back, Baby — But This Time It's Way More Refined Than Your Grandma Remembers
In 2025, your home should tell a story, and that's exactly what's bringing patchwork decor back into the interior design algorithm
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And Just Like That, Short Curtains Have Suddenly Got My Attention in the 'Long vs Short Curtain' Debate
When it comes to curtains, a sharp design eye is required to make them feel intentional, not an afterthought
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I've Just Taken Up Home Pickling — So IKEA's Brand New Kitchen Collection Couldn't Have Come at a Better Time
Pickled pears, radishes, and onions — oh my! Get your pickling pantry in order with these surprisingly fashionable accessories
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5 Exterior Paint Mistakes to Avoid If You Don't Want Your House to Become the Worst-Looking on the Street
Sun exposure, poor planning, and even the temperature you paint in can all affect the way paint settles on your home's exterior, and not in a good way
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21 New-In (but Soon-To-Sell-Out) Homewares That Have Dropped This August
From rattan table lamps to patchwork pillows, this month, home decor is taking a turn towards everything retro, chrome, and perfectly playful
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I Changed This One Tiny Thing About My Bedding, and Now My Sleep Isn't So Disrupted by 'Slipping' Bed Sheets
So it seems like size *does* matter when it comes to shopping for sheets — here's why
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If You Don't Know the '18-Inch Seating Rule', It's What Could Be Making Your Living Room Feel Cramped, Unwelcoming, and Uncomfortable
Size matters when it comes to setting up your living space, and this simple trick promotes both comfort and conversation
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Wait, All Frothed Milk Isn't the Same? These Are the Methods for Different Coffee Types, and the Piece of Kit I'd Always Choose as an Ex-Barista
Do you like hot lattes or frothy iced drinks? The right milk frothing technique depends on your choice of coffee
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Please, No More 'Builder Beige' — Discover the Most Outdated Exterior Paint Colors in 2025
It's the very first impression of your home, so don't settle for "formulaic palettes" on your exterior. Choose these colors instead
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Stop, There's a Difference Between a 'Turntable' and 'Record Player'? Here's Why They're Not the Same Thing, and Which You Should Get
Whether you're a vinyl connoisseur or an amateur with analog music, this titbit was a tiny bit of a revelation to me in my search for great analogue sound
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Making Your Garden Look Like a Designer 'Beach Club' Is the Trend of the Summer — This Is the Furniture That Will Help You Get the Look
True beach club-style is about more than just loungers by the pool. Here's how to blend comfort and color with five-star style
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21 Expensive-Looking Chrome Home Accessories That Will Instantly Make Your Home Feel More 2025
Adding a little bit of cool chrome is still the hottest design trick in the book
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Wait, This Expensive-Looking Pergola From IKEA Costs Way Less Than I Thought It Would — And It's Not in Basic 'Garden Gray'
A shady, stylish shelter transforms a garden into a room, but high prices can put you off. Not in this case, though
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Forget Color Drenching, 'Color Capping' Is the New Way to Decorate That Adds 'Dimension' and Can Make a Room Feel Bigger
Benjamin Moore's color expert, Helen Shaw, breaks down how to achieve the almost-ombré effect you're about to see in rooms everywhere
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Don't Let These Outdated Rug Colors Drag Down Your Interiors in 2025 — Designers Say They Feel "Tired"
I asked designers for the most dated rug colors that are out of style in 2025, and the hot hues to replace them with this year instead
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The Tiled Headboard Trend Is Entirely Unexpected, Inherently Cool, and Very 2025
With spaces becoming increasingly personalized, tiled headboards embrace the unexpected by bringing a moment of color and texture
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3 'Rich' Color Combinations to Borrow That Will Make Your Home Look the Most Expensive It Ever Has
You may love sophisticated and heavily saturated colors, but they're not always so easy to layer together — here's how to do it
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ICYMI: 10 New Homewares Collections That Launched in July That Were Deserving of the Hype
Color, personality, and artistry took over this month. Here are the new collections I can't stop thinking about
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This IKEA Line Is Like Shopping at an Artisan Market — And Its Latest Launch Might Be the Best Yet
Employing storied techniques passed down through generations, this year's collection is about uniting through social gathering
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3 Classic Color Palettes That I'm Betting Will Feel Just as Current in 100 Years' Time
The quiet adaptability of familiar favorites like sage green and charcoal gray ensures these classic colors will last well beyond trend cycles
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Wait, How Am I Only Just Learning About the 'Four-Inch Seating Rule' for Living Rooms? Expert's Say It's Key to Fostering Calm and Conversation
A sofa expert explains how the four-inch seating rule for sofas can help curate living spaces that feel calmer and more comfortable
