Latest articles by Olivia Wolfe
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What Are ‘Bauhaus Colors’? How This Famous Design School Used Color to Emphasize Craft and Clarity (so You Can Recreate It at Home, too)
The Bauhaus color palette may be the primary colors we've known since childhood, but they represent a modern approach to art and design
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This (Good-Looking) Coffee Capsule Crusher Helps Make Getting Rid of Your Coffee Pods Far Easier and More Eco-Friendly
It's gentle on the earth (and the eye) — and makes recycling your pods far easier
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Out With the Old, In With the New — These are the Just-In Homewares I'm Shopping This January
A new year is the perfect excuse to upgrade your home decor, and here's some inspiration for how to make even the mundane more stylish
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6 Things That Are Making Your Home Look 'Cheap' — Designers Say What to Ditch for a More Expensive-Looking Home
A refined interior means careful curation — here's what may be making your space look cheap
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I Asked Interiors Designers What 'Layering' Actually Means in Interior Design — Here's Why They Said It's What Stops a Space "Feeling Flat"
It's more than just adding more 'stuff' to a space; layering builds intention and personal style
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High Gloss Is Hot in Interiors Right Now, but It Can Be an Unforgiving Finish — I Asked Designers How to Keep It Stylish
High gloss paint is high risk, but high reward — it's all about how you use it
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5 Designer-Approved Ways to Make Your Living Room Look More Interesting, Without Completely Redecorating It
Small, thoughtful shifts can completely change how a space feels and how you experience it. Here are a few designer-approved tweaks to get you started
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I Tried Pattern Clashing in My Home, but Failed Miserably — So I Asked Interior Designers How They Get This Tricky Skill So Right
Color, scale, and size are a few easy tricks to ensure your prints pair perfectly
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3 Things Minimalists Would Never, Ever Have in an Entryway so That These Busy Spaces Never Feel Overwhelmed
A guide to getting back to the basics, as a streamlined entry is both calming and functional
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The Main Types of Wallpaper Designers Want You to Know About Before You Even Think About Getting Out Your Pasting Table
What's the difference between grasscloth, vinyl, and unwoven? Experts explain it all and more
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Surprise — This Electrifying 'Sour Lime' Green Is the Unexpected Color People With Seriously High Taste Levels Are Decorating With
"It's breath-takingly sharp, a shock of zest and energy and punch." This cool, acidic green shade is setting the tone for the new year — it's going to be fun.
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I've Found an Easy (and Cost-Effective) Way to Add a Coffee Station to Your Countertop — This Clever Gadget Will *Literally* Elevate Your Set Up
Dare I say, a standing ovation is in order for this genius coffee nook accompaniment
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How High Should You Hang Art? I Consulted an Art Advisor, and They Told Me This Answer That I'm Always Going to Remember Going Forward to Get It Right
Turns out, hanging art can be an art in itself...
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Designers Share How to Avoid Your Color Scheme Feeling Overstimulating — While Still Using Plenty of Color
We all want our homes to feel nurturing while still looking stylish. Here are a few key tricks to perfecting that through color
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3 Places You Should Never, Ever Hang a Wall Sconce to Avoid "Disrupting Symmetry, Creating Strange Shadows, or Visually Reducing the Space"
Here are the biggest designer 'don'ts' when it comes to stylish sconce lighting
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'Disco Ball' Interiors Feel Just Right for What We Want From Our Homes Now — Here's How Designers Are Embracing the Trend (Even for Kitchen Islands)
From the classic disco ball to more contemporary interpretations — here's how designers are reimagining mirrored tiles in interior design
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Ralph Lauren Colors Work Well for Christmas, Sure, but Here's Why the Iconic Heritage Brand Actually Has "Enduring Appeal" in Our Interiors
It's the colors you know and love — deep reds, forest greens, creams, and navy blues — but with more specific design
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Design, Debated: Is It Ever Okay to Remove Original Details From a Home?
Painting over hardwood floors may seem like a crime, but there's a line between preference and punishable offence
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Richard E. Grant's Whimsical Christmas Display Just Reminded Me That I Completely Forgot to Decorate My Garden This Year
I've always thrown a wreath on the front door, but the actor's festive outdoor decor shows there's so much more you can do
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Did Selena Gomez's Christmas Tree Just Make Kitschy-Christmas Cool Again?
Not only did the famous duo have ornaments of their favorite foods trimming the tree, but there were several firs throughout the home, bringing kitsch back
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So, 'Traditional' Colors Are Trending? Designers Explain Which Ones Work for the Modern Heritage Look
These palettes blend traditional colors with contemporary style — the perfect base for any space
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Introducing 'Soft Minimalism' — The Interior Design Style Bringing Warmth Back to Sleek, Streamlined Spaces
It's the new wave of minimalist design that kicks the notoriously sterile aesthetic for something more livable
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"Help, My White Walls Look Blue" — Here's Why It's Happening, and How to Fix This Common Problem
White paint is never just white paint; there are endless undertones that can affect the way it appears on your wall
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6 Wonderful, Whimsical, and Slightly Weird Things to Hang on Your Walls That Are Way More Interesting Than Art
From sconce lights to vintage collectables, if you're struggling to figure out what to hang on your wall, I've got ideas
