Latest articles by Olivia Wolfe
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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
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3 Places Designers Would Never, Ever Hang Wallpaper in a Home — It's a Bad Idea for Practical Reasons, They Say
Before you plaster a bold new print on the wall, be sure you're hanging your paper in a place that works
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Every Important Color of the Year Announcement for 2026 So Far — And What It Says About Our Interiors Over the Next Year
Deep burgundies take the lead with soothing yet saturated teals and caramels following closely behind (oh, and white)
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4 Places You Should Never, Ever Hang a Mirror in Your Home — On Careful Reflection by Interior Designers
Mirrors contribute both form and function to a space, but when misplaced, they can end up distracting rather than elevating
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3 Christmas Tree Styling Mistakes I Really, Really Want You to Know Before You Start Decorating This Year
Have you sat back and relaxed, but feel like something's still not quite right? Here's how to fix what might have gone wrong
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Honestly, Meghan Markle's Christmas Tree Bored Me a Bit, but I Will Be Stealing Her Simple Trick for Making Ornaments Really Sparkle
Just as with the overall theme of her show, Meghan's tree is a testament to the tried and true ways of holiday decorating
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This Timeless 'Sugary' Brown Color Is the New Neutral We're Crushing on for Rooms That Feel Understated, yet Energetic
We are still obsessed with brown, but this December, we're honing in on more caramel tones that bring warmth
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The Designer of This Victorian Home Wanted Its Entertaining Space to Feel Like a 'Private Dining Room' in a Restaurant — Here's How It Turned Out
From the color palette to the mix of textures, this space brings retro design to the modern age
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Okay, I Just Found 5 Alternatives to IKEA's Best-Selling LYCKSELE LÖVÅS Sofa Bed That Score Way More on Style
Just because it's not your main guest bed doesn't mean your sleeper sofa should lack in form
