Olivia Wolfe

1 week ago | livingetc.com | Olivia Wolfe

Split complementary colors can be considered the sister to decorating with complementary color palettes — they are very similar, but their respective nuances make them unique. While a complementary scheme pairs two colors directly opposite each other on the color wheel, a split-complementary color scheme takes a base color and pairs it with its direct complement, as well as the color adjacent to it.

1 week ago | livingetc.com | Olivia Wolfe

Things seem to be coming up croissants in the world of interior design lately. From plates donning the motif to decor embodying its actual form, would I have guessed this French delicacy would make its way into the home decor space? Probably not, but c'est la vie. Croissant decor is the finishing touch to a well-dressed breakfast table, and a subtle nod to that enviable Parisian style.

1 week ago | livingetc.com | Olivia Wolfe

There's a heatwave right now, which means summer is well and truly on my mind. And with that, finding furniture for my garden is, too. Where I lack in space, I like to make up for with style. Insert: H&M Home. And in particular, this twine-woven garden lounge chair from H&M that's giving major resort energy. "H&M Home releases a limited range of outdoor pieces each year, but honestly, I think it's where the brand's true aesthetic shines," Livingetc's editor, Hugh Metcalf told me recently.

1 week ago | livingetc.com | Olivia Wolfe

I'll admit, at first, thinking about an orange and green color combination in an interior made me squirm. Even with my affinity for color, I was perplexed by how they could be paired well together. But then I spoke with designers, and the overwhelming opinion they shared was that it's an obvious choice, it just requires a little care. "In the language of interiors, color is more than decoration — it’s storytelling," shares St. Louis-based interior designer, Rachel Blindauer.

2 weeks ago | livingetc.com | Olivia Wolfe

As the sun begins to linger a little longer, you (and your garden) need a chair to lounge the evening away on. Of course, it needs to be stylish, but practicality counts too. And there's bonus points if it's multifunctional. Well, I just found one that ticks all the boxes. Oh, and did I mention it's only £130, too? Habitat's Kelham Rattan-Effect Garden Chair has a modern curved design, and a clever footstool that can slide out or conveniently tuck beneath the seat.