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Redecorating Without Buying New Furniture Can Still Be Luxe. Here’s How.
You don’t need to start from scratch to redesign a space you love. This blog explores how repurposing existing home decor can save money, reduce waste, and tell a richer design story. Using a real-world case study of a Grade II listed lounge, we show how honouring what you already love (like handmade curtains or quirky heirlooms) can elevate your space and add unexpected cohesion. Ideal for STR owners and thoughtful homeowners alike.

Olive & Wilde
May 193 min read
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Intentional Design for STRs: How My California Road Trip Changed Everything
Intentional design for STRs isn’t just about style—it’s about creating emotional connections. Discover how my slow travel across California shaped the way I design short-term rentals and homes with lasting impact.

Olive & Wilde
Apr 293 min read
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Designing the Box Room; Small space design ideas for STRs and homes
Small space design ideas aren’t just for tiny homes—they’re powerful tools to create connection, boost STR bookings, and transform guest experiences. Discover how designing intentionally (even in the box room!) shaped my approach to beautiful, purposeful interiors

Olive & Wilde
Apr 273 min read
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Why I Started Olive & Wilde (and Why I’ll Never Design Beige)
Laura shares how a lilac trimmed childhood bedroom sparked a lifelong love of interiors, and how that passion evolved into Olive & Wilde, a Dorset based design studio for soulful, strategic spaces that generate ROI.

Olive & Wilde
Apr 192 min read
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Master Bedroom Design Ideas: Transforming Your Space into a Serene Retreat
Discover how our cost-effective Room Refresh e-design service transformed a master bedroom in Weymouth, Dorset into a serene sanctuary.

Olive & Wilde
Aug 19, 20243 min read
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The Bouji Bolthole - From dusty storeroom to boutique tiny house stay
The Bouji Bolthole Tiny House by the sea used as a holiday let Location – Weymouth, Dorset The Project Olive & Wilde transformed this...

Olive & Wilde
Jul 10, 20243 min read
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