Olivia Tubio
Location
Burlington, Vermont
Expertise
Interior Design, Gardening, Home Improvement
- Olivia is an interior designer at Imhotep, a small design-build firm in Vermont that specializes in commercial bar and restaurant spaces.
- While at Imhotep, she took over and expanded the company's blog to detail specific projects and provide insight into the design process.
- Olivia is also an avid gardener who spends time each day caring for her outdoor flowers and vegetables, as well as her collection of over 50 houseplants.
Experience
Originally from South Florida, Olivia moved to Vermont in 2014. She spent a year in Copenhagen, Denmark to study art and architecture and shifted her academic focus towards design when she moved back to the U.S. Motivated to gain working experience in her field, she assisted in exhibition design at both the Middlebury College Museum and the Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History. In 2018 she graduated from Middlebury College with B.A. in Architectural Studies, and remained in the state to work as an interior designer with Imhotep. In that time, she has written several self-published blogs detailing her experiences and projects, and now contributes her expertise to House Digest.
Education
Olivia has a bachelor's degree in Architectural Studies from Middlebury College, a small liberal arts school in central Vermont that emphasizes writing and encourages independent learning.
House Digest uses a knowledgeable team of editors, writers, and experts to create all our content. We dive deep into the always-evolving conversations surrounding design and home trends, striving to deliver the most current and helpful tips, strengthened by expert takes and tutorials from our talented team.
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Stories By Olivia Tubio
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Over time, window performance naturally declines, resulting in higher energy bills. Follow these tips to better insulate and keep your home comfortable.
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The gardenia is a flowering evergreen perennial plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Africa. Here's how to grow and care for it.
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A steam cleaner is a great cleaning tool, and is even more versatile than you're aware. From car interiors to ceiling fans, a steam cleaner can handle it all!
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Bachelor's button is loved for its whimsical appearance, with wispy petals ranging from bright blue to pale pink. Keep reading to find out how you can grow it.
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Wondering how to care for your cutting board? Read on to find out how best to clean your wooden cutting board, plus learn a few extra facts and important tips!
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Read on to discover everything there is to know about French drains, and find out if one is the right solution for your own drainage problems at home.
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Marigolds add a cheerful pop to any garden, and they bring bumblebees and ladybugs to your flowers. Here's everything you need to know about planting them.
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Nearly all of the strategies listed here are non-toxic to humans, natural, and preserve the life of the bee. Read on to find out which method can best help you.
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Most people have heard of geraniums, and for good reason! These plants are bursting with bold colors and exciting fragrances that add beauty to any space.
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Most plants are categorized as annuals or perennials, but if you're new to gardening, these may be unfamiliar terms. Here's the difference between them.
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If you love to plant low-maintenance plants in your garden that don't require a lot of fussing, then astilbes are for you. Here is how to take care of them.
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It can be hard narrowing down what kind of paint to use during a project, so here is everything you need to know about enamel paint. It's not for everything.
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Whether you're dealing with shady areas, adding color, or figuring out what to plant in poor, rocky soil, these ground covers could be exactly what you need.
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Slate is among the highest quality in roofing materials, and is an excellent investment for anyone thinking in the long term about their roofing needs.
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Spiderwort can thrive in a wide variety of natural settings. Keep reading below for everything you need to know before adding spiderwort to your own garden.