Bold Living
Why True Design Is Felt, Not Just Seen
Interior design has long been about more than aesthetics—it is an attitude. A decision for quality, individuality, and spaces that don’t just function but truly resonate. Stefanie Wolf, founder of Studio Wolf, combines architectural clarity with a distinct sensitivity for materiality, proportion, and atmosphere. Her designs are precisely composed yet emotionally charged—a balance between structure and sensuality. In conversation, she speaks about tailor-made solutions beyond short-lived trends, the transformative power of materials, and why sustainable design ultimately means one thing above all: relevance over time.
Your designs often combine clear lines with a warm feeling of home. How would you describe your personal design philosophy in one sentence—and how does it appear in your projects?
My design philosophy is to create spaces that surprise, inspire, and create a real wow moment—without losing depth. Clear lines provide the architectural foundation, while colors, materials, and bespoke details add emotion and character. This creates interiors that not only function but become an experience.
Many people want spaces that are both functional and emotionally engaging. How do you approach a new project to make the personality and needs of the people behind the space visible?
It always begins with an intensive exchange. We ask many questions, listen carefully, and try to understand how people live, work, and want to feel in a space. From these conversations, an individual concept emerges—one that expresses personality, not loudly, but through details, materials, and a clear design attitude.
Materials, textures, and light play a major role in your work. Is there one element—such as a specific material or lighting technique—that you particularly love because it can instantly transform a space?
I love exciting materials that immediately capture attention and give a space depth—such as textured natural stones, distinctive veneers, or expressive fabrics. Combined with carefully directed lighting and a well-designed lighting atmosphere, contrasts and highlights emerge that make a room feel alive and give it a strong identity.
Interior Design 2026: Which trends do you see today that go beyond pure aesthetics and will truly shape the way we live?
I believe less in short-term trends and more in a new mindset in design. People want spaces that feel individual, function flexibly, and last for the long term. Bespoke solutions, high-quality materials, and a stronger focus on well-being are becoming increasingly important. For me, sustainability mainly means creating things that are meant to stay—both emotionally and in terms of quality.
If you could design a space that had no practical function at all, but was meant only to evoke a feeling—what would that room look like and what emotion would you want it to create?
I would design a sensual space that plays with colors, textures, and light—perhaps with strong material contrasts, soft shapes, and an unexpected element you wouldn’t anticipate. The emotion would be wonder: a place that inspires, energizes, and awakens the senses.
How would you describe your interior style in three words?
Bold. Bespoke. Unique.