Olivia Wolfe
Olivia Wolfe is a Design Writer at Livingetc with a Masters Degree in Arts and Lifestyle Journalism at the University of the Arts London, London College of Communication. She has always loved every form of creative arts, be it writing, painting, fashion, or design.
Olivia obtained her Undergraduate degree (BA) in Journalism at the University of Colorado, Boulder with a Minor degree in Fine Art. Eager to hone her skills as a cultural journalist, she moved from the United States to London to be in a city engulfed in creativity. These opportunities landed her roles working on small multimedia publications, and writing for women lifestyle magazines.
Growing up, many of the women in Olivia's life valued the importance of a well-decorated home. She can remember her grandmother taking her antique shopping when she was just a little girl. So it is no surprise that this influence led her to a career working in the Interiors section of Livingetc.
Although Olivia's primary interests of course involve writing and interacting with the arts, she has also spent much of her life invested in environmental studies. Olivia grew up near the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina, where she would spend her summers backpacking and hiking through the hardwood forests. During her undergraduate degree, she studied Environmental Studies and Environmental Justice Journalism and is still passionate about this today.
In her free time, Olivia delves into all things art and culture, including arranging and rearranging the decor and furniture around her house. She loves to stay on top of the latest activities the city has to offer, so she has perfectly curated her social media content to promote the latest West End play or find the most aesthetic and tasty new wine bar in East London. Though when having a night in, Olivia can be found working on her latest oil painting while a shuffle through her long list of very specific Spotify playlists.
Latest articles by Olivia Wolfe
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October Brought a Lot of Elevated, Cozy, and Stylish Homeware Releases — Here's 10 You Don't Want to MissICYMI: last month had a lot of great releases in the design world
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IKEA Just Launched This New Idea That Makes It Easier to Work From Your Sofa — But Is It Good for You?One of the main benefits of working from home is the freedom to move between spaces, but posture and practicality is still essential for productivity
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The Secret to This East Village Apartment's Creative Energy? Grit, and Never Feeling "Too Overly Polished or Pristine"Inspired by the city around it, this remodel expertly blends historical influences and contemporary design
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This Type of Lighting Can Make Your Paint Color Look ‘Wrong’ at Night — And What You Need to Do to Fix ItWhen the sun goes down, you need to be mindful of certain lighting that can change how your paint color looks, and not for the better
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Put This Zesty Color in Your Blue Room, and It'll Change Everything, Says a Color ExpertThere's never been a more dynamic color duo than one with cleverly contrasting cool and warm tones
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The Coolest Interior Designers in Paris Will Make You Rethink This 'Retro' Trend"Lacquered surfaces never look quite the same as the light and viewing angle change", giving your home endless life and personality
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Art Deco Swimming Pools, 1960s Japanese Love Hotels, and Space-Age Style Inspired the Interiors of This Former Garage, Now Family Home in ParisJust because you are building a family home, doesn't mean you have to compromise on good design — here's a masterclass on how to achieve both
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Our Little Black Book of Where to Buy Rugs That Look Expensive (Even When They're Not Priced That Way)Since finding the right rug is a big decision, we put some keen eyes and hours of research into the task
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Before, It Was Your Standard Developer's Loft Conversion — After, It's a Hotel-Worthy Bedroom 'Suite' With a Ceiling Detail You'll Want to StealBetween the design details and fabulous decor, this secondary bedroom becomes a stunning suite that's more than just a sleep space — it's a retreat
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Forget Art Deco, This Apartment in Vienna Shows Art Nouveau Is the Influence to Steal for a Home That Feels Elegant"I was inspired by Vienna and its rich architectural and cultural heritage, and used that as a starting point to create a new story through contemporary pieces"
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Corner Sofas Can Make a Living Room Feel "Rigid" — But This ‘Bean-Shaped’ Seat Is the Softer, More Welcoming Option, Says a DesignerA subtle curve in your sectional creates a "sense of continuity, allowing the different elements to connect naturally rather than feeling separate or rigid"
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5 Rug-and-Sofa Color Combinations That Just Work — Follow These Pairings If You’re Stuck for Inspiration for Your RoomThese pairings create dependable color palettes that you can build a room around
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9 of the Biggest, Best, and Most Beautiful News Headlines You Don't Want to Miss From the Interior Design World This SeptemberIt's officially autumn, and our favorite homeware brands and designers have been *very* busy gearing up for the season ahead
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IKEA Just Launched a ‘Candle Chandelier’ — This Is Why They’re the Underrated Styling Trick for Atmospheric Autumn Tables, Says a StylistBecause nothing beats the flicker of candlelight during cozy dinner parties
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Most Scandinavian Homes Never, Ever Have High Headboards — Here's Why, According to a Danish DesignerThis simple change gives the bedroom a more open, restful feeling, and you may just want to style the home room around it
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Can't Commit to a Rug? West Elm's Brand-New Reversible Design Means You Don't Really Have toTwo designs for the price of one? Now that's clever
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5 Unexpected Color Combinations I'm Stealing From Little Greene's 27 New Paint Shades — From Teal and Tangerine, to Olive and Poppy RedStriking teals next to warm oranges, bold yellows with rich purples, and soft pinks next to delicious browns — the pairs are unexpected, yet exceptionally stylish
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Introverts Need Different Homes — Designers Reveal 6 Things You Should Adapt for a House That Fuels You"There is something particularly lovely about creating an interior that feels personal, layered, and slightly removed from the outside world"
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12 Actually Beautiful Coffee Drippers That Make Perfect Gifts for the Well-Caffeinated in Your LifeThey are affordable, easy to use, and will look stylish while making your morning cup or just sitting on your shelf — what's not to love?
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Your Color-Drenched Room Isn't Working — But This Is the Small Change Designers Would Make to Fix ItColor drenching is a fabulous painting technique when done well, but "get it wrong, and drenching can feel overwhelming and claustrophobic"
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4 Designer-Approved Ideas to Follow If Your Bed Takes Up Almost the Entire Bedroom — To Maximize Space and Style, No Heavy Renovations RequiredYou don't have to sacrifice a bigger bed size just because you have a small bedroom — these ideas maximize style and functionality
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This New Italian-Designed Sofa Looks Like You're Relaxing Back Into a Pile of Cushions — Setting the Trend for Elevated, Structured, and Sculptural SeatingThis modern design icon for the outdoors has been reinvented for inside the home, and it just makes so much sense
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'Analog Coffee' Is Having a Moment — I Made the Switch to a Stovetop Milk Steamer, Here's What It Taught Me About the Ritual of a Good LatteQuality manual accessories not only elevate the quality of your coffee, but they give you a chance to make your mornings slower and more intentional
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This Design From the New Ruggable x Anthropologie Collab Is So Good I'm Tempted to Hang It on My Wall InsteadIt brings that Western, free-spirited aesthetic without feeling over-the-top — basically, I'm already planning where to style this piece in my home
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