
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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Wait, All Frothed Milk Isn't the Same? These Are the Methods for Different Coffee Types, and the Piece of Kit I'd Always Choose as an Ex-Barista
Do you like hot lattes or frothy iced drinks? The right milk frothing technique depends on your choice of coffee
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Please, No More 'Builder Beige' — Discover the Most Outdated Exterior Paint Colors in 2025
It's the very first impression of your home, so don't settle for "formulaic palettes" on your exterior. Choose these colors instead
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Stop, There's a Difference Between a 'Turntable' and 'Record Player'? Here's Why They're Not the Same Thing, and Which You Should Get
Whether you're a vinyl connoisseur or an amateur with analog music, this titbit was a tiny bit of a revelation to me in my search for great analogue sound
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Making Your Garden Look Like a Designer 'Beach Club' Is the Trend of the Summer — This Is the Furniture That Will Help You Get the Look
True beach club-style is about more than just loungers by the pool. Here's how to blend comfort and color with five-star style
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21 Expensive-Looking Chrome Home Accessories That Will Instantly Make Your Home Feel More 2025
Adding a little bit of cool chrome is still the hottest design trick in the book
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Wait, This Expensive-Looking Pergola From IKEA Costs Way Less Than I Thought It Would — And It's Not in Basic 'Garden Gray'
A shady, stylish shelter transforms a garden into a room, but high prices can put you off. Not in this case, though
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Forget Color Drenching, 'Color Capping' Is the New Way to Decorate That Adds 'Dimension' and Can Make a Room Feel Bigger
Benjamin Moore's color expert, Helen Shaw, breaks down how to achieve the almost-ombré effect you're about to see in rooms everywhere
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Don't Let These Outdated Rug Colors Drag Down Your Interiors in 2025 — Designers Say They Feel "Tired"
I asked designers for the most dated rug colors that are out of style in 2025, and the hot hues to replace them with this year instead
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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The Tiled Headboard Trend Is Entirely Unexpected, Inherently Cool, and Very 2025
With spaces becoming increasingly personalized, tiled headboards embrace the unexpected by bringing a moment of color and texture
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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3 'Rich' Color Combinations to Borrow That Will Make Your Home Look the Most Expensive It Ever Has
You may love sophisticated and heavily saturated colors, but they're not always so easy to layer together — here's how to do it
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ICYMI: 10 New Homewares Collections That Launched in July That Were Deserving of the Hype
Color, personality, and artistry took over this month. Here are the new collections I can't stop thinking about
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This IKEA Line Is Like Shopping at an Artisan Market — And Its Latest Launch Might Be the Best Yet
Employing storied techniques passed down through generations, this year's collection is about uniting through social gathering
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3 Classic Color Palettes That I'm Betting Will Feel Just as Current in 100 Years' Time
The quiet adaptability of familiar favorites like sage green and charcoal gray ensures these classic colors will last well beyond trend cycles
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Wait, How Am I Only Just Learning About the 'Four-Inch Seating Rule' for Living Rooms? Expert's Say It's Key to Fostering Calm and Conversation
A sofa expert explains how the four-inch seating rule for sofas can help curate living spaces that feel calmer and more comfortable
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Sorry Sheds, but the 'Outdoor Closet' Is the Best-Looking Way to Do Storage in Gardens — Even If They're Tiny
Smaller and more practical than a shed but with unbeatable style — what more could you ask for from your garden storage this summer?
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Tossing Up Between a Tufted vs Flat-Woven Rug? Here's the Difference, and Which Is Cooler for Homes in 2025
Factors like durability, material, and construction all contribute to finding the rug that is right for your space
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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4 Important Lighting Rules to Learn Before You Change Lights in Any Room of Your Home
From the prep and planning stage to styling your lighting expertly in your home, I've asked the experts for their best tips and tricks
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Sorry, but It's 2025 — These Interior Design Rules Too Many People Still Swear By Are Outdated and Should Be Ignored
From symmetric rooms to relying too much on neutrals, these are the design rules we're breaking in 2025, and designers are backing us up
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Wait, People Are Already Looking for Halloween Decorations? It Might Have Something To Do With This New Anthropologie Collab
Things are getting a little more 19th-century gothic at Anthropologie this Autumn, and I must say, I'm into it
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Here's How to Coordinate Paint Colors Throughout Your Home, so That It Looks Cohesive, Curated, but Still Creative
A home's color palette doesn't need to be rigid, but it should be planned
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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21 Pieces to Add Straight to Your Shopping Cart If You Love Scandinavian-Inspired Decor
I've scoured the internet to find the most 'curated cool' pieces that will instantly elevate your interiors
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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I've Worked Out Where to Buy Rugs That Look Designer (but Aren't Necessarily Priced That Way)
Finding the right rug is a big decision, requiring a keen eye and a bit of research (and you'll find both here)
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4 Outdated Color Rules to Ditch in 2025 — These Ideas Are Holding You Back From Decorating Your Home in the Best Way
Once seen as the key, could these outdated color rules now be limiting your creativity? When it comes to color, designers say not to do what you're told — and instead, be bold
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Checkered Rugs Are Still Everywhere, Sure, but This is How You Do Them in 2025
A bold checkerboard will always be timeless, but plaid is how the design-forward are giving the popular pattern a modern twist
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