
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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You Can't Make Great-Tasting Coffee With a Dirty Machine — This (Totally Giftable) Gadget Might Just Be the Coolest Way to Keep Things CleanWith the Victorinox x La Marzocco Barista Tool in your pocket, you'll have everything you need for a squeaky-clean machine
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Introducing 'Soft Minimalism' — The Interior Design Style Bringing Warmth Back to Sleek, Streamlined SpacesIt's the new wave of minimalist design that kicks the notoriously sterile aesthetic for something more livable
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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The Year's Not Over Yet! There Are Still Plenty of New Homeware Releases Worth Knowing About — Here Are My FavoritesIn need of a last-minute gift? Or a piece that will bring your tablescape together? This stylish edit has you covered
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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"Help, My White Walls Look Blue" — Here's Why It's Happening, and How to Fix This Common ProblemWhite paint is never just white paint; there are endless undertones that can affect the way it appears on your wall
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The "Superior Method" to Brewing Coffee? This Is What a Moka Pot Actually Is, and Why I'm Buying a Beautiful One for Any of My Coffee-Drinking FriendsIf you want to take your coffee routine back to the basics, then a Moka pot might just be the appliance for you
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6 Wonderful, Whimsical, and Slightly Weird Things to Hang on Your Walls That Are Way More Interesting Than ArtFrom sconce lights to vintage collectables, if you're struggling to figure out what to hang on your wall, I've got ideas
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3 Places Designers Would Never, Ever Hang Wallpaper in a Home — It's a Bad Idea for Practical Reasons, They SayBefore you plaster a bold new print on the wall, be sure you're hanging your paper in a place that works
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Okay, I'm Hooked — 24 Stylish Stands That Make a Statement Out of Storage, and Me, Secretly Excited for Coat SeasonNo more piling the coats on the back of the door, let them hang where they can be admired; stand and all
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Every Important Color of the Year Announcement for 2026 So Far — And What It Says About Our Interiors Over the Next YearDeep burgundies take the lead with soothing yet saturated teals and caramels following closely behind (oh, and white)
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4 Places You Should Never, Ever Hang a Mirror in Your Home — On Careful Reflection by Interior DesignersMirrors contribute both form and function to a space, but when misplaced, they can end up distracting rather than elevating
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I've Just Discovered 'Lampshade Diffuser Discs' Are a Thing, and Now I Want Them for Every Fixture in My HomeI need my lamp light at its full potential, and this clever gadget is a god-send
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3 Christmas Tree Styling Mistakes I Really, Really Want You to Know Before You Start Decorating This YearHave you sat back and relaxed, but feel like something's still not quite right? Here's how to fix what might have gone wrong
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I Asked 9 Interior Designers: 'What Are You Asking for for Christmas?' Their Answers Are the Most Stylish Gift InspirationFrom pens and posh paper journals to chic serve-ware and excellent egg holders, these are the designer-approved gifts to give your design-forward friend
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Honestly, Meghan Markle's Christmas Tree Bored Me a Bit, but I Will Be Stealing Her Simple Trick for Making Ornaments Really SparkleJust as with the overall theme of her show, Meghan's tree is a testament to the tried and true ways of holiday decorating
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This Timeless 'Sugary' Brown Color Is the New Neutral We're Crushing on for Rooms That Feel Understated, yet EnergeticWe are still obsessed with brown, but this December, we're honing in on more caramel tones that bring warmth
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The Designer of This Victorian Home Wanted Its Entertaining Space to Feel Like a 'Private Dining Room' in a Restaurant — Here's How It Turned OutFrom the color palette to the mix of textures, this space brings retro design to the modern age
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Okay, I Just Found 5 Alternatives to IKEA's Best-Selling LYCKSELE LÖVÅS Sofa Bed That Score Way More on StyleJust because it's not your main guest bed doesn't mean your sleeper sofa should lack in form
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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ICYMI, There Was Lots of Lovely Homeware Releases in November — Here Are the Top 10 I Really Don't Want You to Miss Out onFrom designer collaborations to luxury glassware drops, these are the must-haves and musings that this month had to offer
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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I Gave Breville's Barista Sense Espresso Machine Such a High Score in Its Review, Because It Makes Great Coffee With Possibly the Most Consistently Perfect Steamed MilkI love a cup of coffee that tastes good and is easy to make, so naturally I had to find out if this machine could hold its own
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12 Gifts to Buy the Most Organized Person You Know — Beautiful Planners, Storage, and More for Type A PersonalitiesIf you know someone whose home is organized to within an inch of its life, these design-y gifts are sure to go down a storm
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The Idea of Jersey Bedding Made Me Hesitant Initially, but Then I Tried Cozy Earth's Bamboo Jersey Sheets — And, Wow, I'm a ConvertThey're soft, bouncy, and have just enough weight to give your bed that elevated, cozy feel — here's how I rate Cozy Earth's Bamboo Jersey bedding
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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I Gave KitchenAid's Semi-Automatic Coffee Machine a Nearly Perfect Score in Its Test — And It's Even Converted My Instant Coffee-Loving Boyfriend to Better EspressoA good coffee is only as good as your espresso machine. Does this one have the features to make it worth the counterspace? Our coffee writer, and former barista, gives her verdict
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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M&S Just Launched This Neon Christmas Light That Brings Some Serious Cool Factor to Your Decorating This YearChristmas lights that can stay up year-round? I'm sold
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I've Searched Everywhere, and These Are the Coolest and Most Artful Tree Toppers at the Very Top of My List This ChristmasTraditional is great and all, but a little color, sparkle, and whimsy on your Christmas tree? Now that's fun
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