
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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'Comfort-Maxxing' Is All About Making Your Home the Place You Always Want to Spend Time in — Here's How Designers Do It
What is cozy season without a comfortable home to enjoy it in? Here are seven ways to maximize comfort in your space right now
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Benjamin Moore Reveals Its Color of the Year for 2026, Along With a Timelessly Tailored Palette to Match
Just like your favorite blazer, this chocolately-gray-purple shade is designed to be one you'll want to live with for years
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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What Makes a Good Espresso Maker? A (Semi) Geeky Guide to Understanding Which to Buy, and the Best Models We've Reviewed for 2025
Because a fabulous shot of espresso is the golden ticket to quality coffee at home
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I'm a Hard-To-Please Ex-Barista, and These Are the Nespresso Machines That Officially Converted Me From Bean to Capsule
I went to Nespresso's London showroom to see the machines for myself — here are all my thoughts and a curated list of what to shop
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Is It a Lamp? Is It a Speaker? IKEA Has Just Dropped a Bluetooth Speaker Lamp That's Both (and Looks Ridiculously Cool, Too)
Don't let your tech drag your room's design down — this table lamp that doubles as a speaker is contemporary, stylish, and makes setting the mood simple
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Please, Forget Pumpkin Orange — This Is the Subtler, Way More Stylish Autumn Color I'm Seeing Absolutely Everywhere Right Now
Pink for fall? Now that really *is* groundbreaking
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Guess What: You Can Now Get Cold Brew at Home in Just Two Minutes — Here's How Smeg's Brand New Coffee Machine Makes the Magic Happen
You can forget waiting 24 hours for cold brew with Smeg's just-dropped ECF03 Manual Espresso and Cold Brew Coffee Machine
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Psst — Little Greene's Color of the Year Has Been Announced, and It Looks Like Your Home Could Soon Be Officially Pivoting to Purple
The paint and wallpaper brand predicts that the shade set to define 2026 is a moody mix of burgundy and plum purple
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Does Your Home Need a 'Stopgap' Color? This Paint Technique Could Be the Key to a Successful Interior Palette in the Long Run
A lifesaver or a waste of time? Experts weigh up the pros and cons of introducing a stopgap paint color into your project
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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This Color Forecaster Just Introduced Me to an Exciting Color Pairing I'd Never Considered for My Home Before
Interior design with a side of dessert-inspired color? Don't mind if I do
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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So, What's the Big Deal With Memory Foam Sofas — Are They Really More Comfortable?
Because why wouldn't you want a sofa that's made from the same as your mattress?
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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How to Decorate With Sheer Curtains Like a Designer — Ideas That Go Way Beyond Just Putting Them Up Over Your Windows
Sheer curtains aren't anything new, but how and where you use them is getting a much-needed upgrade
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Forget Everything You've Been Told About Traditional Living Room Layouts, and Try This 'Unconventional' Set Up Instead
A spatial planner explains how to perfect this retro-inspired seating arrangement for a living room that oozes main-character energy
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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4 Wall and Sofa Color Combinations That Are a Shortcut for Designing a Really Expensive-Looking Living Room
Luxury isn't limited to a crisp combination of beiges — let these dramatic pairings be the ultimate guide to a more luxe interior
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Graham & Brown Has Revealed Its 2026 Color and Wallpaper of the Year, and The Wall Mural Design Is Seriously Wow
Here is everything you need to know about the brand's color, wallpaper, and mural of the year
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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This Paint Brand's 'Color Edit' for 2026 Is Giving Me Unexpected Inspirations for Color Pairings for My Next Decorating Project
Lick is proving the colors you've known since elementary school are just as fashionable in today's interiors
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Should I Use a Plastic or Wooden Chopping Board? There's a Clear Winner, but Also a Good Reason You Might Want to Keep Both
Yes, wooden cutting boards look better and are better for you, but there are still times plastic wins out during the cooking process
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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So, I Changed My Mind on a Paint Color Halfway Through Decorating My Room — Now What?
Take a deep breath. These paint and color experts explain how to 'fix' a paint color (and it's not as hard as it may seem)
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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'Dirty Neutrals' Might Sound Grubby, but They're the Decorating Trend That Gives Your Lackluster Scheme More of an Atmosphere
Plain beiges and flat grays are getting a much-needed upgrade — these are the murkied, muddied shades to decorate with now
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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The Subtle Detail I'm Seeing Weave Its Way Through All the Hottest Homeware Releases Right Now
From woven bathroom tiles to leather laundry baskets and chunky throws, the basket weave is returning with ravishing vengeance
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Dulux Announces a Trio of Blues as Its Color of the Year for 2026 — They'll "Soothe, Steady, or Excite, Depending on How You Play It"
Blue has been a popular interior color for centuries, but it's far from one note
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3 Rooms It Doesn't Make Sense to Put Blackout Window Treatments in, According to Designers — Especially at This Time of Year
There's a time for restful darkness, and there's a time for letting the light in; here's how to get it right
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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The Art of £3,000 Sheets — What Goes Into the World's Most Expensive Bedding to Justify Its Price Tag?
This luxury bedding brand has me rethinking how much to invest in a good night's sleep
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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What Difference Will Painting My Room White vs Off-White Actually Make? A Warning Against 'Sterile'-Looking Neutrals
One's warm and layered, and the other is a crisp, dependable neutral; here's how to use each in your interior
By Olivia Wolfe Published