
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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Finally, a Fan That Looks So Good You Won't Want to Hide It Away When It's Hot
Going bladeless might be the answer to having a fan that both cools you down and looks stylish in your room — and I just found the perfect style
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Flat vs Fitted Sheets — Do You *Actually* Need Both?
One is essential to making the bed; the other tends to hotly divide people — where do you stand on the debate?
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Have You Ever Thought How Your Choice of Cup Could Be Changing the Way Your Coffee Tastes? Hint: It's Massively
Color, material, shape, or size — all of these factors matter when it comes to the quality of your morning brew. Here's what the experts have to say
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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5 Design Lessons We Can Learn From Lloyd Wright's Iconic 'Newman Residence'
From exposed brick to chrome details in unexpected places, you bet I'm taking notes from this Hollywood design icon
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I'm Calling It — This £3 Styling Trick Is the Biggest Hosting Game-Changer for Garden Parties This Summer
Don't let the wine glass and snack plate balancing act keep you from enjoying the dinner party; this clever clip adds effortless ease to outdoor entertaining
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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I Know the Exact Plates Used in The Bear — Here's Who Makes Them for the Show (and a Long List of Other World-Class Restaurants)
To coincide with the release of the fourth season of the show, ceramist Jono Pandolfi has launched four new colorways of professional-quality plates
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I Just Found the Perfect Resort-Inspired Garden Parasol That Costs a Fraction of a Similar One From Anthropologie
Why travel when you can turn your garden into your favorite seaside resort for just £25
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I Tried This Trick to Keep Breezy Curtains in Place When the Weather's Hot
Summer weather and no AC bring on a whole onslaught of new problems, but don't let your curtain placement be one of them — try this simple and affordable hack
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Is the Heatwave Keeping You From Enjoying Your Garden? Reflective Decor Could Help
Garden furniture experts explain why incorporating reflective surfaces in your outdoor space is the key to an oasis that stays cool all season long
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More Bedding Layers in Hot Weather? It May Be Extra, But in a Heatwave This Bed Styling Trick Can Be a Cooling Saviour
The struggle of keeping a top sheet tucked in is real, but experts share that it may be a struggle worth enduring, especially during the summer heat
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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What Comes First, the Sofa or the Rug? Designers Say the Decision Can Make or Break a Space, but the Answer Changes With the Room
Are you looking for an accent piece or a grounding neutral? Design experts say that knowing your room can help when starting from a blank slate
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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What to Buy for a Boho Garden — The Outdoor Furniture and Decor Edit to Recreate This Style
Pinterest says boho gardens are having a revival in 2025, so we've given the style a refreshed and totally resort-worthy look
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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4 Things Our Editors Would Never Buy From IKEA (and 4 Things They Regularly Do)
There is plenty of choice when it comes to shopping at IKEA, so how do you decipher what to add to your cart, and what to hold back on?
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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How Much Does It Cost to Paint a Room? Experts Reveal the Details, Decisions, and Design Elements to Consider
Though it's considered the quickest way to make over a space, is it the cheapest? Well, that depends...
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Jo Malone Just Launched This Interiors Collab so You Can Match Your Luxury Candles to Your Color Scheme
Learn how to layer the senses perfectly with curated paint, paper, and candle combinations from the experts
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From Planter to Ottoman, This DIYer Made a Luxe-Looking Coffee Table From IKEA's Outdoor Flower Box
From garden decor to chic hidden storage for your interior, this unlikely transformation yields an incredibly design-forward result
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What Is Eco Paint? Plus Where to Buy This Environmental Alternative
Ditch the guilty conscience and go green; eco paint is the environmental alternative, promising a happier and healthier base for your interiors
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What Is the Difference Between Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern? Here's What Characterizes Each of These Iconic Design Styles
The two design styles have become the backbone of contemporary interiors, which is why understanding the similarities and differences is important
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Ever Wondered What Pillow Your Favorite Hotel Uses? Well, We Asked 3 London Institutions
From pillowcase type to material and color, three luxury hotels reveal their pillow secrets, so you can indulge in an expensive sleep, even post-holiday
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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We Already Know the Color That's Going to Have 2027 in a Chokehold — Now's Your Chance to Beat the Trend
This cobalt blue-reminiscent color is set to be the *it* shade of 2027, but we've asked designers how to best bring it into our interiors for right now
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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These Four New Made-to-Order Sofas Look Super High-End — You'll Never Guess Where They're From
Inspired by trending design styles like Scandinavian minimalism and the 70s aesthetic, these sofas bring designer good looks to the high street
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Designers' Reveal the Biggest Pattern Trends for 2025, and It's Shaping Up to Be a Return to the Classics
From polka dots to leopard prints, these six patterns are the ones designers are decorating with in 2025
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Are These the 'Most Controversial' Pillowcases? 4 Styles That Divide the Crowd, and Whether Design Experts Would Actually Use Them
Zip closure pillows, envelope back, or lace embroidered — no pillow is safe in this round-up of the most hotly-debated pillowcase styles
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Too Much Tech Sometimes Scares Me, but These AI-Powered Coffee Machines Actually Sound Quite Cool
From facial recognition technology to simply data-storing your coffee order, could these high-tech coffee machines be the baristas of the future?
By Olivia Wolfe Published