
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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5 Butter Yellow Paints That Designers Swear By — So You Can Get This Trending Color on Your Walls With Confidence
Butter yellow is everywhere, but picking a paint shade can be a big commitment. To help, we asked designers to share their favorite shades
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Is Crown Molding Out of Style? Designers Agree, but There's a Secret to Making It Feel More Modern
The decorative design detail certainly still has style, but does it belong in more contemporary homes? Here, designers break it down
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7 Vinyl Storage Ideas That Show Off Your Collection to Its Very Best
Record collections take time and effort to build, so your storage should be given the same amount of attention. Here are 6 stylish ideas to get you started
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Having Mismatched Dining Chairs is the New Telltale Sign of Serious Style — Here's How to Make It Look Intentional
Once considered a sign of a lack of care, a dining room table with different chairs now screams ultimate curation... if you can do it right, that is
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What's the Actual Difference Between Antique vs Vintage vs Retro?
Though commonly confused, these styles are actually quite different. Here, an expert explains how age and aesthetic play a role in identifying a piece
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This Bistro-Style Detail Is the Most Charming Way to Elevate Your Dining Table, and Hosting Game, This Season
Get your dinner party plans ready, embroidered tablecloths are bringing personality back to your tablescape, and here's where to shop the look
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I'm Sorry, But You Need to Know About 'Advancing and Receding Colors' If You Want to Get Your Home's Decorating Scheme Right
While some colors tend to pop and reach forward in a room, others draw back. Here, a color expert helps define these palettes and how to use them
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Chrome Decor is the Secret to All the Coolest Interiors in 2025 — Here's Why
Have you been eyeing a chrome candle holder or side table to complete your room's look? This is your sign to embrace the shiny, chic material
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Where Should The White Lotus Season Four Be Filmed? We've Done the Research and Have Narrowed Down the Options
Now that the third season has wrapped, the anticipation of what's in store for the next season begins... and more importantly, its location
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5 Things You Should Never Buy From a Thrift Store, According to People Who Know About Antiques
It may look like treasure, but it may also just be trash. Here is how to know what to avoid while thrifting, and what to look for instead
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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The Best Rechargeable Lamps Have No Cords, but Loads of Style
Want a lamp to style on your kitchen counter, on your bookshelf, or even in your garden? These portable, pretty, and plug-free lamps are the answer
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5 Unexpected but Seriously Stylish Spring Color Palettes to Shake Up the Season — "It's Pastel, but Punchy"
Spring color palettes are notorious for their use of pretty pastels, but that doesn't mean they have to lack variation
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5 Problems With Painting Your Walls White That No-One Ever Talks About (Until Now)
White is the easiest neutral to work with...right? Interior designers explain why this shade is actually more complex than it may seem
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This Colorful Trick Is How Cool People Frame Their Pictures These Days
The "Unique Framing" trend is less about the picture itself, and more about how you place it within the frame
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The "Red Table" Trick Is the Easiest and Most Expensive-Looking Trend to Hit 2025 So Far
A red dining table makes a seriously stylish statement; the beloved pop of red trend just got an bold and expensive-looking upgrade
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These New 'Sensory-Conscious' Paint Colors Have a Secret Undertone That Makes Your Home Feel So Much Calmer
Graham & Brown and The Sensory Home have teamed up to deliver a range of colors that are soft in saturation and create calm, secure, and balanced rooms
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Forget Tomato Girl Summer — This Season, We're in for an 'Olive Girl Spring'
From olive-shaped candles to olive-embroidered placemats, all the chicest tables are donning martini olive decor
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Everyone's Going Crazy for This One New Shade From Farrow & Ball Online — So What's the Big Deal With 'Scallop'?
It's a classic beige, but with a hint of blush — and it's the shade we're expecting to see in every minimalist's home this year
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Spotted in the Coolest Bathrooms of the Moment — This Colorful-but-Divisive Trend Is the Idea You'll Either Love or Hate
See you later, sterile white. This playful plumbing trend is bringing color back to our bathrooms in an utterly unexpected way
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Before You Splurge on Expensive Built-Ins, Consider This Designer-Loved Mini Shelf Trend That "Elevates the Ordinary"
Be it a bedside, bathroom, or bar these mini shelves offer a stylish solution for any area that needs a little extra room for all your favorite things
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Should Your Carpet Be A Darker Color Than Your Walls? How to Make This Bold Look Work
Not every room can get away with a carpet that is darker than the walls; Designers share when and where this combination works best
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5 Decor Items You Need to Remove From Your Living Room — Designers Say They're Dating Your Space
There are certain objects that might be seriously letting your living room down. Here's what designers say to remove, and what to replace them with
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70s Color Palettes That Work for 2025 — 4 Designer-Approved Color 'Recipes' That Feel Modern Enough for Homes Today
It's time to bring out your paisley print and disco shoes — the golden yellows, olive greens, and deep purples of 70s color palettes are making a comeback
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"Timelessly Elegant and Full of Personality" — Moiré Fabric Embraces a Daring Duality in Interiors
Whether you'd describe yourself as a maximalist or someone who loves a traditional interior, this centuries-old fabric is making an undeniable style revival
By Olivia Wolfe Published