
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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Why Everyone's Going 'Long and Low' With Their Furniture — The Trend Creates a "Beautiful, Calm Dialogue of Shared Planes"
Whether through cabinetry, bench seats, or sectionals, long and low furniture marries form and function
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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3 Curtain Mistakes That Are Making Your Room Feel Smaller — Pitfalls to Avoid, and What to Do Instead
Fabric materials, the right color, whether your curtains touches the ground or not — these essential elements can make or break your drapery
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Is This Wall-Mounted Dining Table from H&M the New Way to Do Apartment Dining?
These once-dated designs are making a stylish comeback, and I am deeming them the new necessity for making the most of small spaces
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Do Pink and Green Go Together in Interiors? A Professional Color Consultant's Verdict
How to make pink and green color combinations work for more contemporary interior schemes
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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I Want to Paint a North-Facing Room Blue, but Is It a Good Idea? When You Can, and When You Absolutely Shouldn't
With a bit of planning and preparation, even the darkest of rooms can become a beautiful home for both light and dark shades of blue
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Modern vs Contemporary Design — Is There Actually a Difference? Interior Designers Outline These Two Styles
Though the two terms appear to be synonyms with one another, in interior design they refer to quite different styles
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Designers Say These 3 Living Room Colors Are Going Out of Style in 2025
Before you begin your living room renovation, you may want to consider what colors are better left in the past
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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How to Decorate With Farrow and Ball's 'Railings' — The Secret to Making This Classic Paint Color Work in Your Home
Not quite black, not quite blue, the beauty of this paint shade lies in a refined middle ground. But how should you use it in your rooms?
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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How to Decorate With Animal Print in a 2025-Friendly Way — And Not Have It Feel Tacky
Are you more of a cheetah print person? Or have you recently been persuaded by the cow prints of the western resurgence? Let's unpack.
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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3 Times You Should Never Paint a Room Blue, According to a Designer — "Sometimes, It's Harder to Work Around"
Though widely beloved, blue is not always best when it comes to your walls. Here's when not to choose it for a room
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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5 Popular Design Trends Designers Would Never Put in Their Own Homes
It is not always easy to find the right style for your home. Designers share which trends they won't be joining and what to look for instead
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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This 'Modular' Outdoor Bench Is a Genius Idea for a Small Garden — Especially If You Want to Entertain Outside
A single bench may be all you have room for, but it's not ideal for hosting guests outside. This budget-friendly design from Habitat, however, solves that problem
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Here's How to Create a Foyer in an Open Living Room (Or At Least Mimic the Look and Feel of One)
No small space left behind — these designer tips and tricks will help you create the sense of arrival into your home, no matter the shape of your space
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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This 'Cosmic' Color Palette Is the Decorating Trend You Should Be Doing Right Now If You Like Dark, Moody Rooms
From navy blues and plum purples to vivid pops of bright white or light yellow — these saturated palettes look to the stars for inspiration
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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'Black-Orange' Is the Velvety, Moody Color We Think Might Replace Neutrals in the Most Expensive-Looking Homes
Not quite brown, but not typically orange, this rich, velvety in-between shade pushes the boundaries of color
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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My 'Brooch' Theory Is the Secret to Expensive-Looking, Fashionable Rooms in 2025 — I Swear by It
Much like how a brooch adds a little 'wow factor' to an outfit, so too does this piece of statement decor to an otherwise lacking living room wall
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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4 Times Designers Say You Definitely Shouldn't Paint Your Walls and Ceiling in the Same Color
Though spaces washed all in one color are certainly popular right now, it could be throwing off your entire room's aesthetic
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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What Is the Difference Between Art Nouveau and Art Deco? Here's How to Distinguish the 20th-Century Design Movements
Though the may share a similar name and era, the two design styles have varying distinguishable elements
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Appliance, or Art? How the Coffee Maker Has Become the New Sculpture for the Design-Obsessed
Art enthusiasts and coffee connoisseurs rejoice; this trend is the whimsical upgrade your morning routine has been waiting for
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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What Is Eco Brutalism? The Exciting Design Style That Clashes Concrete With Nature
This biophilic iteration of the classic design style reaches further into Brutalism's environmental roots
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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This Genius 'Balcony Table' Will Make Taking Your Breakfast Outside All You Want to Do, Even on the Tiniest Balcony
Proof that your "too-small-for-anything-balcony" can be the perfect spot for dining al fresco
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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This Moody Dark Blue From Benjamin Moore Is the Wall Color People with Timeless Taste Pick
The best-selling shade is a staple for anyone hoping to achieve a classic yet charming interior aesthetic
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Mixing Marbles Is the Emerging Tell That You've Got Style Confidence — It's the Daring Move for a Design-Forward Home
Bold, eclectic, and a little bit clashing, this trend for using stone in new and creative ways proves the more marble the merrier
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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5 Pieces of Decor You Need to Remove From Your Kitchen Today — "They're Bulky and Eyesores," Say Designers
There are certain things that might be seriously letting your kitchen down. Here's what designers say to remove, and what to replace them with
By Olivia Wolfe Published