
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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This Might Be the Best-Looking Coffee Machine There Is — I Reviewed The MORNING Machine to See If Its Functions Are as Brilliant as Its Form
It's sleek, high-tech, and easy to use, but does that make it worth your next purchase? Here is everything you need to know from our ex-barista reviewer
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Lighting Under Your Umbrella Is the Biggest Mood Shifter for Evenings Spent in Your Garden — Here's How to Do It
Whether tight on space or simply lacking in luminosity, this easy and affordable trick will instantly elevate your garden
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ICYMI: 7 Homeware Releases, Launches, and Collabs from August That We Haven't Stopped Thinking About
We're getting ready for cooler, cozier days, but we certainly aren't done with summer's colorful influence
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5 Unexpected Exterior Wall Colors That Will Bring a Dull Garden to Life — And Extend the Feeling of Summer a Little Longer
When it comes to giving your exterior walls a lick of paint, bold is the new black
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The ‘Hidden Hue’ Rule Is Possibly Why Your Neutral Color Scheme Doesn’t Look Right — And It’s So Easy to Fix When You Know How
Matching undertones transforms neutrals from background shades into a beautifully considered palette
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I Identified My Home's 'Confidence Zones' — Now I've Found the Perfect Place for My Most Out-There Decorating Ideas
Pick one of these three spaces and let your imagination run wild
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Sofas, Walls, Lamps... Why Are We Suddenly Drawing on Everything? The Rise of the 'Anti AI' Design Trend
It's pattern play, but with a little more personality
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With No Room for a Drying Rack, This Homeowner Found a Pretty 'Hidden' Washing Line That Actually Complements Her Interior Design
Suddenly, leaving your washing out for days doesn't seem so bad
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This 'Manual' ROK Espresso Maker Might Be Power-Free, but It Holds Up Against Its High-Tech Competitors
It's compact, it's stylish, and it seems easy to use — have I just found replacement for the clunky, high-tech machine taking up too much room on your counter?
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Wait, Why Orange and Turquoise? The Hidden Color Meaning You Might Have Missed Behind Taylor Swift’s Next Album
To quote Taylor: "What if I told you none of this was accidental?"
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Stop! Step Away From the Paintbrush — Here's 4 Things Interior Designers Would Never, Even Paint Around the Home
Just because you *can*, doesn't mean you *should*
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Oh, so This Nature-Inspired Color Rule Is the Reason Your Home's Scheme Isn't Working
Bring the essence of the forest indoors with this calming three-layered color trick
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No More of These, Please — 4 Outdated Window Treatments Designers Don't Want to See You Using Anymore
Because windows deserve the same curated attention that the rest of the house receives
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Design, Debated — Is It Ever Considered Acceptable to Paint Antique Furniture?
You may have big DIY plans, but sometimes a little restraint goes a long way, especially when it comes to paint
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Afraid of Color, but Want to Incorporate More of It in Your Home? Here's How to Get Over Your 'Chromophobia'
A color and design psychology expert shares how she went from gasping at the thought of wearing pink to drenching her wall in it
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Okay, I've Seen the Colors in H&M Home's Autumn Collection, and Now I'm Over the Heat and Officially Ready for the Cozy Season
Plumy purples, chocolatey browns, toasty caramels... bringing a touch of 70s charm to your living room just got easier
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Should Doors and Trim be the Same Color? In 2025, Here's What Designers Are Doing
Gone are the days of strictly matching color schemes — it's time to have fun with the details
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Wait, What? Interior Designers List an Off-White in Their Cheat Sheet of the Best Farrow & Ball Green Paint Colors — Here's Why
Green is way more than just green; there's an art to finding the perfect shade, and these designers have mastered it with these specific colors
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Patchwork is Back, Baby — But This Time It's Way More Refined Than Your Grandma Remembers
In 2025, your home should tell a story, and that's exactly what's bringing patchwork decor back into the interior design algorithm
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Suddenly, Short Curtains Have Got My Attention in the 'Long vs Short Curtain' Debate
When it comes to curtains, a sharp design eye is required to make them feel intentional, not an afterthought
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I've Just Taken Up Home Pickling — So IKEA's Brand New Kitchen Collection Couldn't Have Come at a Better Time
Pickled pears, radishes, and onions — oh my! Get your pickling pantry in order with these surprisingly fashionable accessories
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5 Exterior Paint Mistakes to Avoid If You Don't Want Your House to Become the Worst-Looking on the Street
Sun exposure, poor planning, and even the temperature you paint in can all affect the way paint settles on your home's exterior, and not in a good way
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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21 New-In (but Soon-To-Sell-Out) Homewares That Have Dropped This August
From rattan table lamps to patchwork pillows, this month, home decor is taking a turn towards everything retro, chrome, and perfectly playful
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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I Changed This One Tiny Thing About My Bedding, and Now My Sleep Isn't So Disrupted by 'Slipping' Bed Sheets
So it seems like size *does* matter when it comes to shopping for sheets — here's why
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