
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 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
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9 Super-Creative Arched Doorway Ideas That Will Make Your Transitional Spaces the Star of Your Home
Bring awkward in-between spaces to life one arched doorway at a time. Here are some designer-approved ideas to inspire you
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Is This the Most Expensive-Looking Color? Meet 'Phthalo Green', the New It Hue for Decorating Luxuriously
A touch of this elegant jewel-tone is all a space needs to ooze taste
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5 Objects Our Editors Say That Every Living Room Should Have to Make It Way More Expensive-Looking
Whether a statement lamp, a specific style of throw pillow, or a clever catchall, the Livingetc team spills their 'must haves' for a design-forward space
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Sometimes the Smallest Detail in Your Kitchen Makes the Biggest Impact, and This Colorful Cabinet Pull Trend Proves It
Consider your choice of pulls, handles, and knobs like the jewelry of the kitchen — they can make or break the entire look
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Introducing the 'New Deco' — 100 Years on, This Style Has a Whole New Decorating Rulebook
'New Deco' has elements of the style we know and love, but with a modernized color palette and whole new rulebook — here's what you need to know
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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There Is Something So "Ethereal" About the Color Cyan — Designers Break Down Why That Is, and How to Use It
While most of us will instantly think to empty printer ink cartridges, there is so much more to this bright, light blue
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We Found the 'Deflated Decor' You're Seeing in All the Coolest Homes Right Now, But Didn't Know Where to Buy
What happens when metal meets an air pump? You get these mind-defying objects
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This Designer Made 100 Mugs in 100 Days, and Discovered the Secret to the Perfect Coffee Cup Along the Way
New York City-based artist shares the story of how she made 100 mugs in 100 days and how it made her an expert on choosing the best mug to drink from
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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What Color Is Indigo? Turns Out There's Some Heated Debate Around This In-Between Shade
Is it purple, blue, or something completely different? Color experts and designers help us define the confusing color, and share how to style it
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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"It's Wonderful Chaos" — How Mad About the Boy's Set Designers Captured Bridget Jones' Style in Her New Home
Bridget may be mad about the boy, but here at Livingetc, we're mad about her house. Here are the design details to watch out for
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Introducing 'Pattern Sprinkling' — The Cool (and Fool-Proof) New Way to Use Prints in Your Home
If you love a moment of pattern in your home, but are intimidated to go full on print overload, this is the subtle way to show your more maximalist side
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Colorful Wood Stains Are the New Way Cool People Are Doing Color in Their Kitchen
Still honoring the texture and grain of your material palette, colorful cabinet stains feel effortlessly design-led
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"Experimental, Futuristic, and Other-Worldly" — There's a Good Reason Space Age Interiors Are at the Fore of Design Right Now
This futuristic interior style is the sleek sister of mid-century modern design; think glossy surfaces, chrome accents, and lamps that would land on Mars
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Kitchens With Terrazzo Countertops Are Making (Another) Comeback — Here's What You Need to Know About Them
Terrazzo surfaces are strange in that they have an aesthetic appeal that is both enduring and trendy — but are they practical?
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Beading Is the Overlooked Interior Detailing That'll Make Your Home Feel Rich
Looking for more style and personality in your interiors? Embellish anything from accent chairs to pendant lighting with this fashion-forward detail
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This 70-Year-Old Coffee Table Design Might Be the Best Piece of Furniture You Can Own If You Love Having Friends Over
A coffee table, side table, and accent piece all in one; this timeless 'pinwheel' design scores on both form and function
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What Color Is Slate? "Moody, Versatile, and Just a Touch Edgy", but Is This Gray-Tone Actually on Trend?
Color experts and interior designs weigh in on how to use this blue-gray color when decorating your home
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Farrow and Ball Are Launching A New Color Collection and The Hues Make Daring Duos
Modeled after everyday items, like aprons and candle snuffers, the new color selection proves mixing and matching your paint palette is as easy as it is stylish
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The Soho Home Season 25 Launch is Full of 70s Aesthetics, Warmth, and Pattern; We Can't Get Enough
From pale pink mushroom lamps to chic, burl wood coffee tables, every piece in the brand's new collection is worth a prominent spot in your home
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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This 'Heritage' Hardware Detail Is the Low-Effort Trick to Make Your Cabinets Look Way More Expensive
You might not have considered a star or half-moon design to adorn your cabinet pulls, but this chic detail elevates both the form and function of your cabinetry
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Skirted Furniture Is the 'Triple Threat' Trend That Used to Read Traditional, But Now Feels Cool and Modern
Ruffles and box pleats are hanging from all the coolest pieces right now, and designers say skirted furniture is here to stay this time — here's why
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What Color is Magenta? How This Berry Hue "Adds Depth, Energy, and Most Importantly, Drama" to Your Home
A little bit pink, a little bit purple, sometimes even red; when styled properly, designers say this "intimidating" shade always pays off
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'Cut-Out' Rugs Are the Emerging Trend That Designers Are Coveting — "They're Natural Conversation Starters"
No more settling for a boring, basic rug in your living room — this unconventional style adds artistry to your floors
By Olivia Wolfe Published