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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'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
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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
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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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, Art Deco 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
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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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
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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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
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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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
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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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?
By Olivia Wolfe Published