Charlotte Olby
Charlotte is style and trends editor at Homes and Gardens, and has been with the team since Christmas 2023. Following a 5 year career in Fashion, she found herself working at many women's glossy magazines including: Grazia, Stylist and Hello as well as freelance styling for one very busy stint. Charlotte was the Interiors Editor at British heritage department store Liberty prior to her role at Homes & Gardens, where she created content for the features hub of the website and worked behind the scenes on the magic-making at Liberty.
Originally from Portsmouth, she loves exploring her new hometown of Haslemere and coming into London for work and play (just don't listen to her moaning about the trains). On the weekends, you'll find her working through the never-ending list of DIY jobs at home - from kitchen fitting to tiling and endless painting. Her personal interior style is ever-evolving, but she mostly admires designers with an eclectic, lived-in feeling that sparks joy like Beata Heuman, Meta Coleman and Studio Ashby.
Latest articles by Charlotte Olby
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12 must-know interior design trends that will be defining our homes in 2025
From color, pattern, and stone drenching to creating pockets of sanctuary, here's what 2025 has in store for interiors
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Sorry pale wood lovers, it might be time to rethink mahogany – here's why designers say it is back on trend and here to stay
Vintage furniture collectors rejoice, designers are weighing in on the return of mahogany
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This designer must-have is now more affordable than ever thanks to Joanna Gaines' Hearth and Hand collection at Target
Stylish, cordless, and budget-friendly – this is the designer-approved lighting your home needs
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Whether you're hosting Valentine's Day for two or Galentine's for a few, these 18 romantic decor picks will help you set the mood
Romantic, stylish, and non-cheesy, elevate your Valentine’s Day with these stylish decor pieces
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Is this the best designer collab of 2025 so far? Meet the layered and romantic vintage-inspired collection from Heidi Caillier and Joon Loloi
This collaboration is the eclectic, mix-and-match collection my home has been crying out for
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After learning this Feng Shui 'rule' on bed placement, I rearranged my bedroom layout and finally got a peaceful night's sleep
I followed this one Feng Shui rule for bedroom layout – and it completely changed the feel of the room
By Charlotte Olby Published
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I spotted this Crate & Barrel piece in a Jeremiah Brent Queer Eye makeover and it's finally convinced me to add it to my basket
Meet the Jeremiah Brent-approved Crate & Barrel piece that stole the show in Queer Eye Season 9
By Charlotte Olby Published
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Welcome in spring with these 18 items from Shea's Cali coastal new drop at McGee & Co. – just be sure to get ahead of the rush
Your spring refresh starts now – shop the best of McGee & Co’s latest drop, curated by our style editor
By Charlotte Olby Published
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13 pantry trends for an organized yet oh-so-stylish design in 2025
Looking to get organized in 2025? We've uncovered the top pantry trends, straight from the experts, to help you nail kitchen bliss
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Manifest a cozy, comforting, and nostalgic Ralph Lauren-inspired home with these 12 aesthetic pieces that scream old money
As timeless as it gets, the Ralph Lauren aesthetic is making a serious comeback in 2025
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It's hard to make wallpaper work in a kitchen – but this stylish, pattern drenched space proves that mixing function and florals is always a good idea
Step inside this calming yet charming London kitchen owned by designer Rita Konig
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10 designer-approved bedroom furniture trends to take note of in 2025
The expert-backed furniture trends to make your bedroom feel luxurious and personal this year
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I’m in the middle of decorating two connecting rooms – here’s how I’m making the two totally different schemes speak to one another
Here's everything I've learned about decorating two adjoining rooms
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9 joyful homeware treats under $50 to help you beat the blues this blue Monday
Take a peek at these feel-good homeware picks to help chase away the January blues
By Charlotte Olby Published
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Is it time to ditch all-white bathrooms? Here's everything I learned when I asked designers about bringing more color into my bathroom
The latest bathroom trends have me questioning my white bathroom fixtures, so I asked designers how to introduce more color
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Is 'Cherry Coded' the unexpected red of 2025? 12 sweet yet chic buys to bring this trending hue into your home
This is the red hue every stylish home needs this year – and it's good enough to eat
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I've searched the whole of the internet to find the perfect ottoman – and this one from Shea McGee's Target collection is perfect AND under $100
I asked the universe for the perfect ottoman and she brought me Shea McGee's Spring collection for Target
By Charlotte Olby Published
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I've just painted my living room in a trending pale blue – here's what Farrow & Ball's color experts recommend I do with the rest of the scheme
Thinking of painting your living room blue? Here's what the experts have to say about creating this stylish scheme
By Charlotte Olby Published
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Is your fireplace looking bare post-holidays? Here are my favorite winter mantel decor finds to help you decorate your now-empty mantel
Say goodbye to post-holiday bare spots with these chic winter mantel accents
By Charlotte Olby Published
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5 interior design icks designers are urging you to leave behind in 2025
Out with the old and in with the new – these are the interior trends designers want you to ditch this year
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How to make your coffee table look more expensive – 5 tips from the professionals
Your step-by-step guide to making your coffee table look effortlessly polished
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What are the Homes & Gardens editors buying in January? 18 buys to update your home for the new year
New year, new space – everything H&G's editors are buying to reset their homes in January
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H&M's new wellness collection is full of pieces to help you take care of yourself from the inside (of your home) and out
Nurture yourself at home with H&M's new stylish self-care essentials
By Charlotte Olby Published
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This is the one lesson I've learned from Jeremiah Brent's approach to decorating after binging Queer Eye Season 9 over the holidays
Queer Eye taught me this one design principle, and it’s changing my home for the better
By Charlotte Olby Published