
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 worked behind the scenes on the magic-making at Liberty.
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 and Studio Ashby.
Latest articles by Charlotte Olby
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This century-old lakeside home was reimagined to create a connection to the view at every turn – and the moody meets Scandi style echoes it perfectly
Oho Interiors remodels a young family’s Lake Minnetonka home using color, layout, and her signature style to connect every room to the water
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This is the 'un-sexy, behind-the-scenes job' I wish I had done before starting my remodel – if you're renovating, don’t skip these must-know tips for your electrical walk-through
It’s not glamorous or fun, but getting your electrical plan right will transform the way your home works – and feels
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15 bathroom flooring ideas designers always return to
Combining functional materials and timeless style, these are the bathroom flooring ideas to know about
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Does your room feel like a boring white box? This interior designer's 5 easy tips will help you transform it into a personality-packed scheme in no time
The chicest ways to elevate a blank white space, according to an interior designer and viral TikToker
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A shop-owner played matchmaker to bring the team together for this bucolic Connecticut project – the result is a dream home complete with a yoga room
A yoga room, golf simulator, and double laundry – this isn’t your average farmhouse
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Shea McGee declares rich burgundy and deep navy as the must-have colors for 2025 in her new fall collection – every cozy piece is full of story and soul
From vintage-inspired pieces to rich color palettes and a chicken named Rhonda, the McGee & Co. fall drop is not one to miss
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I never thought red would work in my blue living room – until designer Heidi Caillier proved me wrong with this subtle yet totally unexpected color pairing
Muted tones, thoughtful layering, and vintage-inspired details make this unlikely palette feel entirely timeless
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I found the perfect vintage-style lamp at Walmart to give my bedroom the cozy, layered look it was missing – and it looks way more expensive than $40
Get the vintage look for much, much less than the designer original
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From Bookshelf Wealth meets Coastal to Cabin meets Art Deco, these are the best unexpected style combinations designers are using to mix things up in 2025
Elevate your home with these surprising design duos that work better than you’d think
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Designers swear by these 12 clever small bedroom layout ideas to maximize space and style
Create a functional yet beautiful bedroom design that makes the most of your space with these small bedroom layout ideas
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The best kids' room color ideas to help you create a joyful, personality-packed space that they won't outgrow
Paint ideas that will spark joy, imagination, and the sweetest dreams
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My goal for this summer was to make my backyard feel like a Nancy Meyers movie – these are the 6 patio ideas that got me there
These simple upgrades and aesthetic buys gave my outdoor space some Meyers movie magic
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The mission was to 'stay true to the era, but add a healthy dose of casual charm' in this Colonial home that is full of unexpected features – including a kitchen cabinet detail you'll want to copy
This home had formal bones – here’s how designer Heather Peterson made it feel warm and lived-in again
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'This elevates any room and works every time' – these chic finds prove the unexpected chrome theory is the design trick every room needs
It's retro, it's chic, and it works in even the coziest of corners
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From plum to butter yellow – Lone Fox's DIY 1920s kitchen makeover proves a paint color mistake can make (or break) a room
Why the buttery paint shade Farrow’s Cream was the subtle but powerful choice that brought this vintage kitchen to life
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Designers say these are the curtain colors going out of style in 2025 – but are your drapes on outdated the list?
From cool gray to stark white, these once-popular curtain shades are no longer making the cut in 2025
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Wayfair's outdoor sale has some of the best deals of the summer – here's what our editors are shopping
From discounted patio furniture to outdoor rugs and lighting, Wayfair's outdoor sale has something for every corner of your yard
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Our editors know how to find the best products for the lowest prices – here's what they're loving from the Wayfair sale right now
From couches and chairs to lamps and small decor, the Wayfair sale has everything you need, and then some
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This under-$100 Amazon compact console table is the bold pop my neutral home desperately needed – and it's proof the unexpected red theory really does have legs
Less than $100, arrives in days, and instantly elevates your home
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What sofa is everyone buying in 2025? From curves to color, these are the top sofa trends designers are backing to help you on your hunt
From rich fabrics to bold colors and patterns – these are the must-have sofas to elevate your living room in 2025
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You've all heard of quiet luxury, but what about colorful quiet luxury? Designers swear it's the way to create a rich-looking home that's never boring
Minimalism isn’t over, but it is evolving. The colorful quiet luxury trend proves that the old-money aesthetic and rich color can coexist
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This color confident 1940s Minneapolis remodel mixes saturated color and thoughtful custom touches to create rooms that feel original – but better
Oho Interiors brought period charm and playful color back to this home with a pink-tiled bathroom and copper-accented kitchen
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I’m not the biggest IKEA fan, but these are the pieces I’ve repurchased for both my remodel projects as someone with designer taste on a DIY budget
Remodeling a home is expensive, so I have come to rely on certain IKEA pieces for each of my projects
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Polka dots are taking over our closets, but would you consider having them at home? These 9 buys convinced me to try this chic trend
Turns out this nostalgic pattern works just as well on your sofa as it does in your closet
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