
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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Is preppy making a comeback? Designers say this 'umbrella term' aesthetic is back with a fresh new look for 2025 – here's how to style it just right
Preppy is back, but this time with fresher color palettes and contemporary charm
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Still holding onto summer? These are the 3 summer trends I am taking into fall – and how I am restyling them for the cozy season
The subtle touches of summer I’ll be warming up in my home for fall
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If you're going to start shopping early for Christmas, let it be these chic picks that have quietly just dropped at McGee & Co. – before they sell out
From nostalgic ornaments to timeless tableware, McGee & Co.’s holiday collection is full of pieces you’ll want to bring out year after year
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I thought I'd have to go bespoke to add this whimsical detail to my home, but thanks to Anthropologie I can create the look in minutes for just $58
The chic window treatment I never thought I’d find off the shelf
By Charlotte Olby Published
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The end of summer is the perfect time to save – these are the furniture deals I recommend as someone who shops for a living
I’ve searched the sales so you don’t have to – here are the furniture deals that truly deliver on style and value
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As a shopping editor, I know that now is the best time to score patio furniture deals for an end-of-summer refresh
From dining sets to stylish sofas, these are the patio furniture deals worth snappin gup before fall fully sets in
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From golden hour to pumpkin spice and Taylor Swift's new era, is orange going to be the new red in interior design?
The unexpected red trend had its moment – fall is orange’s turn to shine
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Hate window film but looking to hide clutter in your glass-fronted cabinets? This whimsical no-sew cabinet curtain DIY could be the answer you've been searching for
A no-sew, affordable, designer-approved hack that turns cluttered glass-fronts into cottagecore charm
By Charlotte Olby Published
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Learn from my renovation regrets – these are the most common things people regret skipping during a remodel
From big layout changes to simple paint testing, these are the five projects people often regret skipping during a renovation
By Charlotte Olby Published
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If you're going to shop for fall decor from ALDI, please let me show you the chicest edit of dupe-worthy pieces like this, this, and this
From glass pumpkins to cozy tableware, these new ALDI Finds look far more expensive than they actually are
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The fall is the best time of year to score stellar discounts on outdoor furniture – and Wayfair's outdoor sale holds the best of the best
With discounted outdoor sofas, chairs, rugs, and umbrellas, Wayfair is the best place to find the outdoor decor for the lowest prices
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Our Editors are pros at shopping the Wayfair Sale – here are 18 pieces they're loving right now
From large furnishings to small accent decor, here are the best pieces on sale at Wayfair right now
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I've just been to the 'Cape Cod of Europe' – here's how the French do coastal interior design style differently
Here’s everything I learned about how the French do a stylish twist on coastal – and how to bring the look home
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It's time to look beyond pumpkin spice – 10 fall colors designers swear by for a cozy, seasonal, and timeless look
From rich, harvest hues to on-trend tones, these stylish colors will help bring the season’s warmth and character indoors
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Forget the forecasts – I'm a shopping editor and have looked through every new autumn collection, these are the fall trends worth knowing about (and shopping) in 2025
Warm, layered, and a little nostalgic – these are the trends worth knowing about for fall 2025
By Charlotte Olby Published
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I've never been able to describe my interior design style until I came across the term Scandi Maximalism – here's everything you need to know about this folky, playful trend
Move over minimalism – Scandi maximalism is all about craft, color, and character-filled interiors
By Charlotte Olby Published
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My home is filled with thrifted finds, but this vintage-inspired Shea McGee x Target table delivers the same look for less – and it's currently $100 off
I’m convinced this Threshold designed with Studio McGee console table is the easiest way to add timeless, vintage-inspired character to any room
By Charlotte Olby Published
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Your patio still has life left in it – these are the best outdoor furniture pieces worth snapping up before the end of the summer
Stylish, weatherproof, and built to last – summer may be winding down, but there’s still time to upgrade your patio with the best outdoor furniture
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This time last year, everyone was obsessed with quiet luxury – but the new trend for heritage maximalism is just as classic but far more exciting
From antique furniture to patterned wallpapers, this look proves that more really is more
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'Invest in your staples, thrift your fun' is the fashion trick I'm stealing to help me decorate my home – here's how I found the perfect high-low balance
From timeless sofas to quirky vintage lamps – here’s how to master high-low decorating to keep your space stylish and your wallet happy
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Move over color drenching, ‘color capping’ is the chic new tonal technique you’ll be seeing everywhere this fall
The experts have spoken – color capping is the paint trick you didn't know you were craving
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'You could go for it a little bit more in your home' – why this designer thinks we should all be more nervous about our interior design decisions
Good design should make you a little nervous – here's why a little design risk might be the secret to a home that feels alive
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Outdoor fall decorating ideas – 15 designer tricks that will give your porch, patio, and front door cozy curb appeal
Simple, stylish outdoor updates to make your home shine this season
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This is the easiest and most affordable design upgrade I've made this year – I can no longer gatekeep Anthropologie's chic switch plates
From scalloped edges to vintage-inspired florals, these switch and socket covers are a budget-friendly way to elevate your home
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