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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How to make the base of your Christmas tree actually look nice ahead of the great 'treekend' – according to professionals
The experts (a.k.a elves) have spoken – these are the best ways to accessorize the base of your Christmas tree
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Summer might be well and truly over, but what if we told you now was the perfect time to shop Wayfair for the best outdoor furniture?
The deals have come early this year so we've deep-dived into Wayfair's outdoor category to find out everything you need to know
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PSA: I have all the info you need to know to find the very best deals on Wayfair – take this shopping editor's advice
Cut through the noise with our must-see edit of the best of the Wayfair sale
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This popular window treatment actually made my bathroom dark and gloomy so here’s what I’m swapping it to in 2025
Sometimes the tried-and-tested method just doesn't work out...
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I'm dreaming of a burgundy Christmas this year – here's what I am shopping to bring this oh-so-chic shade into my home for the holidays
Move over red and green, there's a new Christmas classic in town
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We asked interior designers for their favorite homes from Nancy Meyers' movies – these were the 5 that came up top
From Rosehill Cottage to an iconic Hamptons home, these are interior designer's most-loved Nancy Meyers' houses
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5 must-read tips to help you design a hybrid guest-friendly home office just in time for hosting over the holidays
Create a home office that hosts in style and remains a cozy place to welcome guests
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27 stylish Christmas home decor delights even the hardest-to-buy-for homebodies should have on their wishlist
Stuck for chic Christmas present ideas? Our shopping editor-approved wishlist is bursting with unforgettable home decor gifts
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How can you make your living room storage look more expensive? 5 simple tips interior designers always follow
Create sophisticated storage solutions that don’t sacrifice style with these expert tricks for a more luxurious look
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The ultimate guide to choosing the best sleeper sofa – the stores to shop, the models to buy, and the tips to follow
Sofas by day, beds by night, here is our ultimate guide to finding the very best sleeper sofa for you
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Everyone told me to go for this practical kitchen lighting in my remodel – here's why I regret it, and what I would do instead
A year after having my kitchen remodeled, I'm noticing the downsides to recessed downlights
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7 interior designers on the pieces in their homes and projects they would buy time and time again
The experts chat through the tried-and-tested favorites that they always come back to
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An ode to the Ralph Lauren aesthetic – could this be the timeless rustic-meets-refined design style you've been searching for?
Ralph Lauren-style interiors have us in a chokehold. But what makes this interior aesthetic so special?
By Charlotte Olby Published
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Why I am not painting my walls – 6 alternative ways I'm adding color to my home instead
Sometimes all-white really is alright. Here's how I'm choosing to bring color into my home without painting it
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When Jeremiah Brent says it is 'time for an Autumn refresh', we listen – these are the easy fall swaps he recommends making in your home
Interior designer Jeremiah Brent has shared his favorite ways to shift your home from summer to fall
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I ignored this design rule when planning my bathroom layout –and here's why a year on I think it was a big mistake
Interior designers warned me to follow this tried-and-tested layout when designing my bathroom layout
By Charlotte Olby Published
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The 'Intentional Clutter' trend has exposed an interior designer's secret to creating more lived-in, relaxed spaces
Tired of picture-perfect interiors? So is TikTok. Here's how to embrace something a little more lived-in
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6 cozy, comforting, and cocooning decorating ideas to help you bunker down in style this fall
Interior designers share their best cozy decorating tips to help you create the most comforting home for fall
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No one is carving their pumpkins this year – here are the most elegantly eerie no-carve pumpkin ideas I'm doing instead
These no-carve pumpkin ideas are perfect for creating a colorful witching hour, without the knifework
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Joanna Gaines shares the top places in a home that 'absolutely must have a rug' in honor of her latest collaboration with Loloi
Joanna's new Magnolia Home for Loloi rugs fall collection is filled with warm, lived-in patterns and tones
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Sarah Sherman Samuel's nostalgic holiday collection with Lulu & Georgia has just landed
Happy holidays indeed – the designer's first-ever holiday collection is not to be missed
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I’ve tried and tested 8 of the best burgundy paints to find the perfect one, here’s the shade I finally decided on – and why
I'm on a mission to find the perfect wine-red shade for my master bedroom, here's everything I've tried so far
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'Go big AND go home' says designer Taylor Simon – here are her 6 expert tips on upscaling your decor
The 'Unexpected Red Theory' creator shares her 6 steps to introducing all things bigger and better into your home
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What's replacing the 'Unexpected Red Theory'? Here's what colors designers say will be popular in 2025
These three on-trend colors are set to be the next viral home decorating hue
By Charlotte Olby Published