
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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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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 That Can See Your Backyard Through Every Season
Stylish, weatherproof, and built to last – upgrade your patio for fall with our edit of 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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I'm letting you in on a designer's best-kept secret to creating a stylish, layered home – here's why it is time to 'think outside the matching set'
Forget the matching sets – here’s why mismatched furniture is the key to timeless style
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How to decorate every room for fall – 25 ideas to help you style up every corner of your home in time for cozy season
Your complete room-by-room guide to creating a warm, inviting home this fall
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'Your home isn't weird enough, and that's why it looks like everyone else's' – this one piece of advice got me out of an interior design rut and now I think everyone needs to try it too
How I learned to let personality – not Pinterest – lead my home’s design
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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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