Latest articles by Charlotte Olby
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This Designer Transformed a Dilapidated Garage Into a Serene 600-Sq-Ft Studio and 'Mother-in-Law Unit' – Now She Walks a Garden Path to Work Each MorningKatie LeClercq has masterfully reinvented a small outbuilding into a calm, light-filled space layered with reclaimed wood, creamy neutrals, and grounding olive tones
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Inside 7 Beautiful Homes That Master the Art of Calm – And No, They’re Not All MinimalistSeven serene spaces from the Homes & Gardens archive that remind us that calm is the ultimate luxury
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An 'Intentionally Humble' 1908 Arts & Crafts Cottage Hidden in London, Gently Restored After a Century in the Same FamilyStep inside this sensitive, storybook restoration by Charlton Brown and interior designer Marion Lichtig, right in the heart of London
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‘Scale and Tone Are Key’ – How Elizabeth Hay Used a Clever Balancing Trick to Make This Pattern Drenched Snug Feel Cocooning and Cozy, Not ChaoticA controlled palette and deliberate contrasts give this boldly patterned space breathing room
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This 1928 Silver Lake Tudor Revival Reclaims Its Character With Bold Wallpaper, a 30-Foot Library Wall, and an Antique Desk Filled With Secret Love LettersDesigner Amy Sklar gives this once-modernized L.A. home its soul back – without sacrificing modern family living
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A Relocation Didn’t Mean a Reinvention for This California Family – They Left SoCal for the Suburbs and Designed a House Inspired by Their Favorite RestaurantDesigner Hollie Velten used moody paint, custom millwork, and a restaurant-inspired palette to transform this Maplewood home
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From White Box to Jewel Box – Inside an Unrecognizable Tiny London Apartment That's Now a Cozy Cottage Meets Lake Garda VillaDesigner Uns Hobbs proves you don’t need sprawling square footage to create a layered, personality-packed home
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How a New Catskills Mountain Retreat, Born From a 'Serious Challenge,' Became a Timeless Family Home Rooted in the LandscapeThis 11,000-square-foot mountain home was designed as a 'new home for an old soul' – and the architect says that was the hardest part
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Forget Open Plan – Designers Say ‘Micro-Zoning’ is the Layout Shift That Creates a Calmer, More Intentional Home (No Matter it's Size)Experts reveal why intentional 'moments' are the real secret to a beautiful home
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Move Over Coastal Grandmother – Shea McGee Proves That Summer 2026 is All About the Wine-Country BackyardIf Nancy Meyers designed a Napa Valley patio, it would look exactly like McGee & Co's new outdoor collection
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You Are Ignoring the Most Underused Spot in Your Bedroom – Designers Say to Put This, This, or This at the Foot of Your Bed for Extra Style and StorageThe finishing touch your bedroom is probably missing
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Not Your Average Barn Conversion – This Whimsical Retreat Breaks Farmhouse Traditions With a Dose of ‘Unexpected Red’Yellow London transformed this forgotten farm building into a warm, vibrant gathering space designed for every kind of occasion
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I Have ‘Statement Fatigue’ – Here’s How I’m Simplifying My Rooms in 2026 and Why Designers Agree Fewer Focal Pieces Is Key to a Chicer HomeDesigners say great design isn’t about gathering more statement pieces, but 'better hierarchy'
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These 4 Things in Your Home Are Giving Builder Basic – Here’s How Designers Recommend Changing ThemInterior designers share the fastest ways to elevate a ‘builder grade’ space
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Have You Heard of the Slipper Chair? This Very Vintage Design Is Making a Comeback for 2026 and It's the Perfect Accent Piece for Small SpacesThe low-profile vintage seat designers are loving again
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Nostalgia and Restraint Meet in This Newly Built Vancouver Tudor Home – Designed to Feel ‘Restored, Not Recreated’ for a Couple with Contrasting StylesInside a Vancouver new home designed to feel like it has always belonged
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I’m Maximizing My Small Bedroom with These 16 Hidden Storage Finds – And None of Them Are an Ottoman BedDiscover the clever storage that hides in plain sight
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I Caved and Painted My Small Bathroom a Chic Dark Color – But Here’s What No One Warned Me About Before I Followed the TrendIt looked perfect on Instagram, but living with it taught me a crucial lesson about small, dark spaces
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Bye-Bye Gallery Walls – The 'Memento Wall' Is the More Characterful Trend You Need to Try in 2026How to turn letters, postcards, and treasured keepsakes into a gallery wall full of memories
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Unexpectedly, This Once-Dated Lighting Style Is the Only Switch I’m Making to Refresh My Cozy Cottage Bedroom in 2026The cottage-style lighting swap that instantly changed the feel of my space
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This 2-Minute Switch Just Disguised My Under-Bed Storage and Instantly Gave My Bedroom a More Whimsical Look – You Can Pick It Up for Just $50This old-school detail hid my under-bed storage and instantly made the space feel softer, warmer, and far more romantic
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Sorry, but These 4 Living Room Trends Are Starting to Look Dated in 2026 – Here’s Why It’s Time to Move On From Modern, Matching RoomsIf your living room feels slightly off lately, these once-popular trends could be why
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3 Outdated Furniture Trends That You Might Be Surprised to Find on the 'Out' List in 2026Designers say these three furniture style have officially had their moment
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Is 'Timeless' Style Actually a Lie? Designers Reveal That Chasing Timelessness Could Just Be Dating Your Home in 2026In a world of fast trends and even faster dupes, this is how to ensure your home actually stands the test of time
