Latest articles by Charlotte Olby
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This Architect Bought a Dated 2000s White Box in Pacific Palisades – Then Totally Transformed It with European Soul with a 'Casual Formality'From a stainless-steel kitchen to vine-covered pergolas, architect Lea Schein designed every space to feel elegant and effortless
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This 1901 Park Slope Townhouse Has Finally Learned How to Entertain – Here's How Ariel Okin Brought It to Life With Color, Pattern, and PurposeRich aubergines, moss greens, and playful patterns have transformed this townhouse into a space for everyday life and entertaining
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Where Designers Find Inspiration: Our Next in Design Winners Share The WOW!house Spaces They Couldn't Stop Thinking AboutThese are the WOW!house rooms that impressed the next generation of design talent most
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'I Had a Commitment to Create a New Home With Soul' – An Exclusive First Look Inside Studio McGee's Newest 25,000-Square-Foot ProjectFrom a tented playroom to a conservatory inspired by the family's favorite songs, every room of this home by Studio McGee and Broadbent Architectural Studio tells a story
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This Layered Federal Home Rejects Open-Plan Layouts in Favor of Rooms With Personality and ‘Proper Transitions’From the aubergine living room to the wallpapered pantry, every space in this Federal home was designed with its own personality
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After Trading NYC for California, This Couple Created a Home That Is the Epitome of Coastal LuxuryWarm oak, oxblood tile, antique furniture, and wrought iron details bring depth and soul to this relaxed Californian family home
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After a Five-Year Renovation, This Historic Austin Home Finally Feels Complete – Thanks to a Dose of Irish CharmCathryn Lindsey layered florals, antiques, and soft colors throughout this 6,000-square-foot home to make it feel warm and welcoming
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A Cozy Bistro Nook Is the Secret to a More Romantic Kitchen – Shop 24 Vintage-Inspired Finds to Get the LookDesigned for slow breakfasts, candlelit dinners, and everyday moments, these buys will turn even the smallest corner into the most charming spot in the house
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No Two Rooms are Alike Inside This Victorian Townhouse Reimagined as a Jewel Box – 'It Deserved More Detail and More Color'Designed to feel 'glamorous, but not fussy', this Toronto home balances bold color and layered decoration with warmth and comfort
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This Bijou London Apartment Avoids Feeling Cold Thanks to an Unexpected Yet 'Welcoming and Happy' Yellow and Blue PaletteClever zoning, bespoke furniture, and warm colors help this small open-plan apartment feel surprisingly generous
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The Secret to This Warm, Layered Living Room? Every Formal Detail Is Balanced by Something Soft – Here's Why the Formula Works So WellWith its layered textiles, warm oak tones, and relaxed feel, this room channels the ease of an English country house in the middle of Iowa
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Inside a ‘Distinctly British’ and Richly Layered Home Designed to Be the Opposite of Its Owners’ Middle Eastern ResidenceYellow London balanced earthy color, tactile textures, and low lighting to create a warm family home
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18 Bedroom Color Ideas Designers Return to Time and Time Again – From Soft Palettes to Statement ShadesDiscover bedroom color ideas to make the room your own
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This California Wine Country Cottage Swaps Boring Beige in Favor of ‘Rooms with Identity’ – Inside, Every Space is Defined by a Different Color StoryLayered greens, soft pinks, and botanical prints bring personality to this Sonoma cottage
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These ‘His and Hers’ Home Offices in a New York Brownstone Prove Bold Schemes Can Boost Focus – Not Distract From ItConnected by pocket doors, these two offices offer a lesson in creating workspaces you actually want to spend time in
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Inside A Small 988 Sq Ft Toronto Home That Layers 18 Colors and Centers Around a Dog Named Walter – 'We Did The Opposite Of Restraint'Every inch works harder in this small home designed for real life
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A Single Shade of Blue Brought This Once-Forgotten Space to Life as a Characterful New England Guest CottageGiven complete creative freedom, the designers transformed a simple garage loft into a richly layered retreat
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This Designer’s Own Lakeside Cottage Was Shaped Entirely by the Shoreline – From Limestone Floors to a Palette Drawn from a Handful of RocksInspired by the rocks, water, and rhythms of Lake Superior, this lakeside retreat brings the outside in at every turn
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'This House Could Take It' – Inside a French-Country-Meets-Folk Retreat Full of Collections and Color That Dances Throughout Each RoomTucked into the snowy pines of Soda Springs, this layered home shows how color and pattern can transform even the most characterless spaces
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Goodbye Plain Patios – These 2026 Outdoor Furniture Trends Are All About PersonalityThink Riviera stripes, woven textures, and sun-drenched color
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This LA Home Unfolds Like a Boutique Hotel – But it’s the ‘Anti-Open-Plan Open-Plan’ and 3 Paint Color Rule That Make it Feel Like HomeIn Studio City, designer Gianpiero Gaglione has reimagined a once ‘country’ house with a calm, tonal palette and spaces designed for quiet moments
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This London Townhouse Proves 'Considered Calm' Is the Most Luxurious Design Trend of 2026Designed by Sims Hilditch, this London townhouse layers historic character with soft interiors to create a calm and personal retreat
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Designed For Everyday Chaos, This Joyful Californian Tudor Restoration Is Full Of Surprises – From A Hidden Harry Potter Reading Nook To A Swing SeatNothing is too precious in this vibrant home, where Wit Interiors brings color, character, and clever design solutions to historic bones
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You’d Never Guess This English-Style Carriage House in Colorado Is Hidden Above a Garage – Or That It Was Designed as a Temporary HomeSet on her in-laws’ property, designer Melissa Oholendt’s home may be compact, but inside it is filled with pattern, personality, and pieces collected over time
