Latest articles by Charlotte Olby
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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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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
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What Does 'Good Taste' Look Like in 2026? 12 Top Designers Break Down the Fundamentals and Why It Has Zero to Do with Following TrendsBecause good taste isn’t bought, it’s built over time
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'Look for Opportunities to Create Symmetry and Then Break it' – Shea McGee Shares Her Trick to Creating a Perfectly Imperfect Living RoomAccording to Shea McGee, the secret to a stylish living room lies in knowing when to disrupt the rules
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Sherwin-Williams’ Happiest Paint Colors Will Instantly Lift the Mood in Your Home in 2026 – These Are the 4 to Start Decorating WithEach of these confident hues is proven to bring joy to a room
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I've Used Farrow & Ball's Best-Seller Dimity in Four Rooms of My Home – Here's Why I Agree It's the Best Warm Neutral Shade for Creating Soft, Calming SpacesWhy this is the one shade I kept coming back to during my renovation
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These 5 Dated Bedroom Trends Are Giving Interior Designers Nightmares in 2026 – Here's Why You Should Avoid Them in Your Sleep SpaceFrom matching furniture to boring colors, designers explain why some of these bedroom trends no longer stand the test of time
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Finally! Shea McGee’s New Stylish Pet Collection Is Made for Dog Owners With Impeccable Taste
The chic dog accessories from McGee & Co. I’m actually happy to have on display
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How to Recover Your Home From its Sad Beige Era – 4 Designer Tips to Inject Color, Pattern, and Personality Back Into Your RoomsSimple tricks to add depth, drama, and character back into every corner of your home
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I'm an Aquarius, but Benjamin Moore's January Birth Month Color Has Convinced Me to Try This Unexpectedly Rich Color CombinationI'd never considered pairing these two bold hues together – until now
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I Added This Tiny Backplate Upgrade Before My Kitchen Was Finished – Here’s Why It's Made A Huge ImpactQuick, affordable, and super chic – is this 2026's easiest kitchen trend?
