Latest articles by Charlotte Olby
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These are the 3 Biggest Lighting Mistakes You Can Make in the Fall that Create a Cold Atmosphere Rather Than the Cozy One You Crave
After years of getting it wrong, I finally learned the three lighting tricks for a warm and inviting home
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The Library: All the Basics You Need to Know About Lighting Before Starting Your Next Project, According to the Experts
Lighting 101: How to plan, layer, and create a lighting scheme like an interior designer
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I Wasn't Convinced I Could Pull Off Pattern Drenching in My Home Until I Spotted Heidi Caillier's Outrageously Cozy Scheme – and It's Surprisingly Easy to Copy
Pattern drenching might sound bold, but this designer bedroom proves how soft and welcoming it can be
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Sourced by Homes & Gardens: 20 Best Places to Buy Rugs for Every Room, Aesthetic, and Budget
These are the best places to buy rugs online, from small and sweet finds to large and luxurious area rugs
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You've Heard of Color Combinations – But These Are the New Pattern Pairings Designers Are Loving for Fall and Beyond
From subtle pairings to bold contrasts, here’s how to pair patterns with confidence and flair
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This Charming Rug Style Has Me in a Chokehold – Here's Why Editors and Designers Alike Can't Stop Shopping (and Thrifting) Folk Flatweave Rugs
Rooted in folklore and revived for today, folk flatweave rugs celebrate craft and comfort
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How to Wrap Your Home in Warmth – Designers Reveal the Layering Secrets That Will Make Your Space Feel Instantly Cozier For Fall
Fall’s coziest interiors start with thoughtful layering
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The Cozy Layering Trick Designers Swear By for Fall – It Starts with Just 3 Things
Forget a full makeover. These three items are all you need to usher in the cozy season like a designer
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I Asked Designers For Their Best Tips to Make a Kitchen Feel More Welcoming and Magical for Thanksgiving – Here's What They Said
Small touches, big impact – discover the simple ways to make your kitchen feel extra inviting this Thanksgiving
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This Shell Styling Trick Has Made My Small Bathroom Feel Designer – It's Chic, Coastal-Inspired and Holds All My Toilet Paper
Inspired by Lucy Williams’ effortlessly chic bathroom, this simple hack makes even the most mundane bathroom essentials part of the decor
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I Think This is the Most 'Christmas' Christmas Collection of 2025 – IKEA Invites You to Rediscover Childlike Joy With Their More-is-More New Drops
Bold, playful, and full of Scandi charm
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I’ll be decorating once and celebrating twice thanks to this chic and enduring new holiday trend – meet the 'Gothmas' aesthetic that does Halloween and Christmas with the same decor
This moody decor trend bridges both holidays beautifully
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An Elegant Halloween – The Homes & Gardens Way
From hauntingly chic room-by-room decor guides to the best scary season collections to shop right now, here’s everything you need to style your home for Halloween 2025
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I'm sick of getting my rug sizes wrong – this shopping advice from Amber Lewis has saved me from countless 'return to sender' trips
And right now, some of her bestselling Loloi rugs are on a rare Prime Day deal
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I’ve been searching for a floor lamp to create a cozy reading nook – this vintage-style, designer dupe from Amazon is perfect and less than $65
This affordable lighting swap has made my living room feel instantly more inviting
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This time last year we were all going mad for the unexpected red theory – but how has this viral TikTok trend evolved a year later?
A year after TikTok told us to add a pop of red to every room, designers explain why we still can’t let the unexpected go
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Forget everything you thought you knew about modern decor – the cozy modern aesthetic is here to make minimalism feel warm
The design trend that proves contemporary style doesn’t have to be cold
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This chic Amazon laundry basket has finally convinced me to get on top of my washing – and it comes recommended by Chris Loves Julia
Plus, it's on wheels
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The decorating trends designers definitely want you to leave behind in 2025 – from fads to faux pas
I asked interior designers which trends are on their way out – their answers may surprise you
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Thanksgiving decor ideas 2025 – the best ways to bring comfort, character, and seasonal charm home
From harvest-inspired centerpieces to subtle seasonal styling, these ideas will help you create a home that feels both inviting and celebratory
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15 chic and cozy living room ideas to help you snuggle up in style this fall
Create the ultimate hibernation space with these cozy living room ideas
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I've always been anti-early Christmas, but this Lulu and Georgia holiday drop has me shopping in October – snap up burgundy, bows, and retro florals before they go
It's time to get your home in the holiday spirit
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Goodbye plain white ceilings – designers say color capping is the clever paint hack that makes a small living room feel taller
It creates the illusion of more space while adding plenty of charm
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'Stop trying to make Halloween chic' – this designer shares the easiest trick for balancing stylish spooky decor while still keeping your decor fun
Why the best Halloween decor blends moody elegance with fun
