Latest articles by Charlotte Olby
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Designers All Agree the Most Stylish Spaces of 2026 Are Far From Perfect – Here’s How They Embrace the Lived-In Look in Their Own HomesWhy a little imperfection is the ultimate style move in 2026
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You've Heard of a Color Scheme – But What About a Furniture Scheme? Here's How to Mix and Match Furniture After the Death of Matching SetsYour sofa doesn’t need a twin – discover how to build a scheme that’s collected, not coordinated
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Benjamin Moore Just Revealed Their Most Sampled Paints of 2025 – and No, They Weren't All WhiteThese are the colors everyone tried before picking 'the one'
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Shea McGee Says This Once-Loved Color Has Truly Had Its Day – These are the Trends She's Leaving in 2025, and What She Chooses Instead for 2026Shea is swapping uniform schemes for collected character
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Homes & Gardens' Best Loved Living Rooms of 2025 – the Cozy and Colorful Spaces You Loved Most Last YearWe’ve revisited the living rooms that captured readers’ hearts in 2025 and found that characterful color and cocooning comfort win every time
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This Interior Designer’s Simple Color Balancing Formula Finally Helped Me Plan the Scheme for My Entire Home – It’s the Answer to Using Both Calming Neutrals and Bold ShadesIt turns out, not every room needs to shout to make a statement
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If You Want to Give Your Home That Layered Vintage Look in 2026, Designers Say This Is the One Color You Need to UseThis warm, grounding shade is the secret to a collected and cozy home
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If You Invest in One Antique Piece for Your Home in 2026 – Designers Say Make It This OnePractical, beautiful, and full of history, this is the one antique piece worth splurging on
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5 Things Designers Say Are Making Your Home Look Boring – And How to Fix Them in 2026According to the experts, here’s what’s really making your interiors feel flat
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The Bedroom Is Having a 'Main Character' Moment in 2026 – These 22 Chic Finds Help Set the MoodConsider this your shortcut to the bedroom look of 2026
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Inside a Color-Rich San Francisco Queen Anne Home Where Painted Ceilings Take Center StageStudio Munroe balances historic elegance with joyful, family-proof design in this vibrant 1896 home
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Bye Bye Bland Bedrooms, Designers Are Predicting 2026 Trends Are All About Color, Cozy, and CharacterFrom subtle upgrades to statement moments, these bedroom trends are redefining rest
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Hosting New Year’s Eve? Here's 10 (Actually Chic) Decor Ideas to Ring in 2026 at Home in StyleChic, grown-up decor New Year's ideas to bring celebratory style to 2026
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I Asked Interior Designers to Share Their Alternative Picks for Color of the Year 2026 – the Results Were Surprising and Couldn't Be Further from WhiteStep aside, boring white – these are the colors designers are actually excited about for 2026
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I Broke the Most Important Design Rule When Remodeling My Living Room – And It Completely Transformed the Way We Use the SpaceWhat breaking a layout rule taught me about flow
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Stylish Sleepers Swear This One Thing Is the Answer to Making Your Bed Feel More Luxurious – and It Has Nothing to Do with Throw PillowsA small styling tweak with a surprisingly big impact
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7 Headboard Trends Set to Transform Bedrooms in 2026 – Fresh Silhouettes, Materials, and Colors for the Ultimate MakeoverIn 2026, the headboard rules the room
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Are Statement Details Replacing Bold Prints? Why Designers Say You Need to Try Fringe, Piping, and Contrast Edges in 2026The smallest design detail making big impact on designers
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How Designer Bethany Adams Reimagines A Classic Christmas With Bold Color and Nostalgic CharmThis year, Bethany Adams trades classic red and green for a vibrant palette filled with personality and nostalgia
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Shea McGee Just Shared the Chicest Way She Ties a Christmas Bow for her Mantel – and it Actually Couldn't be Easier to FollowBig, frilly, and extra festive – Shea's loopy tutorial is oh-so simple
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Blue Has Been Around the Block – But Etsy's 2026 Color of the Year Reimagines the Cool Hue with a Vintage-Leaning New LookThe familiar hue takes on a gentler, time-worn persona for the year ahead
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10 Outdoor Christmas Decor Ideas to Make Your Home the Most Magical on the Street this YearLooking to up your curb appeal this year? Create a warm and welcoming exterior with these designer-approved outdoor Christmas ideas
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A Stylish Sofa Starts Here – Learn the Art of Styling a Couch with These Designer-Approved Tips That Always WorkFrom pillow sizes to throw placement, everything you need for a perfectly curated couch
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I’ve Always Wanted to Live in the McCallisters’ Home – So This Year I’m Bringing the 90s Back and Decorating 'Home Alone' StyleRediscover the cozy, collected holiday style that made the Home Alone house a Christmas classic
