
Charlotte Olby
Charlotte is style and trends editor at Homes and Gardens and has been with the team since Christmas 2023. Following a 5 year career in Fashion, she found herself working at many women's glossy magazines including Grazia, Stylist, and Hello! as well as freelance styling for one very busy stint. Charlotte was the Interiors Editor at British heritage department store Liberty prior to her role at Homes & Gardens, where she worked behind the scenes on the magic-making at Liberty.
On the weekends, you'll find her working through the never-ending list of DIY jobs at home - from kitchen fitting to tiling and endless painting. Her personal interior style is ever-evolving, but she mostly admires designers with an eclectic, lived-in feeling that sparks joy like Beata Heuman and Studio Ashby.
Latest articles by Charlotte Olby
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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
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This is Joanna Gaines' DreamHouse, literally – the designer has collaborated with Barbie to launch a mini Magnolia townhouse and rollerskating mini-me
From Fixer Upper to plastic fantastic: Joanna Gaines x Barbie is the chicest collab to shop for under the tree
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5 trends you thought were tacky that designers say we should all reconsider in 2026
From cringe to covetable, these are the comeback kids of design trends
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I kept overcomplicating my nightstand styling until I found this easy 3-item formula that just works every time – and is perfect for fall
This designer-approved hack takes all the guesswork out of nightstand styling
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Thought banquette seats were just for the kitchen? Shea McGee proves how this unexpected yet extra cozy detail can work in a bedroom too
I’m now convinced a banquette is the coziest, most charming bedroom seating choice you can make
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The hygge trend I'm falling for right now – Scandinavian quilts are the folk-inspired layer that is bringing warmth and charm to my bedroom this autumn
Meet the folk-meets-modern blanket designers love
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I'm a lazy seasonal decorator, but these are the 6 things I always do to make my home feel a little more cozy come fall
Easy, low-effort swaps that make your home feel instantly cozy for fall
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I was looking for a no-wires way to upgrade my living room – these $70 cordless picture lights are the final cozy layer my home was missing for fall
No cords, no drilling – add warmth and charm to your walls with rechargeable picture lights
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Your Fall Decorating Guide – Inspiration, Tips and Must-Have Finds from our Editors
From room-by-room decor guides to the best collections to shop right now, here’s everything you need to style your home for fall
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4 iconic fall movies to steal design secrets from and inspire your fall decorating this year, according to interior designers
Create a home as comforting, stylish, and cinematic as the movies you love binging over fall
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Forget Nancy Meyers summer, I'm moving onto Nora Ephron fall – here's how to bring her cozy, layered, rom-com aesthetic home this season
This season, swap breezy Nancy Meyers summer style for the nostalgic, cozy interiors made famous in Nora Ephron’s films
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Designers say mural wallpaper is the only acceptable way to do an accent wall in 2025 – here are the best ones I've found
Want an accent wall that wows? These are the chicest murals I’d recommend to a friend
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Is preppy making a comeback? Designers say this 'umbrella term' aesthetic is back with a fresh new look for 2025 – here's how to style it just right
Preppy is back, but this time with fresher color palettes and contemporary charm
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Still holding onto summer? These are the 3 summer trends I am taking into fall – and how I am restyling them for the cozy season
The subtle touches of summer I’ll be warming up in my home for fall
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