
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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You've Heard of Color Combinations – But These Are the New Pattern Pairings Designers Are Loving for Fall and BeyondFrom 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 RugsRooted 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 FallFall’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 ThingsForget 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 SaidSmall 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 PaperInspired 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 DropsBold, 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 decorThis moody decor trend bridges both holidays beautifully
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An Elegant Halloween – The Homes & Gardens WayFrom 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' tripsAnd 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 $65This 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 warmThe 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 JuliaPlus, it's on wheels
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The decorating trends designers definitely want you to leave behind in 2025 – from fads to faux pasI 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 homeFrom 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 fallCreate 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 goIt'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 tallerIt 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 funWhy 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-meFrom 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 2026From 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 fallThis 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 tooI’m now convinced a banquette is the coziest, most charming bedroom seating choice you can make
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