
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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Yes, the furniture in the Pierce & Ward for West Elm collaboration is amazing – but the vintage-inspired accessories are the real stars
The easiest way to get Pierce & Ward’s effortlessly cool aesthetic without hiring the power duo? Shop these modern heirloom finds at West Elm
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Aimee Song’s Lulu and Georgia collaboration is full of fashion-forward pieces – including the chicest mirrors for taking outfit pics
From outfit inspo to interiors, Aimee Song’s latest collaboration with Lulu and Georgia brings style into every corner of your home
By Charlotte Olby Published
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Sleep in style with the 5 must-know bedding trends that will make your bed look and feel amazing in 2025
Here’s what your bed should be wearing this year, according to the experts
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Designers say these 10 outdoor decorating trends are going to be everywhere in 2025 – here's how to create a stylish, on-trend backyard
From retro umbrellas to print galore, these are the key trends shaping alfresco living this year
By Charlotte Olby Last updated
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What color throw pillows should you pair with your couch color? As a style editor, I've tested them all, and I'm here to make your decisions easy
Find your perfect match with these tried-and-tested color combinations that will help you find throw pillows for every color couch
By Charlotte Olby Published
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If you're looking to create a charmed, Martha Stewart-style Easter, you need to see these 12 stylish Easter kitchen decor finds
I've handpicked these 12 Easter kitchen decor pieces that will fill the heart of your home with (tasteful) spring cheer
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I'm on a mission to banish straight lines in my home – these 12 scalloped finds are the wavy, whimsical pieces worth knowing about
From furniture to accessories, scallops are having a major moment
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Jake Arnold's L.A.-meets-London outdoor collection with Crate & Barrel is giving me the motivation to springboard my new season patio makeover
When the inspo is this good, you want to buy into it immediately
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This designer-approved Amazon store has just gone straight into our little black book of the best places to shop for affordable chic decor
Plus, everything I've found is discounted in the Amazon Big Spring Sale
By Charlotte Olby Published
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18 Easter decor ideas that are surprisingly grown-up and tasteful
Because Easter decorating should be playful and chic, not gimmicky – here’s how to get it right
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Is corduroy making a comeback? Here's why I am breaking up with bouclé for this 70s fabric designers are loving right now
This retro fabric is making a luxurious comeback – here’s why I’m swapping bouclé for corduroy
By Charlotte Olby Published
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Amber Lewis said every room needs a tiny table, so I tried it – here's why I think she might have just transformed my entire home
Is adding a tiny table to every room the styling hack I didn't know I needed?
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The most stylish hostesses I know are tablescaping with cabbageware this spring – this is the chicest way to shop the trend from just $10
These are our favorite cabbage-inspired finds to bring a cottage feel to your spring table
By Charlotte Olby Published
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These 7 best-kept hotel design secrets are the key to creating a five-star space at home – as revealed by the experts who designed them
Interior designers reveal the small but mighty details that they use to create guest-ready spaces
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Suddenly, every stylish homeowner is switching to burl wood – here's how to shop and style this vintage revival trend in your own home
What goes around comes back around. It is time to allow burl wood back into the spotlight
By Charlotte Olby Published
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How to layer window treatments like an interior designer with these expert-approved tips for creating perfect pairings
Experts share their foolproof tips for mixing curtains, blinds, and shutters for a polished, designer look
By Charlotte Olby Published
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I painted my west-facing home office a moody pastel blue but I might have made a mistake – here’s why I want to repaint it already
I thought I made a safe choice in pastel blue – until I lived with it
By Charlotte Olby Published
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Designer Taylor Simon says this is the only acceptable way to do an accent wall in 2025 – but would you try a mirror wall?
Meet the accent wall trend that's set to shine in 2025
By Charlotte Olby Published
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6 spring trends designers say will give your home a sense of renewal in 2025
From butter yellow to sense-scaping and playful tiles – here's how to bring spring’s freshest trends into your home
By Charlotte Olby Published
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Interior designers reveal the 11 must-try bedroom lighting trends to create a better ambiance in 2025
Layered, luxe, and smart – the bedroom lighting trends designers back for 2025
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Eagerly awaiting the next episode of The White Lotus? This new drop from CB2 will bring Thailand to you (minus the drama)
The White Lotus x CB2 collaboration is the resort-ready collection this Style Editor was craving
By Charlotte Olby Published
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Have you refreshed your mantel for spring yet? These 9 spring garlands are sure to add some new season joy to your home
Swap out winter decor for a fresh, floral touch with these spring garlands for your mantel
By Charlotte Olby Published
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'Coastal Scandifornia' is the chic, year-round vacation aesthetic that blends minimalism with seaside charm – and it's making waves in the interior world
Scandi meets SoCal in this effortlessly stylish coastal trend
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When Nancy Meyers' daughter says 'you need this' we listen – meet the $30 Shea McGee x Target basket she swears by
In Annie Meyers-Shyer we trust. This is the $30 home decor staple she's raving about on Instagram
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