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 created content for the features hub of the website and worked behind the scenes on the magic-making at Liberty.
Originally from Portsmouth, she loves exploring her new hometown of Haslemere and coming into London for work and play (just don't listen to her moaning about the trains). 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, Meta Coleman and Studio Ashby.
Latest articles by Charlotte Olby
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What are the Homes & Gardens editors buying in January? 18 buys to update your home for the new year
New year, new space – everything H&G's editors are buying to reset their homes in January
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H&M's new wellness collection is full of pieces to help you take care of yourself from the inside (of your home) and out
Nurture yourself at home with H&M's new stylish self-care essentials
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This is the one lesson I've learned from Jeremiah Brent's approach to decorating after binging Queer Eye Season 9 over the holidays
Queer Eye taught me this one design principle, and it’s changing my home for the better
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Have you 'lampscaped' your kitchen yet? I think you need one of these 12 small kitchen countertop lights in your life ASAP
Small lamps, big impact – this is the kitchen lighting trend you didn’t know you needed in 2025
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I designed my kitchen around a vintage Le Creuset collection – here's why I think open cabinetry is key to adding personality to your kitchen
Here's how I added real heart into the heart of my home with a few personal touches
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How to make your home feel like your own again after hosting for the holidays, according to our editors
Restore calm and comfort to your home with our expert tips to refresh your space after festive chaos
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I've got it on good authority that carpet is going to have a major comeback in 2025 – these are the 10 chic trends designers are loving
From cozy earthy neutrals to retro, nostalgic prints, bring a stylish new look to your floor with the biggest carpet trends
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I've been renovating for years – here's why my house will likely never be finished (and maybe neither will yours)
Celebrating slow wins and progress rather than perfection is the key to surviving an enduring remodel project
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Looking to refresh your home in the New Year? These are the furniture sales to shop right now
The post-holiday sales are the best time to shop for new furniture to refresh your home for the new year
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The designer of this Arts & Crafts home was inspired by Nora Ephron's movies to create this 'impossibly liveable and cozy' aesthetic
The refresh of this warm and inviting living room feels like stepping into the set of your favorite rom-com
By Charlotte Olby Published
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I have done two whole house remodels and learned the hard way – this is where to spend and where to save in a home renovation
I share my personal expertise, trials, and tribulations to help you create the home of your dreams without breaking the bank
By Charlotte Olby Published
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9 New Year's decorating resolutions the Homes & Gardens editors are vowing to stick to in 2025
We share the design goals our Homes & Gardens editors are setting to help us create better interiors next year
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From unexpected red to the revival of chrome, these are the Homes & Gardens editor's best and worst trends of 2024
From what we've loved to our least favorite trends – here are our 'ins' and 'outs' for 2024
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Consider me your personal shopper − here's my edit of the Anthropologie sales
Between their gorgeous hosting edit, their cozy gift collection, and their low prices, it really is the most wonderful time of the year to shop at Anthropologie
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How to style a sleeper sofa to make it look more expensive and luxurious for your overnight guests
Create a guest space they'll never want to leave with these tips for styling a sleeper sofa over the holidays
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15 best low-budget buys I've found to instantly make your holiday table look more expensive
See in the holidays in style with these big-impact buys for your table
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How to navigate Christmas when you are in the midst of a remodel – according to this style editor in the same boat
Turning construction chaos into Christmas cheer? Here is my guide to surviving Christmas while renovating
By Charlotte Olby Published
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The Bookshelf Wealth trend is still going strong for Christmas – here's how to decorate your bookshelves for the festive period
Give your bookshelves the festive treatment with this step-by-step guide to achieving Christmas styling prowess
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I’ve spent hours researching the top home furniture brands – this is where I would shop for the best dressers in 2025
Low on storage? Bookmark my list of the best places I recommend buying a new dresser from to help you finally get organized
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I played by the 'rules' and painted my bathroom ceiling white – but I regret it and here's why I'll be changing it in 2025
I’m ditching my boring white ceiling and embracing the cocooning power of color drenching
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Inspired by "Little Women", the Serena & Lily Holiday House proves that you can create a perfect blend of cozy and coastal this Christmas
If you love the burgundy trend but are unsure how to make it work with your coastal style, let this be your guide
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Pinterest has consulted its crystal ball and told us the home decor trends we're all going to be obsessing over in 2025
From key colors to tablescaping decor, here are the trends that Pinterest is championing for the new year
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Media walls give me the ick – so I asked interior designers what I could do instead to elevate and hide my TV
I'm currently remodeling a family room and looking for ways to elevate the big black box, here's what I've found
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All the chicest shoppers I know are flocking to this go-to brand to elevate their holiday hosting
Crate & Barrel have everything you need to host the most stylish festivities this Christmas
By Charlotte Olby Published