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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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
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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
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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
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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
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How to make your home office feel cozier – expert tips to make your WFH spot feel warm and welcoming
Make your workspace feel like a much nicer place to be all day with these tips from interior designers
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25 of the best Christmas living room decor ideas to make the heart of your home full of festive cheer
Deck the halls like a pro with these Christmas living room decor ideas that shower your guests with warmth and wonder
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It is my job to take note of trends – trust me, these are the most expensive-looking Christmas ornament trends I'm seeing everywhere this year
Whether you have a real or fake tree, these ornaments will elevate your Christmas tree to luxury status
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Is winter a good time to buy patio furniture? These unmissable deals show that now is the perfect time to get prepared for summer 2025
Only the most savvy shoppers know now is THE best time to get the very best deals on outdoor furniture
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I've found the very best Walmart holiday sale discounts so you can get ahead of your shopping now that we're officially in the Christmas countdown
Our crack team of eCommerce Editors spent hours shopping the Walmart sales to bring you the hottest homeware and tested appliances for less
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I'm making the most of the final day of deals by shopping these big impact buys to update my home for the holidays in the Crate & Barrel sale
With just one day left to save, these Cyber Monday discounts are not to be missed
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I'm a shopping editor who is mid-renovation on the hunt for luxurious-looking furniture – these are the best furniture deals I've waited to shop on Cyber Monday
Today is the day – I've waited all year to shop for the best offers on furniture in the Cyber Monday sales to furnish my house for less
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Have you heard of putz houses? Turns out these 100-year-old, folky German houses are just what my Christmas decor was missing
Here's why I think you need some putz houses to decorate with this Christmas
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I swear by these affordable accessories to quickly make my coffee table look more expensive – and right now you can replicate the look for even less
These stylish home decor details are like magnets for compliments
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