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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Everyone told me to go for this practical kitchen lighting in my remodel – here's why I regret it, and what I would do instead
A year after having my kitchen remodeled, I'm noticing the downsides to recessed downlights
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7 interior designers on the pieces in their homes and projects they would buy time and time again
The experts chat through the tried-and-tested favorites that they always come back to
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An ode to the Ralph Lauren aesthetic – could this be the timeless rustic-meets-refined design style you've been searching for?
Ralph Lauren-style interiors have us in a chokehold. But what makes this interior aesthetic so special?
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Why I am not painting my walls – 6 alternative ways I'm adding color to my home instead
Sometimes all-white really is alright. Here's how I'm choosing to bring color into my home without painting it
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When Jeremiah Brent says it is 'time for an Autumn refresh', we listen – these are the easy fall swaps he recommends making in your home
Interior designer Jeremiah Brent has shared his favorite ways to shift your home from summer to fall
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I ignored this design rule when planning my bathroom layout –and here's why a year on I think it was a big mistake
Interior designers warned me to follow this tried-and-tested layout when designing my bathroom layout
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The 'Intentional Clutter' trend has exposed an interior designer's secret to creating more lived-in, relaxed spaces
Tired of picture-perfect interiors? So is TikTok. Here's how to embrace something a little more lived-in
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6 cozy, comforting, and cocooning decorating ideas to help you bunker down in style this fall
Interior designers share their best cozy decorating tips to help you create the most comforting home for fall
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No one is carving their pumpkins this year – here are the most elegantly eerie no-carve pumpkin ideas I'm doing instead
These no-carve pumpkin ideas are perfect for creating a colorful witching hour, without the knifework
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Joanna Gaines shares the top places in a home that 'absolutely must have a rug' in honor of her latest collaboration with Loloi
Joanna's new Magnolia Home for Loloi rugs fall collection is filled with warm, lived-in patterns and tones
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Sarah Sherman Samuel's nostalgic holiday collection with Lulu & Georgia has just landed
Happy holidays indeed – the designer's first-ever holiday collection is not to be missed
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I’ve tried and tested 8 of the best burgundy paints to find the perfect one, here’s the shade I finally decided on – and why
I'm on a mission to find the perfect wine-red shade for my master bedroom, here's everything I've tried so far
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'Go big AND go home' says designer Taylor Simon – here are her 6 expert tips on upscaling your decor
The 'Unexpected Red Theory' creator shares her 6 steps to introducing all things bigger and better into your home
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What's replacing the 'Unexpected Red Theory'? Here's what colors designers say will be popular in 2025
These three on-trend colors are set to be the next viral home decorating hue
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Have you heard of the legs vs no legs debate? Interior designer Marie Flanigan has her say which is best for your furniture
Should you choose furniture with or without legs? Marie Flanigan paves the way for a more layered approach
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PSA: The viral, sell-out McGee & Co. Halloween wicker witch hats are back in stock, and they have a huge 40% off
The most-wanted, most-whimsical Halloween decor set is back for 2024 − and you could save 40% on each piece when you shop the McGee & Co. sales
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15 editor-picked Halloween home decor buys that are non-tacky and hauntingly chic
H&G's editors share the Halloween decor pieces they're picking up this month that are unexpectedly chic
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This designer just threw out the rulebook when designing their snug – it's got us rethinking everything we knew about small spaces
Drew Micheal Scott from Lone Fox Home just redecorated his snug in a rather unexpected way
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Have checkerboard floor tiles had their moment in the spotlight? Here's what the experts think could replace this popular pattern in 2025
Timeless and traditional, the checkerboard floor will always have its place in interiors. But what alternatives are the experts loving right now?
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I have a luxury taste on a tight budget – these are my favorite Amazon home decor pieces that look expensive (but really aren't)
Are you sleeping on Amazon's home decor? I was too. Here’s everything I'm adding to my cart this weekend
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Summer might be over but trust me – now is the best time to grab deals on outdoor decor and accessories from Amazon
Fill your Amazon basket with these bargains to get your backyard ready for next summer
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I rely on Amazon to help my home renovation budget go further – these are the 15 game-changing buys I recommend to anyone
From handy gadgets to budget-friendly decor, these 15 sale picks are going to help you through a reno – trust me
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I just scrolled through the entire home section in the Target Circle Week Sale – these are the top 18 deals I'd buy
Target Circle Week is here with some of the biggest savings across homeware available this week only. Here's what is worth shopping
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This designer's Amazon storefront is the answer to all my modern rustic decor needs – here's what I'm shopping for my own home
The designer behind Lone Fox Home shares his curated edit of the best home decor and furnishings on Amazon
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