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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Is this the easiest way to make your bathroom look more elegant? An interior designer makes the case for floor-to-ceiling drapes
Marie Flanigan makes a case for floor-to-ceiling drapes in the bathroom to elongate the space and add softness
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Is this rich hue replacing red for 2025? Meet Glidden's Color of The Year 'Purple Basil'
A blend of warmth and energy, the rich grounding Purple Basil has been declared by Glidden as the hue for 2025
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We've just spotted an unexpected yet super elegant detail at Joanna Gaines' kitchen sink – and we think it's going to be a backsplash trend to watch
This clever small detail makes all the difference to her sink backsplash
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Shea McGee swears by this versatile area rug as the starting point for any room – here's how to style it in different spaces
Looking for some ready-made room ideas? Copy these shoppable spaces for a foolproof blueprint to a well-designed home
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6 chic Halloween trends you'll want to know about before decorating for spooky season
You'll be somewhat surprised by how spookily stylish this year's Halloween trends are looking
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How to fall back in love with your home when summer ends – 7 simple tips to welcome the change in season
Welcome in the fall season with open arms with these tips for creating a cozy retreat filled with seasonal touches
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'It's moody, it's cozy, and it looks good with both neutrals and color' – here's why brown is replacing black in interior design
Interior designer Taylor Simon shares her love of brown plus her favorite ways to use it in your home and her top shopping picks
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The best outdoor furniture 2024 – where to buy stylish patio pieces to spruce up your backyard for the fall
Behold: our black book of the very best places to buy outdoor furniture from Wayfair, Target, Pottery Barn and more
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15 fall mantel decor ideas that will transform your fireplace from simple to a seasonal sensation
From elegant fall foliage to cozy candles and artwork, a beautifully decorated mantel will make gathering around the fire even more special this fall
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Have you heard of double drenching? According to paint experts, this is the new way to confidently embrace color in your home
Feeling bored of color drenching? Look to this new approach that doubles down on a singular wash of paint
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Marie Flanigan wants you to embrace tile beyond flooring with these unconventional ways to use tile in your home
Interior designer Marie Flanigan shared her love of tile beyond just flooring and how you too can embrace these unexpected uses
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Interior designers share their secrets to designing a bedroom like a 5-star luxury hotel room at home
Transform your bedroom into a luxurious retreat that rivals any five-star hotel
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Meet modern cottage style – the sleeker, more contemporary take on rustic farmhouse design that you ought to get to know
Cottagecore is making way for a more modern counterpart: the modern cottage aesthetic. Here's why designers love this trend
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Cottagecore fans listen up: McGee & Co just dropped a ruffle-heavy collab with Loeffler Randall that is a must-have for hosting season
Shea McGee has teamed up with fashion label Loeffler Randall to create a collection of whimsical dinnerware – here's everything in our carts
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Anthropologie's Halloween shop will have your home looking spooktacular for holiday hosting – no ghosting allowed
If you're looking for unique and stylish Halloween buys, look no further than our edit of the 2024 Halloween shop at Anthropologie
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The Uplift: Our editors share their cozy outdoor-ready buys they're shopping to help you stay al fresco for longer this Fall
H&G's editors are looking to spend some long September evenings in the garden thanks to these expert picks
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Looking for some cozy neutral fall decor? Me too. Here's everything in this shopping editor's cart
Here's everything I have my eye on to start adding some fall touches to my home now we're in September
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Shea McGee just shared her favorite Labor Day sale picks currently on offer at McGee & Co and her shopping basket is on point
Looking to shop the Labor Day sales like a pro? Shea McGee shows you how
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Coastal Auntie is the fresh, youthful (and slightly cooler) version of Coastal Grandmother style – here's why she's here to stay
TikTok has a new favorite family member. This time, it's the turn of the Coastal Auntie, and we're obsessed with her home
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We've just found Nancy Meyers' daughter's home renovation account – and its full of rom-com style interiors and shopping inspo
Here's why you should follow This Oak House for straight-out-of-a-movie inspiration, reno updates, and interior design tips
By Charlotte Olby Published
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Sad beige nurseries are out – here's how to introduce color to your once-neutral space
Feeling bored of colorless nurseries? Here the experts share how to add some vibrancy with a few quick additions
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11 fall interior design trends that will help you to create elegant, warm looks for your home this autumn
Get to know the hottest color schemes, decor accessories, and cozy swaps to make this fall in your home
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Have you heard of the viral demure trend? Here's how to create a very demure, very mindful home
Thanks to a viral TikTok, we're looking to be more demure with our interiors to create quietly beautiful spaces
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Would you ever consider these unexpected ways to use tile? The experts make a case for taking tile beyond the bathroom
These are our favorite interior designer-approved ways to use tiles with a twist
By Charlotte Olby Published