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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Is creating a vintage kids' room the key to achieving a space that truly grows with them? Interior designers on why they love this eclectic style
From sourcing antique beds to passing down sentimental pieces, these vintage kids' room ideas are sure to inspire
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I designed my entire kitchen around an olive green stove – here's why interior designers love a color pop range cooker
Would you ever consider straying away from black, white, or stainless appliances? Here, designers make a case for the colorful range cooker
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These are the dated window treatments interior designers are encouraging you to avoid in 2024
It's your home, so anything goes. But here are the dated window treatments the experts would prefer you to avoid...
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I've found the best 2025 Walmart outdoor furniture to save you from scrolling thousands of patio sets, chairs, tables, and more
Trust me, I'm a shopping editor. These are the most stylish and best value outdoor furniture pieces from Walmart worth knowing
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These can't-miss West Elm sale deals are guaranteed to refresh your home from indoors to outdoors at up to 60% off
With bedding, furniture, and decor pieces all at a great price; look here's our edit of the best of the West Elm Sale
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The Home Depot's 4th of July sale has up to 40% off on-trend indoor and outdoor furniture to update your home for summer
I've shopped the Home Depot 4th of July sale so you don't have to - here are the very best summer-ready buys
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Summer living room ideas – 5 small seasonal swaps to brighten up your lounge
Get your living room summer-ready with these tips and tricks from interior designers that are sure to bring you joy this season
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Is hanging curtains in your kitchen a good idea? Interior designers have their say on this divisive window treatment
Kitchens are busy areas prone to spills and splashes, so should you really hang curtains in there? Here, the experts weigh in
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I asked interior designers for their favorite summer window treatment ideas to help me update my home – here's what they had to say
Re-dress your windows for the warmer weather with these 7 expert-approved summer window treatment ideas
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Want to introduce a coastal-meets-luxury feel to your home? The experts say it is time to get to know Riviera style interior design
With a mix of influences, the eclectic, Mediterranean-inspired nature of Riviera style is popular among interior designers
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Interior designers love sheer window treatments – here's why it is the easiest summer update for your home
Letting in natural light and giving a traditional look to any room, sheer window treatments are a great option beloved by the experts
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An ode to the cafe curtain: here's why interior designers love this vintage-inspired trend so much
This vintage window treatment is a chic homage to the classic French cafecore aesthetic – and interior designers are obsessed
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Get summer-ready: 6 ideas from interior designers to help you update your home for summer
Breathe new life into your home this summer with these simple tricks from interior designers
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Shea McGee has teamed up with Morris & Co. for an exclusive McGee & Co wallpaper collaboration that is 'both timeless and contemporary'
Five new wallpapers have just dropped as part of the Morris & Co. McGee & Co. collaboration and we can't get enough of their historic designs
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How to create the viral Nancy Meyers-inspired look in your bedroom with 7 simple tricks from interior designers
Viral on TikTok and garnering 1,505% increased searches on Pinterest, the Nancy Meyers aesthetic is certainly having a moment – and for good reason
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18 front door numbers from traditional to modern that are sure to leave a great first impression
Upgrade your entryway with these front door number ideas to improve your curb appeal
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Bed skirts are back in style for 2024 – here's why I'm embracing the ruffle in my bedroom decor
Often associated with Granny Chic, the bed skirt is firmly back en vogue. But how do you make it work in 2024?
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Is this the most classic bedroom color combination? Designers explain why blue and white is making a comeback for 2024
Interior designers prove this timeless duo is the secret to achieving the most calming bedroom scheme
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Lulu & Georgia's latest collaboration with fashion designer Carly Cushnie has been designed to feel like 'found pieces' – here's why I can't get enough
For her first foray into furniture design, Cushnie designer Carly has partnered with Lulu & Georgia for some fashion-forward designs
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The Uplift: Our editors share their favorite summer-ready window treatments – from cafe curtains, to sheer blinds, and statement drapes
Summer is a great time to upgrade your window treatments. The H&G team have searched pages and pages to find you their favorites to shop now
By Charlotte Olby Published
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I've worked in both fashion and interiors, here's why I'm obsessed with the latest Rhode + West Elm collaboration
Sunnier days are ahead thanks to the return of the RHODE + West Elm collaboration. Act quick, 2023's was a sell-out success
By Charlotte Olby Published
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I've just found 12 of the best buys from QVC's garden section that will give your yard a resort-like makeover
They have thousands of products on QVC – but these are the very best I've found
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5 sunshine yellow bedroom ideas to cheer up your sleep space
Wake up happy with the joy of yellow. From the softest, butter yellows to vibrant hues, here's how to decorate with yellow in the bedroom
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I'm currently designing my guest bedroom – here's why I'm making it the boldest room in the house
Make a statement in your guest bedroom with these design-led ways to create a bold and beautiful retreat
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