Charlotte McCaughan-Hawes
Deputy Digital Editor
Charlotte joined the digital team at House & Garden in 2019, following time working at Vogue and Vanity Fair. She joined with a rookie knowledge of interior design but huge love of perusing all the houses, hotels and recipes in the magazine and on the website and quickly became au fait with the Top 100, soaking up every bit of information along the way.
Charlotte studied French and Russian at Edinburgh University and also holds a WSET Level 2 degree in wines – with level 3 in the works. In her role at House & Garden, she spends time writing, commissioning and editing features across all verticals, searching for new stories, overseeing aspects of social media and travelling around the country (and sometimes further afield) for photo and video shoots. She is based in south-west London, where she lives with her husband and toddler in a midcentury flat.
19 ideas for a minimalist kitchen with plenty of character
Kitchens naturally invite clutter, but for those of us who prefer a more restrained, pared-back feel, good design can go a long way
A small Georgian villa in south London doubles in size for a growing family
By digging out an ultra-smart new basement in this London house, Golden were able to take a small London house and double its footprint to something befitting family life
London restaurants
London's most romantic restaurants
If you're looking to treat a loved one to a delightful dinner, or vying for the affections of a new acquaintance, these restaurants will provide the food and atmosphere that will make anyone swoon
Planting Advice
The 11 garden design apps you need to know
These are the very best garden design apps to help you plan your garden digitally, from landscaping help to plant identification
London restaurants
The 50 best restaurants in London right now
All the best restaurants in London, from longstanding institutions to cutting-edge dining, tuck in to our handy guide
Kitchens
87 stylish kitchen ideas from the world’s best interior designers
Kitchen ideas, design and inspiration from the world’s best interior designers to spark ideas for anyone updating their own
Why interior designers love jute and natural fibre rugs, plus where to buy the best ones
Caught somewhere between coir and sisal? We've delineated all the differences between these natural fibres so you can make an informed choice
Paint
80+ Farrow and Ball paint colours in real homes
We’ve gathered our favourite Farrow & Ball paint colours in real homes: from Hague Blue to Setting Plaster to Railings. See exactly what they look like
17 intriguing ideas for jib doors and secret entrances
They say that behind every closed door is a story – so imagine the tales lying behind those that are a blended-in secret? Discover our favourite hidden doors, jibs and hideaways from our archive
Bedroom
43 charming kids' bedroom ideas for children's rooms of any size
Inspiration for kids' bedroom design, delivered by the world's best interior designers
Small Spaces
53 small kitchen ideas from the House & Garden archive
What these small kitchens lack in space, they make up for in style
The best Covent Garden restaurants right now
Wondering where to eat in the west end? These are the best restaurants in Covent Garden to book into now
Simba Hybrid Ultra Mattress review: is it worth buying?
In our latest Adventures on Foam, we test out the Simba Hybrid Ultra Mattress to see if it's worth committing to
Time To Rethink
Time to rethink decorating with posters
Posters are a cheap and easy way to fill your walls if you don’t have the budget for fine art. The key to using posters is to avoid cliché. Here's our guide to getting it right.
Three brilliant neutral paint schemes to copy now
Fancy going neutral but with a bit more zhuzh? Try these combinations by interior designers
Design ideas for 1970s style wooden walls
We wouldn't call it a comeback, but wooden walls in the style seen in the 1970s have been gently cropping up more and more and we're making a case for them
The best Airbnbs and aparthotels in Edinburgh to rent now
Looking for a place to stay in the Scottish capital? These Edinburgh Airbnbs are the pick of the bunch.
13 houses from the pages of House & Garden that you can rent for a holiday
From the wild hills of Devon to the coast of Sri Lanka, these glorious houses have all featured on the pages of House & Garden, and all are available to rent for holidays and special occasions
Why interior designers love grasscloth and how to use it
Grasscloth is here to add yet another decision-making dilemma to your decorating choices
Books to read
53 inspiring bookshelf ideas by the world's best interior designers
Bookcase ideas to fit any budget or space – from freestanding & modular, to custom-made & DIY