“A $60,000 Mistake”: Mitch & Mark’s Worst Case Scenario

What makes a beautifully styled room feel like somewhere you actually want to live?   For Sam Boughton, Head of Visual Merchandising at Coco Republic, it comes down to more than choosing the right furniture. From the music and signature scent in a showroom to the way furniture, artwork and accessories are layered together, every detail plays a part in creating a space that feels like home.  In this episode of The Edit, Sam takes Home Beautiful Editor-in-Chief Elle Lovelock behind the scenes at Coco Republic, sharing how he curates the brand's showrooms and translates different design aesthetics into spaces that inspire customers. He explains where to start when furnishing a room from scratch, how to work with existing architecture, and why the biggest investment pieces should come before the finishing touches.  Plus, Sam shares his advice for styling open-plan living areas, creating distinct zones, mixing different design styles and bringing personality into a home. He also takes Elle on a tour of his own space, revealing his rather impressive collection of cushion covers, artwork and glassware and the special piece he'd save if his house was on fire.  This episode covers:  What a visual merchandising role at Coco Republic actually involves  How music, scent and styling help create an inviting showroom experience  Where to start when furnishing a room from scratch  How to choose investment pieces and build a room through layers  Why your furniture doesn't have to match your home's architecture  Sam's tips for zoning and furnishing open-plan living spaces  How to make a showroom-inspired look work in your own home  The importance of finding pieces that reflect your personality  Inside Sam's home and his ever-growing cushion collection  The artwork with a special family connection he'd never part with  This episode was brought to you in partnership with Coco Republic www.cocorepublic.com.au. 🎧 Listen to The Edit and follow on Apple Podcasts  Listen and follow on Spotify  👀 Watch and subscribe to The Edit on Home Beautiful's YouTube  Watch full episodes  Credits:  Host: Elle Lovelock  Guest: Sam Boughton  Edited by: Leah Porges  Head of Vodcasting: Rachel Fountain  With thanks to our wonderful Home Beautiful team.  The Edit is a production of Home Beautiful and Are Media.  https://www.homebeautiful.com.au/home-beautiful-the-edit-podcast/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Worst Case Scenario, a new bite-sized episode from Home Beautiful’s The Edit podcast, where we ask our guests about their biggest ‘oh-no’ moment in the home.  Today, The Block favourites Mitch Edwards and Mark McKie share their worst-case renovation scenario, after a bargain buy of marble tiles turned into a costly mistake... to the tune of $60,000.  Haven't caught Mitch & Mark’s episode of The Edit yet? Listen/watch the full episode here.  🎧 Listen to The Edit and follow on Apple Podcasts  Listen and follow on Spotify  👀 Watch and subscribe to The Edit on Home Beautiful's YouTube  Watch full episodes  Credits:  Host: Elle Lovelock   Guest: Mitch Edwards & Mark McKie  Edited by: Leah Porges   Head of Vodcasting: Rachel Fountain   With thanks to our wonderful Home Beautiful team.   The Edit is a production of Home Beautiful and Are Media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mitch Edwards and Mark McKie have renovated more than 25 properties together, and after years in the business, they’ve learned plenty about what to look for in a property and which renovation mistakes can be costly.  In this episode of The Edit, The Block favourites walk Home Beautiful Editor-in-Chief Elle Lovelock through their dramatic Brighton-Le-Sands penthouse renovation, including the marble staircase, statement powder room and their clever solution to the structural columns in the main bedroom.   They also explain the thinking behind their “apologies” philosophy and share the expensive kitchen stone mistake that taught them to think carefully about materials.  Plus, Mitch and Mark give their very honest take on this season of The Block and reveal the design eras they’d love to see make a comeback... hello Hollywood Regency!  This episode covers:  Mitch and Mark’s philosophy of finding the “apologies” in a property  Inside their dramatic Brighton-Le-Sands penthouse transformation  How to choose stone that looks beautiful and works for your lifestyle  The costly kitchen renovation mistake they learned from  Their clever solution to awkward structural columns in the main bedroom  What 25 renovations have taught them about budgets, planning and property potential  Why designing for the people who will live in a home matters  Their honest opinions on the latest season of The Block  Mitch & Mark's work with Down Syndrome NSW The design trends they’d love to see more (and less) of  -- Check out Mitch & Mark on Instagram here   Learn more about Down Syndrome NSW here   -- 🎧 Listen to The Edit and follow on Apple Podcasts  Listen and follow on Spotify  👀 Watch and subscribe to The Edit on Home Beautiful's YouTube  Watch full episodes  Credits:  Host: Elle Lovelock  Guest: Mitch Edwards & Mark McKie  Edited by: Leah Porges  Head of Vodcasting: Rachel Fountain  With thanks to our wonderful Home Beautiful team.  The Edit is a production of Home Beautiful and Are Media.  https://www.homebeautiful.com.au/home-beautiful-the-edit-podcast/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We spend around 90 per cent of our lives indoors, but how much thought do we give to the ways our homes affect our health and wellbeing? From the materials inside our walls to the direction our homes face, the design decisions we make can have a lasting impact on how we live.  In this episode of The Edit, Metricon Homes’ National Design Director Adrian Popple returns to join Home Beautiful Editor-in-Chief Elle Lovelock for a conversation about the future of wellness-led home design. Adrian shares the thinking behind Metricon Homes’ ambitious wellness concept home in Byron Bay, which brings together healthier materials, improved indoor air quality, passive design principles and a focus on sustainability to create a home that looks as beautiful as it feels to live in.  Plus, Adrian takes us on a virtual tour of the home, explains why the project is aiming for a 10-star energy rating, and reveals the design principles that could help create healthier, more comfortable homes for Australian homeowners.  This episode covers:  What a wellness home is and how it can support our health and wellbeing  The surprising ways building materials and electrical wiring can affect our indoor environment  Why indoor air quality, ventilation and natural materials matter  How passive solar design and home orientation can improve comfort and energy efficiency  Inside Metricon Homes’ wellness concept home, from its two pavilions to its dedicated wellness hub  The benefits of hempcrete, biophilic design and bringing the outdoors in  Why the project is aiming beyond the current seven-star energy rating, and what Adrian hopes to bring to future home designs  This episode was brought to you in partnership with Metricon Homes www.metricon.com.au  Listen to The Ultimate Guide To Designing A Beautiful Facade here or watch it on Youtube here  🎧 Listen to The Edit and follow on Apple Podcasts  Listen and follow on Spotify  👀 Watch and subscribe to The Edit on Home Beautiful's YouTube  Watch full episodes  Credits:  Host: Elle Lovelock  Guest: Adrian Popple  Edited by: Leah Porges  Head of Vodcasting: Rachel Fountain  With thanks to our wonderful Home Beautiful team.  The Edit is a production of Home Beautiful and Are Media.  https://www.homebeautiful.com.au/home-beautiful-the-edit-podcast/\ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Samera Kamaleddine’s home is filled with books, treasured objects and stories gathered over a lifetime. From her collection of The Great Gatsby covers to meaningful keepsakes, her home reflects a lifelong love of words and travel.  In this episode of The Edit, Samera joins Home Beautiful Editor-in-Chief Elle Lovelock to share her journey from magazine editor to published author and children’s librarian, including the burnout that prompted her to start writing and the last-minute competition entry that led to a publishing deal.  Plus, Samera opens up about writing from her Lebanese-Australian experience, her love of bookshops and clever ways to display books at home, even in a small space. She also shares the story behind her treasured evil eye talisman and why the things that make a home beautiful are often the ones with the most meaning.  This episode covers:  Samera’s early career at The Bulletin, Dolly, Girlfriend and Women’s Fitness  How burnout inspired her to take time out and write  The last-minute competition entry that led to a publishing deal  Writing about Lebanese-Australian identity and cultural representation  Why she writes by the seat of her pants  Her work as a children’s librarian and the role libraries play in communities  Her collection of The Great Gatsby covers and love of bookshops  Clever ways to display books at home, even in a small space  The story behind her evil eye talisman  Why a home should reflect the people who live in it  Check out Samera’s website here   🎧 Listen to The Edit and follow on Apple Podcasts  Listen and follow on Spotify  👀 Watch and subscribe to The Edit on Home Beautiful's YouTube  Watch full episodes  Credits:  Host: Elle Lovelock  Guest: Samera Kamaleddine  Edited by: Leah Porges  Head of Vodcasting: Rachel Fountain  With thanks to our wonderful Home Beautiful team.  The Edit is a production of Home Beautiful and Are Media.  https://www.homebeautiful.com.au/home-beautiful-the-edit-podcast/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Worst Case Scenario, a new bite-sized episode from Home Beautiful’s The Edit podcast, where we ask our guests about their biggest ‘oh-no’ moment in the home.   Today, television presenter Sophie Falkiner shares her worst-case home scenarios, from dropping a bottle of red wine on her brand-new kitchen bench on moving-in day to transforming a dark, dungeon-like cinema room into a walk-in wardrobe... much to her husband’s dismay.  Haven't caught Sophie's episode of The Edit yet? Listen/watch the full episode here.  🎧 Listen to The Edit and follow on Apple Podcasts  Listen and follow on Spotify  👀 Watch and subscribe to The Edit on Home Beautiful's YouTube  Watch full episodes  Credits:  Host: Elle Lovelock   Guest: Sophie Falkiner  Edited by: Leah Porges   Head of Vodcasting: Rachel Fountain   With thanks to our wonderful Home Beautiful team.   The Edit is a production of Home Beautiful and Are Media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Television presenter Sophie Falkiner is two years into a major renovation of her family home on Sydney’s Northern Beaches and she’s thought about almost every detail, from the sage-green shutters and antique French mirrors to the checkerboard floors and ocean-view bath.  In this episode of The Edit, Sophie joins Home Beautiful Editor-in-Chief Elle Lovelock to talk through her Nancy Meyers-inspired vision, why she chose to renovate rather than knock down and rebuild, and the controversional decisions behind the floor plan, including giving up a bedroom to create a statement powder room.   Plus, Sophie looks back on her career in television, from Wheel of Fortune to travel shows including The Great Outdoors and Luxury Escapes, and shares her approach to family travel, entertaining and the little details that make her house feel like a home.  This episode covers:  Sophie’s journey from Wheel of Fortune to travel television  Why she’s always dreamed of a home by the ocean  What defines the timeless Nancy Meyers aesthetic  The influence of her Dutch mother and her love of a house-proud home  How Sophie’s Northern Beaches renovation is taking shape  Her plans for a Hamptons-inspired exterior and a classic, creamy kitchen  The design details she loves, from herringbone floors to vintage lighting  Why she believes a home should be warm, welcoming and made for entertaining  How she built a friendship group after moving to the Northern Beaches  Images: Laxale You can find Sophie on Instagram here  🎧 Listen to The Edit and follow on Apple Podcasts  Listen and follow on Spotify  👀 Watch and subscribe to The Edit on Home Beautiful's YouTube  Watch full episodes  Credits:  Host: Elle Lovelock  Guest: Sophie Falkiner  Edited by: Leah Porges  Head of Vodcasting: Rachel Fountain  With thanks to our wonderful Home Beautiful team.  The Edit is a production of Home Beautiful and Are Media.  https://www.homebeautiful.com.au/home-beautiful-the-edit-podcast/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When the day’s guests had gone from the Adairs Summer House, Home Beautiful Editor-in-Chief Elle Lovelock stayed behind to record one more bed styling masterclass, just for you.  She starts with one of the questions she hears most about bed linen: does thread count really matter? Elle’s answer is a personal one. A sleep retreat, and time with a sleep psychologist, showed her how sensitive she is to her surroundings. Around the same time she swapped the sheets on her own bed and, for her, it “changed everything”.  From there it’s a practical guide to building a bed around the way you sleep. Elle shares the questions to ask before you buy and the fabric to try if you run hot. She talks through linen and the different cotton weaves, and how to get a plump, high-loft quilt with or without feathers.  Then comes the styling, including a bed cover look borrowed from the beds she grew up with and a pillow trick from magazine shoots. Elle also explains why the size of your room should decide how many cushions go on the bed.  This episode is presented in partnership with Adairs and was recorded at the Adairs Summer House at Villa Alezalia, in Bellevue Hill, Sydney, during the launch of the new Adairs summer collection.  Moments You'll Hear:   * Does thread count really matter, and what to ask yourself before you buy sheets  * The fabric Elle suggests for hot sleepers, and the one that feels like your favourite T-shirt  * Why linen sheets are a safe buy, trend or not  * How to get a plump, high-loft quilt if down and feather isn’t for you  * The bed cover look Elle grew up with, and a fresher take on the throw at the end of the bed  * A note for anyone who rests their head on the display pillows  * The magazine shoot trick for perfectly stacked (or standing) pillows  You can find Adairs on Instagram here and Home Beautiful here  Shop the newly arrived Adairs homewares collection here - or copy and paste this link into your browser: https://clicks.trx-hub.com/xid/aremedia_6163c_homebeautiful?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D105419X1625128%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3Dhbe-ytb-HB_THEEDIT%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.adairs.com.au%252Fnew%252F&p=HB_THEEDIT&Test=&AdditionalInfo= 🎧 Listen to The Edit and follow on Apple Podcasts  Listen and follow on Spotify  👀 Watch and subscribe to The Edit on Home Beautiful's YouTube  Watch full episodes  Credits:  Host: Elle Lovelock  In partnership with: Adairs  Filmed and edited by: Thomas Crnkovic  Head of Vodcasting: Rachel Fountain  With thanks to our wonderful Home Beautiful team.  The Edit is a production of Home Beautiful and Are Media.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mat Johnson has always had a thing for unconventional homes, from a riverside shack to a heritage-listed salon. But his latest purchase might be his most unexpected yet: a 116-year-old church he bought over the phone while he was cutting hair.  In this episode of The Edit, Mat joins Home Beautiful Editor-in-Chief Elle Lovelock to talk about his love of old buildings, why he’d rather buy a property that speaks to his heart than his head, and his plans to transform the abandoned church into a home without losing its history and character.  Plus, Mat opens up about life after The Block, becoming a dad, and the importance of creating a home filled with personality, family and the people you love.  This episode covers:  Mat’s love of unconventional and historic properties  How he bought a 116-year-old church over the phone  His plans to transform the heritage-listed church into a home  Why preserving the history and character of old buildings matters to him  His experience on The Block and the community behind the scenes  Becoming a dad and building a co-parenting family  How Mat approaches styling and renovating his own properties  Why he believes you should buy something that makes you happy  What makes a home beautiful in Mat’s eyes  Images: The Block/Channel 9  You can find Mat on Instagram here  Follow his church renovation journey here   🎧 Listen to The Edit and follow on Apple Podcasts  Listen and follow on Spotify  👀 Watch and subscribe to The Edit on Home Beautiful's YouTube  Watch full episodes  Credits:  Host: Elle Lovelock  Guest: Mat Johnson  Edited by: Leah Porges  Head of Vodcasting: Rachel Fountain  With thanks to our wonderful Home Beautiful team.  The Edit is a production of Home Beautiful and Are Media.  https://www.homebeautiful.com.au/home-beautiful-the-edit-podcast/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Worst Case Scenario, a bite-sized episode from Home Beautiful’s The Edit podcast, where we ask our guests about their biggest ‘oh-no’ moment in the home.  Today, Metricon Homes’ National Design Director Adrian Popple takes us behind the scenes of a display home disaster when the team realised the master bedroom was simply too small. The solution? Redesigning the ensuite and moving a wall to give the bedroom suite the space and balance it needed, proving that sometimes, it’s never too late to make a change.  Haven't caught Adrian's episode of The Edit yet? Listen/watch the full episode here.  This episode was brought to you in partnership with Metricon Homes www.metricon.com.au  🎧 Listen to The Edit and follow on Apple Podcasts  Listen and follow on Spotify  👀 Watch and subscribe to The Edit on Home Beautiful's YouTube  Watch full episodes  Credits:  Host: Elle Lovelock Guest: Adrian Popple Edited by: Thomas Crnkovic Head of Vodcasting: Rachel Fountain  With thanks to our wonderful Home Beautiful team.  The Edit is a production of Home Beautiful and Are Media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.