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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 

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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. 

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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  

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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. 

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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 surprisingly big 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 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 

You can find Sophie on Instagram here 

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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. 

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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 

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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. 

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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  

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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. 

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What makes a home’s facade truly beautiful and how do you choose one you’ll still love in 20 years? 

In this episode, Home Beautiful Editor-in-Chief Elle Lovelock chats to Metricon Homes’ National Design Director Adrian Popple about the art of creating a great first impression, from symmetry and proportion to colour, materials and landscaping. Adrian also shares a look at his own Mermaid Beach home, the design decisions he’d change, and his tips for building a facade that feels personal without trying too hard. 

Plus, Adrian tackles a listener’s design dilemma: can you combine Hamptons style with a modern black-and-white look? 

This episode covers: 

• How to choose a facade that will stand the test of time 
• The importance of symmetry, proportion and balance 
• The exterior materials and colour palettes shaping Australian homes 
• How landscaping can transform the look of a facade 
• Adrian’s own Mermaid Beach home and what he’d change 
• How to create a connection between your home’s exterior and interior 
• Adrian’s advice for building a facade you’ll love for years to come 
• A listener dilemma: can you combine Hamptons style with a modern black-and-white look? 

This episode was brought to you in partnership with Metricon Homes www.metricon.com.au 

Thank you for listening ❤️ before you leave…   

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Credits:    

Host Elle Lovelock    

Guest Adrian Popple  

Edited by Thomas Crnkovic   

Head of Vodcasting Rachel Fountain   

With thanks to our fabulous Home Beautiful team.   

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Sarah Davidson spent years building a successful career in law before burnout forced her to confront a surprisingly difficult question: who was she outside of work? 

What followed was a series of unexpected chapters, from launching a matcha business with her husband to turning her love of storytelling into Seize the Yay. 

In this episode of The Edit, Sarah joins Home Beautiful Editor-in-Chief Elle Lovelock to talk about learning to take risks, why becoming a mum has been her most extraordinary chapter yet, and the Melbourne home she and Nic transformed while Sarah was pregnant. 

Plus, Sarah takes us inside their renovation, from the DIY cabinetry throughout the house to their wellness room.

This episode covers: 

• How Sarah went from lawyer to entrepreneur 
• The burnout that forced her to rethink her identity 
• Why she believes your “yay” should change throughout your life 
• How Sarah taught herself to become comfortable with risk 
• Why motherhood has been her most extraordinary chapter 
• Inside Sarah and Nic’s family home renovation 
• How they used kitchen cabinetry in their walk-in wardrobe 
• Why Sarah has learned to embrace the Lego-covered chaos 
• The simple design choices that make their house feel like home 

You can find Sarah on Instagram here  

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Credits: 

Host: Elle Lovelock 

Guest: Sarah Davidson 

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. 

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Production designer Felicity Abbott returned to Australia after nine years working overseas to create the world of Netflix's My Brilliant Career, a new adaptation of Miles Franklin's iconic novel. 

In this episode of The Edit, Felicity tells Home Beautiful Editor-in-Chief Elle Lovelock how her team transformed historic South Australian properties, built entire homes from scratch and used everything from architecture and landscaping to furniture, colour and the smallest objects in a room to tell the story of the characters who live there. 

Plus, Felicity reveals the surprising Victorian status symbol she discovered during her research, and the painstaking tricks used to make heritage locations and studio-built interiors appear completely seamless on screen. 

This episode covers: 

• Why My Brilliant Career brought Felicity back to Australia after nine years overseas 
• How she begins designing a world from the script and its characters 
• Finding the historic South Australian homes used in the series 
• Building entire houses and interiors from scratch 
• Making the architecture feel distinctly Australian 
• Why colour is the foundation of Felicity's production design 
• Sourcing and creating Victorian furniture, antiques and homewares 
• How tiny household objects reveal a character's backstory 
• Recreating Victorian gas, candle and tallow lighting 
• The magic - and sadness - of watching a film set come to life and eventually disappear 

Check out Felicity’s work here 

You can watch My Brilliant Career now on Netflix 

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Credits: 

Host: Elle Lovelock 

Guest: Felicity Abbott 

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. 

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Sophie Tieman grew up with a paintbrush in hand, helping her parents flip houses in Tasmania. That love of property carried into a 15-year career in commercial real estate... until one night at 10pm when she decided to walk away from it all and build something completely new. 

In this episode of The Edit, Sophie tells Home Beautiful Editor-in-Chief Elle Lovelock about launching The Corporate Edit, a one-stop fashion shop for women in business, why she handed in her notice before telling anyone what she was building, and her honest advice for anyone sitting on an idea of their own. 

Plus, Sophie shares how she completely transformed a dark 1970s townhouse during COVID, how she’s making her new home with “good bones” feel like her own, and her best hack for making a narrow home feel twice the size.  

Sending thanks to our partners at Kaboodle Kitchen.  

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This episode covers: 

• Buying her first home pre-auction & signing the contract at the pub 
• Leaving the house she brought both her babies home to 
• Transforming a dark 1970s townhouse during COVID lockdowns 
• Rewiring, floorboards and moving the laundry into the garage 
• Designing a Kaboodle flat-pack kitchen 
• Her trick for making a narrow home feel twice the size 
• Creating the right ambience, from scent to playlists 
• Quitting a 15-year real estate career with nothing lined up 
• What her mum said about changing to fit a male-dominated industry 
• Launching The Corporate Edit from scratch 
• Mystery drawer: the wedding gift she can't throw out 
• A listener's project mamagement renovation dilemma 
• What makes a home beautiful 

You can find Sophie on Instagram here 

Check out The Corporate Edit here  

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Credits: 

Host: Elle Lovelock 

Guest: Sophie Tieman 

Edited by: Leah Porges 

Head of Vodcasting: Rachel Fountain 

With thanks to our wonderful Home Beautiful team. 

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We hope you enjoy this episode of Home Beautiful's The Edit...

Carla Grace has built her career painting the wildlife she grew up with in South Africa. She’s just landed back in Australia after a piece of hers went under the hammer at Sotheby's in New York for an astounding $40,000. 

In this episode of The Edit, Carla tells Home Beautiful Editor-in-Chief Elle Lovelock about her childhood surrounded by rhinos, crocodiles and elephants, and how a stint without electricity in rural Zambia sparked the art career she's built over the past 12 years. 

Plus, Carla takes us through the art studio she and her husband spent a decade planning and saving for. The design is deeply intentional, down to the exact colour of the walls, so nothing would throw off-tone light onto her paintings. She also shares her honest advice on choosing frames and displaying art purposefully. 

Sending thanks to our partners at Kaboodle Kitchen.  

Explore kitchen and laundry inspiration at kaboodle.com.au 

This episode covers: 

• Landing back from New York after selling a painting at Sotheby's 
• Growing up surrounded by wildlife in Zimbabwe 
• Her formative years in New Zealand and Zambia 
• How a home with no power led her to art 
• Building her art studio out of repurposed kitchen cabinets 
• What her parents think of her career now 
• What "success" really means after 12 years in the art industry 
• Inside her 1980s farmhouse, mid-renovation 
• Can rhinos paint? 
• A listener dilemma – everything especially the kitchen sink 
• What makes a home beautiful 

You can find Carla on Instagram here. 

Check out Carla’s amazing art on her website here.  

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Credits: 

Host: Elle Lovelock 

Guest: Carla Grace 

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. 

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