You asked, we listened. Now it’s your turn to listen! The Edit podcast from the team at Home Beautiful is a brand new space to connect and belong to a growing group of our audience who want to go behind the scenes of our glossy pages to discover exactly what makes a house a home.
We’re talking to our favourite people in the interiors world – designers, retailers, homewares heroes, and some unexpected interiors enthusiasts who’ll share what makes their own homes special, from the first memories of the spaces they inhabited in childhood to how they live and entertain today.
Why are more Australians than ever turning to granny flats, tiny rentals and secondary dwellings to survive the housing crisis?
This week on The Edit, host Elle Lovelock sits down with award-winning designer and our TV fave James Treble (The Block, Open Homes Australia, Renovate or Rebuild) to unpack why the most contested real estate in the country might just be… your backyard.
With more Australians squeezed by affordability pressures, one major property portal reported a 50% spike in searches for “granny flats” and related terms in just one year — a dramatic indication of how sharply the market has turned toward secondary dwellings, backyard rentals, and multigenerational living.
James brings three decades of experience, a suitcase of stories, and a refreshingly honest take on what happens when families try to solve emotional problems with architectural ones.
The Practical Reality
James digs into the design traps, regulatory blind spots and build-site chaos that catch even experienced renovators off guard.
If you love refining your home sanctuary, interior design, home makeovers and real-life renovation advice, this episode of The Edit is your ultimate starting point. Hit play to get inspired, get practical tips you can use this weekend, and see your home with fresh eyes.
“There’s nothing idyllic about sitting on a toilet while looking at a washing machine.”
James Treble
The Edit Episode 3
The Edit by Home Beautiful
Our newest space, “The Edit” – a podcast from the team at Home Beautiful, supported by OZ Design and Luxaflex.
Discover the real stories, personalities, and inspiring ideas behind how Australians create their style and sanctuary.
We’re talking to experts, tastemakers, design gurus and real-life listeners about more than just design. We share their heartfelt stories, practical tips, and uplifting voices, to discover what it takes to transform houses into homes, one small edit at a time.
Whether you’re looking for a burst of inspiration, clever home ideas, or a little audio comfort, this show is for anyone who wants to make their space truly their own.
Listen now: Episode three of The Edit is available via the iHeart app, homebeautiful.com.au, or wherever you get your podcasts watch below or listen here.
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