The Edit podcast from the team at Home Beautiful is a 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.
Have you ever walked into someone’s home and immediately noticed something?
With a new year around the corner, in this episode of ‘The Edit’, Elle is catching up with The Block alum and Holiday Home Makeover star Rachel Carr to explore the idea of designing not for ego, but for function, and why fresh eyes are everything in a modern home makeover.
Rachel shares some unforgettable behind-the-scenes moments from her time on The Block with her husband Ryan, why their relationship stood the test of time, and through everything the reality TV juggernaut threw at them. She also reveals just how easy it is to turn a blind eye in your own space, and how sometimes, the things we miss ourselves are the most shocking!
“You come off [The Block] with this sense of ‘we can do anything’, and this was the dream.”
Rachel Carr
Rachel also talks us through the journey of turning a tired coastal property into Cinque House, a luxury Mediterranean-inspired Airbnb that’s “booked up constantly.” She shares the smartest ways to get the most out of your Airbnb – from layout and storage to luxe hotel touches using the Cinque home on the NSW South Coast as the ultimate case study.
If you’re a Block fan, an aspiring host, or just obsessed with beautifully designed holiday rentals, this inspiring conversation dives into how Rachel and Ryan Carr blend luxury hotel vibes with real family practicality to create an Airbnb guests rebook again and again. Expect insider renovation tips, styling tricks, and plenty of Cinque House details you’ll want to steal for your own short-stay property.
“I don’t know what it is about hotels, but they just take it to that extra level of luxury and of design choices. Once I was on that tangent, I couldn’t stop.”
Rachel Carr
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.
The Edit Episode 6
The Edit by Home Beautiful
Our newest space, “The Edit” – a podcast from the team at Home Beautiful, is supported by OZ Design and Luxaflex.
Discover the real stories, personalities, and inspiring ideas behind how Australians create their style and sanctuary.
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 six 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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