Trends and Tips from an Interior Designer

Do you love a 'posh wash'? In this episode of The Edit, Elle crosses boundaries of comfort and communication with the lovely Rachael Carr as we deep-dive into the details of her holiday rental, Cinque House. All will be revealed around bathroom basics, bidets and bunk rooms, as Rachel joins Elle once again for an exclusive masterclass on making homes and Airbnbs feel quietly luxurious, bookable, and deeply livable. Join the fun as we discover what makes The Block alum and Holiday Home Makeover star, tick.

Rachel takes listeners on a sensory walk through Cinque House, from checkerboard tiles and a five‑metre Tuscan-style island bench to colour-drenched “blue,” “pink,” and “green” bathrooms, a sexy laundry, and her beloved breakfast nook with golden-hour mountain views. 

Rachel is also answering real-life listener dilemmas on how to:
refresh a tired living/dining room on a $2–3K budget
get solid bookings for slow Airbnb's
protect party zone rentals from constant damage
scale from one to three properties without going cookie‑cutter, and
decide when to “gut or glaze” those very 90s kitchens and bathrooms

If you’re a Block fan, an aspiring host, or just obsessed with beautifully designed stays, this inspiring conversation dives into how Rachel and Ryan Carr blend luxury hotel vibes with real family practicality to create an Airbnb that has guests clamouring to 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.

Thank you for listening ❤️

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Inside Rachel and Ryan’s South Coast holiday home, Cinque House

Rachel & Ryan’s magnificent holiday home makeover (Cinque House on Airbnb) ​

10 amazing Airbnb cabin getaways (includes their holiday house)​

14 brilliant breakfast nook ideas to help you start your day right

 

🙏 Our special thanks for making 'The Edit' our new home:

Luxaflex - our beautiful 'studio home' curtains

Oz Design - furniture Australians love 

Rachel Carr

Credits:

Production by Thomas Crnkovic 

Our wonderful Home Beautiful team 

Learn More: HOME BEAUTIFUL

 

Do you love a 'posh wash'? In this episode of The Edit, Elle crosses boundaries of comfort and communication with the lovely Rachael Carr as we deep-dive into the details of her holiday rental, Cinque House. All will be revealed around bathroom basics, bidets and bunk rooms, as Rachel joins Elle once again for an exclusive masterclass on making homes and Airbnbs feel quietly luxurious, bookable, and deeply livable. Join the fun as we discover what makes The Block alum and Holiday Home Makeover star, tick.
Rachel takes listeners on a sensory walk through Cinque House, from checkerboard tiles and a five‑metre Tuscan-style island bench to colour-drenched &ldquo;blue,&rdquo; &ldquo;pink,&rdquo; and &ldquo;green&rdquo; bathrooms, a sexy laundry, and her beloved breakfast nook with golden-hour mountain views. Rachel is also answering real-life listener dilemmas on how to:
<ul>
<li>refresh a tired living/dining room on a $2&ndash;3K budget</li>
<li>get solid bookings for slow Airbnb's</li>
<li>protect party zone rentals from constant damage</li>
<li>scale from one to three properties without going cookie‑cutter, and</li>
<li>decide when to &ldquo;gut or glaze&rdquo; those very 90s kitchens and bathrooms</li>
</ul>
If you&rsquo;re a Block fan, an aspiring host, or just obsessed with beautifully designed stays, this inspiring conversation dives into how Rachel and Ryan Carr blend luxury hotel vibes with real family practicality to create an Airbnb that has guests clamouring to rebook again and again. Expect insider renovation tips, styling tricks, and plenty of Cinque House details you&rsquo;ll want to steal for your own short stay.
Thank you for listening ❤️
before you leave...
🗣️ Get in touch 
What did you think? We are a brand new podcast and would love to hear from you as we build this together. Join our friendly Home Beautiful community and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/homebeautiful/?hl=en">DM us on Instagram</a>
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<a href="https://www.homebeautiful.com.au/home-tours/rachel-ryan-carr-south-coast-holiday-home/">Inside Rachel and Ryan&rsquo;s South Coast holiday home, Cinque House</a>
<a href="https://www.homebeautiful.com.au/renovation-ideas/rachel-and-ryan-the-block-tv-show-holiday-home-makeover/">Rachel &amp; Ryan&rsquo;s magnificent holiday home makeover (Cinque House on Airbnb) ​</a>
<a href="https://www.homebeautiful.com.au/home-tours/10-airbnb-cabin-getaways-australia/">10 amazing Airbnb cabin getaways (includes their holiday house)​</a>
<a href="https://www.homebeautiful.com.au/kitchen-ideas/breakfast-nook-ideas/">14 brilliant breakfast nook ideas to help you start your day right</a>
&nbsp;
🙏 Our special thanks for making 'The Edit' our new home:
<a href="https://shadetrendz.luxaflex.com.au/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23125304318&amp;gbraid=0AAAAACcMuN6IiBsj6G_n_8E8c50GpwySv&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAuIDJBhBoEiwAxhgyFsFUkw31rOzRF9wU6hG8mghdfAynrw_nq1rK837HdpD8e9h5S3nyLBoCeqsQAvD_BwE">Luxaflex - our beautiful 'studio home' curtains</a>
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<a href="https://www.rachelandryan.com.au/">Rachel Carr</a>
Credits:
Production by Thomas Crnkovic&nbsp;
Our wonderful Home Beautiful team&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.homebeautiful.com.au/">Learn More: HOME BEAUTIFUL</a>
&nbsp;

There are so many choices that people have to make when decorating, renovating and building. But there is such joy in creating the homes and lives we all want. This inspired The Edit, a fresh new podcast from your friends at Home Beautiful that helps to make these daily decisions both simple and enjoyable. 
Hosted by Editor  Elle Lovelock, The Edit opens the door to beautiful homes and the stories behind them. Featuring well-known guests and respected experts, this video podcast is for everyone shaping their sanctuary - wherever you live, whatever your budget, whether you're a seasoned homeowner, a renter or just curating a special space. The Edit makes those decisions simple and celebrates the everyday creativity, choices and personal touches that turn your house into a home.

There are so many choices that people have to make when decorating, renovating and building. But there is such joy in creating the homes and lives we all want. This inspired The Edit, a fresh new podcast from your friends at Home Beautiful that helps to make these daily decisions both simple and enjoyable.&nbsp; Hosted by Editor&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellelovelock?igsh=MTZqd2NmajF6eGpjdQ=="> Elle Lovelock</a>, The Edit opens the door to beautiful homes and the stories behind them. Featuring well-known guests and respected experts, this video podcast is for everyone shaping their sanctuary - wherever you live, whatever your budget, whether you're a seasoned homeowner, a renter or just curating a special space. The Edit makes those decisions simple and celebrates the everyday creativity, choices and personal touches that turn your house into a home.

THE EDIT

What is a home maker these days? With so many decisions to make when it comes to your home, a show about your style, your sanctuary. The Edit is a fresh podcast from Home Beautiful that opens the door to unique homes and the stories behind them to inspire and delight those decisions.  With well known guests and the ultimate experts. It’s for everyone shaping their sanctuary—whether you’re a seasoned homeowner, a renter on a budget, or anyone quietly curating your space. The Edit makes those decisions simple and celebrates the everyday creativity, choices, and personal touches that turn a house into a home.

What is a home maker these days? With so many decisions to make when it comes to your home, a show about your style, your sanctuary. The Edit is a fresh podcast from Home Beautiful that opens the door to unique homes and the stories behind them to inspire and delight those decisions. &nbsp;With well known guests and the ultimate experts. It&rsquo;s for everyone shaping their sanctuary&mdash;whether you&rsquo;re a seasoned homeowner, a renter on a budget, or anyone quietly curating your space. The Edit makes those decisions simple and celebrates the everyday creativity, choices, and personal touches that turn a house into a home.

Rachel Carr on the (Cinque) Block: How She Turned One Holiday House into a Booking Machine

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa326977-3de5-4283-9b8b-af3500c58607/clips/3979417b-133b-43d1-92b7-b3f800593258/transcript

The Art of Asking the Right Questions

Luxaflex Home Collection

Luxaflex Window Coverings

The Mystery Art Piece

Darren's Home Tour

What does “home” really mean when you strip away the marble benchtops and Instagram angles?

In this episode of The Edit, we sit down with one of Australia’s most loved interior designers and long-time judge on The Block,  Darren Palmer.  Alongside Home Beautiful editor Elle Lovelock, for a conversation that’s less about cushions and more about courage. It’s reflective, funny, occasionally filthy, and unexpectedly tender.

Darren opens up about growing up in an industrial Queensland town where he didn’t quite fit, learning his craft without formal training, and why curiosity, not confidence, has shaped his career. We talk about why great design should never look the same twice, how formative homes stay with us (whether we like them or not), and what happens when you finally stop editing yourself for public consumption.

Along the way, Darren shares the story of being outed by the media and how choosing honesty changed everything, plus why Almost Home isn’t really about houses at all, but about memory, identity and the spaces that make us feel safe enough to be ourselves.

There’s also a joyful deep dive into his current home: colour, texture, scent, sound and the artwork that follows him everywhere because it still makes his heart beat faster.

We also catch up with Mel Nottage from Luxaflex on the quiet shift happening in Australian homes away from hard finishes and toward softer, more cocooning window treatments outdoors that prioritise how a space feels, not just how it looks, with more people looking to entertain at home. 

It’s an episode about ambition, vulnerability, and the quiet power of showing up as you are, Zara outfits, filthy jokes and all.

You’ll hear:


Why Darren believes you can teach skills, but never attitude


The real story behind Almost Home and why it’s a double entendre


How childhood homes quietly shape adult design choices


What it was like growing up queer in regional Queensland in the ’80s


The moment Darren decided to stop hiding parts of himself publicly


Why the most powerful art isn’t décor, it’s emotional


How design can be used to genuinely change lives through charity work


An audio home tour that hits all five senses (yes, including scent)

Get comfortable, this one stays with you! 

Thank you for listening ❤️

before you leave...

🗣️ Get in touch 

What did you think? We are a brand new podcast and would love to hear from you as we build this together. Join our friendly Home Beautiful community and DM us on Instagram

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Inside Darren Palmer's Kitchen

Darren's beautiful Bondi home

Hamptons Style Easily Done 

🙏 Our special thanks for making 'The Edit' our new home:

Luxaflex - our beautiful 'studio home' curtains

Oz Design - furniture Australians love 

Darren Palmer Products 

Credits:

Edited by Phil Calloway 

Production by Thomas Crnkovic 

Our wonderful Home Beautiful team 

Learn More: HOME BEAUTIFUL

 

What does &ldquo;home&rdquo; really mean when you strip away the marble benchtops and Instagram angles?
In this episode of The Edit, we sit down with one of Australia&rsquo;s most loved interior designers and long-time judge on&nbsp;The Block, &nbsp;<a href="https://darrenpalmer.com/">Darren Palmer.</a>&nbsp; Alongside Home Beautiful editor <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellelovelock?igsh=MTZqd2NmajF6eGpjdQ==">Elle Lovelock</a>, for a conversation that&rsquo;s less about cushions and more about courage. It&rsquo;s reflective, funny, occasionally filthy, and unexpectedly tender.
Darren opens up about growing up in an industrial Queensland town where he didn&rsquo;t quite fit, learning his craft without formal training, and why curiosity, not confidence, has shaped his career. We talk about why great design should never look the same twice, how formative homes stay with us (whether we like them or not), and what happens when you finally stop editing yourself for public consumption.
Along the way, Darren shares the story of being outed by the media and how choosing honesty changed everything, plus why Almost Home isn&rsquo;t really about houses at all, but about memory, identity and the spaces that make us feel safe enough to be ourselves.
There&rsquo;s also a joyful deep dive into his current home: colour, texture, scent, sound and the artwork that follows him everywhere because it still makes his heart beat faster.
We also catch up with <a href="https://www.luxaflex.com.au/products/awnings">Mel Nottage from Luxaflex</a> on the quiet shift happening in Australian homes away from hard finishes and toward softer, more cocooning window treatments outdoors that prioritise how a space feels, not just how it looks, with more people looking to entertain at home.&nbsp;
It&rsquo;s an episode about ambition, vulnerability, and the quiet power of showing up as you are, Zara outfits, filthy jokes and all.
You&rsquo;ll hear:
<ul>
<li>
Why Darren believes you can teach skills, but never attitude
</li>
<li>
The real story behind <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrDzyqpe2OJYW-IfFCUw8XtVNTJgzyswk">Almost Home</a>&nbsp;and why it&rsquo;s a double entendre
</li>
<li>
How childhood homes quietly shape adult design choices
</li>
<li>
What it was like growing up queer in regional Queensland in the &rsquo;80s
</li>
<li>
The moment Darren decided to stop hiding parts of himself publicly
</li>
<li>
Why the most powerful art isn&rsquo;t d&eacute;cor, it&rsquo;s emotional
</li>
<li>
How design can be used to genuinely change lives through charity work
</li>
<li>
An audio home tour that hits all five senses (yes, including scent)
</li>
</ul>
Get comfortable, this one stays with you!&nbsp;
Thank you for listening ❤️
before you leave...
🗣️ Get in touch 
What did you think? We are a brand new podcast and would love to hear from you as we build this together. Join our friendly Home Beautiful community and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/homebeautiful/?hl=en">DM us on Instagram</a>
👀 See more
<a href="https://www.homebeautiful.com.au/renovation-ideas/kitchen/a-look-inside-darren-palmers-kitchen/">Inside Darren Palmer's Kitchen</a>
<a href="https://www.homebeautiful.com.au/home-tours/the-block-judge-darren-palmer-home/">Darren's beautiful Bondi home</a>
<a href="https://www.homebeautiful.com.au/home-tours/hamptons-cottage-makeover/">Hamptons Style Easily Done </a>
🙏 Our special thanks for making 'The Edit' our new home:
<a href="https://shadetrendz.luxaflex.com.au/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23125304318&amp;gbraid=0AAAAACcMuN6IiBsj6G_n_8E8c50GpwySv&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAuIDJBhBoEiwAxhgyFsFUkw31rOzRF9wU6hG8mghdfAynrw_nq1rK837HdpD8e9h5S3nyLBoCeqsQAvD_BwE">Luxaflex - our beautiful 'studio home' curtains</a>
<a href="https://ozdesignfurniture.com.au/furniture/tables/coffee-tables/?loaded=1&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=21415529745&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAC9A_Pa-UbUcY99mNrp5zmDd-cznX&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAuIDJBhBoEiwAxhgyFiFRHBgba954pNDZXlnrYPvcHIPZgbBzw6BEwGWBhHQW9_uP5S6xkRoCAKEQAvD_BwE">Oz Design - furniture Australians love&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://darrenpalmer.com/">Darren Palmer Products </a>
Credits:
Edited by Phil Calloway&nbsp;
Production by Thomas Crnkovic&nbsp;
Our wonderful Home Beautiful team&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.homebeautiful.com.au/">Learn More: HOME BEAUTIFUL</a>
&nbsp;

How Childhood Homes Quietly Shape Adult Decisions with The Block's Darren Palmer 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa326977-3de5-4283-9b8b-af3500c58607/clips/15878e6e-c5dc-47ef-bc7a-b3f00068482f/transcript

“Interior design’s not just about the cushion plumping. It’s about the cushion fill.” Lauren Mahoney says it with a laugh, but she means it, and in this episode, she opens the door on what really makes a home feel expensive, calm and actually you. In this episode of The Edit, Home Beautiful editor Elle Lovelocksits down with Lauren Mahoney, creative director of luxury interior design studio Studio Trio.

We trace Lauren's path from Western Sydney kid circling IKEA catalogues to buying her own studio at 28 and learning the hard truth: “There’s no point designing something people can’t afford. You both need to win - they get a beautiful home, and you make some money.” Lauren also spills fabric-world secrets, the reality of late-night scheme sessions, and why starting “at the bottom” is still the best design school there is.

Our host and editor of Home Beautiful, Elle Lovelock, goes inside Lauren's 1913 Federation home - its white walls, dark floors, and a Taubmans Double Grey “French blue-grey” kitchen. Lauren insists she’s “not a chopper,” declaring there are only two kinds of people: “cushion choppers, and not.” There’s incense burning after dinner, Byredo candles, eucalyptus spray around the bins, and a single framed wedding photo in a Ralph Lauren frame that quietly sums up her whole ethos: classic, sentimental, and never overdone.

For anyone paralysed by Pinterest boards and terrified of costly mistakes, Lauren’s advice is ruthlessly comforting: break it down to one room, one sofa, one palette. “Stick with the plan,” she says. “If it’s navy and white, don’t let a random terracotta cushion derail your life.” Whether you’re dreaming up your first apartment or finally tackling the ‘grown-up’ living room, this is your permission slip to design slowly, thoughtfully and on your own terms.

...plus inspiration for living room styling - where do you start? Our trend expert, Paula Cincotta from Oz Design, gives unique insights into the progression of interior design trends, sharing ways to style easily without getting overwhelmed. "Don't worry about chasing every trend, pick one or two details that feel like you and let them build on the look you already love," says Paula.

 

Thank you for listening ❤️

before you leave...

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What did you think? We are a brand new podcast and would love to hear from you as we build this together. Join our friendly Home Beautiful community and DM us on Instagram

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Small Space Living 

7 Clever Ways to Optimise Your Small Space 

'That' Green Kitchen In Home Beautiful

A perfect colour palette for a Federation Home

🙏 Our special thanks for making 'The Edit' our new home:

Luxaflex - our beautiful 'studio home' curtains

Oz Design - furniture Australians love 

Studio Trio Lauren Mahoney

Credits:

Edited by Phil Calloway 

Production by Thomas Crnkovic 

Our wonderful Home Beautiful team 

Learn More: HOME BEAUTIFUL

&ldquo;Interior design&rsquo;s not just about the cushion plumping. It&rsquo;s about the cushion fill.&rdquo; Lauren Mahoney says it with a laugh, but she means it, and in this episode, she opens the door on what really makes a home feel expensive, calm and actually you. In this episode of&nbsp;The Edit, Home Beautiful editor <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellelovelock/?hl=en">Elle Lovelock</a> sits down with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CaGeeBcvPkV/">Lauren Mahoney,</a> creative director of luxury interior design studio <a href="https://www.studiotrio.com.au/">Studio Trio.</a>
We trace Lauren's path from Western Sydney kid circling IKEA catalogues to buying her own studio at 28 and learning the hard truth: &ldquo;There&rsquo;s no point designing something people can&rsquo;t afford. You both need to win - they get a beautiful home, and you make some money.&rdquo; Lauren also spills fabric-world secrets, the reality of late-night scheme sessions, and why starting &ldquo;at the bottom&rdquo; is still the best design school there is.
Our host and editor of Home Beautiful, Elle Lovelock, goes inside Lauren's 1913 Federation home - its white walls, dark floors, and a Taubmans Double Grey &ldquo;French blue-grey&rdquo; kitchen. Lauren insists she&rsquo;s &ldquo;not a chopper,&rdquo; declaring there are only two kinds of people: &ldquo;cushion choppers, and not.&rdquo; There&rsquo;s incense burning after dinner, Byredo candles, eucalyptus spray around the bins, and a single framed wedding photo in a Ralph Lauren frame that quietly sums up her whole ethos: classic, sentimental, and never overdone.
For anyone paralysed by Pinterest boards and terrified of costly mistakes, Lauren&rsquo;s advice is ruthlessly comforting: break it down to one room, one sofa, one palette. &ldquo;Stick with the plan,&rdquo; she says. &ldquo;If it&rsquo;s navy and white, don&rsquo;t let a random terracotta cushion derail your life.&rdquo; Whether you&rsquo;re dreaming up your first apartment or finally tackling the &lsquo;grown-up&rsquo; living room, this is your permission slip to design slowly, thoughtfully and on your own terms.
...plus inspiration for living room styling - where do you start? Our trend expert, <a href="https://ozdesignfurniture.com.au/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23448748224&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAC9A_PbjXm_ZzF5Ao7DWtRNi2W7v7&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiA-NHLBhDSARIsAIhe9X0j8P7eIXnHeJaMwopYnCb3msbElj5RdXudd6P97K1zfD7zzKFpl2saAsayEALw_wcB">Paula Cincotta</a> from Oz Design, gives unique insights into the progression of interior design trends, sharing ways to style easily without getting overwhelmed. "Don't worry about chasing every trend, pick one or two details that feel like you and let them build on the look you already love," says Paula.
&nbsp;
Thank you for listening ❤️
before you leave...
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What did you think? We are a brand new podcast and would love to hear from you as we build this together. Join our friendly Home Beautiful community and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/homebeautiful/?hl=en">DM us on Instagram</a>
👀 See more
<a href="https://www.homebeautiful.com.au/lifestyle/small-space-living-a-diminutive-and-divine-home/">Small Space Living&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://www.homebeautiful.com.au/home-ideas/seven-clever-ways-to-optimise-small-spaces/">7 Clever Ways to Optimise Your Small Space </a>
<a href="https://www.homebeautiful.com.au/kitchen-ideas/green-kitchen-renovation/">'That' Green Kitchen In Home Beautiful</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CzsJ5alPARJ/"></a><a href="https://www.homebeautiful.com.au/home-tours/pastel-palette-federation-home-sydneys-inner-west/">A perfect colour palette for a Federation Home</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CzsJ5alPARJ/"></a>
🙏 Our special thanks for making 'The Edit' our new home:
<a href="https://shadetrendz.luxaflex.com.au/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23125304318&amp;gbraid=0AAAAACcMuN6IiBsj6G_n_8E8c50GpwySv&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAuIDJBhBoEiwAxhgyFsFUkw31rOzRF9wU6hG8mghdfAynrw_nq1rK837HdpD8e9h5S3nyLBoCeqsQAvD_BwE">Luxaflex - our beautiful 'studio home' curtains</a>
<a href="https://ozdesignfurniture.com.au/furniture/tables/coffee-tables/?loaded=1&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=21415529745&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAC9A_Pa-UbUcY99mNrp5zmDd-cznX&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAuIDJBhBoEiwAxhgyFiFRHBgba954pNDZXlnrYPvcHIPZgbBzw6BEwGWBhHQW9_uP5S6xkRoCAKEQAvD_BwE">Oz Design - furniture Australians love&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://www.studiotrio.com.au/">Studio Trio Lauren Mahoney</a>
Credits:
Edited by Phil Calloway&nbsp;
Production by Thomas Crnkovic&nbsp;
Our wonderful Home Beautiful team&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.homebeautiful.com.au/">Learn More: HOME BEAUTIFUL</a>

Designing a Life You Love. Inside the House That Built Lauren Mahoney 

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How does a Real Housewife keep five dogs, three kids, white sofas and cream carpets looking spotless without harsh chemicals or losing her mind? In this episode of The Edit, Elle Lovelock from Home Beautiful sits down with cookbook author and Real Housewives of Sydney star Krissy Marsh to unpack her no‑nonsense home cleaning tips, smart hosting rituals and the heart-first philosophy behind her Double Bay family home.

Krissy reveals why “a home is only a home with the people in it and the connections you have,” and why she’ll always choose a welcoming table over a ‘trophy’ interior. From fridge audits and Tuesday night dinners for 20, to chemical-free cleaning hacks using bicarb soda, vinegar and essential oils, this is a masterclass in creating a calm, beautiful, low-tox home that still feels luxe.

You’ll hear how Krissy keeps white sofas guest-ready with clever fabric choices and throws, why she swears by top loader washing machines, and the surprisingly emotional story behind the custom artwork that captures her family’s life in one frame. Along the way, Krissy shares candid stories from her idyllic but imperfect Queensland childhood, raising teens, and hosting epic dinners where “there’s always a meal on that shelf” and everyone pitches in.

If you’ve ever searched for natural cleaning products, eco cleaning hacks, or stress-free entertaining at home, this episode is for you. Expect practical cleaning tips, mindset shifts and laugh-out-loud moments from one of Home Beautiful’s most loved home tour stars...

...plus inspiration for living room styling, where do you start? Our trend expert, Paula Cincotta from Oz Design, gives unique insights into quality furniture, care and interiors that are genuinely family-friendly and easy to create in your home. 

 

Moments you'll hear 🔊

Krissy’s three-ingredient cleaning hack
“There’s probably three ingredients you need to clean the entire house: bicarb soda, vinegar and a bit of lavender.”

Why she dresses kids in white
“I pride myself on having white whites… It’s so much easier to clean.”

The fridge audit you’ll want to copy
“Fridge audit is just the best… There should always be a meal on that level.”

What really makes a home
“A home is only a home with the people in it and the connections you have.”

Thank you for listening ❤️

before you leave...

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Krissy Marsh home tour

Real Housewives of Sydney homes (including Krissy, Nicole O'Neil and more!)

The cleaning secrets of Real Housewife Krissy Marsh

Cleaning hacks galore

Oz Design Furniture Care

🙏 Our special thanks for making 'The Edit' our new home:

Luxaflex - our beautiful 'studio home' curtains

Oz Design - furniture Australians love 

Krissy Marsh, cook book here! 

Credits:

Edited by Phil Calloway 

Production by Thomas Crnkovic 

Our wonderful Home Beautiful team 

How does a Real Housewife keep five dogs, three kids, white sofas and cream carpets looking spotless without harsh chemicals or losing her mind? In this episode of The Edit,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.homebeautiful.com.au/">Elle Lovelock from Home Beautifu</a>l sits down with cookbook author and&nbsp;Real Housewives of Sydney star&nbsp;<a href="https://therealkrissymarsh.com.au/product/the-real-krissy-marsh-cookbook/">Krissy Marsh</a>&nbsp;to unpack her no‑nonsense home cleaning tips, smart hosting rituals and the heart-first philosophy behind her Double Bay family home.
Krissy reveals why &ldquo;a home is only a home with the people in it and the connections you have,&rdquo; and why she&rsquo;ll always choose a welcoming table over a &lsquo;trophy&rsquo; interior. From fridge audits and Tuesday night dinners for 20, to chemical-free cleaning hacks using bicarb soda, vinegar and essential oils, this is a masterclass in creating a calm, beautiful, low-tox home that still feels luxe.
You&rsquo;ll hear how Krissy keeps white sofas guest-ready with clever fabric choices and throws, why she swears by top loader washing machines, and the surprisingly emotional story behind the custom artwork that captures her family&rsquo;s life in one frame. Along the way, Krissy shares candid stories from her idyllic but imperfect Queensland childhood, raising teens, and hosting epic dinners where &ldquo;there&rsquo;s always a meal on that shelf&rdquo; and everyone pitches in.
If you&rsquo;ve ever searched for natural cleaning products, eco cleaning hacks, or stress-free entertaining at home, this episode is for you. Expect practical cleaning tips, mindset shifts and laugh-out-loud moments from one of Home Beautiful&rsquo;s most loved home tour stars...
...plus inspiration for living room styling, where do you start? Our trend expert, <a href="https://ozdesignfurniture.com.au/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23448748224&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAC9A_PbjXm_ZzF5Ao7DWtRNi2W7v7&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiA-NHLBhDSARIsAIhe9X0j8P7eIXnHeJaMwopYnCb3msbElj5RdXudd6P97K1zfD7zzKFpl2saAsayEALw_wcB">Paula Cincotta</a> from Oz Design, gives unique insights into quality furniture, care and interiors that are genuinely family-friendly and easy to create in your home.&nbsp;
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Moments you'll hear 🔊
Krissy&rsquo;s three-ingredient cleaning hack &ldquo;There&rsquo;s probably three ingredients you need to clean the entire house: bicarb soda, vinegar and a bit of lavender.&rdquo;
Why she dresses kids in white &ldquo;I pride myself on having white whites&hellip; It&rsquo;s so much easier to clean.&rdquo;
The fridge audit you&rsquo;ll want to copy &ldquo;Fridge audit is just the best&hellip; There should always be a meal on that level.&rdquo;
What really makes a home &ldquo;A home is only a home with the people in it and the connections you have.&rdquo;
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<a href="https://www.homebeautiful.com.au/home-tours/real-housewives-of-sydney-homes/">Real Housewives of Sydney homes (including Krissy, Nicole O'Neil and more!)</a>
<a href="https://www.homebeautiful.com.au/lifestyle/the-cleaning-secrets-of-real-housewife-krissy-marsh/">The cleaning secrets of Real Housewife Krissy Marsh</a>
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Edited by Phil Calloway&nbsp;
Production by Thomas Crnkovic&nbsp;
Our wonderful Home Beautiful team&nbsp;

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