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 

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Check out Mitch & Mark on Instagram here  

Learn more about Down Syndrome NSW here  

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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/ 

Mitch Edwards and Mark McKie have renovated more than 25 properties together, and after years in the business, they&rsquo;ve learned plenty about what to look for in a property and which renovation mistakes can be costly.&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;&nbsp;
They also explain the thinking behind their &ldquo;apologies&rdquo; philosophy and share the expensive kitchen stone mistake that taught them to think carefully about materials.&nbsp;
Plus, Mitch and Mark give their very honest take on this season of The Block and reveal the design eras they&rsquo;d love to see make a comeback... hello Hollywood Regency!&nbsp;
This episode covers:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Mitch and Mark&rsquo;s philosophy of finding the &ldquo;apologies&rdquo; in a property&nbsp;</li>
<li>Inside their dramatic Brighton-Le-Sands penthouse transformation&nbsp;</li>
<li>How to choose stone that looks beautiful and works for your lifestyle&nbsp;</li>
<li>The costly kitchen renovation mistake they learned from&nbsp;</li>
<li>Their clever solution to awkward structural columns in the main bedroom&nbsp;</li>
<li>What 25 renovations have taught them about budgets, planning and property potential&nbsp;</li>
<li>Why designing for the people who will live in a home matters&nbsp;</li>
<li>Their honest opinions on the latest season of The Block&nbsp;</li>
<li>Mitch &amp; Mark's work with Down Syndrome NSW</li>
<li>The design trends they&rsquo;d love to see more (and less) of&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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Check out Mitch &amp; Mark on Instagram&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mitchandmark/?hl=en">here</a> &nbsp;
Learn more about Down Syndrome NSW <a href="https://www.downsyndromensw.org.au/">here</a> &nbsp;
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Listen and follow on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1y7phZb4CeMhYzFssKZVcq">Spotify</a>&nbsp;
👀 Watch and subscribe to The Edit on Home Beautiful's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@HomeBeautifulMag">YouTube</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1c73iMScLqZ357jQ_0A3eDGTysM1SUxO">Watch full episodes</a>&nbsp;
Credits:&nbsp;
Host: Elle Lovelock&nbsp;
Guest: Mitch Edwards &amp; Mark McKie&nbsp;
Edited by: Leah Porges&nbsp;
Head of Vodcasting: Rachel Fountain&nbsp;
With thanks to our wonderful Home Beautiful team.&nbsp;
The Edit is a production of Home Beautiful and Are Media.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.homebeautiful.com.au/home-beautiful-the-edit-podcast/">https://www.homebeautiful.com.au/home-beautiful-the-edit-podcast/</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 Home Beautiful Editor Elle Lovelock, The Edit opens the door to beautiful homes and the people who create 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 Home Beautiful Editor&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellelovelock?igsh=MTZqd2NmajF6eGpjdQ==">Elle Lovelock</a>, The Edit opens the door to beautiful homes and the people who create 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.

After transforming 25 properties together, Mitch Edwards and Mark McKie know how to spot a home’s potential and the mistakes that can cost you. The Block favourites join Home Beautiful Editor-in-Chief Elle Lovelock to talk through their spectacular Brighton-Le-Sands penthouse renovation and give their honest take on The Block 2026. 

The Block’s Mitch & Mark Know Every Home Has “Apologies”. Here’s What They Mean 

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