What makes a beautifully styled room feel like somewhere you actually want to live?  

For Sam Boughton, Head of Visual Merchandising at Coco Republic, it comes down to more than choosing the right furniture. From the music and signature scent in a showroom to the way furniture, artwork and accessories are layered together, every detail plays a part in creating a space that feels like home. 

In this episode of The Edit, Sam takes Home Beautiful Editor-in-Chief Elle Lovelock behind the scenes at Coco Republic, sharing how he curates the brand's showrooms and translates different design aesthetics into spaces that inspire customers. He explains where to start when furnishing a room from scratch, how to work with existing architecture, and why the biggest investment pieces should come before the finishing touches. 

Plus, Sam shares his advice for styling open-plan living areas, creating distinct zones, mixing different design styles and bringing personality into a home. He also takes Elle on a tour of his own space, revealing his rather impressive collection of cushion covers, artwork and glassware and the special piece he'd save if his house was on fire. 

This episode covers: 
What a visual merchandising role at Coco Republic actually involves 
How music, scent and styling help create an inviting showroom experience 
Where to start when furnishing a room from scratch 
How to choose investment pieces and build a room through layers 
Why your furniture doesn't have to match your home's architecture 
Sam's tips for zoning and furnishing open-plan living spaces 
How to make a showroom-inspired look work in your own home 
The importance of finding pieces that reflect your personality 
Inside Sam's home and his ever-growing cushion collection 
The artwork with a special family connection he'd never part with 

This episode was brought to you in partnership with Coco Republic www.cocorepublic.com.au.

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Listen and follow on Spotify 

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Watch full episodes 

Credits: 

Host: Elle Lovelock 

Guest: Sam Boughton 

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/ 

What makes a beautifully styled room feel like somewhere you actually want to live?&nbsp;&nbsp;
For Sam Boughton, Head of Visual Merchandising at Coco Republic, it comes down to more than choosing the right furniture. From the music and signature scent in a showroom to the way furniture, artwork and accessories are layered together, every detail plays a part in creating a space that feels like home.&nbsp;
In this episode of The Edit, Sam takes Home Beautiful Editor-in-Chief Elle Lovelock behind the scenes at Coco Republic, sharing how he curates the brand's showrooms and translates different design aesthetics into spaces that inspire customers. He explains where to start when furnishing a room from scratch, how to work with existing architecture, and why the biggest investment pieces should come before the finishing touches.&nbsp;
Plus, Sam shares his advice for styling open-plan living areas, creating distinct zones, mixing different design styles and bringing personality into a home. He also takes Elle on a tour of his own space, revealing his rather impressive collection of cushion covers, artwork and glassware and the special piece he'd save if his house was on fire.&nbsp;
This episode covers:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>What a visual merchandising role at Coco Republic actually involves&nbsp;</li>
<li>How music, scent and styling help create an inviting showroom experience&nbsp;</li>
<li>Where to start when furnishing a room from scratch&nbsp;</li>
<li>How to choose investment pieces and build a room through layers&nbsp;</li>
<li>Why your furniture doesn't have to match your home's architecture&nbsp;</li>
<li>Sam's tips for zoning and furnishing open-plan living spaces&nbsp;</li>
<li>How to make a showroom-inspired look work in your own home&nbsp;</li>
<li>The importance of finding pieces that reflect your personality&nbsp;</li>
<li>Inside Sam's home and his ever-growing cushion collection&nbsp;</li>
<li>The artwork with a special family connection he'd never part with&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
This episode was brought to you in partnership with Coco Republic <a href="https://www.cocorepublic.com.au">www.cocorepublic.com.au.</a>
🎧 Listen to The Edit and follow on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-edit/id1852946910">Apple Podcasts</a>&nbsp;
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: Sam Boughton&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.

Sam Boughton, Head of Visual Merchandising at Coco Republic, takes Elle Lovelock behind the scenes of the brand’s showrooms, sharing how to create spaces that feel both beautifully styled and personal. From choosing investment pieces and styling open-plan spaces to layering colour, texture and accessories, Sam reveals how to make a house feel like home and shares a peek inside his own colourful, eclectic space. 

The Styling Secrets That Make A House Feel Like Home | Home Beautiful x Coco Republic 

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