What makes a home’s facade truly beautiful and how do you choose one you’ll still love in 20 years? 

In this episode, Home Beautiful Editor-in-Chief Elle Lovelock chats to Metricon Homes’ National Design Director Adrian Popple about the art of creating a great first impression, from symmetry and proportion to colour, materials and landscaping. Adrian also shares a look at his own Mermaid Beach home, the design decisions he’d change, and his tips for building a facade that feels personal without trying too hard. 

Plus, Adrian tackles a listener’s design dilemma: can you combine Hamptons style with a modern black-and-white look? 

This episode covers: 
How to choose a facade that will stand the test of time 
The importance of symmetry, proportion and balance 
The exterior materials and colour palettes shaping Australian homes 
How landscaping can transform the look of a facade 
Adrian’s own Mermaid Beach home and what he’d change 
How to create a connection between your home’s exterior and interior 
Adrian’s advice for building a facade you’ll love for years to come 
A listener dilemma: can you combine Hamptons style with a modern black-and-white look? 

This episode was brought to you in partnership with Metricon Homes www.metricon.com.au 

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Credits:    

Host Elle Lovelock    

Guest Adrian Popple  

Edited by Thomas Crnkovic   

Head of Vodcasting Rachel Fountain   

With thanks to our fabulous Home Beautiful team.   

Learn More: The Edit is a production of Home Beautiful and Are Media. 

What makes a home&rsquo;s facade truly beautiful&nbsp;and how do you choose one you&rsquo;ll still love in 20 years?&nbsp;
In this episode, Home Beautiful Editor-in-Chief Elle Lovelock chats to Metricon Homes&rsquo; National Design Director Adrian Popple about the art of creating a great first impression, from symmetry and proportion to colour, materials and landscaping. Adrian also shares a look at his own Mermaid Beach home, the design decisions he&rsquo;d change, and his tips for building a facade that feels personal without trying too hard.&nbsp;
Plus, Adrian tackles a listener&rsquo;s design dilemma: can you combine Hamptons style with a modern black-and-white look?&nbsp;
This episode covers:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>How to choose a facade that will stand the test of time&nbsp;</li>
<li>The importance of symmetry, proportion and balance&nbsp;</li>
<li>The exterior materials and colour palettes shaping Australian homes&nbsp;</li>
<li>How landscaping can transform the look of a facade&nbsp;</li>
<li>Adrian&rsquo;s own Mermaid Beach home and what he&rsquo;d change&nbsp;</li>
<li>How to create a connection between your home&rsquo;s exterior and interior&nbsp;</li>
<li>Adrian&rsquo;s advice for building a facade you&rsquo;ll love for years to come&nbsp;</li>
<li>A listener dilemma: can you combine Hamptons style with a modern black-and-white look?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
This episode was brought to you in partnership with Metricon Homes <a href="https://www.metricon.com.au/">www.metricon.com.au</a>&nbsp;
Thank you for listening ❤️ before you leave&hellip;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
🎧 Listen to The Edit and follow on&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-edit/id1852946910">Apple Podcasts</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
Listen and follow on&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1y7phZb4CeMhYzFssKZVcq">Spotify</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
👀 Watch and subscribe to The Edit on Home Beautiful's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@HomeBeautifulMag">YouTube</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1c73iMScLqZ357jQ_0A3eDGTysM1SUxO">Watch full episodes</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
Credits:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Host Elle Lovelock&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Guest Adrian Popple &nbsp;
Edited by Thomas Crnkovic&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Head of Vodcasting Rachel Fountain&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
With thanks to our fabulous Home Beautiful team.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Learn More: The Edit is a production of <a href="https://www.homebeautiful.com.au/">Home Beautiful</a> and <a href="https://www.aremedia.com.au/">Are Media.</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.

Metricon Homes’ National Design Director Adrian Popple joins Elle Lovelock to unpack what makes a beautiful, timeless home facade. With more than 35 years in the industry, Adrian shares his advice on getting symmetry, proportion, materials, colour and landscaping right, as well as a look at his own Mermaid Beach home and the design choices he’d make differently today. Plus, he weighs in on a listener dilemma about combining Hamptons and modern design styles. 

The Ultimate Guide To Designing A Beautiful Facade | Home Beautiful x Metricon Homes 

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