What makes YOUR HOME BEAUTIFUL?

Since the very first issue of HB in 1925, readers have sought to beautify their homes, inspired by architects, designers, celebrities, tastemakers and, of course, other homeowners. As we ask 'What makes a home beautiful?' it seems there is often a common thread. Through every decade, and as trends come and go, all anyone really wants is to feel at home. We ask interiors industry heavyweights for their thoughts on the past, present and future of home design.

- PRODUCED BY VICTORIA KINGSBURY

ELLE LOVELOCK

Editor-in-Chief, Home Beautiful

What makes a home beautiful?

“For me, it’s all about a sensorial experience. That is, how a home physically feels - for example, timber flooring underfoot, luxe upholstery you can sink into and cool, smooth stone to prepare delicious food on. It’s also lovely to associate a signature scent with someone’s home - mine is Cyrnos by Trudon. Sound, too - it could be a water feature or a type of music. My go-to playlist on Spotify is ‘This is Vivaldi.”

Your favourite HB moment?

“It’s happening right now! To be the custodian of a brand as it turns 100 is an incredible privilege. We’ve spent months poring over the past 100 years of magazines and it’s fascinating to see that although trends come and go, what Australians want has essentially remained the same: a home that suits their lifestyle, which provides comfort and security, and acts as a canvas to express their style.”

"I HOPE TO GIVE PEOPLE THE ADVICE AND INSPIRATION THEY NEED TO DECORATE WITH CONFIDENCE" ELLE LOVELOCK

GAVIN ATKINS & WARREN SONIN Designer Boys Art

What makes a home beautiful? "A truly beautiful home is layered with love, history and meaning. It's about creating a balance between aesthetics and function. And, of course, a sense of warmth and comfort. People turn to magazines like Home Beautiful because they're not just looking for design ideas - they're seeking inspiration for creating a life that's rich, intentional and meaningful."