Mat Johnson has always had a thing for unconventional homes, from a riverside shack to a heritage-listed salon. But his latest purchase might be his most unexpected yet: a 116-year-old church he bought over the phone while he was cutting hair.
In this episode of The Edit, Mat joins Home Beautiful Editor-in-Chief Elle Lovelock to talk about his love of old buildings, why he’d rather buy a property that speaks to his heart than his head, and his plans to transform the abandoned church into a home without losing its history and character.
Plus, Mat opens up about life after The Block, becoming a dad, and the importance of creating a home filled with personality, family and the people you love.
“You’ve got one life. And if it’s not going to hurt you, your family, or anything like that, give it a crack.”
Mat Johnson
“For me, what makes a home beautiful is the person who’s living in it is loving it.”
Mat Johnson
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