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!
“Every property has apologies. But you have to look at the apologies you can overcome. You can’t overcome a busy road. You can’t overcome a power plant next to you.”
Mitch Edwards
(Below) In their own renovation project at Brighton le Sands, marble details are a consistent design theme throughout.
“Don’t be those people that say, ‘Oh, my home’s not good enough to entertain in.’ … It’s not about the size of the house or how flash your house is. It’s about how you make your home a welcoming place for everyone.”
Mitch Edwards
Listen now: This episode of The Edit is available via the iHeart app, homebeautiful.com.au, or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch below or listen here.
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