Do you love a ‘posh wash’? In this episode of The Edit, Elle crosses boundaries of comfort and communication with the lovely Rachael Carr as we deep-dive into the details of her holiday rental, Cinque House. All will be revealed around bathroom basics, bidets and bunk rooms, as Rachel joins Elle once again for an exclusive masterclass on making homes and Airbnbs feel quietly luxurious, bookable, and deeply livable. Join the fun as we discover what makes The Block alum and Holiday Home Makeover star, tick.
Rachel takes listeners on a sensory walk through Cinque House, from checkerboard tiles and a five‑metre Tuscan-style island bench to colour-drenched “blue,” “pink,” and “green” bathrooms, a sexy laundry, and her beloved breakfast nook with golden-hour mountain views.
“We wanted to create an experience of discovery.”
Rachel Carr
Rachel’s tips on how to get your holiday rental booked solid
Rachel is also answering real-life listener dilemmas on how to:
- refresh a tired living/dining room on a $2–3k budget
- get solid bookings for slow Airbnb’s
- protect party zone rentals from constant damage
- scale from one to three properties without going cookie‑cutter, and
- decide when to “gut or glaze” those very 90s kitchens and bathrooms
If you’re a Block fan, an aspiring host, or just obsessed with beautifully designed stays, this inspiring conversation dives into how Rachel and Ryan Carr blend luxury hotel vibes with real family practicality to create an Airbnb that has guests clamouring to rebook again and again. Expect insider renovation tips, styling tricks, and plenty of Cinque House details you’ll want to steal for your own short stay.
Bonus tip: The latest trends – should I buy into it or let it pass?
The best way to gauge whether a trend you see on the showroom floor it to ask the experts, who can help your make decisions. “I think it’s good to talk to all of the sales teams across the retailers who can give you solid advice,” says Paula Cincotta from OZ Design. Think beyond the displays you find in store, and play around with different looks in a showroom setting. “It shouldn’t be anything but fun,” says Paula. “We treat our showrooms like they are our home – getting ready for when the next guests come in!” Listen to the whole episode for more trend tips from Paula.
“We wanted the dining room to feel like a private dining room in a hotel or restaurant.”
Rachel Carr
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.
The Edit podcast from the team at Home Beautiful is supported by OZ Design and Luxaflex.
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