Spending time with loved ones is so special at this time of year. It doesn't matter where you are, as long as you're together. But if you're catching up at home, there are a few things you can do to help set the scene and make your home feel festive this Christmas. So in this episode of At Home with Lauren Keenan, your authority on home lifestyle and interior design, we take you through Lauren's tips for creating a beautiful home with an atmosphere befitting the season. We focus on three...

Thousands of Australians have used the extra time at home this year to renovate and invest in their property. New data shows home improvement is one of the biggest trends in 2020. One of the best ways you can freshen up your home is with a coat of paint. It's a great way to make an impact and change things up without breaking the bank. But the process for choosing the right paint colour can be a bit complicated and messy. So in this episode of At Home with Lauren Keenan, we bring you the...

The Block has delivered again with another drama-filled auction to cap off the 2020 season, including a record breaking win for Jimmy & Tam. And we're taking you behind the scenes with the Queensland couple who sold their renovated 1950s property for more than $4.2 million. Between the profit and prize money, they won more than $1 million. So in this podcast exclusive for At Home with Lauren Keenan, find out what they thought of the incredible auctions, how they watched back the auction...

The Block is one of the biggest shows on Australian TV. We're big fans. And we're talking to two contestants who are finishing one of the most challenging seasons yet. Sydney couple Sarah and George are our special guests. They're getting ready to auction the home they've built in Melbourne in this year's series on Channel Nine alongside four other couples, right in the middle of the pandemic. They've renovated a 1940's bungalow alongside four other homes from the 1910s through to the 1950s...

It feels good to help out - whether it's supporting local businesses or people living and working in your fav holiday spot. This year has been tough, especially for some in regional Australia. There's been drought, bushfires and floods in some parts, followed by the impact of coronavirus, travel bans and the economic impact from the first recession in 30 years. In this episode of At Home with Lauren Keenan, your authority on home lifestyle and interior design, we talk about how you can...

It's been a weird year, and everyone's routine has changed. We reckon feeling comfortable and happy at home goes a long way to helping us all cope with challenges. Eating a yum meal at a table that's set beautifully is a great way to finish the day. So in this episode of At Home with Lauren Keenan we share Lauren's tips to take your table styling up a notch to create a fun and slightly special mid-week dining experience at home. Plus, we've been ordering meal kits for mid-week dinners for...

We've all been cooking more at home in 2020. And cafes and restaurants have been forced to change their business models and cater to the new normal. Like Mike Eggert at Totti's in Sydney. When the pandemic hit, he had to close their doors. But Mike was able to pivot and offer restaurant quality food delivered to your home as part of the new Merivale at Home service. We tried it and loved it! So in this episode of At Lauren Keenan Home we chat to Mike about how he coped with closing his...

Spring time is usually the most popular time of the year for buying and selling homes. And 2020 is no different, as Melbourne comes out of lockdown and stock comes onto the market in other capital cities. So in this episode of At Lauren Keenan Home, we give you an update on how COVID-19 is changing things for buyers and sellers. And find out why there's a big shift in the type of people buying and what they're searching for as the pandemic continues. Here are the links for Lauren's Lovely...

So many people are spending time working from home during the pandemic. While we thought it might be for a few weeks or months, it is now becoming a longer term proposition. So in this episode of At Lauren Keenan Home, we take you through Lauren's top tips for designing a functional home office or work space, with an eye to design so it looks great too. And we've got expert advice from Chris Morton, Physiotherapist and Clinical Services Manager at health services business Ethos Health, to...

At Lauren Keenan Home we never design homes and interiors without including plants. Plants look amazing, they soften hard architectural features and finishes, and they really do bring a room alive. We also know from a range of studies that plants are really good for your health and wellbeing. And that's so important right now when we're all spending more time at home. Our guest today on At Home with Lauren Keenan is Alana Langan, one half of IVY MUSE, a botanical wares studio in Melbourne....

Sourdough baking is a major trend at home in 2020, as we find all ways to get back to basics while spending more time at home. In this episode of At Home with Lauren Keenan we speak with two people that have upskilled during lockdown by learning to make their own bread at home. Food Blogger Jenny Wong from See.Taste.Do. and baking enthusiast Tracey Kirby tell us about how they got started and how rewarding it is when they pull a fresh loaf of sourdough out of the oven. They learned online,...

Food is central to our lives at home. It brings people together and that feels more important than ever right now. A major trend at home in 2020 is using the extra time we have to learn new skills, especially sourdough baking which is so hot right now. Our guest today on At Home with Lauren Keenan has been helping people all over Australia to upskill during lockdown. Anneka Manning is a successful food writer, editor and author and the founder of Bake Club Australia with baking classes in...

In this episode of At Home with Lauren Keenan, we bring you an inspirational story of Aussie innovation and determination during really tough times. Stage Kings is a Sydney business that builds staging and production for TV shows, major concerts and events like the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix. But when coronavirus reached Australia, large gatherings and events were cancelled, affecting tens of thousands of people in the entertainment industry. So we find out how Stage Kings pivoted...

In this episode of At Home with Lauren Keenan, we look at how coronavirus is changing property search, including what we are all searching for. Our special guest is Alice Stolz, Managing Editor and Director Content and Commercial Integration at Domain. We talk to her about the surprising things Australians are now looking for in their homes as property search changes during the pandemic. Plus we discuss the impact of COVID-19 is having on the Australian property market. And we take you...

If we've learned anything from the last few months, it's that there's no place like home. Everyone's personal circumstances are different, and the health and economic impacts of coronavirus are affecting different people and their families in different ways. We want to help you through this challenging time. In this episode of At Home with Lauren Keenan we talk about how to get through lockdown with five lessons to make the best of your time at home. • Home is more than just place to lay...

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, many of us have been working from home and adapting to new ways of living and working. While coronavirus is changing the way we live and work, we are going to continue producing a show that keeps our original promise - to help you create a home you love. We're excited to be back with new episodes and heaps of information, tips and conversations with interesting people that can help you at home. In this episode of At Home with Lauren Keenan we look at some...

It's such a busy time of the year with lots of celebrations with family and friends. You might be hosting people on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, or even all three! So how can you make your table stand out and really say 'Christmas'? The good news is that with a little bit of thought and if you follow our expert tips you can have a beautiful table setting to wow your guests. One of our Christmas experts, Annie Bloom from Visual Empire, talks about how to set your table like a...

Wrapping Christmas presents of all shapes and sizes can be really hard! Wasted paper, mis-matching decorations and styling and paper cuts can make it more like hard work than festive fun! That's why we've got Australia's expert gift wrapper Vivienne Anthon from Daily Wrap to share her secrets for wrapping like a pro, and even have fun while you're doing it! It's part of our special Christmas mini-series of At Home with Lauren Keenan brought to you in partnership with BIG W, your...

Assembling and decorating your Christmas Tree - real or faux - is a real skill and in this episode we've got an expert on how you can make the most amazing Christmas tree in your home this Christmas! One of our Christmas experts, Annie Bloom from Visual Empire, talks about how to decorate your home and Christmas tree. It's part of our special Christmas mini-series of At Home with Lauren Keenan brought to you in partnership with BIG W, your one-stop-shop this Christmas. Thanks for...

Welcome to this very special Christmas mini-series of At Home with Lauren Keenan. A series brought to you in partnership with BIG W, your one-stop-shop this Christmas. We're all about helping you create amazing spaces in your home and that includes festive decorating and entertaining for Christmas! We're teaming up with our Christmas experts - Annie Bloom from Visual Empire and Australia's expert gift wrapper Vivienne Anthon from Daily Wrap - to help decorate your home and Christmas tree,...

There are some people who have those incredible dream jobs, like a wine taster or a travel writer. For design nerds, a colour expert is right up there. In this episode of At Home with Lauren Keenan we talk to Wendy Rennie, Colour and Concept Manager at Australian-owned Haymes Paint about colour trends and forecasting and the power of colour in your home. It's part of our series talking to incredible people doing amazing things in property, homewares and interior design. They are all...

Your bathroom is usually the first room you go to in the morning and the last one before you go to bed at night. It's so important to make the most of that time to make yourself feel good, feel present and ready to tackle the day or get a great night sleep. In this episode of At Home with Lauren Keenan we talk to Kaety Thompson co-founder of stylish bathroom accessories retailer Oliver Thom to find out how to create a more luxe, spa-like experience in your own bathroom. It's part of our...

Bondi builder Marshal Keen is one of the good guys. He has a strong sense of design and a really thoughtful approach to clean and natural design principles. He runs his a successful building business with projects up and down the Australian east coast. And his easy-going nature didn't go unnoticed by Channel 9 producers who signed him up to be the building expert on the reality TV show Buying Blind. In this episode of At Home with Lauren Keenan we find out what it is like to work on one...

In this episode of At Home with Lauren Keenan we talk to Deborah Mott the owner and creative director of Zakkia, an Australia handmade homewares success story. It's part of our series talking to incredible people doing amazing things in property, homewares and interior design. They are all experts - whether it's homewares, design, building and carpentry, landscape design and much more. Let us know what you think of the new name, the new look and the new sound for the show. And get in touch...

Sydney landscape designer Adam Robinson from Adam Robinson Design wear a lot of hats. He's a landscape designer, he's an interior designer, a stylist and a horticulturalist. Amazingly, all these roles are connected and he puts them to great use creating beautiful outdoor spaces across Australia. In this episode of At Home with Lauren Keenan we find out what it's like to work with a landscape designer, how he merges interior and exterior design, and how plants and gardens can help improve...