From Hollywood mansions to humble beach cottages, there's something rather lovely about giving your home a name.

I've always loved houses with names. There's something wonderfully romantic about arriving at a home called Rose Cottage, The Willows or Villa Mariposa. Before you've even stepped through the front door, you feel as though the house has a personality. A story. Possibly even a rather impressive family history.

And why should grand country estates and celebrity mansions have all the fun? I think our everyday homes deserve names too. After all, they're where our lives happen, and where family life unfolds, often in the most ordinary and memorable ways.

Interestingly, property experts suggest that naming a home can even make it more appealing to buyers. A memorable name can create a sense of character, history and individuality. I can’t say that a name alone increases a home's value, but it can certainly make a property more memorable.

Some of the world's most famous homes have wonderful names. There's Graceland, Elvis Presley's legendary mansion, Villa Oleandra, George Clooney's beautiful Italian lakeside retreat, and Highclere Castle, better known to millions as Downton Abbey. Even fictional homes like Mr Darcy's Pemberley have become almost as famous as their occupants!

So how do you choose a name?

My advice is to take inspiration from the architecture, location or family history. A beautiful old tree, a coastal view, a favourite flower or a meaningful family name can all be wonderful starting points.

And don't forget the finishing touch: a beautifully designed brass, ceramic or stone plaque can add a lovely architectural detail to your entrance.

Now, we need your help!

Charlie and I have decided it's time to name our own house, and we'd love you to help us!

Our home has a classic European style, with a slight Mediterranean influence, and we're in a beautiful coastal location. Should we go Italian? French? Something inspired by the sea? Or something completely unexpected?

We're running a competition to name our house!

Email us your suggestions at info@thelivingedit.tv, and your clever creation might just end up on a plaque beside our front door.

The prize? A deluxe The Living Edit Healthy Home Edit. Our biggest and best bundle including all of our beautiful home products in the one box:

• A 100% bamboo sheet set (any size, includes drawstring storage bag)
• 1 x natural purpose cleaning spray
• 1 x set of 2 x 100% cotton dishcloths and
• 1 x low-tox living ebook delivered instantly to your inbox.

Although I should warn you, Charlie will almost certainly suggest something gardening-related. And I'm reserving the right to veto Casa Compost.

Let the naming begin! 

Name Our House competition entries close AEDT 11:59pm  30.11.26.


Terms

To enter, entrants must email info@thelivinedit.tv with their idea for a house name and a brief explanation behind the idea, no more than 100 words.

Multiple entries are allowed.

Entries close 30.11.2026 AEDT 11:59pm.

The winner will be drawn Wednesday 2 December 2026 and announced on Friday 4 December 2026 in the weekly TLE e-newsletter.

The prize is a The Living Edit Whole Home Edit Bundle valued at up to $239.95. The Whole Home Edit Bundle includes:

1 × 100% Bamboo Sheet Set (select your size) from $139
1 × Natural Multi-Purpose Spray — RRP $14.95
1 × Two-Pack of 100% Cotton Reusable Dishcloths — RRP $16.95
1 × Bamboo Eye Mask — RRP $29.00
1 x Low-Tox Living E-book — RRP $19.95

Competition is open to Australian customers only.