Innholdsfortegnelse for March 2015 i Real Living Australia

WE’RE HITTING THE GROUND RUNNING this bright, fresh New Year with some kick-ass interiors. Bold, brave and daring, it’s the only way to decorate because the other way is too easy, right? The other way is safe and conservative, the other way is, yes classic, but it can be boring and ho-hum – everyone is doing it the “other way”. Okay, okay, I know it’s such a leap of faith isn’t it? But what have you got to lose? The cost of crazy stripe wallpaper should it not work. But just imagine if it did – KA-BOOM! You’d be the hero on the home front. I’ve started redecorating with what little money I have left after renovating (nothing!) – just a few new key pieces to mix in with the…

Lovin’ leather Sparkle Motion tank, $169, Gathered leather skirt, $369, Short cable socks, $16, and Woven derby shoes, $289, Gorman. High-tech team 1. UE “Megaboom” wireless speaker, $349.95. 2. Clever from Clipsal: a powerpoint USB charger. Surf’s up Brighton beach blanket in Denim (1.5m x 2m; it’s a cotton/bamboo blend), $89.95, Mayde. Hold on Tan leather clutch with Pink Stripes, $129, The Goods. Unbreakable fun Kartell “Jellies” tableware, from $25 apiece, Space. MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN 1. The new Ultimate Ears UE Megaboom speaker packs a sonic wallop. It’s Bluetooth-wireless so you can move about the house/party zone with it up to 30m from your device. It blasts 360° sound and has a battery life of 20 hours. And get this – it’s waterproof to 1 metre, and floats! Ultimateears.com…

AFTER WORKING AS cabin crew for Virgin Australia Airlines, then living overseas for two years, Jaharn Giles returned home to be bombarded with requests for travel advice. What to do? Start a travel blog/website full of tips, advice and alluring destinations, of course! Misterweekender.com What’s behind the name Mister Weekender? “I wanted each story to appeal to men and women. I love the name of the men’s online store Mr Porter and feel very passionate about taking regular weekenders – so I combined the two. I think the name Mister Weekender is working as my readership is evenly split between men and women.” Tell us about the different sections? “My blog posts are inspired by my travels. The ‘Travels’ category is for my readers looking to travel to a particular…

Inky abyss Strut medium table in Ivory, $999, and Strut console in Watermelon, $799, Blu Dot. Replica Philippe Starck “Louis Ghost” armchair in Clear, $129, Matt Blatt. ON TABLE Wrapping paper from Hot Dollar. Buffalo A5 journal in Blush, $14.95, Typo. Round paperclips, $9.95 for 100, Kikki.K. Ferm Living letter tray in Smoked Oak/Rose, $69, Urban Couture. Live Bright glass water bottle with cup, $24.95, Kikki.K. ON CONSOLE Sketch table lamp in White, $169, Clickon Furniture. Wire sculpture in White, $49, BoConcept. Assorted books from Books Kinokuniya. Tumbling Triangle vase in White, $99, Urban Couture; holding peonies from market. ON FLOOR Justice heels in Nude, $169.95, Wittner. Design House Stockholm “Bjork” rug in Light Grey, $1199, Top3 By Design. Prärie laminated flooring in White, $20 a sq m, Ikea. ON…

Beach buggy The Moke instantly implies holiday. And paddle boards, too. It’s Byron Bay after all! The colourful homemade bunting was inspired by the nautical flag alphabet. All in the family Fretwork around the verandah was designed to represent the family. “The cross being Stephen and I, and the three posts in between are the boys,” says homeowner Kimberly. “The palms are all handmade; the house is called Little Palm.” Super storage The coat hook is made from deck timber and dowel. Merbau decking was washed down with chlorine to speed up the faded look. Storage contains skateboards, leg ropes, surf wax and camping equipment. Cushion fabric was bought on a trip to Hawaii. who lives here? Kimberly Amos and Stephen Eakin, owners of boutique hotel The Atlantic, Byron Bay,…

Holiday mode Megan starts her day on the deck with a cup of tea in hand, enjoying the view. Animal instinct Deer antlers, $175, The Design Hunter. Distressed finish Substation Rustic bar stool in Blue, $208, Vavoom Emporium. Stash it away Maine storage basket, $39.95, Freedom. 33cm high. Woven look Lenoir cushion in Marshmallow (50cm), $59.95, Country Road Beachy beauty Beaded chandelier in White, from $245, Weylandts. 42.5cm x 42.5cm x 56cm. Organic materials Natural stool, $324.95, Zohi Interiors. Woven from hand-dyed natural grass; 51cm high. Hook & display American Oak coat-rack, $210, Small Spaces. 1.2m long. Sweet shopper Dyo Shopper bag in Natural/Corfu with leather handle, $44.90, Citta Design. Hangin’ out Foliage succulent garden in Kalanchoe, $29.95, Freedom. Comfy spot Vittoria Porta 3-seat sofa in Shell Fabric, $3685, Globe…

GREAT INSPIRATIONS Instagram, Pinterest and the like are not only full of fabulous images, but inspiring quotes, too. Pick out your fave phrases, see what moods they conjure up and decorate your interior to suit. This quote above is as sassy as the room it inspired (left). The walls covered in #diagonalstripes are the perfect backdrop for a huge #hotpink artwork of #kurtcobain. Velvet adds a touch of luxe while repeated #golden accents punctuate the kick-ass set-up. Velvet vixen Tom Dixon “Flash” rectangle side table, $591, Dedece. Bank lounge chair in Mink Velvet/Brass, $1599, Blu Dot. Boyd “Prisma” credenza in Solid Mahogany, $5060, Boyd Blue. Smith pendant lights in Brass, $365, Project 82. ON CREDENZA Andrei Davidoff tall dipped vase, $495, and dipped bell vase, $485, Chelsea Hing. Foliage from…

Burger-licious! Fast food is not limited to 3am kebab runs. You can make delicious, food-truckinspired food at home, too. Flip the page for all the recipes. HUNGRY FOR THAT Tantilising tacos. Brilliant burgers. Delicious donuts. This American food-truck-inspired fare will leave you licking your lips…  BEAN TACOS WITH SWEET POTATOES & CRACKED QUINOA Makes 4 tacos Prep time 5 mins Cooking time 30 mins Equipment Sharp knife; chopping board; grater; medium bowl; lidded, heavy-based saucepan; non-stick frying pan; kitchen spoon; small bowl 150g sweet potato, peeled & cut into 1cm cubes 1 tsp hot paprika ½ tsp ground cumin ¼ cup olive oil 4 garlic cloves, crushed 400g tinned black beans, drained ½ cup chicken or vegetable stock ¼ cup plain yoghurt 4 corn tortillas (see page 148) 1 red…

wonderful wallpaper stimber texture Natural grain Just Like It wallpaper, $129.90 for 10m roll, Vision Wallcoverings.  dreamy scene In the clouds Louis Hiemstra “Karoo Cloud” wallpaper, $125 a lineal m (1.25m-wide roll), Emily Ziz Style Studio. WALLPAPER IS AN instant gratification tool for decorators. Not only is it easy to apply – compared to the more challenging task of painting – it is also the most immediate way to introduce colour and pattern into your home. Wallpaper is more durable than paint, too, with an average life span of 10 to 15 years. Whereas paint needs to be refreshed after three years. MAGIC POWERS Wallpaper has magic powers, decoratively speaking. You can use the power of wallpaper to change the architecture of your space. The right paper can hide or…

FOR A ROOM THAT MAKES YOU go “wow”, a focal point is essential, then the look should flow out from there. Here, the hot pink artwork is such a bold feature it needed a backdrop that was just as dramatic – so we went for diagonal stripy wallpaper in black and white. To counterbalance, the timber credenza and velvet chair are strong but silent types, while the side table and pendants lights add a bit of glamour. The whole package Colour, pattern, dramatic focal point, subtle supporting pieces – this room has it all. Turn to page 117 for more beautifully created spaces. Metallic shine Smith pendant lights in Brass, $365, Project 82. On the diagonal Tom wallpaper in Black, $100.10 a lineal m, Emily Ziz Style Studio Super storage…

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I MAINLY MAKE drawings and installations for gallery shows, but a lot of different things in between, too. Pin drawings are really the core of it for me. MY ARTWORKS are all done with a needle and small hammering block, dot by dot. Anything time consuming, technically and physically demanding… yep, I’m there! EACH WORK IS really different. Most start out as sketches or reference prints from which I hammer the work. It’s a timeconsuming process. I get to think a lot about the work as I’m making it, refining it, making changes. TATTOOING IS a really intimate thing for me. There’s a lot of implicit trust and responsibility, so it’s something that I just do for friends. I’m a huge believer in alternative economies – I really love trading…

PROJECT Steel-drum dressing table Step 1 Lay dropsheet on ground outside and place barrel upside down on sheet. Step 2 Spray-paint the drum in your chosen colour until you have achieved an even coat (we used matte black). Note: do not apply too much paint as it will start to drip off. Allow paint to dry. Apply a second coat and allow to dry. Step 3 Once barrel is dry, use a piece of chalk to write your chosen quote. It’s all right if you make a mistake, simply wipe chalk off with a damp cloth and start again. Step 4 Use a medium-size paintbrush and a complementary paint colour to paint over the chalk quote (we used white). Leave a few drips and splashes of paint for a graffiti-type…

Room to roam As the light changes outside, so does the mountain view. “It’s living art,” says homeowner Vanessa Alexander. The pool is a huge hit with her three young sons, who spend most of the weekend splashing around. Serene palette “The colour palette is always neutral in my home – I am the queen of grey and white – with hints of colour from art, rugs and accessories,” Vanessa says. “But even then, I try to choose a few key colours to use throughout the home.” A who lives here? Interior designer Vanessa Alexander, her husband Steve and their boys, Max, 12, Leo, 8, and Jude, 4, and Australian shepherd August Tranquil layers “The serenity comes from the calm of warm whites – the natural plaster walls and ceiling…

Natural link The home is awash with natural fabrics and textures, including Bedouin Societe bedlinen, Norway table lamp and bamboo blind in the master bedroom. Bargain buy Frosta stool in Birch Plywood, $14.99, Ikea Rustic finish Sorrento serving bowl in Nougat, $8.95, Freedom. Nod to nautical Stefficushion in Charcoal (50cm), $49.95, Country Road. Nice curves Glass wine bottle with wood stopper, $49, West Elm. Tropical touch Palm Trees outdoor cushion in White (45cm), $69.96, Escape To Paradise. Stretch out Safari day bed, $795, Dunlin Canvas cool The Pack backpack in Taupe, $298, Our Corner Store Perfect beat Mara II drum pendant in Linen, $69.95, Beacon Lighting. 25cm diameter. Shore break Modern Blackbird longboard surfboard in Modern Blue (7-foot), $590, Global Surf Industries Raise the bar Erik Buch bar stool in…

Home work Crystal Bailey and Mitch Lindsay run their recently launched concrete homewares brand Design Twins out of their studio garage at home. Convenient! Easy style “We needed a sofa bed because we have guests almost every week!” Crystal says. Sofa from Ikea. Cushions from Shibori, Pony Rider and Aura. Throw from Kate & Kate. The rug is from Langdon LTD and the prints are from Ettie Ink. All that glitters A Design Twins marbled pentagon planter is a statement piece, as are the concrete stools with gold-dipped legs. Funky vignette The mandolin is a reminder of Crystal’s days in her family’s band Tigertown. The Jonny skull and concrete disc are part of a Design Twins collection Garage days Crystal and Mitch in front of their garage studio, which features…

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Money magazine’s Effie Zahos on the best ways to invest Investing MAXIMISING NEGATIVE GEARING BENEFITS If you’re buying your first home with the intent of turning it into an investment loan, then interest-only repayments may be the way to go – if you pay off the principal of this loan, you will affect the future tax deductibility of your loan structures. A better option would be to maintain this loan on an interest-only basis and build up your equity in an offset account. That way, when you’re ready to buy your next property and turn this one into an investment loan, you maximise your negative gearing benefits. DIVIDENDS With interest rates at record lows, the returns on savings accounts and term deposits aren’t all that exciting. But high-quality shares can…

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Work space An office space in the house is furnished with a desk from a Paris flea market and a vintage lamp. White glow Lightyears “Bulb Fiction” pendant in White, $201, Royaldesign.com. 21cm x 12.8cm. Simple shape Full Circle print, from $25, I Need Nice Things. Going global Bell Ceramic pendant in White, $594, Schots Home Emporium. 20.5cm x 28cm. New flame Midsommar soy candle, $90, Triibe. Gather ’round Replica Eero Saarinen “Tulip” oval dining table in Marble, $1799, Sokol. 2m x 1.2m x 73cm. Luxury lounge Kruze 25U chair, $2125, Chairbiz. Pleated detail Vitfjäril cushion cover in White, $15, Ikea. 40cm x 65 cm. Raw texture Tine K Home ceramic jug in White, $36.95, This Design & Living. Vintage touch White Lucerne vase, $22.95, Provincial Home Living. 16cm high. Milky way…

“ ALL THE COLOURS ARE CALMING – WE WERE DRAWN TO KAREN WALKER’S PALETTE,” CLARE SAYS. “WE WANTED NAVY OR SOFT COLOURS IN BLUES, GREENS AND GREYS, WITH A PINK HINT.” AUCKLAND-BASED FURNITURE AND LIGHTING DESIGN FIRM RESIDENT (RESIDENT.CO.NZ), supplied the Tangerine chairs and barstools, Pick Up Sticks chair and hand-blown Parison pendant, which are all part of the current Resident Collection. These are available in Australia at District (District.com.au).…

PAINTER, ANDREW O’BRIEN HE’S JUST OPENED A GALLERY IN MELBOURNE’S COLLINGWOOD, IS CREATING WORK FOR A BRISBANE EXHIBITION IN AUGUST, AND HAS RECENTLY BECOME THE FATHER OF TWINS – IT’S A CREATIVE LIFE! ANDREWOBRIENARTIST.COM Tell us a little about your childhood “I grew up in Bayside, Melbourne, surrounded by animals, the beach and lots of creative stuff. Mum and Dad had immigrated from England to build a better life. They were brilliant parents because they had both been brought up in single-family homes during the hardships of World War Two and compensated accordingly.” How did you get to where you are now? “I have always painted, but earning a living meant that I had to do other things. I started Reserve restaurant in Melbourne, worked as commercial director of the…

BOLD MOVE The Memphis design movement of the Eighties (think primary colours, black and white, stripes, grids and wacky prints) is back, and we think it’s better than ever! Start out slow with a single piece of furniture in a bold solid colour, or dive right in with designer-style stripy walls. Wallpaper them if you wish, otherwise paint or washi tape will do the trick. PRINT IT If you have a plain white room, like these two spaces, layer colour pops and pattern from the floor up. Start with a rug or painted floor detail, add bright, shapely furniture pieces and finish with soft furnishings in pop-art prints. Remember to include flashes of white in your accessories to keep the look fresh and to tie in with the blank walls.…

Lean machine A large mirror leaning against the wall saves putting a nail in the wall, and “doubles” the space. Scrumptious textures abound! Tropical scent Lumira candle in Tahitian Coconut, $55, The Design Hunter. Soft texture Replica Eero Saarinen “Executive” fabric armchair in Green, $495, Matt Blatt. Crocodile smile Croco Convex mirror, $795, Weylandts. 60cm diameter. Time to reflect Chrysler floor mirror in Brushed Nickel, $549, Freedom. 1.2m x 1.95m Get in line Irregular stripe rug in Black/White, $225, Weylandts. 2.4m x 1.7m. Tonal tint Etta glass pendant in Amber, $297, About Space. 20cm x 28cm Making waves Hawaiian Surf painted canvas artwork, $349, Zanui. 85cm x 85cm. Guiding light Marquee arrow light in Black/Funky, $199, Loft Furniture. Pillow talk Home Republic vintage washed linen cushion in Stone (50cm), $41.95,…

Family friendly A collection of family photos and inspirational images provide an amazing, colourful artwork in itself! Nature delivers A bevy of textured materials in natural, beach-inspired hues, such as timber stools and the Cécile & Boyd sofa – which homeowner Megan re-covered in linen – make for a relaxed and inviting space. So, too, does the original fireplace. who lives here? Megan de Beyer with her sons Jo and James Natural leanings Megan was drawn to the 500-sq-m property because it’s surrounded by mountain, sea, shrubs and trees. “I walk everywhere here, be it up the mountain or down to the sea, and I love to cycle in the reserve.” Home base “When I’m here I like to be quiet, read a lot, work in the garden and play…

Quirky cool A fox head from Papier d’Amour surveys the scene. The wall flag is from Blacklist. Jonny’s teepee is perfect for play. Low maintenance Foliage Pear Cactus with Fruit artificial pot plant, $189, Freedom. 94cm high. Crane inspiration Tre side table in Black, $199, Top3 By Design. 47.5cm high. Shimmer luxe Rope light in Metallic, $300, Lightly. 3m flex. Metal works Ikea PS cabinet in White, $199, Ikea. 1.19m x 63cm. Metallic thread Stripe cushion (60cm), $165, Langdon LTD. Handwoven treasure Diamond rug in Black, $1070, Langdon LTD. 2.5m x 1.5m. Shimmer luxe Rope light in Metallic, $300, Lightly. 3m flex. Heavenly places Paradise gold foil print, $119.95 (unframed), Blacklist. 64cm x 45cm. Concrete diva Round Nugget pot, $59.95, Design Twins. 12cm high. Rough romantic Medium “Chunk” candleholder in…

REGARDLESS OF your interior’s style, you’ll always need storage. Often it plays a key role in the finished look of room, too – sometimes it’s on display and becomes part of the aesthetic; other times it’s secretly tucked away or comes in the form of double-duty furniture. One thing’s for sure, as trends change, storage options follow suit in more creative ways, and that includes how you choose to configure them. For example, clear storage boxes can be stacked on top of each other to make a modern shelving display, and even looped leather straps can be used in place of traditional hooks or even as a toilet roll holder. It’s all about thinking outside the box (or in it!) to keep control of clutter in genius new ways. So,…

On South Australia’s Limestone Coast, lighting designer Hugh Altschwager builds a “simple but functional” hut entirely out of reclaimed materials Untamed beauty The roofing metal and timber used in this charming hut were collected from surrounding farms; the windows were also salvaged and re-cut to size. Turn the page to see more of the rustic build. Room with a view “I chose a site that would provide 360-degree views, but also one that had a north-facing aspect and shelter from the prevailing winds,” says owner Hugh Altschwager, who also designed and built the hut himself. Best buds Hugh hangs out with his 15-monthold golden retriever Bear. “He’s a mini extension of me and goes with me everywhere – including the hut,” Hugh says. “It’s dog heaven!” Three of Hugh’s limestone…

TOP ROW FROM LEFT Decanterlight clear crystal ship pendant, $795.30, Café Culture + Insitu. Bentwood dining chair in Blue, $119, Milan Direct. MIDDLE ROW FROM RIGHT Round casserole in Teal, $519, Le Creuset. Retrospective wallpaper (RSB001-10-7), $142.89 for 10m roll, Vision Wallcoverings. Hay “Colour Glass” Champagne glass in Gold Lines, $50, Designstuff. BOTTOM ROW FROM LEFT Intersection artwork, from $25, I Need Nice Things. Wire Base side table in Ebonised Oak, $375, Luke. Kinto “Tria” wineglass in Orange, $11, Top3 By Design. For stockists, see page 175…

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We have two great prizes to win this month. 1. Win a stainless-steel Panasonic MJ-DJ01 juicer valued at $249, and create quick, healthy, mess-free juices at home. We have three to give away. Panasonic.com.au 2. Win a $500 paint voucher from Dulux. We have four to give away. Maybe you could use your voucher to stock up on Dulux’s brand-new range of Duramax specialty spray-effect paints, in finishes including Granite Effect, Diamond Effect, Metallic Finish and Magnetic Chalkboard and available in 29 colours. HOW TO ENTER Simply tell us in 25 words or less why you would like to win one of these fabulous prizes. In your entry include your name, address, telephone number and email address. There are two ways to enter: GO ONLINE to Reallivingmag.com.au and follow the…