Innholdsfortegnelse for June 2016 i Real Living Australia

HOW ABOUT THE BLUE WALL ON THE COVER – talk about an easy update! I know, I know, hard to put colour on a white wall – especially a classic white wall – and a darker hue, too, but hell, it’s only paint. Interior designer Nina Litchfield shares her own home with real living this month (page 110) and what a stunning palette of colours throughout. The backdrop of different hues in each room enables her to mix all her old furniture with key modern pieces; the colours make all the pieces work hard and updates absolutely everything. Her French classics look totally cool, as do her gilt frames, and her art pops off the walls. It’s a beautiful dialogue between past and present. I dare you to give it…

Centuries collide Anders’s apartment pays homage to the building’s era while including modern, contrasting elements such as a black velour sofa and rustic table and magazine side table and classic lamp. Flip the page to see more of this cool home. “ HOUSE TALK ” ANDERS KRAKAU WANTED to create a “luxury club style” in his 80-sq-m apartment, which is situated in an 1800s building, while still respecting the block’s classic architecture and its elegant location. WHAT IS THE FIRST IMPRESSION ON ENTERING THE HOME? From the minute you walk into Anders’s apartment you sense a moody and slightly mysterious atmosphere, a result of sumptuous, dark brown leather flooring in the entrance – which is laid in a classic herringbone pattern – and a muted palette. The feeling is both…

AMANDA BRISKIN-RETTIG, OWNER OF LEATHER GOODS LABEL A-ESQUE A BANK BALANCE OF $5000, A HANDFUL OF BAG DESIGNS AND A PLANE TICKET OVERSEAS LAUNCHED AMANDA INTO THE AUSSIE FASHION INDUSTRY WITH HER HANDBAG AND ACCESSORIES LABEL MIMCO. NOW SHE’S UPPING THE ANTE WITH HER HIGH-END LEATHER GOODS BRAND A-ESQUE. Were you creative as a child? “Yes, I loved to play, daydream, window shop and dress up, stomping around in clogs trying on dress after dress, experimenting with hair, frocks, jewellery and my nanna’s bags.” What are you currently working on? “I’m in a constant state of evolution, creation and, sometimes, frustration with my work. Today my mind is on micro cases and new applique patterns.” Who/what are your creative influences? “An eclectic mix of creatives spanning various aspects of design,…

@JACQUI_TURK | 2384 FOLLOWERS Dip your eyes into hundreds of invigorating ’grams by lifestyle photographer Jacqui Turk. People, spaces, views, eats… This one’s from the @templeandwebster studio. Styling by @sarcuz @WONDESIGNDK | 419 FOLLOWERS ALTHOUGH THE NAME M IGHT SUGGEST OTHERWISE, WE WOULDN’TR ECOMMEND EATING ANY JUICY FRUITIN THESE DELISH MANGO LOUNGE CHAIRS BY NOTE DESIGN STUDIO FROM WON. TOMMYTON | 294K FOLLOWERS Street- and high-fashion photographer Tommy Ton has the ability to capture detailed garments with wit and energy. Pictured: Prada Fall/Winter 2016. @AURAHOME | 96.2K FOLLOWERS AURA: ADISTINCTIVE AIR, ATMOSPHERE, CHARACTER. THIS AUSTRALIAN HOMEWARES BRAND'S INSTA IS A GEOMETRIC, PASTEL-LOVING DREAM! WE'LL HAVE EVERYTHING THEY'RE HAVING. #KALI#STONEWARE…

with Super Amart STYLIST JACKIE BROWN HAS TEAMED UP WITH SUPER AMART TO DEMONSTRATE HOW TO ACHIEVE A COOL URBAN-STYLE BEDROOM BUY THIS BED FOR UNDER $300 DO MORE WITH LESS • If your bedside light is too low, pop a stack of stylish books underneath it to prop it up. • Mix and match your bedlinen. Keep it all in the same colour tones and you can’t go wrong. • Use open shelving to both store and display, grouping items by colour palette for cohesion. What’s this look all about? It has the feel of an architectural urban home. It’s contemporary but totally comfortable. How do you get the look? A squareedged upholstered bed is your starting point and the centrepiece of the room. And, every bed needs a…

WHO LIVE SHERE? ILLUSTRATOR LISELOTTE WATKINS WITH HER HUSBAND JONAS AND THEIR TWO LITTLE CHILDREN. WORLD OF WATKINS. GALLERY @LISELOTTEWATKINS Back to nature “I love the city, but often I like to escape into nature for the day or weekend,” Liselotte says. “Fortunately we live a few steps from the park.” Visually inspired Liselotte finds inspiration for her work in books and mags “of all kinds”. Most of them are displayed around the home in neat, sculptural piles or stored on three custom-made timber shelves in the master bedroom. “my balance is somewhere between order and chaos” ALTHOUGH LISELOTTE WATKINS is enveloped in the fashion industry as a fashion illustrator, you’ll rarely find her in a pair of high heels; she prefers to dress herself in good-quality but comfortable clothes.…

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BAROQUE ’N’ ROLL TAKE YOUR DECORATING CUES FROM THE 17TH CENTURY AND RUN RIOT WITH COLOUR AND PATTERN. GRAPHIC, STYLISED FLORALS MAKE FOR A MORE CONTEMPORARY TAKE. THIS STYLE LOOKS BEST WHEN CONTRASTED WITH A CONCRETE FLOOR; HERE, OPPOSITES ATTRACT. A GEOMETRY CLASS SHAPES, STRIPES OR SOLIDS – THIS LOOK COVERS ALL ANGLES. LOVE PATTERN BUT DON’T WANT TO COMMIT? USE IT AS AN ACCENT, SAY, ON THE STAIRCASE OR IN THE HALLWAY, AND USE CARPET IN A COMPLEMENTARY SOLID HUE FOR ALL OF THE OTHER ROOMS. FAR – AWAY LANDS IS THERE SUCH A THING AS A MAGIC CARPET? WE THINK SO. THESE BEAUTIES CAN CHANGE THE LOOK OF A ROOM IN AN INSTANT. THEY’RE INSPIRED BY THE MIDDLE EAST AND WILL BRING AN EXOTIC FLOURISH TO FLOORBOARDS, TILES,…

Green thumb “I adore indoor plants, from fine green ferns to hardy cacti – I love them all!” Haily Tran says. These include Tillandsia ‘Houston’ air plant (left) and Rhipsalis cassutha (centre). Turn the page WHO SAID THAT BIG IS BETTER? Tapestry weaver Haily Tran and her husband Ken Wang have transformed their humble two-bedroom Melbourne apartment into a tiny urban sanctuary. The couple had moved into the Collingwood unit in May 2015, after buying it off the plan three years earlier. As it was brand new, they didn’t have to make any changes – but it did need some “life” injected into it. Haily’s first instinct was to add greenery – and she set about creating an “indoor jungle” with plants in every room. Plants have always been a…

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BEC ASTRINAKIS TAMMY NATHAN JAC ZARKOVIC TAMMY’S POOCH RILEY NATHAN + JAC STARTED INTERIOR STYLISTS NATHAN + JAC STARTED as a bit of a passion project for us. Jac and Bec met while studying interiors at RMIT then we all ended up working together on various styling projects; we knew we shared a very similar aesthetic, so we brought our strengths together in one place. THE IDEA for the business came after realising some clients didn’t need a full house style, just an accessory-and-art pack to give their homes a new lease on life. We saw an opportunity to offer complete styled accessory packs and now offer full-room linen and accessory packs, plus a range of individual cushions, rugs, homewares and art. We release six full collections a year and…

STAFF PICK SUBEDITOR/WRITER DIANA FRIENDS OF FRIENDS by FREUNDE VON FREUNDEN (336pp) “In interiors books it’s unusual to see homes with toys scattered over the floor and kitchen benches chock-a-block with stuff, but this tasty tome celebrates truly authentic homes and their creative dwellers. Thoroughly mesmerising. And orderly spaces get a look in, too.” Distanz; $92.50. SOTTSASS by PHILIPPE THOMÉ (500pp) “When I was young, all we ever heard about was functionalism, functionalism, functionalism. It’s not enough. Design should also be sensual and exciting.” So, apparently, said iconic Italian architect/designer Ettore Sottsass. This lavishly illustrated book – a design aficionado’s dream – examines his rich career. Phaidon; $175. FANTASTIC MAN by GERT JONKERS AND JOP VAN BENNEKOM (288pp) Cult style-bible Fantastic Man – a men’s fashion mag for a good…

Into the blue Blue accents and beautiful photographic art – two of the elements that make up style editor Sarah Ellison’s ideal interior. Turn the page for more inspiring buys. BLUE GLAMOUR SARAH ELLISON BLUE ACCENTS ANCHOR THE NEUTRAL SCHEME SCANDI NOMADIC JACKIE BROWN SHEER FABRICS AND WHITE ENHANCE THE FEELING OF LIGHTNESS MODERN EARTH TAHNEE CARROLL UPDATE AN EARTHY SCHEME WITH SLICK CONTEMPORARY DESIGNS Meet the Dyson AM09 Hot+Cool fan heater. Sleek, stylish and efficient. At home in every interior.…

THIS MELBOURNE HOME IS A BALANCE OF SCANDI SIMPLICITY AND PLAYFUL PERSONAL TOUCHES. Here, a white De La Espada “Bench” bench seat with a brown leather seat pad doubles as a display area for ceramics by Yoko Ozawa from Mr Kitly. Above it hangs a pair of Kareena Zerefos prints from Signed & Numbered in Prahran. The RestartMilano wall lamp is both light and sculpture WHEN RICHA AND EDDIE MOVED IN, THEY HAD A CUSTOM-DESIGNED WALL UNIT INSTALLED IN THE LIVING ROOM. It houses not only the TV, but the couple’s treasured books and decorative homewares. Opposite, a three-seater Wilfred sofa from Jardan is deliciously plump. RICHA PANT & EDDIE KAUL LIVE IN THIS COOL CARLTON APARTMENT. “The things that attracted us were the beautiful architecture, amazing location close the…

Off the wall Wall lights are having a major comeback, and with designs like the Loft by ISM Objects pictured here, it’s no wonder why. Flip over for more great designs, plus, the what, how and where to light your home. LIVING ROOM The key is in the name of this multifunctional room; it’s a space for “living”, which means the layers of lighting required are important for carrying out essential tasks and creating moods at different times of the day. Hanging globe pendants in the living room can make a statement and, depending on the bulb used, can create a beautiful warm glow – particularly effective if they’re dimmable. A wall bracket light above artwork will ensure you can view your favourite pieces at any time of day, but…

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UNDERSTATED CRAFT + LOVE “THIS COLLECTION IS ABOUT CRAFT, IT’S A PROJECT BETWEEN THE CRAFTSMEN AND THE DESIGNER. IT HAS LOTS OF ENERGY.” SO SAYS INGEGERD RÅMAN, A WELL-KNOWN SCANDINAVIAN GLASS DESIGNER AND CERAMICIST, ABOUT HER COLLABORATION WITH IKEA ON LIMITED-EDITION RANGE VIKTIGT, WHICH RADIATES TIMELESS BEAUTY AND MINIMALISM. IT INCLUDES GLASSWORK, CERAMICS, BASKETS, LAMPS, RUGS AND FURNITURE SUCH AS THE SOFA, $249, AND EASY CHAIR, $179, SHOWN ABOVE. IKEA.COM.AU LET’S GO SHOPPING! IT’S A ROAD WELL TRAVELLED TO COUNTRY ROAD FOR ITS CONSISTENTLY COVETABLE AND GORGEOUS COLLECTIONS – THE WINTER 2016 HOME COLLECTION FEATURES CUSHIONS, THROWS AND BEDLINEN IN CONCRETE GREYS WARMED WITH TERRACOTTA, PLUS STONEWARE FOR DINING, ALONGSIDE TERRACOTTA SERVING DISHES AND BLACK CUTLERY COUNTRYROAD.COM.AU ADORABLE FUNCTIONAL The Jones & Co family (first child: Have You Met Miss Jones) includes Mr…

“WHEREVER POSSIBLE, WE SOURCED FURNITURE AND FITTINGS LOCALLY,” MARGIE SAYS. “WE WORKED WITH A LOCAL TIMBER TURNER WHO USES RECYCLED TIMBER FOR THE FLOORS. LIGHTING MADE IN VICTORIA – FROM RECYCLED OSTRICH SHELLS – PROVIDED A QUIRKY ELEMENT.…

Watch the how-to videos at homestolove.com.au/rl Project cost $49 CUTE IDEA THREE MATTRESSES ON THE FLOOR WITH DIFFERENT SHEETS 1 MOON WALL MURAL Time 1 hr 10mins + drying You will need Sugar soap; 2 paint colours of your choice; paint roller; printer; transparency paper; overhead or digital projector; pencil; fine & medium paintbrushes Step 1 Prepare your wall for painting and wash with sugar soap, following the package instructions. Paint wall in your chosen colour. Allow to dry, then apply a second coat. We opted for a dark wall and a white moon (Porter’s Paints eggshell acrylic in Obsidian and Lamb’s Wool). Step 2 Do an internet search for “moon”. Once you’ve found an image you like, print image on transparency paper and project onto your wall using an…

Snuggle up The family who live in this rustic cabin love it all year round, but especially in winter. Cosy throws are strewn over chairs, sofas and beds, creating cosy nooks to snuggle in all over the house. Flip the page to see more of this home. WHO LIVE SHERE? BOUTIQUE OWNER HANNE BORGE, HER PARTNER PER AND THEIR KIDS LEAH, 11, AND TEO, 8 Peace and quiet The cabin is private and welcoming as it’s located on a ridge with no view of neighbours. In winter, the area turns into a winter wonderland complete with mountains and pine trees as far as the eye can see. “We love our cabin and being close to nature,” Hanne says. During the summer months, the family hike on the ridge and pick…

ABOUT NINA She’s an interior designer who shares the house with her husband, Vasco, and their two children Konstantin, 5, and Victoria, 3. Nina loves the house due to its “good vibes”, high ceilings and the fact it is flooded with light. Nina’s favourite memory at the house was her 30th birthday celebration when a huge tent was erected in the garden for dancing. “It was a silent disco so the neighbours could sleep,” she comments. Nina also loves her neighbourhood. “It’s still a little edgy, which is what we like about it.” Nina’s best advice regarding interior decorating is to “be yourself”. Mangroveandco.com @mangroveandco fave colour? COBALT BLUE ECLECTIC WITH A TOUCH OF timeless elegance is how Nina Litchfield describes the interior of her inner-city Victorian home, which she…

WHEN THE BRIEF to fit out the interior of an empty old warehouse hit Jessica Bettenay’s desk, she was eager to inspect the site. Once an old bottle factory located on the fringe of Melbourne’s CBD – and never before inhabited as a residence – the derelict building offered up endless design possibilities and opportunities. Although the building was untouched for decades, Jessica could see how her clients had easily fallen in love with the raw and rare nature of the warehouse and its central location. All it needed was some serious TLC – and time. After conducting an extensive 12-month renovation period under the direction of architect David Norman, the owners were able to move back into their multitiered space, and team up with Jessica on the design front…

Crumbly goodness Pies to eat on the go, around the kitchen table, give as a gift or impress at a dinner party. Turn the page for our easy-as-pie recipes. 65 MINS a PIE is ... under a crust and baked in an oven nectarine, brown butter & honey pie Serves 8 Prep time 35 mins Cooking time 30 mins Equipment Sharp knife; rolling pin; large deep saucepan; small bowl; spoon; baking tray; baking paper; serrated knife; pastry brush 70g unsalted butter 500g nectarines, stones removed, chopped 1 tsp vanilla bean paste 1⁄3 cup honey 1 tsp plain flour 2 sheets frozen butter puff pastry, thawed & rolled to 2mm thickness 1 lightly beaten egg 1 tbsp demerara sugar 1 Melt butter in large saucepan over medium-high heat for 4 to…